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TAKING FLIGHT

A banner year for Evansville Regional Airport in 2019 was followed by an unprecedented pandemic. Through the strength of a diverse revenue portfolio, airline incentives, and community support, EVV is moving out of the pandemic and keeping an eye to the sky.

PUBLISHER’S LETTER I Need A Pre-Vacation Vacation

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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SECOND GLANCE Closing the final chapter with Mayor Lloyd Winnecke

11 BUSINESS STYLE Ron Faupel and Kate Grealish have a passion for fashion

12 COMMUNITY PARTNERS Katie’s Caps turns heartbreak into an uplifting cause

12 TRENDING NOW Plans for Fifth & Main are taking a new turn

96 86 IN THE NEWS 96 BACK TALK Stan Gouard

13 IN THE SPOTLIGHT Take a sip of Ferdinandbased Mom Water

14 Q&A Dave Wedding reflects on his tenure as sheriff

15 BUSINESS SCHOOL OnRamp Arts Accelerator combines art and entrepreneurship

16 ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT Hydration Station quenches thirst in the River City

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Department 18 CAREER PATH Four women’s journeys into industries traditionally employed by men

Special Advertising Sections 35 MEETING & EVENT PLANNING Organize your ideal gathering with tips from area experts and venues

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ON THE COVER An Allegiant Airlines ramp agent steers Flight 729 to its gate July 21 at Evansville Regional Airport. The discount airline provides year-round flights to destinations in Florida, to complement EVV’s daily service to Atlanta, Georgia, via Delta Airlines and Charlotte, North Carolina, and Dallas, Texas, via American Airlines. Photo by Zach Straw EVANSVILLE BUSINESS | 5

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I Need a Pre-Vacation Vacation

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an, I need a vacation. Truth is, as I write this, I am leaving tomorrow for an eight-day beach trip with my wife, youngest son, and his significant other, but the vacation preparation has absolutely worn me out — and we ain’t left yet. It also brings home to me the realization that we all make our own life choices and, perhaps unsurprisingly, many of my choices seem to bring big challenges. (I am not, in my advancing years, always up for that on a daily basis.) And one of my big challenges is that I have too much going on — again. My own damn fault.

Even though we’ve not yet hit the road, it seems that with the pre-trip preparation, I already have managed to spend enough money that I could have paid my son’s college tuition this year. The thing is, this is no fancy vacation. Many of you travel to the same area for sun, sand, and seafood.

Please allow me to share a few miscellaneous observations gained from the past several days: Of course, you can’t go on vacation without getting your late-model car serviced. The summary service report said what?! And really, $135 for the front and back wiper blades alone? I guess that “absolutely” needs to be done prior to driving 10 hours each way, along with everything else imaginable. After all, the report says so. And I thought I was just getting an oil change and inspection. Ouch!

Is it fair to wonder why a pricey vacation rental space would lack most of life’s basic necessities? Amazon and I have now filled enough boxes with paper products, laundry detergent, and new towels (bath and beach) to keep the cardboard box industry busy for a week. (Since I wrote this, my Ring doorbell has just shown another delivery.)

I feel like I am supplying all the campers at Camp Carson for a week.

Beach chairs? Had to have four new ones. Of course, my eldest son in Indianapolis just moved into a new apartment with a terrace and no chairs. Take these, I said in another moment of incoherent thought. Why not go ahead and buy four new ones this year? They will likely end up at a University of Louisville frat house by year’s end anyway.

Last and not least is the “War and Peace”-style document my wife wrote for the three (!) separate neighbors who will be looking after our house. There are newspapers

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and mail to collect, exterior lighting to turn off and on, alarms to set, and pets to feed and let outside. And certainly, in this heat — even with my irrigation system, which has paid for a good portion of the new water treatment facility on Waterworks Road — there are planters, urns, and pots to be watered and fountains filled. I could go on, but neither you nor I want me to. Again … my own damn fault. And how dare my next door neighbor be out of town while I am traveling. Talk about selfish!

I do know just who has created this life filled with logistical challenges, both home and away. A good (and much wiser) friend of mine who recently decided to sell his house has had “enough” of the upkeep. Moving into a condo will allow someone else to do the work, and he can just shut the door behind him. That doesn’t sound bad sometimes, like right now.

In the meantime, sometime tomorrow, after loading the car and making sure everything is all buttoned up at least two hours after our goal time, we will set off down the road.

Getting out of town is difficult at best. Getting out of town to go to the beach? Priceless.

Now, let me tell you what it takes to leave our business for vacation … Another time, perhaps.

As always, I look forward to hearing from most of you.

Todd A. Tucker, President

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PLASTICS PIONEERS

MUCH TO CELEBRATE

Thank you Evansville Business magazine and especially Riley Guerzini for the article. (“Prevailing Plastics,” June/July 2022)

So happy for our dear friends, Todd and Peg (Hardesty). Congrats to Zesto for 70 years! (“Retro on Riverside,” June/July 2022) Chris Newkirk via Facebook

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Thank you for the feature (“Farm to Tablet,” June/July 2022)! So excited to be a part of this new online marketplace.

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I want to personally thank you for your generous and continued support of the EPO with a 2022 Golf Classic Hole Sponsorship on May 19. With your help, we were able to reach our fundraising goal for this event. On behalf of the orchestra, please accept my sincere appreciation.

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Jackie (Russell) is one of the loveliest people I get to work with! She works so diligently for our Baird Trust clients, keeps us advisors in check, and brings the classiest fashion show to work every day. Check out her Evansville Business article. (“Back Talk,” June/July 2022) Kim Wren via Facebook LOCAL ICON

Thank you for the amazing coverage of Zesto on Riverside (“Retro on Riverside,” June/July 2022)! We enjoyed working

with Staff Writer Riley Guerzini and photographer Zach Straw!

Riley captured this iconic restaurant and our family’s passion, and we can’t thank you enough. We look forward to serving the Tri-State for many years to come. Thank you, Evansville, and the Tri-State for your continued support.

the Dogs” benefit dinner and auction. Once again, this year’s event was a huge success.

Without generous support from individuals and businesses, our organization would not be able to help the 9,000 animals we serve annually through our sheltering program and low-cost spay and neuter clinic.

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Thank you for the wonderful article featuring my grandmother and I (“Staying the Course,” June/July 2022). Our family business means so much to us. Thank you for the coverage.

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SECOND GLANCE

End of an Era W

hen Evansville Business magazine interviewed Mayor Lloyd Winnecke in March for the “Back Talk” story in the April/May 2022 issue, a big decision loomed: whether or not he would run for a fourth term.

Three months later, he had his answer. On July 11, Winnecke announced he would not seek reelection in 2023, ending a 23-year political career that started on the Vanderburgh County Council in 1999 and paving the way for a new leader to take the city’s helm.

Looking back on that March conversation, there were inklings Winnecke was inching toward political retirement after more than a decade in office. Declaring that being a grandfather is “the best job,” Winnecke’s election statement mentioned a desire of more time and flexibility to spend with family.

“It’s been the most fulfilling 11 years of my professional career,” he says. “I’m very much at peace with the decision to not run again.”

During his tenure as Evansville’s third longest-serving mayor, Winnecke has led a collaborative effort to oversee construction of projects such as the Deaconess Aquatic Center; guide a campus of Indiana University’s School of Medicine to Downtown Evansville; introduce mental health initiatives, including $6 million in funding for a mental health crisis diversion center; and help the city weather the fallout from an unprecedented pandemic.

“Nothing of any significance, specifically the work done every day to improve the lives of those who call our city home, would have been possible without a collective, unified effort by the com-

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Mayor Lloyd Winnecke to step aside after two decades in government BY JODI KEEN

munity,” he said in July. “Any achievements my administration has had were because of the people of this city, and that will always be the case.”

As of press time, Vanderburgh County Commissioner Cheryl Musgrave was the only person to have declared their candidacy for next year’s mayoral race.

According to the Vanderburgh County Election Office, the deadline to file for the 2023 election is noon Feb. 3, 2023.

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The University of Southern Indiana Foundation invites you to the inaugural presentation of the

Edward D. and Regina Rechnic

Holocaust Series

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Presentation and opportunity for questions 7–8 p.m.

Reception to follow.

University of Southern Indiana | Carter Hall In this historical series, Miss Rechnic honors her parents’ struggle to survive the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp during WWII where 960,000 Jews were executed. After the Allies’ liberation of its survivors, the Rechnics were reunited with their daughter Irene, who had been in hiding with a Catholic family.

The Rechnics then settled in Belgium and in 1953 migrated to Evansville where they had family.

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BUSINESS FRONT BUSINESS STYLE

Father and daughter Ron Faupel and Kate Grealish film the commercials for Henderson Chevrolet Buick GMC in style with their matching outfits from Loudmouth Golf.

Fresh Prints

Father and daughter bring fashion into the business world

BY DALLAS CARTER

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hen Henderson Chevrolet Buick GMC owner Ron Faupel and general manager Kate Grealish walk through the dealership in Henderson, Kentucky, in watermelon-print slacks and a skirt, their employees know it’s a commercial day. Once a month, the father-daughter-duo sports their matching outfits from Loudmouth Golf for the company’s television spots.

The dealership’s now iconic commercial brand began in 2014 when Kate was P H OTO P R OV I D E D BY H E N D E R S O N C H E V R O L E T B U I C K G M C

“It sure gets people talking and my dad can hardly go to Walmart without having someone say, ‘where are your pants?’”

— Henderson Chevrolet Buick GMC general manager Kate Grealish

still attending Indiana University. Her mom, Ron’s wife Debbie, saw a pair of polka dotted pants in a store in Florida and immediately told Ron he needed to wear them in a commercial.

“It all got started from there,” Kate says.

“I didn’t come back to the business until 2020 and at that point my dad had been doing it for six years. It just so happens that Loudmouth carries skirts, so it was kind of a natural fit for me to fit into it too.”

She adds they own about 20-25 dif-

ferent patterns, all bought online. While they do repeat outfits, they try to space out their monthly matching so there isn’t a noticeable overlap.

“It sure gets people talking and my dad can hardly go to Walmart without having someone say, ‘where are your pants?’” Kate says. “Doing anything with my dad is just so special. We have a great relationship.”

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C O M M U N I T Y PA R T N E R S

Top of Mind

TRENDING NOW

To ease the grief of losing her daughter, Kris Proctor created Katie’s Caps BY DALLAS CARTER Katie Proctor-Schiff was at a family gathering when she complained of a severe headache. Her mother, Kris Proctor, described the 35-year-old as someone who “had never been sick a day in her life.” But on Oct. 12, 2021, two days after her symptoms started, the Evansville native died suddenly of a glioblastoma tumor, leaving behind her husband Jake Schiff and three sons, Weber Allan (8), Morris Jacob (6), and Payne Frederick (4).

What in the Hole is Going On? Yet another developer takes on Fifth & Main

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“If I can just make one bit of difference and save one mother or one child from losing a mom, that’s all I would hope and pray to do in the years I have left.”

— Organizer of Katie’s Caps and Katie’s mother, Kris Proctor

A longtime owner of the former Pen Pals Stationary Shop and Knit Katie is survived by her husband, Jake, Wits Yarn Shoppe with and sons, Weber Allan (8), Morris Jacob her mother, Proctor-Schiff (6), and Payne Frederick (4), who all help was “the perfect daughher mom, Kris Proctor, spread the word about Katie’s Caps. ter,” says Proctor, whose only child was Katie.

A lifelong knitter, Proctor began crafting winter hats to keep her grief busy. She gifted them to her grandsons, who gave some to their friends, and word spread. Jenny Mitchell, who crochets online as Aunt Jenny’s Knits, and Rhanda Stewart-Carlile teamed up with Proctor to produce more hats. Her grandson’s teachers at St. Joseph Catholic School in Newburgh, Indiana, and later St. Wendel (Wadesville, Indiana) and Corpus Christi (Evansville) schools, held yarn drives and donated to the organization now operating as Katie’s Caps.

According to the American Brain Tumor Association, Katie’s Caps has raised more than $6,700 for research on glioblastomas, one of the most aggressive and fast-acting tumors. Proctor’s goal is to reach $12,000 by the one-year anniversary of her daughter’s passing.

“If I can just make one bit of difference and save one mother or one child from losing a mom, that’s all I would hope and pray to do in the years I have left,” she says.

Winter hats are sold for a minimum $25 donation along with various baseball caps from Kate Potter at American Honey in Darmstadt, Indiana. Katie’s Caps also sells Katie’s Crew bracelets for $5.

Katie Proc tor-Sc her mom Kr hiff and is Proctor

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he corner of Fifth and Main Streets, once home to the soaring Old National Bank Tower, has sat vacant since the building’s implosion on Nov. 21, 2021. Now, a new company is taking over plans to bring life to the empty lot.

Mayor Lloyd Winnecke’s office released a long-awaited update on July 25 about the space. CRG Residential, a Carmel-based construction and real estate investment firm, will advance the mixed-use project, taking over from Domo Development LLC. “We intend to move forward quickly to identify and propose a development that will instill pride in the Evansville community,” CRG President Christopher Reid said in the July announcement.

CRG Residential, which also developed Downtown’s mixed-use apartment community Post House, which opened in 2020, is 100% leased on the residential side; the retail portions of the building are currently being reconstructed into 15 new ground-level units.

While residents have a right to be wary of yet another change in plans for this block of Downtown, Winnecke noted his confidence in the transition.

“The delay caused by inflation and supply chain constraints prompted a broader review of how best to proceed,” he said in the release. “We are appreciative of Domo’s contributions through phase I and pleased that CRG can partner with the city to complete this vital piece of our Downtown plan.”

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Four fruit-infused flavors, Karen, Julie, Linda, and Sandy are zero carbonation and zero sugar alternatives to traditional seltzers made by moms, for moms. But with 40,000 cases sold in the first nine months, Mom Water is popular with all genders.

A Refreshing Idea Mom Water rises above America’s seltzer craze Bryce and Jill Morrison

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as your vacation ever created business inspiration? For Bryce and Jill Morrison, founders and owners of Mom Water, that’s a reality.

In 2018, the Ferdinand, Indiana, couple visited the Dominican Republic where Jill mixed vodka with the hotel’s passion fruit-infused water. The resulting light, refreshing cocktail was bereft of the bloating, hangovers, and headaches common with consumption of other alcoholic drinks.

In March 2021, after recreating the mixture, taste testing, and brand development, Mom Water launched in Indiana and Kentucky. The brand takes its name from the handwritten “mom’s water” labels Jill affixed on her early concoctions so they could sit in the same cooler but be distinguished from standard bottled water.

Described by the Morrisons as an allnatural spiked water, Mom Water has no

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carbonation, no sugars, and thousands of fans.

“It’s just something different to get away from the world of seltzers,” Jill says.

“I made the drink to enjoy it myself, but now traveling to wine fests, beer fests, and seeing people’s reactions when they try it, they’re blown away.”

“A lot of these moms are saying they didn’t feel represented, and we’ll see a young guy drinking it that falls in love with the product,” Bryce adds. “It’s just really fun.”

The company has been on the fast track since its debut, with Jill, a former occupational therapist, and Bryce, previously a senior hospice consultant, quitting their jobs in late 2021 to run Mom Water full-time.

Four 4.5% ABV flavors — given the mom-like monikers Linda, Julie, Karen, Sandy — are manufactured in 12-ounce cans by Blue Marble Productions in Indi-

anapolis, Indiana. Locally, Mom Water can be purchased at Schnucks, Meijer, Kroger, Walmart, Liquor Locker, High Spirits, Varsity Liquors, and Wine Tree.

It’s available in 12 other states, with 10 more lined up in the next few months.

In January 2022, it became a proud partner of the Indiana Pacers. Mom Water is also the official ready-to-drink canned cocktail of the Dallas Mavericks, a sponsor of PGA golfer Roger Sloan, and is sold at the Detroit Tigers’ Comerica Park stadium.

