I am Barnes & Thornburg

Cassidy Davidson

Indianapolis

I AM...

An optimist by definition and a realist by practice, perhaps why I majored in English literature but work in accounting

A “deputy” foster parent to my wife’s little cousins, Nevaeh (9) and Natalyn (7)

An R&B listener – shout out to the Isley Brothers (huge fan!)

A work in progress – more comparable to a geode than a diamond in the rough

A terrible poker player, but like to play (for Oreos and candy)

A firm believer that if I can harness my thoughts, I can achieve anything

A twin sister – doctors couldn’t identify us as identical or fraternal – just glad we’re not conjoined

An advocate for continuous education and training

A millennial overcoming the stigma

Grateful. To know you, to work hard, and to be a member of the B&T family

Deb Bengel

Fort Wayne

I AM...

An early morning riser who enjoys watching the sunrise, drinking coffee, planning my day, and journaling

A brand new, first-time GRANDMA to a beautiful granddaughter born October 2018

A happily married wife of 29 years to a tolerant and witty man

A lover of fancy coffee and chocolate in every form

The proud mother of two successful grown sons (and two golden retrievers!)

A strict rule-follower who has never even had an overdue library book!

A fiercely loyal friend

The first assistant hired in the Fort Wayne office back in 1986

A business graduate of Indiana University

Happiest when on the beach – preferably Fort Myers Beach

Bob Grand

Indianapolis

I AM...

A die-hard Chicago Cubs fan

A Munster Mustang

A proud Wabash Little Giant

A proud member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity

A former youth soccer, basketball and football coach for my sons, Ryan and Kyle

An avid golfer (has played Augusta!) who enjoys the camaraderie of those who play the game

Passionate about helping children through nonprofits such as Outreach and Little Red Door

A political and fundraising leader (who began his career as a driver for Indiana Lt. Gov. Bob Orr in 1979)

A dedicated Colts fan (and secret Bears supporter)

A father and husband who relishes in the accomplishments of our two adult sons

Hide Niiyama

Indianapolis

I AM...

A native of Chiba, Japan, but have lived in the states more than 20 years

A classically trained conductor and pianist

Married to a beautiful American wife, Kelley, with three cat children, Mick, Misha and Miyako

A mentor to a Dominican music student (a.k.a. our “son,” Manuel) who is now studying in Spain

A lover of good food like Ramen and Katsudon

Frequently traveling to Japan (3-5 times a year) for work and fun

An avid reader of Haruki Murakami’s novels

A half-marathoner

A lover of soccer, but don’t really get American football – somebody teach me!

A semi-annual traveler to Dominican Republic to conduct youth orchestras in Santo Domingo

I AM BARNES & THORNBURG