“We are really proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish and what I think we’re planning to accomplish in the next couple years,” Bryce says. “We’re glad to be able to maybe help add some more business to put on the map in Southern Indiana.”

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Q & A

Hanging up the Badge Sheriff Dave Wedding reflects on four decades in law enforcement

BY RILEY GUERZINI

Sheriff Dave Wedding’s 42-year career at the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office will conclude at the end of this year, closing the book on a historic chapter as the longest-tenured member in the agency’s history.

Starting as a jail officer in 1981, Wedding’s no-nonsense attitude helped catapult him to head of the county’s law enforcement department, winning his first election for sheriff in 2014 and reelection in 2018.

Though his childhood ambition was to become a firefighter, he quickly rose in the department and was hired or promoted under each of the five previous sheriffs, serving as a deputy, sergeant, lieutenant, major, and chief.

“I began my career as a civilian jailer in 1981 without any intention of moving upward,” he says. “Sheriff Clarence Shepard offered me a deputy sheriff position in 1983 and I accepted. Sheriff Ray Hamner promoted training and education and encouraged me to seek it and aspire to gain a leadership role within the office. I also served as the Chief Deputy for Sheriff Eric Williams.”

The 2019 Indiana Sheriff of the Year isn’t without controversy — notably his 2020 switch from the Democratic to Republican Party — but he doesn’t shy away from criticism.

“I’ve learned I don’t care if somebody spins a negative story on me, because I stand behind everything I do,” he says.

In his eight years as sheriff, Wedding has been vocal at the local and state level about the need to expand the jail to house an increasing number of inmates and addressing serious mental health issues for inmates. The county pays more than a million dollars a year to house prisoners outside of Vanderburgh County.

“I like ‘change’ and truly believe that we must be innovative,” he says.

“I tend to examine everything that we do and seek to make it more efficient.

You must be creative and willing to change with the world as it evolves.”

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Vanderburgh County Sheriff Dave Wedding’s two terms in office will conclude later this year, ending a 42-year career at the department that has seen various promotions, shifting attitudes toward law enforcement, high profile cases, and a contentious political campaign for sheriff in 2014.

Evansville Business: What has been the biggest change in law enforcement from when you started your career to now?

Dave Wedding: As a young jail officer, we

took care of 170-200 inmates. Currently we maintain numbers of 750 inmates. Our society has seen tremendous improvements in engineering, education, and health and science.

Life is certainly much better, so what drives up the crime? Over the years, I have seen disrespect and discontent for authority and people not willing to accept responsibility for their actions.

The criminal justice system is overwhelmed by the volume of crime here in Vanderburgh County.

EB: What was it like being involved in a such a high-profile case as when two Alabama fugitives were captured in Evansville?

DW: It was an event that unfolded

rapidly, and the tenacious work by our local U.S. Marshal taskforce brought a quick end to it. Good police work and an observant EPD officer, plus

stupid criminals, helped us resolve a nationwide manhunt.

EB: You’re known for your outspokenness. How have you handled that throughout your career?

DW: One thing that I detest is what I call “Teflon” people, the people who sugarcoat statements just so they can avoid the direct problem. When I see a problem, I say exactly what I feel about that problem and about ways to resolve that problem, and sometimes it’s not what people want to hear.

EB: What’s next for you after leaving law enforcement?

DW: I am keeping a watchful eye

on a possible state legislature seat.

If the opportunity and timing was right, running for an office could be a possibility. Supporting law enforcement and public safety would be a priority for me.

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BUSINESS SCHOOL “Here Comes the Sun” by Christina Robinson

“Sweater” by Joshua Bronaugh

Four person interactive chess board by Zak Will

The Art of Business Four artists take part in a statewide entrepreneurial training program

BY DALLAS CARTER

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ach year, the On-Ramp Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program gathers Indiana artists for a workshop on networking, community engagement, and entrepreneurship. This summer, the fruit of that labor culminates in an exhibit staged by four area artists as part of the 2021 cohort.

Painters Joshua Bronaugh and Christina Robinson, metal worker Zak Will, and mixed media artist Sarah Wolfe joined 29 creators in May 2021 in Lafayette, Indiana, after being delayed a year due to COVID19. The three-day program created in 2018 by the Indiana Arts Commission runs on a curriculum designed by Elaine Grogran Luttrull of Minerva Financial Arts to teach artists how to make a business out of their craft and provide them with $2,000 to put the lesson into action.

That action is on display in a for-profit exhibit through Aug. 26 in the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana’s Bower-Suhrheinruch Foundation Gallery.

“I am highly inspired by music and have asked my audience to engage with me on this project by requesting they send me a song or two that is meaningful and inspiring to them,” says Robinson, an Evansville native. “I will display geometric abstract pieces inspired by audience feedback and song choice.”

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Will, another Evansville resident who has begun incorporating wood into his intricate metal art, will display kinetic pieces, three live edge shelves, and a fourperson interactive chess board. Wolfe’s work will focus on her anatomical series that explores the themes of “externalizing the internal and internalizing the external.”

“The highlight of the On-Ramp weekend was spending time with artists from many disciplines in all times of life,”

“Watch it Skip Away” by Sarah Wolfe

says Wolfe, a Vincennes, Indiana resident. “While all of our goals are slightly different, pooling our in-kind resources means that we were able to use our funding more effectively.”

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“The highlight of the On-Ramp weekend was spending time with artists from many disciplines in all times of life.”

— Mixed media artist Sarah Wolfe

On-Ramp Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program participants in 2021.

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ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT

Water Ways

Newburgh native quenches thirst with Hydration Station Whether it’s filling your cup from the tap or buying a bottle from the store, filtered drinking water is a luxury most in the Tri-State enjoy.

During the University of Evansville’s 2022 Changemaker Challenge, 18-year-old Castle High School graduate Jack Deig noticed trends concerning a lack of public access to clean water.

“There are people living on the streets who don’t have reliable access to clean public drinking water,” he says. “There’s only one working outdoor public water fountain in all of Downtown Evansville, and it’s at Mickey’s Kingdom, and it’s off for a quarter of the year.”

Deig realized he could further develop his idea and in April founded Hydration Station, a nonprofit increasing accessibility to clean drinking water by installing free water dispensers throughout Evansville.

This year, Hydration Station will install Oasis water dispensing systems at three locations Downtown. Deig hopes to expand inside the city as the company partners with more private businesses. This first system will be installed at Old National Bank’s headquarters at One Main Street.

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CAREER PATH E W O M E N I N T H E W O R K F O R C E

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Women increasingly outpace men in rates involving college graduation, high school valedictorians, and extracurricular involvement. Nevertheless, the workforce scales still tip toward men for many industries. These roles are slowly inching from “male-dominated” to “historically male-dominated,” so Evansville Business sought four local women who are changing their fields’ gender roles through their passion, performance, and dedication.

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JENNIFER KISSEL SENIOR ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT HAFER

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vansvillians likely are familiar with Jennifer Kissel’s work, even if they don’t know her. The AIA senior associate, architect at Hafer has been the design mind behind major projects such as the Deaconess Aquatic Center and Evansville Christian High School.

Gender isn’t Kissel’s defining trait, but being driven is.

“I don’t do (architecture design) because I’m a woman; I do it just because that’s my personality,” the Evansville native says. “I like to think as a mother

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and a wife, and a woman, I bring a unique perspective to the table.”

Growing up with a grandmother who took her on neighborhood walks to appreciate houses, Kissel always enjoyed art and design. After a brief interest in equine veterinarian medicine during high school, Kissel shifted back to her childhood fascination and attended Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky, graduating in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in architectural sciences.

It was a milestone time for her professionally and personally, as she married her husband, Gregg Kissel. She went straight into the job market, but being a licensed architect has more requirements. In 2013, when her son Carden (now 14) was only three, Kissel attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois, earned a master’s degree in architecture in 2014 and completed all seven levels of the architect licensing tests.

She then worked for PCI Skanska (now Salas O’Brien) before joining Hafer in 2017. Now one of approximately 140,137 total architects in the U.S., Kissel makes up part of the 23.2 percent of women architects, according to a 2022 report from the research firm Zippia.

While the percentage of women architects is rising, the field still is majority male, but she says recognizing the gender label doesn’t mean it has to be the focus.

“I think the (rising) numbers speak for themselves,” Kissel, who is also the director of ANEW, President of the Southern Indiana Section of the American Institute of Architects, and a Junior Achievement of Southern Indiana volunteer, says. “I think you have to learn, unlearn, and relearn, so knowing what is there and being aware of it is important.”

She says educating the next generation of women about opportunities and roles in architecture is key to turning the tide and inviting more women into the field. A field that requires wearing a lot of hats, from initial client conversations to overseeing construction.

Kissel’s advice to anyone trying to find their place in the workforce goes beyond data, titles, and traditional gender roles: It goes back to drive.

“If you want to do it, do it because the time is going to pass anyway,” she says.

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SGT. ANNA GRAY PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER EVANSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT

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vansville law enforcement has been at the center of recent high-profile incidents, such as helping capture fugitives from Alabama to assisting in a federal drug bust. Each time media cameras turn toward the Evansville Police Department, public information officer Sgt. Anna Gray is front and center.

On the force for more than 18 years, the public information officer born in Saint Joseph, Michigan, has called Warrick County home since she was eight years old. Growing up, Gray didn’t know anyone in law enforcement and had never even fired a gun.

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“When I was in high school, the concept of it (police work) interested me,” she says. “I always wanted to lend a helping hand. I wanted to get involved in the community.”

As a student at Newburgh’s Castle High School in 1998 and 1999, she shadowed deputies as part of the Warrick County Sheriff’s Office’s Explorers ridealong program. Gray earned a criminal justice degree from Vincennes University in 2001 and spent one year working as a civilian in Warrick County until she turned 23, the minimum age to join the force. (The age limit has since been lowered to 21.)

Only weighing roughly 99 pounds, people were somewhat shocked at Gray’s desire to pursue law enforcement, but she had fallen in love with the field.

“For me, it was easy. I just realized right away that I had a passion for it,” she says. “My parents always made us feel that we could do anything. It didn’t matter whether we’re male or female — whatever we wanted to do; you work hard at it.”

In 2004, she joined EPD’s motor patrol unit before serving in the crime prevention unit and adult investigations unit as a detective. Upon becoming a sergeant in 2021, she transitioned to her current role as a media liaison, facilitating daily reports, press conferences, and Freedom of Information Act requests.

Although one of only 25 women on the 275-officer department, Gray often doesn’t feel overlooked, even when she’s the only woman in the room.

“Once I was on the police department, never once did I ever feel that I was overshadowed by the men,” she says.

Statistically, men have dominated law enforcement, and it isn’t changing the way other industries are. According to the National Institute of Justice, women made up fewer than 13 percent of officers in 2019. That percentage drops to seven percent when narrowed down to state departments, according to a 2021 report

by Pew Charitable Trusts. In 2000, that number was only one percent lower.

“Unless I stop and think about it, I just think I’m with my brothers in blue, and it doesn’t ever really feel any different,” Gray says. “I always felt like everything was very fair in the department. Everybody always made it feel like if you’re wearing blue, you’re family.”

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SARA SCHAPKER JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN, INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS

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ne of the stickers on journeyman electrician Sara Schapker’s white hard hat reads, “There is no brotHERhood without her.” It’s a simple message, but one that resonates with the St. Wendel, Indiana, native who is one of 27 women out of the 1,025 member-strong International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 16.

“More times than not on a job site, I’m the only female,” she says. “But I never really thought I couldn’t do it or anything because of that.”

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Growing up, Schapker’s life was centered around “male-dominated” activities. She helped her handyman dad complete odd jobs for family and close friends. Later, she studied engineering at Purdue University in Terre Haute, Indiana, before switching to computer graphics technology and graduating in December 2008.

The recession made her job search difficult, and in 2014 Schapker began a role that didn’t relate to her degree.

“It was my dad’s idea when I did apply for the apprenticeship,” she says.

“We saw a commercial on TV for IBEW Local 16.”

She completed a five-year apprenticeship program in May 2020. Currently working on updates at Cleveland-Cliffs — formerly AK Steel — in Rockport, Indiana, Schapker is a commercial and industrial electrician for maintenance and new construction.

Her duties vary day-to-day, but often aren’t what people expect from an electrician. Most of her work consists of running conduit to place wire inside of, or ensuring that work is up to code requirements. The one consistency: she loves her work.

“A lot of what makes the job good and fun is the other electricians that you’re working with,” she says. “You have to ger your work done and do it safe and do it good, but most of the time it’s pretty relaxed.”

Attending the IBEW international women’s conference in 2018, Schapker came to realize just how special her union companions are. Many speakers told stories of their male counterparts making it clear women weren’t welcome on their job sites. Some women believe industry titles, like “brotherhood” and “journeyman,” should be changed, but the terms do reflect the industry’s data: According to Data USA, 97.8% of electricians in 2019 were male.

“I definitely feel like it is my responsibility to show other people that women can do it and it doesn’t need to be male-dominated,” Schapker says. “But here in Evansville, I’ve always had very supportive guys that I’ve worked with.

The difficulty I had going through several interviews to get the apprenticeship made me push myself harder so that I would come out on top (and) prove everyone wrong.”

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AIMEE STACHURA CEO GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHWEST INDIANA

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omen earned roughly 57 percent of all American undergraduate degrees and nearly 60 percent of master’s degrees in 2020, but according to data from consulting firm McKinsey & Company, women made up only five percent of CEOs globally who were appointed in 2020. While Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana CEO Aimee Stachura cultivates an environment by women, for women, her title is still breaking historic gender roles in the non-profit industry.

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An Evansville native who is the wife of Andy Stachura and mother to Eva (6), Cora (10), and dog Ella, Stachura is a music graduate from Belmont University who used her theater skills to pave a career path in non-profit leadership.

Following her mother’s footsteps directing theater at F.J. Reitz High School and working part-time at an HR and staffing firm, she then joined the Girl Scouts’ program department in 2010.

After taking a brief hiatus in 2014 to run a children’s ministry, Stachura rejoined the organization in 2016 as CEO. “We really preach to our girls, no matter if you’re five years old in kindergarten, you can be a leader,” she says. “Within this organization, that’s our culture; we all have investment to lead and to be who we want to be and make an impact.”

In the past six years, Stachura has helped facilitate programs, from selling cookies to campouts, that inspire female future leaders. Her co-workers even joke she almost takes on an intern role, taking on whatever duties are unattended on the to-do list each day.

But heading a women-focused company doesn’t put Stachura in a bubble.

“As a non-profit leader, I have to sit at every table. It’s not just womenfocused tables, I have to be at youth development tables, I have to be at mental health tables,” she says. “I have to come in and showcase the value of girl leadership every single time, which I shouldn’t have to. I shouldn’t have to explain why it’s important for us to invest in girls early on.”

According to data from Girl Scouts, three out of four girls firmly believe that women have to work harder than men to succeed, but Stachura says leading by example is one of the easiest ways to change the narrative. Even her own daughters believe they can be a CEO because they know their mother is one.

“Ultimately, I think we do need to recognize that women still have a long way to go when it comes to leadership,” Stachura says. “And at Girl Scouts … what we do best is champion girl ambition. No matter what her ambition is — whether it is to be the CEO of a Fortune 500 company or the president of the United States or the best mom that she can be — we want to champion that.”

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TAKING FLIGHT

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After a pandemic pause, Evansville Regional Airport’s growth is getting (re)started

re-pandemic, Evansville Regional Airport was flying high. In 2019, it celebrated record commercial traffic, installation of a $6.5 million solar panel-covered parking lot, and the completion of an approximate $20 million terminal renovation. A $64 million runway expansion project in 2015 provided updated safety regulations. Tri-State residents could board daily direct flights to major air travel hubs in Chicago, Charlotte, Atlanta, Detroit, and Dallas and connect with ease to U.S. and international port cities. Evansville’s air travel future was bright.

Then, COVID-19 spread across the globe, and one of the first industries to suffer — and among the hardest hit — was travel. Consulting firm McKinsey & Company estimates airports globally lost a collective $32 billion in 2020 from dwindling traffic, and EVV did not avoid the mounting losses. Passenger counts plummeted nearly 80 percent, airlines laid off employees and reduced flights, and the newly renovated terminal was void of travelers and guests.

After two years of weathering federal travel restrictions, airline staffing shortages, and unprecedented market unpredictability, Evansville Regional Airport is moving closer to recapturing its 2019 milestones and already has its eye to the skies of the future.

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LOCAL FOOTPRINT

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vansville Regional Airport opened for commercial air service as Evansville Municipal Airport in 1928, on 260 acres along U.S. Highway 41 north of the city. The terminal opened in 1950, the same year the growing campus was renamed Dress Memorial Airport in honor of William H. Dress, who served as Evansville’s mayor in the 1930s and ‘40s. The terminal was replaced in 1988 with one designed by Hafer, and four new jet bridges followed in 2012.

Operating with an $8 million annual budget, EVV is a major economic driver for the Tri-State, with an annual economic impact of around $900 million, according to Tara Barney, CEO of the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership. The airport stays busy with a range of flights: From May 1, 2021, to April 30, 2022, EVV saw 35,460 operations (landings and takeoffs) comprising com-

“There is value in bringing national attention to our community — not just the airport.”

–EVV Executive Director Nate Hahn

Evansville Regional Airport’s campus includes 1,900 acres for non-aeronautical revenue. EVV has lease agreements with neighboring businesses located on its land. This includes the Hampton Inn

by Hilton hotel on U.S. Highway 41; a U.S. Postal Service branch; rental car lots; Berry Global’s one million-square-foot distribution center between the airport and Oak Hill Road; Tri-State Aero’s operations and private airplane hangars; and the Evansville Wartime Museum. According to EVV, its partnership with tenants of its mixed-use property contributes to the creation of more than 500 jobs.

Executive Director Nate Hahn stands in EVV’s William H. Dress Terminal. Hahn joined EVV as operations manager in 2011 and was named executive director in 2018, succeeding Doug Joest. EVV saw 163,000 enplanements (passengers boarding a flight) in 2021 and logged 35,460 operations (landings and takeoffs) between May 1, 2021, and April 30, 2022.

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mercial airlines, corporate flights, leisure travel, cargo planes, and military aircraft.

Of the 300 people who work on its campus, 50 are employed directly by EVV; none were laid off during the pandemic. Other workers are employed by airlines as flight personnel, gate and ticket agents, mechanics, and baggage handlers; by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration as security agents; or by the Federal Aviation Administration as air traffic controllers.

Contributing to EVV’s finances is nonaeronautical revenue from land leases. The Evansville-Vanderburgh Airport Authority owns 1,900 acres in and around its campus four miles north of Downtown Evansville and has lease agreements with neighboring businesses located on its land. This includes the Hampton Inn by Hilton hotel on U.S. Highway 41; Berry Global’s one million-square-foot distribution center between the airport and Oak Hill Road; Tri-State Aero’s operations and private airplane hangars; and the Evansville Wartime

Museum. According to EVV, its partnership with tenants of its mixed-use property contributes to the creation of more than 500 jobs.

“The airport’s economic impact is huge. The airport in many ways is the largest part of our whole logistics system,” Barney says. “It’s one of our strengths, and the fact that it’s strategically located is one of our benefits and calling cards to businesses that want to grow and expand.”

According to EVV Executive Director Nate Hahn, the airport’s revenue portfolio is evenly generated by parking, airline service, and other streams such as rented property.

“Something I’m very proud of is the fact that we do have a great team here that really does view the airport as both a business but also as a community resource and as the economic engine of the region. Because we view it in that way, we are very careful about where we’re spending money,” he says.

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WHAT IS THE EVANSVILLEVANDERBURGH AIRPORT AUTHORITY? Evansville Regional Airport is owned and operated by a fivemember board of directors that governs what is known as the Evansville-Vanderburgh Airport Authority District.

The board, whose members are appointed to three-year terms by both the mayor of Evansville and Vanderburgh County Commissioners, has the ultimate financial and policymaking responsibility for the airport authority, whose annual operating budget of about $8 million must be approved each year by the Vanderburgh County Council.

Board members include Gina Hermann, Reckitt’s Head of Human Resource Compliance for North America, who also serves as the authority’s president; the Rev. Adrian Brooks of Memorial Baptist Church; retired Business Manager of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 16 Paul Green; South Central Inc. CEO J.P. Engelbrecht; and Peter Paradossi, president of the Evansville Regional Business Committee.

EVV Executive Director Nate Hahn serves as treasurer.

While the authority’s main responsibility is managing the airport, it also leases several adjacent properties. These leased properties create an additional source of revenue for the authority, decreasing its dependence on airline service and enabling the authority to keep rates and charges low for airlines and land tenants alike.

Leasing properties is not uncommon among airport authorities, especially in Indiana. Three other Hoosier airport authorities — Fort Wayne-Allen County, St. Joseph County serving South Bend, and Indianapolis — all lease hundreds of acres of land available on their properties.

The Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority and Indianapolis Airport Authority both also operate multiple airports.

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While travelers await the departure of Dallas, Texas-bound American Airlines flight 3506 on July 21, 2022, they can enjoy the amenities in EVV’s William H. Dress Terminal. Diners can grab a bite to eat at the Iron Compass restaurant or play in the Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville kids’ area.

Some travelers, like Flanders employee Peter Rall, take advantage of the Berry Global Business Lounge. Others, like Mia, Amelia, and Ellie Johnson, like to peek out the terminal windows and watch aircraft being readied for departure.

national attention to our community — not just the airport, but the community as a whole providing that front door, coupled with the sustainability and energy savings.”

The airport authority did not raise rent rates during the pandemic and, in fact, has not since 2011, a decision Hahn credits to his predecessor, Doug Joest, who served as airport director from 2010 to 2018.

“I won’t say we’ll never adjust them; at some point, that will be a conversation. But going into the pandemic, we were fortunate enough to get CARES Act and other funds from the federal government to help support us,” Hahn says. “Our tenants all reached out to me at the beginning of the pandemic, just checking in. They assumed we were going to raise rent, and the amount of appreciation I got when I was like, no … we’ve been a wellrun airport for a decade and have been able to keep our rates and charges low. We’ve been able to find funds elsewhere.”

The airport also fits into the Evansville Vanderburgh Convention & Visitors Bureau’s 10-year tourism master plan. Chief among the CVB’s analysis recommendations were increased focus on amateur sports, adventure tourism, the convention industry, Visit Evansville initiatives, and Downtown Evansville. Convention attendees and other longdistance visitors often choose to fly into the area, with EVV’s terminal acting as a front door to Evansville.

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very day, travelers guide their car into one of EVV’s parking spots and take a round-trip flight to Atlanta, Dallas, and Charlotte for between $200 and $500. Twice a week, vacationers can hop on an Allegiant Airlines flight to Florida, sometimes for as low as $50.

EVV logged a record number of enplanements — passengers boarding a flight — in 2019, with 248,000 people flying out of EVV. That number dipped to 106,000 in pandemic-plagued 2020 but then climbed to 163,000 in 2021.

To accommodate the influx of travelers, EVV expanded its economy lot in 2017 by 100 spots and is currently undergoing a second expansion to add another 300 spaces to the same lot. In 2020, the airport provided passengers with a new world-class parking amenity when it covered the close-in lot with solar canopies.

“One of our largest revenue streams is the parking lot,” Hahn says. “In 2019, we were shutting down drive lanes to park cars. We were so busy. It was an amazing problem to have.

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“The airport in many ways is the largest part of our whole logistics system. It’s one of our strengths, and the fact that it’s strategically located is one of our benefits and calling cards to businesses that want to grow and expand.”

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FLYING EVV Despite losing daily service to Chicago O’Hare International Airport via United and American Airlines in early 2022, Evansville Regional Airport still is solidly connected to major North American hubs.

Daily flights run between EVV and Atlanta, Georgia, via Delta Airlines, and DallasFort Worth, Texas, and Charlotte, North Carolina, via American Airlines, connecting Tri-State residents and businesspeople with three top 10 U.S. air travel hubs.

According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, HartsfieldJackson Atlanta International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, and Charlotte Douglas Airport were the

DFW International Airport first, second, and sixth busiest in the U.S. in 2021. In fact, Charlotte jumped five spots in the last 10 years and sees more traffic than major destination airports in Las Vegas, Nevada; Miami, Florida; and Houston, Texas.

EVV Executive Director Nate Hahn says American’s Chicago service is considered paused, and EVV remains in talks with American to reestablish service to this route. EVV’s service to Dallas-Fort Worth has grown by 40 percent seating capacity and to three daily flights. Delta Airlines’ daily flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport also were paused in October. EVV’s popular twiceweekly service to Destin/Fort Walton and Orlando/Sanford, Florida continues

Charlotte Douglas Airport via Allegiant Airlines, which has increased seat capacity by 50 percent.

Before the pandemic, EVV officials were exploring a deal with Delta Airlines to begin flights to Minneapolis, Minnesota, a key connection to West Coast destinations. Talks for northern routes are ongoing, as well as with multiple carriers to provide more seasonal service to Florida.

“I’ve worked in guided travel for over 12 years, and while air travel has changed post-pandemic as a whole, EVV makes more sense and is the most value-driven decision to make,” says Tourcy LLC founder Tracy Wilson. “The truth is that by the time someone would travel to an alternate gateway, pay for gas, a hotel, and parking, it doesn’t make sense not to use EVV.” EVANSVILLE BUSINESS | 31

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The Hafer-designed William H. Dress Terminal underwent a $20 million renovation in 2019 and welcomed a record-breaking 248,000 enplanements — passengers boarding a flight — that year. The number of enplanements dipped to 106,000 in pandemic-plagued 2020 but then climbed to 163,000 in 2021, an 80 percent recovery compared to 2019’s strong summer passenger counts.

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Aviation is changing, but we’re preparing for that growth.”

To help pull itself out of the pandemic, EVV unveiled its Fly EVV First initiative in November 2021 featuring leaders of prominent area businesses such as Berry Global, AstraZeneca, Old National Bank, Koch Enterprises, Inc., Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana, CenterPoint Energy, South Central, Inc., Sigma Group, Sitex, and Rexing Companies, as well as E-REP and Visit Evansville. Companies entered an agreement with EVV to fly out of the local airport if ticket prices were within a certain range of regional airports’ fares.

“Tourcy always supports Evansville Regional Airport fly local initiatives,” says Tracy Wilson, founder of Mount Vernon, Indianabased travel agency Tourcy LLC. “Tourcy sends out 200-plus travelers each year. All my local travelers prefer air from EVV. It’s convenient and has comparable rates to other gateways.”

Fly EVV First was meant to encourage companies to lead the community by example and publicly support the airport by utilizing it first.

But, as with COVID-19, a wrench waited in the wings. Fly EVV First’s Thanksgiving reveal was deflated when American Airlines announced in March that it was suspending daily service to Chicago O’Hare International Airport. United Airlines’ Chicago service already was sched-

uled to end in early January 2022, leaving EVV with no direct service to the Windy City. Then, Delta’s service to Detroit also was suspended in March. Tri-State residents now had no direct air connection to a northern city.

This introduced a problem for Fly EVV First partner companies such as Old National Bank, whose merger with Chicago-based First Midwest Bank was announced in June 2021. Daily air service to Chicago ended mere

“All my local travelers prefer air from EVV. It’s convenient and has comparable rates to other gateways.”

— Tourcy, LLC founder Tracy Wilson weeks after the deal was completed in February 2022. As Old National Bank personnel and executives have traveled north to train their new employees, they’ve been forced to choose between taking a multi-hour, twostop trip costing upward of $700; driving to a well-connected regional airport, such as in Louisville, Kentucky, Indianapolis, Indiana,

or Nashville, Tennessee; or making the nearly 300-mile trek north by car.

“We’ve had to utilize going to maybe Louisville, or other airports, to travel, or driving,” says Old National Bank Chief Communications, Culture, and Social Responsibility Officer Kathy Schoettlin. “We know that Evansville Regional Airport is doing everything in their power to get this service reinstated.”

E-REP also is keeping tabs on the economic impact of reduced northern service.

“What we’re trying to do is be available to bring back our connections to Chicago and Detroit to all of our businesses that need those flights to Chicago for meetings and networking and managing our markets up there, and for our auto community who has flights back and forth to Detroit every day.

So, due to this pause, they’ve had to drive and use other ineffective modes of transportation,” Barney says. “It is a problem, and we want to address it quickly, but it isn’t bringing our airport to its knees like in other cities.”

Part of that lies with EVV’s healthy spate of service. As of press time, American and Delta continue thrice-daily flights to DallasFort Worth, Charlotte, and Atlanta each, and Allegiant links EVV to the sunny skies over Destin and Orlando, Florida.

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ATTRACTING AIRLINES TO EVV

s EVV moves further away from the pandemic, it’s starting to recover lost traffic and rack up accolades. In 2021, the Great Lakes Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives named EVV’s solar panel parking canopies its “Commercial Airport Architectural Project of the Year” for generating enough energy to supply half of the terminal’s power. Allegiant and American Airlines have increased passenger capacity through larger aircraft and more flights. And travelers are responding: 2021 saw a nearly 60 percent improvement from 2020’s dismal passenger count, and topped out at 80 percent recovery compared to 2019’s strong summer passenger count.

Meanwhile, Hahn says EVV officials continue meeting with airlines to secure new routes and reestablish service to hubs such as Chicago, and ultimately, he adds, the best way to get service back is for the community to choose EVV. “We are definitely excited to see that (Chicago) flight schedule reinstated. It’s absolutely the most convenient means of transportation for our team members,” Shoettlin says. “We use it on almost a weekly basis, especially with one of our largest markets now being Chicago.”

Industry issues continue to resonant at EVV, including airline staffing shortages.

“The temporary challenge we have right now with some of the flights is going on all over the country. Even though it’s a problem, our airport is well enough run and used by enough businesses that we’re in good shape,” Barney says. “We will rebuild.”

To encourage a new generation of pilots, EVV is throwing its support behind Hoosier flight programs such as at Vincennes University, Indiana State University, and Purdue University, Hahn’s alma mater. In the meantime, Evansville Regional Airport is expanding its already full parking lots to include more spots and popular canopies, ready to welcome an increase in passengers as more of a pandemic-weary public embraces travel.

“Our local government, business community, and airport are all working together to make sure we are at the front of the line to return these services,” Barney says. “Because we already had a high-functioning airport, we’re going to get through this better than others.”

“Our future is growth. I’m not saying we’ll grow tomorrow, but we are preparing,” Hahn says. “We remain optimistic and work to ensure that when our growth trajectory returns, EVV is ready to take flight.” 

Evansville Regional Airport officials frequently meet with airline representatives about bringing more service, larger aircraft, and new routes to EVV. But even in those negotiations, EVV officials can go only so far.

The FAA does not allow airports to directly fund airlines or service; however, the community can. Agencies such as the Indiana Economic Development Corporation have set aside funds exclusively to help cover shortfalls in new airline service.

Created as a type of stopgap, airports in Indianapolis and South Bend have successfully tapped into these risk mitigation funds when their market projections for new airline service have come up short in its first six to 18 months.

EVV Executive Director Nate Hahn says the airport secured risk mitigation support through a federal small community air service development grant that covered the first 24 months of its ultimately successful service to Charlotte, North Carolina.

That said, EVV, as well as Fort Wayne, has not yet been able to take advantage of IEDC funds, which are reserved for business-heavy markets, but local organizations such as E-REP’s foundation Impact Evansville are helping draw state attention to industry around the Evansville airport.

“Impact Evansville is available to help the support of the airport as we go through these flight problems in this industry,” E-REP CEO Tara Barney says. “We’ve been working with them to use key customers of the airport to tell the story of how important it is, not just emotionally, but to use it.”

EVV’s own incentivebased courting plans include stabilizing airlines’ cost structure, such as keeping landing fees steady. EVV steps that up a notch by removing landing fees for the first two years of an airline’s service to EVV.

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S P E C I A L A D V E RT I SI N G S E CT IO N

Meeting and Event Planning Events that run smoothly can leave happy memories for everyone involved. But behind every successful event is an exhaustive amount of preparation, many times performed by the venues themselves. These Tri-State venues offer a wealth of amenities, attractive locations, versatile meeting spaces, and attention to every last detail to make your event a memorable experience.

Relaxed and Refined Grand or casual, events shine at Friedman Park Event Center

By Jodi Keen

Fully opened in 2021, Friedman Park Event Center, on the edge of Victoria National Golf Club in Newburgh, Indiana, has had runaway success and is finding diversity in its reservations.

“Weddings are our bread and butter, but now we’re getting a lot of interest from the Monday-Friday crowd. People want to get out of the office, but maybe they don’t want to drive all the way to Downtown Evansville,” Friedman Park Event Center Director Emily Ruebl says.

A team of three orchestrates events.

Ruebl oversees all event coordination and is more hands-on with multi-day and larger events, such as weddings. Andrew Perfitt, an art graduate from Indiana University, specializes in floor plans and design work.

A third employee, who is part time, assists with coordination and set-up.

Event spaces include the 8,000-squarefoot grand ballroom with a picturesque stone fireplace and wood trusses; 320-square foot boardroom; 500-squarefoot conference room, which boasts a lake view; 875-square-foot classroom

with multiple floor plan configurations; and the Lakeside Pavilion, which overlooks the lake and is fitted with outdoor lighting and electrical outlets.

Additionally, a hospitality suite is available as a bridal suite or small meeting space with bar tops, mirrors, and comfortable seating.

“It’s a more relaxed atmosphere.

Corporate clients want nature, someplace scenic and fresh that’s not noisy and doesn’t have a lot of distractions. If you want to go out and get a breath of fresh air, you can. They say, ‘Wow, look at this view. It’s inspiring. It really gets the creative juices going,’” Ruebl says.

Friedman Park Event Center has hosted 41 weddings since the venue opened and had more than 450 reservations in 2021. And its success continues: Weekends at the event center are completely booked through 2023.

“It was so desperately needed. Warrick County didn’t have a place big enough to have a 400-person wedding reception or for the governor to

come down and host a lunch,” Ruebl says. “When they released the COVID restrictions last year in April, we booked 30 weddings in three weeks. I gave over 400 tours last year. So many people just stopped in because the building was open, and they wanted to look around.”

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WEDDINGS, C O R P O R AT E E V E N T S , C E L E B R AT I O N S , AND MORE!

• One-stop shop: in-house catering, bar service, and event planning by Acropolis Catering • Audiovisual equipment, ultra high speed internet/Wi-Fi • Capacity: 250 • Linen, glassware, centerpieces, and vintage Rolls Royce for pictures available for additional charge Contact us today to schedule a tour and learn more!

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Rocking on the River Bally’s Evansville offers river views, luxury, and fun

By Jodi Keen

With more than 21,000 square feet covering 11 meeting and event spaces, Bally’s Evansville is one of the River City’s more versatile venues and is capable of hosting weddings, conventions, awards ceremonies, holiday parties, reunions, corporate meetings, and galas.

Bally’s handles details including scheduling, event space layout, menus, lighting, sound, Wi-Fi, decorations, and cleanup, as well as any necessary hotel accommodations. A full-service team of more than 25 servers, chefs, and cooks, and sales managers sees each event through from start to finish, although Bally’s Evansville Advertising and Public Relations Manager Andy Herbertz recommends planning as early as possible.

“Some conference clients begin the booking process 1-2 years in advance to secure their venue and hotel room needs. During popular wedding and

holiday seasons, dates go quickly. It is recommended to book at least 1-2 years in advance to secure your preferred date,” he says.

Among Bally’s amenities is its location, with the Riverfront Event Center offering panoramic views of the Ohio River. Don’t forget the adjacent casino, with 45,000 square feet of gaming space with more than 1,000 slot games, live and electronic gaming tables, a high-limit room, three restaurants, and three bars. The site also features free attached parking and 24-hour security.

“Our location and amenities set us apart from other event facilities,” Herbertz says.

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Riverview Venue Plan your next event at this scenic convention center

By Riley Guerzini

Flanking the banks of the Ohio River in nearby Owensboro, Kentucky, the Oak View Group-managed Owensboro Convention Center takes a complete team approach to make sure the vision for a client’s event comes true.

Starting with a phone call or email, a dedicated sales manager and events manager will guide clients through every aspect of an event, from working with budgets to planning food and beverage options, to give them the perfect convention, banquet, meeting, or wedding experience.

“We can host a variety of events, and we also have a portable sports court floor so clients can conduct indoor soccer, volleyball, and basketball tournaments,” General Manager Jeff Esposito says. “Youth sports is very popular, and we’re happy to bring those tournaments to Owensboro.”

The multi-purpose convention center boasts just under 102,000 square feet of available space, including a 44,000-square-foot exhibition hall, floor-toceiling windows, riverfront balconies, and the 8,900-square-foot Kentucky Legend Pier jutting over the Ohio River and with views of the stunning light displays on the Glover Cary “Blue” Bridge.

A nine-time recipient of the Prestigious Facilities and Destinations Prime Site Award given annually to top convention and expo centers in North America, the venue is complete with in-house services such as food and beverage, audio visual, internet access, electrical, and trade show decorating services.

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“It is truly a stunning building,” Esposito says. “I’ve been onsite a few months, but their reputation preceded them. They’ve got a really excellent team. There’s quite a bit of talent under this roof.”

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Bringing Dreams to Life Corporate or cordial, City View has it all for your next event

By Riley Guerzini

Combining 19th century industrial with 21st century chic, City View at Sterling Square is a balanced mix of historic grandeur and modern industrial fit for any lavish gala, casual business meeting, or eclectic boho wedding.

“We work with each client to create the event they want to have,” says General Manager Kyle Lehmann.

“We like to create curated experiences. Whatever they think of is what we try to bring to life.”

Opened in 2018, City View features 17-foot ceilings, elegant chandeliers, soaring windows, and more than 12,000 square feet of event space across two large ballrooms, a conference room, lounge, and loft. While the larger rooms are fit for wedding ceremonies, reunions, and receptions, the several smaller rooms provide space for breakout sessions, workshops, showers, and meetings.

“Our goal with corporate meetings is to create turnkey events,” Lehmann says. “We know that businesses love to ditch the office, and City View is a great place to inspire creativity and collaboration.”

Open for events seven days a week, City View’s dedicated team of more than 20 full-time and part-time staff members assists clients with every detail needed to bring their dream to life. And it was a hit out of the gate: The venue hosted more than 130 events in its first two years of operation.

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Calm, Cool, and Convivial Bid farewell to event planning worries at Biaggi’s

By Riley Guerzini

Planning events can be stressful, so the only thing Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano wants guests to worry about is having fun.

“We don’t want anybody to have an event with us and then they go home and say, ‘That wasn’t special in any kind of way,’” says Stefan Hodges, Biaggi’s Managing Partner. “We really try our hardest to make sure our guests have a good time when they’re in the building and they don’t have to worry about any other responsibilities.”

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Utilizing a dedicated event coordinator to ensure everything runs smoothly, Biaggi’s coordinates with clients from day one to establish a timeline, plan a menu to fit all guests’ dietary needs, and decide whether the meal will be buffet or family style or individually plated.

Biaggi’s hosts about 20 catering events per month, both on- and offsite, from wedding rehearsal dinners to business presentations.

Guests can enjoy the restaurant’s large events room, which can seat up to 75 people or divide into three

separate rooms for smaller parties. A more elegant, tavern-style wine room is also available, allowing the Italian restaurant to host more than one event in a single night.

“We’ve also done private wine dinners for groups,” Hodges says. “The chef will create a menu, and we’ll work with our beverage manager to coordinate wines to pair with the dishes.”

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Hadi Shrine Temple Cap off your occasion in Downtown Evansville

By Riley Guerzini

Located on the second floor of the Hadi Shriners’ building in Downtown Evansville, the Hadi Shrine Temple is a hidden gem of riverfront event space.

With four staff members devoted to coordinating events alongside Riverwalk by Acropolis and Venue 812 co-owner Ellada Hadjisavva, the Hadi Shrine Temple is a full-service event space for weddings, receptions, class reunions, and office parties. Though the Riverwalk restaurant is just downstairs from the event space ready to cater any occasion, clients can contract their own caterer to accommodate up to 250 guests. Events can include a cash bar, open bar, and kegs.

“We love having a partnership with Riverwalk by Acropolis,” Hadi Shrine Temple Facility Manager Amy Fehn says. “They’re here onsite, so it’s so easy, it’s seamless: Dishes, silverware, linens, all of that goes through the caterer, so them being here is so nice. They can bring it straight up from the restaurant.”

For weddings, the Hadi Shrine Temple offers separate spaces for the bridal party and groomsmen to get ready. Clients can access the venue on Thursday or Friday to decorate, while the venue handles setting up the tables and chairs. Tear downs take place on Mondays.

“It’s a great space that is open to the public,” Fehn says. “We want to use that space. It’s got a great dance floor and bar area.”

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‘One-Stop Shop’ Venue 812 brings the elegance of Acropolis to event planning

By Dallas Carter

At Venue 812, owners Ellada and Doros Hadjisavva have one goal: to take care of everything. Whether you’re planning a wedding, rehearsal dinner, bridal/baby shower, corporate training, holiday function, fundraising event, class reunion, celebration of life, or surprise party, Venue 812’s variety of spaces include a 200-person dining room and 80-person bar area.

In the events and catering business since 2000, Ellada says the operation is family-run and family-focused.

“I want to work with everyone,” Ellada says. “Whatever they want, we have a solution.”

Besides a venue, the company offers decorations, a bar service, and in-house catering by Acropolis. It also has connections to local vendors such as DJs, photographers, bakers, and florists, or clients can bring their own vendors.

Venue 812 — which is the site of the former Western Ribeye & Ribs restaurant on North Boeke Road — also focuses on the planning side of events, not just the day-of operations. Prospective customers can tour the facility, schedule tastings to curate a menu, and enjoy a special bridal suite for getting ready.

“Venue 812 is a dream come true for us,” Ellada says. “We’ve been wanting our own facility for a long time. It’s a great spot, centrally located, one level, and has plenty of parking.”

With an interior renovated by Morley & Associates and designed by Y Factor Studio, Venue 812 can accommodate events seven days a week.

Venue 812 Venue812.com

Photos by HJRR Photography

Party Haus Their house or yours, upgrade your event with The Bauerhaus

By Riley Guerzini

Whether it’s hosting a full-service event or bringing a one-stop-shop catering experience to a venue of your choosing, The Bauerhaus seeks to create a seamless experience for guests.

Available for weddings, corporate events, holiday parties, luncheon meetings, picnics, anniversary celebrations, and more rentals, the Bavarian-inspired venue includes a 9,000-square-foot, multi-level dining room,

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private spaces for small meetings, and a 15-acre park. With a capacity of 550, The Bauerhaus comfortably can serve a banquet whether large or small.

“The focus we’ve always had is, we serve one client at a time,” says Bauerhaus owner Jim Bauer. “When guests reserve the venue, they’re going to get the royal treatment of a private, exclusive venue.

We design services for whatever the occasion is.”

The Bauerhaus offers all-inclusive services, from menu curation to décor, and as Corporate Events Manager Rileigh Lear puts it, “We handle everything until the last guest leaves the parking lot.”

“At the Bauerhaus, our coordinators do everything from beginning to end,” she says. “For weddings, it’s the rehearsal, ceremony, reception, all down to the ride home that night.”

To further accommodate prospective clients, The Bauerhaus plans occasional tasting days in which guests can sample a full buffet featuring multiple items from the venue’s menu card, along with several different cake flavors. Call 812-867-3169 for more information or to make a reservation.

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Contact the hotel for more information

In the heart of Downtown Evansville, the Hyatt Place provides two meeting rooms with up to 1300 square feet of space for your next meeting, conference, rehearsal dinner, or reunion.

202 S.E. 2nd St. // 812-777-3203 // hyattplace.com hyattplaceevansvillesales@genhotels.com

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PETTINGA FINANCIAL ADVISORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

ARC OF EVANSVILLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

FIRST BANK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

PROREHAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

ASTRAZENECA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

FORVIS, LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

POLLUX SYSTEMS, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

PURE BARRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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HARDING SHYMANSKI & COMPANY/ HSC MEDICAL BILLING & CONSULTING INC. . . . . . . 73

RUG MERCHANT, THE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 SKIN REFINERY SKINCARE CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

HEARING HEALTH CARE CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

STATE FARM, INSURANCE AGENT VICKI BRASEL . . . . 82

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LIBERTY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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NEW HORIZONS FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS . . . . . . . . . 77

VPS ARCHITECTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

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Back row, left to right: Kathy Borkowski, Danielle Brooks, Liz Miller, Angela Wilder, Jennifer Wahl, Suzanne Pierce, Andrea Mileham Third row, left to right: Jamie Young, DeAnna Hoffman, Becky Ismail, Becky Demastus, Penny Crick, Melinda Luntsford Second row, left to right: Christie Martin, Lisa Bradshaw, Ashley Carroll, Debra Dempsey, Paula Haller, Melanie Quates, Julie Bosma, Kim James Front row, left to right: Cyndi Byrley, Sherry Hancock, Carol Ellis, Janice Miller, Jill Lucy, Christy Vondersaar

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FOUNDED IN 1995 BY JANICE AND MARC MILLER, ERA First Advantage Realty has grown from a small company with a handful

of brokers to a regional powerhouse, fueled by more than 160 real estate agents. Much of ERA First Advantage’s success in the industry is attributed to the women in their company, many of whom are consistently top producers with ERA Franchise and regional top producers. Client dedication, market knowledge, and hard work have allowed these women to move tens of thousands of families over the years and earn multiple awards.

Most recently, ERA First Advantage Realty was awarded the Jim Jackson First in Service Award within ERA Franchise Systems, recognizing them for having the best customer service of all ERA franchises nationally. The women at ERA First Advantage know it is more than just being available and communicating with their clients that contributes to their success.

It’s the little things that make a lasting impression, such as sending birthday cards, helping a family paint their home, or vacuuming the floor before an open house. However, they also know that when buying or selling a home, experience matters!

Call the agents at ERA First Advantage Realty, and trust that you are in good hands!

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Lori Jones Vice President, Procurement Robin Altmeyer Vice President, Operations Sarah Trame Director, Procurement Lana Lis Director, Government Sales AMERIQUAL GROUP 18200 Highway 41 N. 812-867-1444 • AmeriQual.com

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AT AMERIQUAL, WE TAKE GREAT PRIDE

in the fact that “What We Do Matters!”

For 35 years, AmeriQual has been the leading provider of military rations to the Department of Defense and has seen a significant level of growth over the past five years.

Our growth has been a direct result of great employees we have, who see our mission as making a difference in our society today. Our focus on diversity has been a major driver of our innovation and our efforts to make our company and community a better place to work and live.

We are fortunate to have a strong group of women that have led major areas of our company for years. In addition to the group pictured, we have an extraordinary group of young women that are poised to take larger roles at AmeriQual as we continue our growth.

These women have been major contributors to our success and provide the mentorship for future female leaders at AmeriQual. We thank them for their leadership and for the fact that “What They Do Matters!”

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Nancy Bach THROUGHOUT THESE EX TRAORDINARY TIMES, we’ve been reminded the right

thing to do isn’t always the easy thing to do. After 20 years in big firm financial services, Nancy Bach knew she had to break free to stay true to her small-town roots. She pioneered Cottage Wea lth Advisors because it was the right thing to do for her clients. To her, that means meeting clients exactly where they are at and treating everybody with importance — and not like a number! Cottage Wealth Advisors is independent, which means Nancy has the freedom to in fuse her friendliness, fortitude, and faith in every aspect of the operation. She’s passionate about uplifting the Evansville community because she is raising her family here.

Instead of fashioning herself as a stoic giver of advice, Nancy commits to getting to know you and your family as deeply as she understands your investments.

The world of wealth management doesn’t have to be impersonal and confusing. Come home to Cottage Wealth Advisors and discover what it means to have a trusted partner in financial services!

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Diana Moers DIANA MOERS, WHO SEEKS TO BECOME THE FIRST FEMALE PROSECUTOR i n

Vanderburgh County history, has never shied away from a fight to shatter glass ceilings. In hundreds of successful trials before judges and juries throughout her career, Diana has proven herself to be one of the state’s leading lawyers.

That hard work and dedication helped Diana defeat a well-known, three-term incumbent by a 14-point margin in May’s primary election. Now, she hopes to continue the momentum in November's general election.

Diana currently serves as section chief for the government litigation section of the Indiana Attorney General’s Office. In that role, she oversees the largest litigation section of deputy attorneys general handling a variety of federal and state litigation cases.

“I’m proud of our group’s efficiency, collaboration, and customer service,” Diana says. “My gu id ing values are integrity and professionalism. I want those same values to direct our approach in the prosecutor’s office.”

Diana’s strongest passion is for trial work. “My background is in criminal law; I relish jury trials and complex sentencing hearings,” Diana says.

Success in both the courtroom and in managing large groups of attorneys has prepared Diana Moers for this perfect opportunity to lead the Vanderburgh County prosecutor’s office.

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Shavonna Simmons Christy Walker McKenzie Cox Nikki Roser Morgan Hargis Jody Romig Heather Dickerson Beth Clark MyFirst.Bank/LeadingWomen @FirstBank1893 • 812-266-2615 Scan to learn more about these leading ladies.

MEET SOME OF FIRST BANK’S LEADING WOMEN IN EVANSVILLE. These ladies know relationships. The

company is led by Nikki, President & CEO, it is employee owned, and 75 percent of all teammates are women.

Relationships at First Bank are built and lived through continuous conversation. It’s that meaningful dialogue that grows into partnerships to drive economic success in our community.

Since it’s true that relationships are the key to any great partnership, business bankers at First Bank are called Relationship Managers, a title that’s not taken lightly. You may already know two of First Bank’s most experienced Relationship Managers, Beth and Christy.

And while you always want a main point of contact like them, you really deserve a relationship that goes deeper than that and a team of experts you can always count on. That’s what you’ll experience at First Bank.

Heather and Shavonna also work closely with clients and their business funding. Morgan makes managing money and cash f low easy with the bank’s suite of cash management solutions. McKenzie and Jody are always ready at the branches to handle anything that comes their way.

Experience The First Bank Difference. Where you’ll always k now who you can connect w ith. More importantly, they’ll know you and your business.

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Back row, left to right: Carolyn Egan, Geri Terry, Alissa Maynard, Elaine Sollars, Deanne Naas, Kristin Dannheiser, Nikki Davis, Robin Montgomery, Carol McClintock, Anita Waldroup, Dara O'Neil, Stephanie Morris, Rachel DeYoung, Gretchen Ballard, Gelina Mascoe Front row, left to right: Susan Shepherd, Kathy Briscoe, Gretchen Muchnick, Anita Corne, Kindra Hirt

F.C. Tucker Emge

F.C. TUCKER EMGE 7820 Eagle Crest Blvd.

812-402-0200 FCTuckerEmge.com

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F.C. TUCKER EMGE IS YOUR RESOURCE for residential

and commercial real estate, property management, auction, and relocation services. We have more than 180 professional real estate agents to serve your individual needs — including this group of Leading Women in Business. These women represent F.C. Tucker Emge's President's Club and Executive Club, offering outstanding sales performance and remarkable customer service. All F.C. Tucker Emge real estate brokers and sales associates are well-trained professionals who understand today's market trends and current laws governing their profession.

As the leading real estate company in Southwestern Indiana, we pride ourselves on excellent service throughout your property search and all the way to the closing table.

Whether you are searching for your primary residence, vacation home, investment property, building lots, commercial property, or upcoming auctions, we invite you to come into Tucker's visual domain and view the area's properties for sale. Whether you are considering buying, selling, checking out the Southern Indiana market, or a career in real estate, you will find the answers at F.C. Tucker Emge, www.FCTuckerEmge.com.

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Elizabeth Bishop IF YOU'VE WALTZED THROUGH THE DOORS

of Ella Park Bridal over the past few years, you’ve surely met Elizabeth. Her quick wit and keen eye for the tiniest of details are just the beginning of the endless reasons why we love her — and we know you do, too! Elizabeth thrives in creating bridal looks deemed to be “timeless with a twist,” bringing each bride one step closer to their own “best day ever!”

First joining the Ella Park Bridal family in 2018 upon graduating from Indiana University, Elizabeth took ownership of the brick-and-mortar br id a l hou se i n December 2020.

Elizabeth has certainly mastered her way through the ranks around here, displaying expert knowledge in all facets of the business — from menswear to bridal styling, and everything in between! It is Elizabeth’s mission to first serve each customer with grace and hospitality, in turn providing a superior bridal experience. Rest assured that when you visit Ella Park Bridal, you are welcome here.

ELLA PARK BRIDAL 7933 Bell Oaks Drive Newburgh, IN 812-853-1800 ellaparkbridal.com

Elizabeth and Teddy

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Left to right: Emmalee Gladding, Trish Neidig, Devan Sanders Logeman, Katie Andrews, Ashley Dye, Sam Leirer, Andrea Medcalf, Jo Coffey, Cheyenne Angermeier, Paige Psyllos, Emmalee Giesler

FORVIS

FORVIS 400 Cross Pointe Blvd 812-428-6500 forvis.com

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FORMED BY THE MERGER OF BKD AND DHG, FORVIS is reimagining professional services with a unique focus on what is next. At the heart of our forwardlooking vision is a commitment to our people. FORVIS is building on our inclusive culture and investing in women leaders by challenging stereotypes, fighting bias, broadening perceptions, improving situations, and celebrating women’s achievements. FORVIS strives to create a culture where everyone belongs and can show up as their authentic self each day.

We believe that our diverse team members fuel our success. Without varied perspectives from ethnicity, gender, race, experience, and education, we would not be where we are today. Our firm relies on our employees’ diverse backgrounds to provide Unmatched Client Experiences™ and help meet the ever-changing needs of the businesses and industries we serve. We celebrate our employees’ differences and are building an inclusive culture where the unique talents of everyone are equally valued.

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Jody Giles, CFP®

Senior Vice President, Retirement Services Manager

Mary Dishman, CRSP Vice President, Senior Retirement Services Advisor

GERMAN AMERICAN WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP 21 S.E. Third St. 812-962-2265 germanamerican.com

A S W E A LT H A D V I S O R Y S E R V I C E S PROFESSIONALS, Jody and Mar y offer

efficient investment services solutions customized to suit the needs of individuals, families, and businesses. These talented professionals help clients see all their options and understand why it is worth considering one option over another.

From indiv idual retirement plan n ing to indiv idual investing, institutional investment, retirement plan design and administration, and financial planning services, Jody and Mary will work with you to find the right solution tailored to reach your goals.

Experience the difference of proven expertise partnered with customer service excellence provided by Jody Giles and Mary Dishman as part of the German American Wealth Advisory team that ser ves the greater Evansville area.

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Vicki Hubiak

HR SOLUTIONS, INC. 100 N. St. Joseph Ave. 812-476-3180 hrsolutions-inc.com

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HR SOLUTIONS IS AT ITS 28-YEAR ANNIVERSARY and considered one of the most distinguished and largest recruiting and staffing companies in the Tri-State. “One thing I learned early on is that when you go above and beyond, and exceed expectations, you connect with people. These connections turn into partnerships that result in successful teams for our clients,” Vicki says.

Twenty-eight years ago, Vicki took a leap of faith in becoming an entrepreneur. She turned a business in her basement into a successful and growing company. HR Solutions serves businesses and individuals with four core services: executive recruiting, staffing, corporate outplacement, and executive coaching. Many candidates tell HR Solutions they have never been through such an indepth process and that this process has a lifelong benefit to them. This thorough process allows HR Solutions to provide clients with a highly qualified talent pool that are an excellent match in both job skills and culture. "Our greatest reward is making a difference with people," Vicki says. "We've helped people who simply don't understand why they cannot get a job. By listening, and coaching them, giving feedback, helping them improve their computer skills, we can guide them.”

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Ashley Zellers Anna Bogan Emily Ciscell KAISER ALUMINUM WARRICK 4199 IN-66, Newburgh, IN 812-706-3500 kaiseraluminum.com

SUCCEEDING IN A MALE-DOMINATED INDUSTRY TAKES

determination, self-confidence, and quick decision making, and the growing number of women willing to take on the challenge of working in manufacturing are finding rewarding, lucrative careers. At Kaiser Aluminum Warrick, one of North America’s largest producers of coated container sheet for the food and beverage industry, our emerging female leaders substantially contribute to the company’s success each and every day.

Controller Ashley Zellers oversees the site’s complex financial systems and advises plant leaders on business decisions that impact long-term future for the location.

Environmental Superintendent Anna Bogan manages a technical team committed to ensuring that we deliver safe, high-quality products while going beyond and above rules and regulations to protect the environment and communities in which we live and work. Pushing the trend of sustainable products, Emily Ciscell manages critical casting operations that will enable Kaiser Aluminum Warrick to become one of the most sustainable rolling mills in North America. Women such as Ashley, Anna, and Emily are indispensable examples of professionalism and dedication for their peers, and critical players in our future.

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Jill Mitchell Owner, Sales Manager

LEA MATTHEWS FURNITURE & INTERIORS 85611 E. Morgan Ave. 888-474-4266 leamatthews.com

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AT LEA MATTHEWS FURNITURE & INTERIORS, Ji l l

Mitchell, owner and sales manager, wants everyone to feel welcome and for customers to know they have many options — from redesigning entire room s to pu rch asi ng accessor ies — t h at w i l l complement existing spaces within the home.

Jill is always excited to see interior design projects for the home coming together. “Each designer puts so much pride into their work from start to finish.

We enjoy helping customers make their home their favorite place to be,” she says. “It’s exciting to see designers work with customers to create something new — there’s no right or wrong way. You can mix styles to give your home the look that is just right for you.”

Lea Matthews offers something for every room of your home. They offer a complete sewing center where custom draperies, bedding, and pillows are made.

There is even a selection of floor and wall coverings.

When visiting the showroom, guests can picture how furnishings might look in their interior spaces while enjoying a walk around the showroom. Complimentary design services are always available.

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Annette Maier

Vice President of Real Estate Lending

ANNETTE MAIER DIDN’T SKIP MANY RUNGS AS SHE CLIMBED THE LEADERSHIP RANKS AT Evansville

Teachers Federal Credit Union, which in September adopts the name Liberty Federal Credit Union.

After graduating from Mater Dei High School, she attended the University of Southern Indiana and joined the credit union as a teller to help pay expenses. With her degree in business, she advanced through the ranks to branch manager, then to lending call center manager, and commercial lender before joining the mortgage department in 2012. Now, Annette helps oversee all real estate lending for the credit union that leads the Tri-State in market share for mortgages.

What did she learn on her journey?

“Being in a leadership role doesn’t always mean that you have all the answers, but a willingness to listen and learn from your team,” Annette says.

“The most important thing I can do is provide my team with the tools and the trust they need to perform to their full potential.”

Annette, who now lives in Gibson County after growing up in Evansville, is a past chapter president of the Southwest Indiana Mortgage Bankers Association. She also serves on the Freddie Mac Advisory Board.

What is Annette’s advice for up-and-coming leaders, both female and male?

“Don’t give up,” she says. “Know that you will make mistakes along the way. Be open to change, flexible in how you get there, and take the opportunities that allow you to grow as a leader.”

LIBERTY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 4401 Theater Drive 812-469-9909 libertyfcu.org

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ProRehab

PROREHAB 888-591-8280 prorehab.com

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PROREHAB FOCUSES ON ACHIEVING BALANCE IN THE WORKPLACE, and this is evident while looking at our numbers. In key leadership positions, 49.37 percent of the positions are led by women throughout ProRehab including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training, operations, human resources, billing, customer service, clinic management, care coordinators, and other areas.

Chief Operating Officer Andrea Bauman, along with Chief Executive Officer Pat Wempe, have successfully put together an organization that continues to flourish while offering physical and occupational therapy and athletic training to our communities and keeping patients functioning at their highest level.

We are privileged to be associated with Confluent Health, which offers a world-class faculty from a variety of practices and academic programs who are internationally recognized for their contributions to education, research, and practice management. Access to leading-edge programs helps ProRehab maintain leadership in physical and occupational therapy and athletic training.

We operate with excellence in care as the focal point of our business with a highly developed customer service program. We strongly feel the balance and diversity of leadership are important to our success, and we will continue to strive to be a reflection of the communities where we provide services.

ProRehab has an unquestionable and unyielding commitment to the communities in our region. Ultimately, providing physical and occupational therapy and athletic training, or service to our community, is a means to a successful outcome, improving the health of the people we serve – like you!

For more information: ProRehab.com.

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Emily Provost Lynne Lewis THE RUG MERCHANT 1019 Lincoln Ave. 812-423-2338 therugmerchantevansville.com

THE RUG MERCHANT HAS BEEN AN EVANSVILLE TRADITION FOR MORE THAN 52 YEARS, and the dynamic mother-daughter

team of Lynne Lewis and Emily Provost is a major part of its longevity and success. Lynne’s husband, Terry, started the family-owned business in the early 1970s. While Terry remains an active part of the business, Lynne and Emily focus on day-to-day operations including building relationships with residential and commercial customers, merchandise selection to keep their nearly 10,000-squarefoot showroom stocked, and helping Tri-State residents select the perfect rug for their space.

The duo admires each other for their exemplary customer service skills and the innate way they work with customers to find the right rug for their space. “I love how Emily interacts with customers. She isn’t trying to just sell to them. She is their partner in finding the perfect rug and genuinely wants their selection to fit their lifestyle,” Lynne says.

Emily echoes that sentiment. “I want everyone who visits to feel comfortable and excited to see what we offer.

Our extensive collection of rugs allows us to serve a broad clientele base and meet their expectations,” Emily says. “The rug buying process can be overwhelming, but we strive to make it a fun and educational experience!”

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Darline Moore SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT PARTNERS IS AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED, WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS focused on

energy savings, indoor air quality, and the construction industries. We are a certified and registered Woman Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), Women’s Business Enterprise (WBENC), and Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB/Government).

Sustainability Management Partners (SMP) specializes in energy engineering, energy conservation, and cost savings through the application of innovative, sustainable technologies.

Indoor Air Quality Design and Monitoring Solutions Our indoor air quality experts specialize in the design of projects that improve indoor air quality, save energy, and provide live indoor air quality monitoring.

HVAC and Controls Our engineers design the right HVAC and controls solutions to fit your budget and your energy savings expectations.

Lighting Retrofits Our team of lighting specialists determines the right indoor and outdoor lighting projects to provide exceptional ROI and help retain utility rebates associated with the project.

Water Saving Technology We offer turnkey-designed solutions to save water and improve energy and maintenance costs on your water systems.

Utility Rebates Our team has a combined 20 years of experience working with the utility markets.

SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT PARTNERS 812-457-1107 darline@smp.name www.smp.name

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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations From design to implementation, our team of experts will find the right solution for your electric vehicle charging needs. SMP focuses on reducing greenhouse gases, not only to save you money, but to save our planet!

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Front row, left to right: Rhonda Zuber, Kristin Hood, Karyn Gipson, Linda Wright Back Row, left to right: Miranda Fleeger, Michele Rahe, Shelly Dunn, Monica Spencer

SWIRCA & More

SWIRCA & MORE 16 W. Virginia St. 812-464-7800 swirca.org

COMPASSIONATE, CARING, FEARLESS – these are only a few

words that describe these amazing leading ladies of SWIRCA & More. SWIRCA & More is Southwestern Indiana’s expert on aging, helping seniors and individuals at any age who are living with disabilities remain healthy and active so they may age independently at home. As trusted advocates, it is our responsibility to address the immediate needs and concerns of older adults and provide resources and support services so they may live with dignity and in a setting of their choice.

In 2021, SWIRCA aided 15,126 individuals through its Care Management program, assisting individuals with care coordination and advocacy needs; served 159,338 nutritious meals to seniors in their homes and through neighborhood lunch sites; answered nearly 900 calls per month through the Aging and Disability Resource Center; and provided exercise and wellness classes to 1,200 seniors each month in the Activity and Wellness Center.

SWIRCA would not be the organization it is today without the passionate, person-centered leadership of its female staff and board of directors, past and present. They have helped to successfully shape SWIRCA into one of Indiana’s foremost area agencies on aging, supporting the most vulnerable in their need to find life-sustaining services and accessing in-home and community-based services.

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Team McClintock

TEAM McCLINTOCK 130 Main St. 812-777-5220 teammcclintock.com

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FROM THE FIRST PHONE CALL TO THE CLOSING TABLE, Team McClintock excels in communicating every step of the way with its clients. When buyers and sellers work with Team McClintock, they are benefitting from marketing relationships including television, radio, internet, social media, and print advertising. Team McClintock spends more money and time than any other team in the business to benefit its clients. With more than 90 years combined experience throughout the team, Team McClintock has worked through many situations and negotiations with their clients. It understands that buyers and sellers need the most information available to make an informed decision.

With homes selling faster than ever and multiple offers happening in many home transactions, you need a dedicated and experienced team of REALTORS® helping guide you through the buying and selling process. Team McClintock walks you through every step and is ready to help you get the most money for your home when selling and prepare an attractive offer when buying a home and competing against other buyers. With Team McClintock, you can have it all.

Ask the experts in real estate.

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Tracy Wilson "Tourcy does an amazing job handling all the details.

I just enjoy the experience!!!" "... Wow, what a wonderful trip we had! Big thanks to Tourcy for getting us scheduled ... Loved, loved our vacation!!!"

"Tracy Wilson was an absolute angel and so gracious.

She treated us with the utmost respect and catered to our every need."

TRACY WILSON FOUNDED TOURCY, LLC - TOURS

BY TRACY - IN 2019 after spending 10 years in the

travel industry. As you can see from the comments above, “customer service extraordinaire” is what sets Tourcy, LLC apart.

Travel has changed, and it's more evident than ever that Tracy offers unparalleled access to the world with peace of mind and protection every step of the way. Piecing together a comprehensive journey, whether domestic or international, can be an overwhelming task given all the details.

Leave behind the stress of planning and choose an innovative guided tour provided by Tourcy to make your travel dreams come true.

And, if you have individual travel needs other than booking a guided tour, Tourcy has partnered with Simply Travel to accommodate your personalized trip plans.

You want peace of mind when you travel, and Tracy agrees that it is one of the most important elements of the experience. Along with peace of mind, Tourcy delivers a wealth of experiences and first-rate customer service. True adventures go beyond incredible destinations or inclusive packages. Tourcy delivers a sense of possibility around the world!

Tourcy supports Evansville Regional Airport and flying local initiatives.

TOURCY, LLC tracy@travelwithtourcy.com 812-781-0201 travelwithtourcy.com

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Angie Peters Kelly Schwartz Kimberly Johnson Kristi Krack Shanon DeLong UNITED FIDELITY BANK Eight Tri-State Locations unitedfidelity.com

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WITH 85 YEARS OF COMBINED BANKING EXPERIENCE, the

women at United Fidelity Bank present a powerful team.

This esteemed group of ladies include an SVP of Branch Administration, VP of Marketing, SVP of Operations, VP of Corporate Planning, and VP of Human Resources.

Individually, they show up big for our local community supporting the USI Alumni Council, Central Softball Booster Club, E-REP, United Caring Services, Alzheimer’s Association, Smile on Down Syndrome, United Way, Deaconess Hospice, and several local churches. United Fidelity’s female leaders all share in the excitement of the bank’s journey of growth from a small, four-branch, $150 million Evansville institution to a soon-to-be 32-branch, $4.6 billion bank with a nationwide presence, all while maintaining a “community bank” atmosphere. There is a real sense of pride among the group that United Fidelity is large enough to help all of its customers with their financial needs, but small enough to greet all of its customers by name when they walk through the door. United Fidelity also is proud to support low- and moderate-income individuals through its affordable housing finance and acquisition activities, Family Assistance Program, and volunteer and financial support to schools and organizations in the communities it serves.

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Susan Salee Jennifer Calderone Abigail Werling Jennifer Whitaker UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE 1800 Lincoln Ave. 812-488-2000 evansville.edu

BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE, there

are four women at the heart of efforts to secure philanthropic support for strategic priorities of the University. Abigail Werling, vice president for university advancement, has brought together a team of women who ensure that students, faculty, and staff have the financial resources needed to positively transform the UE experience for students through alumni and donor engagement. Abigail is joined by her leadership team members Jennifer Calderone, Jennifer Whitaker, and Susan Salee.

Together, these four women lead community partners to realize their philanthropic dreams. The team is currently implementing plans for the most ambitious campaign to date: FORWARD>> The campaign for the University of Evansville.

Moving the University FORWARD>> starts with providing transformative resources to develop the mind, body, and spirit of the UE’s campus community, to provide significant opportunity for enrollment growth, and to enable students to meaningfully impact our Evansville community, and world. From encouraging support for scholarships; faculty development; diversity, equity, and inclusion programming; and Aces athletics programs to academic and student life facilities, there’s not an area untouched by the efforts of these four dedicated women.

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Vicki Ritzert Kelly Jones Dr. Jessica Ignacio Madison Snodgrass Andrea Williams WEST SIDE CHIROPRACTIC CENTER 2732 Mt. Vernon Ave. 812-425-5686 gowestsidechiro.com

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DR. JESSICA IGNACIO HAS OVER 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WITH CHIROPRACTIC CARE

and all four of West Side Chiropractic’s massage therapists have more than 20 years experience combined. No two patients are ever the same, so the more experience we continue to have, the more our confidence g rows i n k now i ng t h at we h ave t he capability of eliminating a patient’s severe back pain or their daily headache. Being able to alleviate our patient’s pain and having the patient be able to do the things in life they want to do, without having a daily headache or some type of back pain, is both rewarding and excites us to come to work every day.

Having massage therapy incorporated with a patient’s chiropractic care leads to long term optimum health. The massage therapy works well with the chiropractic t reat ment s bec au se i f t he t herapi st can decrease the muscle tension, the patients will not only feel better and have less symptoms, but it will allow for the chiropractic adjustments to last longer.

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Skotti Fietsam SKOTTI FIETSAM BRINGS MORE THAN 28 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE in purchasing, supply chain, operations, and data analytics to Accuride. Skotti holds a Bachelor of Science in computer science/ mathematics from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, and an MBA in finance from the University of Detroit.

“The most rewarding part of my job at Accuride is learning how to combine the vast expertise across the organization in unison to strengthen our sourcing efforts. When something needs to get done, everyone here will jump in to solve the issue.”

— Skotti Fietsam

ACCURIDE 7140 Office Circle 812-962-5000 • accuridecorp.com

Carrie Blackham THE ARC OF EVANSVILLE HAS A NEW LEADER!

Carrie Blackham, Executive Director of The Arc of Evansville, has more than 20 years of progressive nonprofit leadership experience and is responsible for fulfilling the mission of The Arc to empower individuals with disabilities to build relationships, gain independence, and achieve their full potential.

Carrie is eager to work with local agencies, community leaders, local and state elected leaders, and donors to advocate for those living with a disability.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts in government from Western Kentucky University and a Juris Doctor from Western New England College School of Law. Carrie and her husband, Rob, reside in Owensboro, Kentucky, and have two adult sons, Jon and Jarrod.

THE ARC OF EVANSVILLE 615 W. Virginia St. 812-428-4500 • arcofevansville.org

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Angie Schaffstein, Amy Allen, Deb Becht, Paula Cheek, MaNissa Coon, Tina Spears BANTERRA BANK IS A GROWING COMMUNITY BANK

that ranks in the top 10% of U.S. banks in assets, with more than 40 locations in six states, including five in the Evansville area. We’re growing thanks to a local lending team with vast experience, and a mission to provide the best product offerings and service to our customers. It also doesn’t hurt that we are backed with girl power – smart, successful women who make up a majority of our 500+ team base. We’re proud to salute just a few of these women in this issue.

BANTERRA BANK Five Evansville Area Locations; 40+ Locations Nationwide 866-266-8377 banterra.bank

Chelsea Allen, Nicole Lewis, Kyla Breivogel, Gloriana Espinoza, Anh Boester, Jackie McCann ASTRAZENECA IS A GLOBAL, SCIENCE-LED BIOPHARMACEUTICAL BUSINESS creating

and supplying innovative, life-changing medicines to millions of patients around the world. Striving to foster an environment where employees feel they belong and are empowered to reach their fullest potential, we understand our advantage lies in our people.

We are excited to highlight a few of our working mothers, all with babies under one year old! Their experience, expertise, and contributions are the essence of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work.

With the commitment from these and other talented team members, we know the best solutions for patients are yet to come!

ASTRAZENECA 4601 Hwy. 62 East, Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-4675 • astrazeneca.com From left to right: Chelsea Allen and Samuel; Nicole Lewis and Jade; Kyla Breivogel and Briggs; Gloriana Espinoza and Emma; Anh Boester and Hadrian; Jackie McCann and Clementine

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Indiana Realty WITH A STRONG COMPANY CULTURE, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Indiana Realty is built around excellence. Our office has had proven success and stability serving the Evansville area for 36 years!

At Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Indiana Realty, you are surrounded by some of the most successful women in the industry. These women are committed to serving their customers and clients' needs and provide unmatched success and proven satisfaction. They strive to be your trusted adviser and forever agent, and they expect a partnership of trust, integrity, reliability, communication, and the highest standard of service.

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES INDIANA REALTY 4111 Washington Ave. • 812-474-7000

THE ARC OF EVANSVILLE 615 W. Virginia St. 812-428-4500 • arcofevansville.org From left to right: Kelly Martin, Melanie McMinn, Cara Gile, Heather Brothers-Smith, Jill Hall, Leah DiMaggio, Jenna Hancock-Wargel, Johnna Hancock-Blake, Jessica Hillyard, Nichole Cullen

Lindsey Nix LINDSEY NIX, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS AND TRAINING FOR NIX COMPANIES, has held multiple

roles within this fifth-generation family-owned business and been instrumental in helping navigate high-growth years. Lindsey enjoys introducing Nix to new customers and markets and maintaining key relationships with our customer base. She has a passion for the Southwest Indiana business community and represents the company and the Nix family in community organizations, nonprofit boards, and activities, and oversees charitable giving.

Through Lindsey’s extensive knowledge of the company, she plays a key role in training team members and keeping Nix’s culture alive. Lindsey believes Nix’s people are what makes the business so special, and they are what she is most proud of.

129 W. Fletchall Ave., Poseyville, IN 812-874-2422 nixmetals.com

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Susan Dayton Vollmer BORN AND RAISED IN EVANSVILLE, Susan graduated

with honors from Ball State University with a degree in corporate financial management and then went on to earn a degree from the University of Dayton Law School.

Retu r n ing to Evan sv i l le in 1996, Su san started practicing law with Jeffrey A. Bosse, the founder of Bosse Title Company. Susan left the title industry to become the executive director of the Evansville Bar Association and then a senior trust advisor. Fortunately for Bosse Title Company, Susan came back in 2020 to serve as vice president for Jeffrey H. Bosse.

BOSSE TITLE COMPANY 4799 Rosebud Lane, Newburgh, IN 812-421-4000 • bossetitle.com

Natalie Lewis CAMELOT HAS BEEN THE TRI-STATE’S FAMILYOWNED AND -OPERATED JEWELRY STORE since

1986 when it was founded by Rodney and Linda Williams. Their daughter, Natalie Lewis, proudly worked with her family from a young age and officially began running the store in 2018. Natalie graduated from North High School in 2008, received her bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in 2011, and received her master’s degree from the University of Evansville in 2013.

She then earned her graduate gemologist degree from the Gemological Institute of America and has completed bench jeweler’s courses at New Approach School for Jewelers.

CAMELOT JEWELERS 2178 E. Morgan Ave. 812-473-5440 • shopcamelotjewelers.com

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Lacy Bender, Michele Graham, Kathy Ettensohn, Brenda Wallace, Karen Schnell, Lisa Frank, Shannon Brewer HARDING SHYMANSKI IS A FULL-SERVICE CPA and

advisory firm providing a broad range of accounting, tax, and consulting services. We’re passionate about helping our clients meet their financial goals and are committed to investing the time needed to build real relationships and deliver real solutions. HSC Medical Billing provides fully outsourced medical billing services for more than 150 providers in various specialties located in Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky.

HARDING SHYMANSKI & COMPANY, PSC 21 S.E. Third St., Ste. 500 812-464-9161 • hsccpa.com

HSC MEDICAL BILLING & CONSULTING, LLC 21 S.E. Third St., Ste. 700 800-880-7800 • hsccpa.com

Renae Newton, Julie McCarty, Jesse Meyer THE STAFF AT COLONIAL CLASSICS HAS SOME OF THE MOST KNOWLEDGEABLE and talented women

horticulturists and master gardeners in the area.

We feel very fortunate to work with customers to bring beauty and liveability to all projects, small or large. We specialize in advising on the appropriate plants and how to best care for them. Our goal is to delight and exceed customer expectations.

Colonial's staff also has a long tradition of pa r t ner i ng w it h t he m a ny non-prof it organizations that support a diverse range of individuals and families in our communities.

Owners Julie and JT McCarty believe "the essence of living is giving" and are grateful to all of our customers for helping make that possible.

COLONIAL CLASSICS LANDSCAPING 3633 Epworth Road, Newburgh, IN 812-853-6622 • colonialclassics.net

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Jenna Richardt JENNA RICHARDT IS VP OF ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT for the Evansville Regional Economic

Partnership (E-REP). Jenna brings a wealth of experience from her previous leadership positions with the Posey County Economic Partnership and Ascension St. Vincent. She completed her bachelor of science in Health Care Management at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale in 2008, and her Master of Health Administration from the University of Phoenix in 2013. Richardt leads E-REP’s economic and community development teams who oversee attraction and expansion projects facilitating growth throughout the Evansville Region. She helped secure and continues to play a pivotal role in the Evansville Region receiving $50+ million in READI funds for future economic and community development projects.

EVANSVILLE REGIONAL ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP (E-REP) 318 Main St., Ste. 400.

812-423-2020 • evansvilleregion.com

Ely Sena-Martin ELY SENA-MARTIN IS A FORMER TEACHER AND STRATEGIC LEADER who invests in public education

and children's futures, key ingredients for vibrant communities. As president of the EVSC Foundation, she is committed to ensuring all students can participate meaningfully in learning experiences that help them succeed in school and beyond. Building on the strong legacy of current Foundation programs such as Hangers, Teacher Locker, the Summer Musical, and educator grants, Ely works tirelessly to leverage greater community support for schools — especially those serving our most vulnerable students. Learn about partnership opportunities to fund bright futures at evscfoundation.org!

EVSC FOUNDATION 951 Walnut Street 812-435-0913 • evscfoundation.org

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Ashley Kiefer, Jennifer Price, Whitney Muncy, Emily Mandel EMERALD DESIGN IS PROUD TO BE women owned and operated. Located in Downtown Evansville, Emerald Design is a full-service florist specializing in sustainable f loristry and a garden-style aesthetic. The shop offers a flower bar, grab-andgo arrangements, plants, a terrarium bar, and botanical themed gifts. Delivery of flowers and plants is available in the Evansville area, and the staff is available for classes and parties in the store or at your location. Beyond the shop, Emerald Design specializes in weddings and events. Contact us through our website or social media, or stop in for your flower and plant needs.

EMERALD DESIGN 425 Main St., Ste. 12 812-568-4460 • emeraldevv.com

Dr. Angela Graves WHY VISIT HHC?

For 33 years, Dr. Angela has kept one thing central to her audiological care — you. Each person walking through our door since Jan. 2, 2013, is an individual with unique needs. We recognize that and treat you as such. Getting to know you is the only way we can find a solution for your hearing loss. Ten years in this location makes our clients friends and neighbors! We offer the latest technology, in-home trials, and follow-up care par excellence. We want this to be your BEST hearing aid experience, ever!

And, we have dogs!

HEARING HEALTHCARE CENTER 3101 N. Green River Road Ste. 510 812-303-4300 • hearbetterevansville.com

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Katelyn Watson I HAVE BEEN SEWING FOR 26 YEARS and performed

professional wedding alterations for 16 years. My team and I have a combined 100 years of sewing experience, and I have had the pleasure of designing gowns for many amazing women.

What sets me apart is having sewing construction background and an attention to fitting detail. I have a love of formal wedding design and specialize in wedding alterations. I strive for absolute perfection.

I work with brides of all ages, shapes, and sizes, and I love fitting a dress to flatter their unique shape and making them feel comfortable and confident for their wedding day.

KATELYN'S ALTERATIONS & DESIGN 12500 US Hwy 41 #5 812-204-9532 katelyns-alterations-design.business.site

Beth Reger BETH REGER, VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS AND PARTNER FOR POLLUX SYSTEMS, INC.

a national medical billing firm located in Evansville, IN, manages the revenue cycle for prov iders across the cou ntr y w ith in varying specialties. Beth is also a partner in Gemini Technology Solutions, a technology and payment solutions company. Beth boasts 30 years of medical billing experience. Apart from being a medical billing guru, she loves her family more than anything and is a great mom, friend, and business partner.

POLLUX SYSTEMS, INC. 415 Crosslake Dr., Ste. C 812-471-1591 polluxsystems.com

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Amy Bouchie

CFP® - Certified Financial Planner™ CDFA® - Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® BORN AND RAISED IN EVANSVILLE, Amy Bouchie has spent her career

as a financial planner helping individuals and couples work toward financial confidence. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner, she is committed to educating and empowering her clients with sound, solid financial information, options, and strategies designed to improve their financial lives. Amy is also passionate about giving back to the community and is involved in several boards and organizations. As the founder of New Horizons Financial Consultants, Amy believes that life is about more than money — it is about the life you can make with your money by supporting your passions and values. Whether that is fulfilling family dreams, charitable giving, investing to impact your passions or leaving a legacy, there’s no need to hope for the best, plan on it.

Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Western Wealth Management, a registered investment adviser. New Horizons Financial Consultants and Western Wealth Management are separate entities from LPL Financial.

NEW HORIZONS FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS 1112 S.E. First St. 812-618-9050 • nhfcplanyourfuture.com

Emily Sandullo, Cecile Martin, Leah Martin CECILE MARTIN, LEAH MARTIN, AND EMILY SANDULLO HAVE BEEN PROVIDING MASSAGE THERAPY SERVICES AND TRAINING

in the Evansville area for 24 years. Their flexible management skills and creative decision-making have allowed Bodyworks Massage Therapy and Institute to become a leader in the massage therapy industry.

According to research, more than half of consumers who received a massage for health and wellness reasons said massage was part of a treatment plan from a medical provider. Offering quality massage therapy services, and training therapists to provide this service, fills the everexpanding need in our communities for stress-reducing touch therapies.

BODYWORKS MASSAGE THERAPY & INSTITUTE 2809 Lincoln Ave. Ste. 110 812-490-9009 • bwmassage.com

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Samantha Steckler, Jane Elpers, Hannah Adler OBJ, ORIGINALS BY JANE, HAS BEEN DESIGNING AND CREATING ORIGINAL DECOR for weddings,

showers, birthday parties, graduations, and anniversaries since 2013. Wedding decor and complete wedding setup is what the company is known for. OBJ is currently expanding its warehouse for growing inventory and has recently promoted two employees to full-time members of its staff. Samantha and Hannah will be crucial in continuing to provide the firstclass service and quality OBJ has been known for. We strive to give every bride her vision on her most important day. When our brides walk in and tear up, we have done our job!

OBJ DESIGN 14101 Big Cynthiana Road 812-480-6767 • obj-design.com

Lynn Minnis, Vonda Eberhard, Kelly Parrish, Monica Brundage A WISE MAN ONCE TOLD ME, “You do not need

to be the smartest person in the room. If you surround yourself with smart, capable, hardworking individuals, they will make you look like the smartest person.” My dad was right. I am blessed to have these women beside me (plus one more who was not able to be in the picture) doing whatever it takes to get the job done. I say to these women, who are vital to the continued success of our business: Thank you for the dedication and the unique style you bring to work every day.

-Kelly Parrish VP, Director of Marketing and Sales

PARRISH CONSULTING SERVICES 100 N Gibson St, Princeton, IN 812-724-3334 • parrishconsulting.com

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Tonya Borders, CPA TONYA BORDERS SERVES AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER for

Pettinga Financial Advisors. Since joining the firm in 2011, she has implemented several innovative technologies and systems so that more than 600 clients are served in an efficient and transparent manner. Integrity and diligence always drive Tonya’s decisions when managing the firm and developing processes that produce a high level of client service. In addition to volunteering for various community organizations, she currently serves on the Sisters of St. Benedict Executive Advisory Council and the CORE Leadership Team of St. John the Baptist Youth Group.

PETTINGA FINANCIAL ADVISORS 519 Main St. Ste. 100 812-436-4000 pettinga.com

Cindy Riedford Jamie Riedford PURE BARRE IS A FULL BODY WORKOUT that

strengthens both your mind and body. Our musically-driven classes focus on low-impact, small moves that lengthen and sculpt your entire body in just 50 minutes. We combine isometric movements with high repetition, targeted moves, making it easy on your joints and attainable for all fitness levels. You will quickly begin to see an improved mind/body connection, increased core strength, better flexibility and balance and a positive difference in your endurance.

We offer cross-training across three different class formats, allowing you to mix up your exercises but keep your routine in the same place. Experience your first class on us, surrounded by a welcoming and uplifting community of strong women!

PURE BARRE EVANSVILLE 6501 E. Lloyd Expressway, Ste. 21 812-402-0488 • purebarre.com

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Whitney Saint YOUR SKIN IS A REFLECTION OF YOUR UNIQUE BEAUTY,

and your skin care should be unique to you. The fundamental goal of the Skin Refinery Skincare Center is to rebuild, renew, maintain, and protect the only skin you will ever have. Our team includes a Nurse Practitioner, Certified Skin Revision Therapist, and a Licensed Aesthetician with specialized training in pharmaceutical grade skin care and treatments.

With each visit, we start from within to improve the skin's circulation and function resulting in health benefits that improve skin texture and hydration. The Skin Refinery Skincare Center seeks to provide quality products and techniques with skin care professionals to guide you to overall skin health and skin rejuvenation.

Our goal is to partner with you so you can be your best. Come to the Skin Refinery Skincare Center where healthy skin starts within.

SKIN REFINERY SKINCARE CENTER 707 State St., Ste. 3C, Newburgh, IN 812-490-0301 • skin-refinery.com

VPS Architecture PASSION, VISION AND CREATIVITY; THOSE ARE THE THREE WORDS that shape VPS Architecture President

Sarah Schuler's business motto. Since taking the reigns as president 12 years ago, Schuler’s passion to lead more women into architectural design roles grew quickly and she hasn't slowed down. Under her leadership, VPS has become a catalyst for change, creating opportunities for women in the architectural design industry. “Architectural design careers are for everyone, and we are opening those doors to passionate individuals, across various backgrounds, who want to take our industry to the next level,” Schuler says. Each project VPS Architecture undertakes creates more opportunities for women to succeed and advance their careers. Their clients span the education, healthcare, municipal, and community sectors throughout the Midwest region.

VPS ARCHITECTURE 528 Main St., Ste. 400 812-423-7729 • vpsarch.com Amy Leslie, Samantha Brazil, Amy Monarch, Leslie North Hall, Susan Endris, Sarah Schuler, Ashley Allen, Danielle Qiuhan Zhang, Andrea Herschelman, Anne Prather

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From left to right: Samantha Ehrhart, Madison Krampe, Donna Stinnett, Traci Cingle, Stephanie Lucas, Heather Salisbury, Missy Vanderpool, Donna Warren, Kate McIndoo, Dana Harvey, Lindsay Locasto, Whitney Risley, Abby Dixon, Clay Gillham

Henderson Chamber of Commerce City of Henderson Henderson Tourist Commission Ohio Valley Art League Henderson Economic Development AS HENDERSON, KENTUCKY, CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE RAPID DEVELOPMENT across a variety of industries and economic

growth markers, many of the teams collaborating behind the scenes to facilitate this growth are entirely female. From the office of Economic Development to the Tourist Commission, the Chamber of Commerce, and even the City of Henderson, these women have established seats at the table where some of the most important conversations in the community are happening.

Their vision for the future and willingness to collaborate are helping to usher in a new era of progress and innovation for the city and county. With projects underway like the construction of a $500 million facility from Pratt Industries, this is a group of women you’ll want to watch!

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Jourdan Boberg, Jacy Gowen, Katie Lowhorn, Vivian Miles WHETHER YOU ARE LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL,

the mission at Weichert Realtors, The Schulz Group is to provide clients with the best service along with the utmost integrity. Each Realtor values their clients and are grateful to have earned their trust, helping them to make one of the biggest investments they will ever make — buying a home.

WEICHERT REALTORS, THE SCHULZ GROUP 5200 Washington Ave. 812-479-8711 Weichert.com, schulzrealtors.com

Vicki and Luke

Jennifer Summers, RN; Kelly Brooks, RN; Julie Evans, RN; Krissie Michel, RN DÉJÀ VU SKIN & HEALTH CENTER WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2002 by

Medical Director Clovis E. Manley. For more than 20 years, Déjà Vu has been delivering the best in aesthetics and skincare to the Tri-State and beyond. Our talented registered nurses are highly trained — most having been with us for 15+ years. With a combined 75+ years of experience, they are proud to offer you the best in BOTOX®, Juvederm® fillers, laser treatments, non-invasive body contouring, and much more.

Vicki Brasel GOD BLESSED ME WITH MY STATE FARM AGENCY 35 YEARS AGO

and a great location, and for that, I am grateful. I love helping protect people and families from unexpected loss. What sets my office apart is the impeccable service we give to our clients. To do that, I am blessed to have the best team members.

They pay attention to detail, give correct information, take time with each person, build relationships, and are always honest. I have had many accomplishments in my career, but what excites me most is donating part of my commissions to my community and helping other people.

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4943 Rosebud Lane, Newburgh, IN 812-490-SKIN • dejavuskincenter.com

11 Vann Ave. (Corner of Lloyd & Vann) 812-477-5927 • vicki.brasel.byrj@statefarm.com

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MEET OUR

Leading Women SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES JENNIFER RHOADES AND JESSICA HOFFMAN are the face

of Evansville Business’ sales team — and yes, we know they look alike! The twins were raised in Posey County, Indiana, and have worked at Tucker Publishing Group for more than 20 years, with Jessica joining in 2001 and Jennifer following in 2002. From maintaining long-standing relationships to adapting to new client needs, this dynamic duo is your go-to for all things advertising in Evansville.

Jennifer Rhoades Senior Account Executive

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Jessica Hoffman

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812-426-2115 • 25 N.W. Riverside Dr., Ste. 200, Evansville, IN 47708 • evansvilleliving.com

WHAT OUR ADVERTISERS SAY

We have appreciated the close working relationship we have enjoyed with Tucker Publishing Group over the years.

We continue to be impressed with the staff responsiveness, marketing talent and value for our marketing budget. Our most recent insert brochure has garnered very positive customer feedback and we could not be happier with the project!

Julie McCarty, Vice President Colonial Classics Landscaping & Nursery

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BUSINESS LIFE

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB RIBBON CUTTING FOR REFURBISHED BASEBALL FIELD JUNE 15, CENTERPOINT ENERGY FIELD AT BELLEMEADE PARK Ben Kempf, Brian Cassin, Wes Deig, Mike Gilkey, Sid Dill, Natalie Hedde, Dericko W., Steve Schaefer, Brie D., Ron Ryan, Mayor Lloyd Winnecke, Desean W., Rose J., and Brayun J.

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DEACONESS MIDTOWN HOSPITAL ANNOUNCES ICU RENOVATION PROJECT MAY 20, DEACONESS MIDTOWN HOSPITAL Lauren Higgins, Katie Myer, Sarah Smith, Seth Tuley, Margaret Hendricks, Morgan Frank, and Jillian Swearer

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HEARTSAVER DONATES 18 AEDS TO AREA AGENCIES 2. Representatives from the recipient agencies

JUNE 14, DEACONESS GATEWAY HOSPITAL 1. Katie Grunow and Gina Gibson

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LUNCH WITH GOV. ERIC HOLCOMB JUNE 17, OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA 1. Mike Schopmeyer, Greg Wathen, and Ben Schmitt 2. Rob Bingham, Kevin Canterbury, and Rodney Russell 3. Natalie Hedde, Dr. James Porter, and Rina Harris

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RUMJAHN GALLERY OPENING JUNE 17, RUMJAHN GALLERY Howie and Tina Rumjahn

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VENUE 812 CELEBRATES ITS GRAND OPENING Ellada, Doros, and Maria Hadjisavva

GIRLFRIENDS BOUTIQUE SOFT OPENING JUNE 21, GIRLFRIENDS BOUTIQUE, NEWBURGH, INDIANA Tarrah and Sean Georges

INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - EVANSVILLE GRADUATES CELEBRATE WHITE COAT CEREMONY JUNE 17, STONE FAMILY CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES 1. Dr. Robert Ficalora and Dr. Harmeet Sohal 2. Dr. Sonali Paul, Dr. Veronica Mark, Dr. Rajashree Thirumeni, and Dr. Sara Hassan EVANSVILLE BUSINESS | 85

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HIRES/PROMOTIONS

Brinker’s Jewelers has announced Ben Stahl will be the new chief operating officer of Brinker Manufacturing Jewelers, Inc. Stahl previously worked at jewelry consulting firm The Edge Retail Academy and was a general manager at Schiffman’s Jewelers in Virginia. He has a master’s degree in business administration from The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, is a graduate gemologist from the Gemological Institute of America, and holds a certificate of professional designation from the Society for Human Resource Management.

B BUSINESS SUCCESS

On the Field

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he Deaconess Sports Park complex officially reopened June 10 after more than $3 million in renovations. The improvements, a result of the collaboration between the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership and Visit Evansville, include new synthetic turf infields, eight playing surfaces, and improved drainage.

With these improvements — which reduce risk for weather-related cancellations, increase maintenance efficiencies, and offer the ability to set bases at

BY DALLAS CARTER

alternating distances — local sporting groups can play longer seasons.

The park originally opened in 2015 and has since been one of the TriState’s most popular sporting facilities. It features amenities for fast- and slow-pitch softball for girls, women, men, adults, and co-ed leagues, and boys’ baseball for 12-and-under tournaments. Since its opening, nearly one million people have visited, producing an economic impact of more than $98 million.

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DEAN BRINKER, BEN STAHL, AND KYLE BRINKER

Media Mix has welcomed three new team

members. As a graphic designer, Shawn Kennedy brings more than 30 years of experience to the design team. Taylor Ayers, the social media and marketing specialist, is an alumna of the University of Southern Indiana. Daniel Roach, a media specialist, has 15 years of experience in video and content creation.

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University of Evansville has named a new men’s basketball head coach. Announced on May 24, David Ragland is the DAVID RAGLAND 16th person to hold this position in university history. He previously served as assistant coach at Butler University, Utah State University, Valparaiso University, Vincennes University, and Indiana State University.

A William Henry Harrison High School graduate and All-State Honorable Mention, Ragland played basketball at Missouri Southern State College, Joplin, Missouri, where his team won the NCAA Division II Final Four. He later transferred to USI and played two seasons with the Screaming Eagles.

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The Catholic University of America has appointed Daryl Hagan as the first director of Catholic school accreditation for the Institute DARYL HAGAN for the Transformation of Catholic Education in Washington, D.C. Hagan has spent the last 12 years as the superintendent of schools for the Catholic Diocese of Evansville. The position will allow Hagan and his family to remain in Evansville.

Gov. Eric Holcomb has reappointed three members of the University of Southern Indiana Board of Trustees through June 20, 2026. Harold Calloway, John Dunn, and Christine Keck of Evansville are returning

trustees. The board has nine total trustees — eight of whom serve a four-year term — and must include one alumni of the university, a current student (who serves a two-year term), and one resident of Vanderburgh County.

Tri-State Orthopaedics has added a new ortho-

pedic surgeon. Dr. Nicholas J. Rensing began accepting DR. NICHOLAS J. RENSING patients July 5 at the East and West Side offices, as well as the new Vincennes, Indiana, location. He earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency at William Beaumont Army Medical A L L P H OTO S P R OV I D E D U N L E S S N OT E D

Center in El Paso, Texas. A former U.S. Army surgeon, Rensing served nine years at Fort Bliss, Texas, and Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and completed a combat tour in Iraq.

AWARDS/RECOGNITION

USI Foundation Board of Directors has honored Karen Walker as the 2022 recipient of the Suzanne A. Nicholson Leadership Award. Announced at the May 19 annual meeting at USI’s Griffin Center, the selection recognizes Walker’s service and dedication to the university, including 20 years working in the Office of Development. Walker led the USI Foundation’s 50th anniversary committee in 2017 and 2018.

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DAVID BOWER, VICE PRESIDENT FOR DEVELOPMENT; TRUDY STOCK ‘86, FOUNDATION BOARD CHAIR; KAREN WALKER, AWARD RECIPIENT; AND RONALD ROCHON, USI PRESIDENT

The Vanderburgh Community Foundation has distributed Community Good Grants totaling $107,218.20 to 13 organizations this year. Recipients include Boys & Girls Club of Evansville, Bread of Life Ministry, Children’s Center for Dance Education, Dream Center Evansville, EVSC Foundation, HOPE of Evansville, Little Lambs of Evansville, Ozanam Family Shelter, St. Vincent de Paul Society District of Evansville, SWIRCA & More, The Salvation Army of Evansville, Tri-State Food Bank, and United Caring Services.

Berry Global has been recognized as

one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, a global communications firm.

Established in 1999, 3BL’s ranking is competitive between companies in the Russell 1000 stock market index. Berry placed No. 97 out of 1,000 in the 2022 ranking, rising more than 100 spots from 2021. Berry ranks No. 11 in materials, No. 15 in human rights, and No. 61 in climate change.

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Best-One Tire and Service has presented

a check for more than $7,000 to Youth First. As part of the Best-One Employee Contribution Program, the June 3 donation will support Youth First’s programs in Vanderburgh and Princeton counties.

Warrick County Community Foundation has awarded $93,890 in community good grants.

The funds established by donors will be dispersed to 12 organizations serving residents of Warrick County and the surrounding area: Bread of Life Ministry, Building Blocks, Chemo Buddies, Deaconess Hospital Foundation, Holly’s House, Main Street United Methodist Church, Rivertown Pickleball of Southern Indiana, Tri-State Food Bank, United Way of Southwestern Indiana, Warrick Literacy and Educational Connections, YWCA of Southwestern Indiana, and Youth First, Inc.

Kiwanis Club of Historic Newburgh has received a grant of $5,375 from Paul

Watzlavik State Farm Agency as part of its participation in May’s Walking for Dreams.

At the walk, money was raised for Sleep in Heavenly Peace. The funds and the grant will go toward a partnership with ERA First Advantage Realty to build beds for local children and the process of replacing the Fortress of Fun Playground at Lou Dennis Community Park in Newburgh, Indiana.

Ascension St. Vincent Evansville Foundation has raised $184,000 for women’s services through its 41st annual Heritage Open.

The golf fundraiser benefits the Hospital for Women and Children, helping fund a state-of-the-art maternal and fetal perinatal center. It also houses the region’s only OB trauma center and ICU in the same facility.

Event sponsors included Old National Bank, Capital Electric, Inc., Danco Construction, Inc., and Haase Mechanical Contractor, Inc.

Indiana University School of MedicineEvansville has received a grant from the Alzheimer’s Association for new research to KARA GARCIA enhance the detection of cortical atrophy in patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Led by Kara Garcia, assistant professor of radiology and imaging sciences, the study will be funded with $150,000 over three years.

University of Evansville has announced it has been recognized as a top school by Colleges of Distinction, a national higher education resource. UE was named a 2022-23 College of Distinction and an Indiana College of Distinction for its student engagement, curriculum, community, and successful outcomes.

UE also earned recognition in the academic areas of business, education, engineering, and nursing, as well as career development, equity and inclusion, and military support.

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D-Patrick has presented donations to two organizations. D-Patrick Ford/Lincoln presented $2,500 to Chemo Buddies for the July portion of the dealer’s ongoing “$10 per Test Drive” campaign. D-Patrick Honda’s “Honda Helping Kids” campaign donated $1,500 in July to Sleep in Heavenly Peace.

GROWTH/DEVELOPMENT

UE has been provided a $1.7 million gift from the Zane and Frances Todd Trust, which will establish the Zane and Frances Todd Merit Scholarship Fund for nontraditional students majoring in engineering, computer science, the sciences, and nursing. A nontraditional student is defined as one who differs from the typical undergraduate student in age, marital or family status, financial independence, full-time work status, or military service. Zane Todd was an Evansville native who spent one year at then-Evansville College and finished his education being drafted into the U.S. Army in World War II. He retired in Florida with his wife Frances until his passing in 2013. The couple shared a passion for supporting nontraditional students such as Zane.

B BUSINESS SUCCESS

Renewed Response

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ore than two years after its launch, the COVID19 Crisis Response Fund of the Greater Evansville Region has granted its final allotment of funds to area organizations.

Since April 2020, the fund has granted more than $5.6 million to 126 nonprofits in Gibson, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, and Warrick counties.

“Our goal was to develop an effective response to the pandemic that would help us move from immediate relief and restoration to ultimately end up in a better place than where we started,” Pat Creech, Advisory Committee member and CEO of the Welborn Baptist Foundation, says.

The fund’s final report includes six recipients of the Restoration: Reimagine for the Future Request for Proposal program. The Community Foundation Alliance, Evansville Regional Economic Partnership, For Evansville, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley, University of Evansville, and YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, Inc., split more than $1 million awarded through this initiative.

“The generosity of our community, the dedication of volunteers serving on the Fund’s committees and our many nonprofit organizations working on the front lines are evidence of a region that can pull together to tackle the toughest problems that come our way,” Creech says.

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“Jennifer has been such a great mentor. I look forward to following in her footsteps as we continue to grow SBM, Inc.” -Dawn Stevens, Operations and Account Manager

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Football Club of Evansville has announced a merger with United Eli FC to become one organization, FCE United, with combined tryouts that started on June 7. Focused on advanced player development, athletes can find out more information about tryouts at fcesoccer.com or unitedelitefc.com.

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Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library has announced local artist Jerry Baum’s mural is now displayed at the Central Library.

Titled “Evansville – On the Riverfront,” the watercolor mural depicts the riverview in 1989 and was previously at the Evansville Regional Airport.

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HeartSaver has presented 18 Automated External Defibrillators to 11 first responder agencies and community organizations. On June 14 at the Ortho Neuro Pavilion on the Deaconess Gateway Hospital campus, the Friedman Park Conference Center; Henderson, Kentucky, Police Department; Princeton, Indiana, Police Department; Village of Carrier Mills, Illinois, Fire Department; Henderson, Kentucky, City/ County Rescue Squad; Evansville Christian Health Clinic; Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley; Posey County Sheriff’s Office; Castle South Middle School in Newburgh, Indiana; Caring Friends Day Ministry; and Spencer County High School received AEDs from the organization.

HeartSaver is a program of The Heart Hospital at Deaconess Gateway and Deaconess Foundation, founded to help decrease sudden death by placing AEDs around the Tri-State.

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Southwest Indiana Graduate Medical Education Consortium has added 35 new residents, taking its total to 93 residents. On June 17, Good Samaritan Hospital and Ascension St. Vincent welcomed 24 internal medicine residents during a white coat ceremony at the Stone Family Center for Health Sciences in Downtown Evansville.

Five more family medicine residents were honored in white coat ceremonies at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, Indiana, and an additional six psychiatry residents at Good Samaritan in Vincennes, Indiana.

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Rumjahn Gallery and Framery has opened a new East Side location at 5901 Vogel Road after several years Downtown. The new custom frame shop owned by Tina and Howie Rumjahn was a collaboration with local business, such as Landmark Architecture, Enjole Interiors, Business Environments, and Wilde Horticulture, who helped build, design, and decorate the 2,000-square-foot space. Rumjahn is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays for museum-quality custom framing as well as original artwork, prints, and photography by national and local artists for sale.

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Contributing efforts were companies such as Alstadt Hoffman Plumbing, CED Superior Electric Supply, Deig Bros. Construction, Empire Contractors, Killebrew Brick, N.M. Bunge, On the Spot Utility Resources, and Tri-State Painting Co. “Thank you so much West Side Nut Club for all the amazing work you did Saturday,” the Boys & Girls Club posted on Facebook on May 23.

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Lincoln Ave., Ste. 136. Formerly Busy Beedz Design, the bead and jewelry store is locally owned by mother-daughter duo Mari Jost and Alex Bittner. Operating for more than 11 years, the new branding refocuses its mission on family, even naming the store after Alex’s daughters, Haven and Hadley.

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the firm of Riney Hancock CPAs PSC in a merger that will expand Riney Hancock to Evansville with a larger office and longterm growth opportunities for local team members. The new office will be located at 400 Bentee Wes Court and will operate with the previous phone numbers of both offices.

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the Bob Warn Field at Sycamore Stadium will host the 2023 Missouri Valley Conference Baseball Championships for the fourth time. Players will arrive in mid-May 2023 and practice for a few days before the tournament from May 23 to 27.

The University of Evansville is a member of the Missouri Valley Conference.

Tri-State Orthopaedics has acquired Quest Orthopedics in Vincennes, Indiana, effective July 5. Along with the merger, the practice has added Dr. Terry Fenwick to its staff. Fenwick, practicing at 2121 Willow St. in Vincennes, will continue to work with his current patients. He earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana, and completed residency in orthopedic surgery at Fort Wayne Medical Education Program in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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BKD has joined accounting firm FORVIS in a merger with DHG and other smaller firms. Combined, the new company will represent more than 5,400 partners and team members and $1.4 billion in revenue with offices across the U.S. and internationally.

Ivy Tech Community College – Evansville has announced two new programs and

Named for South Bend, Indiana, businessman Larry Garatoni and his wife Judy following a $2.5 million gift to the college, the school initially will offer a certificate in as little as two semesters or a technical certificate in a year. The lab, located on the second floor commons, is named for the late Thomas A. Boeglin, a Southern Indiana entrepreneur who opened the first jewelry store in Ferdinand, Indiana.

Chase Coslett, a third-generation business owner and operator, was CHASE COSLETT named chair of the new department. He has previously worked with major Tri-State companies such as Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana and Mead Johnson Nutrition. Coslett served as an adjunct instructor for Ivy Tech since 2019.

facilities. The Thomas A. Boeglin Entrepreneurship and Innovation Lab was dedicated in July as a lab space for the new Garatoni School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

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Stan Gouard EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Southern Indiana RESUME: professional basketball player, Sweden, South America, and Mexico; academic advisor, John A. Logan College; assistant men’s basketball coach, University of Southern Indiana; assistant men’s basketball coach, University of Indianapolis; assistant men’s basketball coach, Indiana State University; head men’s basketball coach, University of Indianapolis; head men’s basketball coach, University of Southern Indiana, 2020-present HOMETOWN: Danville, Illinois FAMILY: Wife Chasity; daughter Kennedy (12)

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niversity of Southern Indiana men’s basketball coach Stan Gouard often avoids the second level of Screaming Eagles Arena.

On the wall near the entrance is a mural depicting him hoisting the 1995 Division II National Championship trophy surrounded by his teammates. It was the climax of his college career playing for USI from 1993 to 1996.

“It’s intimidating walking past that,” he says.

A former professional basketball player and two-time National Association of Basketball Coaches Division II Player of the Year while at USI, Gouard nevertheless has little intimidation entering his 22nd season coaching college hoops and third year as head coach of his alma mater. His .663 winning percentage ranked in the top 30 among active DII coaches and his University of Indianapolis squads made six consecutive NCAA DII Tournament appearances from 2010-2016.

The prestigious portrait serves as a motivator and a reminder of the program’s accomplishments as it enters its first season of Division I competition in the Ohio Valley Conference.

me I was crazy — only because of how hard it is as a coach, dealing with so many different attitudes, backgrounds, and coaches. That’s hard bringing them all together on the same page.

WHEN DID YOU REALIZE YOU WANTED TO COACH?

The one thing I can say about the OVC is how talented that league is. They’re well-coached and they play hard. When I watched those tournament games back in March, in the back of my mind, I’m thinking everybody has to step their game up: the coaches, the managers, the players, everybody.

If we’re going to be competitive, we have to do some things differently. What we’ve done in practice is we try to make every day as intense as possible. We tell our guys every day in practice, “We’re competing for a championship. We can’t have a bad day.” You’re going to have a bad day from a talent standpoint, but you can’t have a bad day from a competitive standpoint.

You have to play hard and compete at a high level. We want to be the toughest team in the league. Last year, we were one of the top defensive teams in the country at the DII level; that’s a goal for us.

My coaching interest stemmed from the coaches whom I have played for as a young man. Every coach that I had the opportunity to play for has impacted my life in a major way. I used to always watch the demeanor of Coach (Rick) Herdes and Coach (Bruce) Pearl, and I wanted to be like those guys.

Coaching became my Plan B if my basketball career did not work out. I remember sitting down with Coach Pearl one day.

We were playing in the national championship game in ’95 in Louisville, Kentucky. I think that was my first realization that I was going to be a coach, but I always knew in the back of my mind that I wanted to be a coach because of my love for the game of basketball and the ability to impact the lives of young people.

He asked me, ‘What do you want to do if you don’t want to go play pro basketball?’ And I told him I wanted to be a coach. He told

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WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO RETURN TO USI AND TAKE THE HEAD COACHING JOB AFTER 12 YEARS COACHING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS? This place is pretty special to me. If you walk downstairs and look at the trophy cases, the hall of fame induction on the wall with my name on it, the mural with myself and my teammates with the championship trophies, how can you not want to come back? That was a great selling point for me to come back here and coach at this place.

After I played, I stayed in touch with so many people here — former boosters, teammates, people in the community — but it was tough for me to leave the University of Indianapolis after 12 years.

NOW THAT USI IS TRANSITIONING TO DIVISION I, HOW HAVE YOU BEEN PREPARING YOUR PLAYERS TO COMPETE AT A HIGHER LEVEL?

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