12 Under 40 by Tribune-Star

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12 Under 40 is an award that recognizes a dozen young professionals for their contributions to the Terre Haute community. The strength of any community relies on it’s citizens to give back, be it through work, volunteering or charity. This group of individuals exemplifies all three. After pouring through many nominations, the difficult choices were made to present to you these deserving 12 Under 40 recipients.

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aja Austin does not see herself as the epitome of the stereotypical career woman. A working mother, Austin wanted a job where she could homeschool her son, enjoy baking and give back to Terre Haute. She’s doing all those things while owning and operating Little Bear Coffee Shop, as well as making a difference in the community through her family’s restaurant business. Austin was a kindergarten teacher for eight years before making the decision to stay home to care for her 5-yearold son, Eli. She saw a need for a coffee shop and familyfriendly space in North Terre Haute, which is also where Austin lives. When she spotted the current Little Bear location for sale, she seized the opportunity and opened the café in October 2019. With everything Austin does, contributing to the community is always front and center. And she brings that idea of community collaboration to Little Bear as well. The store sells many items from local shops and makers, including tumblers made in Rosedale. They use Son’s Spice Company sauces in their foods and hosted classes in collaboration with District 6 Market. Little Bear has provided charcuterie boxes to WaterTower Estates Winery. Additionally, Little Bear assists with fundraising efforts by donating a portion of profits for several nonprofit organizations. “We’ve supported SHINE, Team of Mercy, several fraternities and sororities, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods,

3 n OWNER/OPERATOR/MANAGER OF LITTLE BEAR COFFEE SHOP n 2009 GRADUATE OF INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY WITH A BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION; 2012 GRADUATE OF SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS COLLEGE WITH A MASTER’S DEGREE IN CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN; 2004 GRADUATE OF TERRE HAUTE NORTH HIGH SCHOOL

MAJA AUSTIN MAJA AUSTIN OPENED LITTLE BEAR COFFEE SHOP ON TERRE HAUTE’S NORTHSIDE LATE IN 2019.

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MY SON MOTIVATES ME TO BE A GOOD PERSON, BUSINESS OWNER AND COMMUNITY MEMBER.

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Sycamore Giving Day, the Pride Center, YMCA and so many high schools,” Austin said. “If we can help with a little bit of money and

awareness, we’re happy to do it.” In addition to helping her parents with their restaurants, Delish and Bobo’s Café, Austin

MAJA AUSTIN MAJA AUSTIN HAS RECENTLY EXPANDED TO A SECOND LITTLE BEAR COFFEE SHOP LOCATION IN ROSEDALE.

opened an additional Little Bear location in Rosedale in February. She saw the small town as a perfect place to house the coffee shop’s second space. Family and community has driven Austin since she and her family immigrated to Terre Haute from Bosnia in 1999, and being a mother has strengthened her resolve to make a difference. “My son motivates me to be a good person, business owner and community member,” Austin said. “I want to build a place for him, to help build the community up so the future is better for him if he chooses to stay here.” Austin enjoys spending time with her family, especially being outdoors and participating in Eli’s favorite activity, fishing. She also loves eating at local restaurants, attending creative classes at places like Torner Center, Maker’s Studio and Son’s Spice Company. She and Eli can also frequently be found at the Vigo County Public Library.

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Mark and TiffanyBaker BY LISA TRIGG THE TRIBUNE-STAR

TIFFANY AND MARK BAKER TIFFANY AND MARK BAKER HAVE BEEN WORKING TO RESTORE 12 POINTS TO ITS FORMER SELF THROUGH A VARIETY OF METHODS THAT ARE ALREADY YIELDING RESULTS.

n OWNERS OF THREE SISTERS INVESTMENTS. n BOTH GRADUATES OF TERRE HAUTE NORTH VIGO HIGH SCHOOL AND INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY.

n INVOLVED IN RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL RENOVATIONS, PUBLIC ART PROJECTS AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT.

hen Mark and Tiffany Baker retired in their 30s, they knew they wanted to come home to Terre Haute to make a difference. They had traveled the world with their job and saw how people with passion could change their communities for the better. Since returning to the city and the Collett Park neighborhood they call home, the Bakers have invested their time and energy into renovating houses, rejuvenating commercial space, and pumping plans into an urban landscape full of potential, but — up until now — short on action. For their efforts, Mark and Tiffany Baker have been named among the community’s 12 under 40 honorees in the program sponsored by the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce and the Tribune-Star. “We are definitely honored to be a part of it. There are a good group of people who are past winners, and this year as well,” Tiffany said of the couple’s fellow nominees.

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TIFFANY AND MARK BAKER MARK AND TIFFANY BAKER HAVE BEEN INVESTING IN THE HISTORIC 12 POINTS DISTRICT TO RESTORE WHAT WAS ONCE A BUSTLING BUSINESS DISTRICT.

with the local brewers until he knew he was 100% ready to make the event happen. The couple’s giving goal this year is to show off the “Power of Paint” to encourage development of more murals around the city and in west-central Indiana. Another new project is to paint traffic boxes around the city. The couple sees those gray metal boxes as blank pallets. They’re also starting to gain traction for a project to paint the Graham Grain feed silos at Third and Voorhees streets. “I think there are so many creative people ... we can promote through these events,” Tiffany said. “We will show off the Power of Paint — that a gallon of paint doesn’t cost that much but it can really change someone.” The couple’s activity in the 12 Points neighborhood is part of the reason Jamie Woodruff nominated Tiffany for the award. “Tiffany is involved in all things community-based,” Woodruff said. “Likely if you visit her Facebook page you will see a live story where she may post about a locally-owned business, an event happening, or maybe even someone who needs help and she is helping look for resources. Supporting all of west-central (Indiana), not only 12 Points, or Terre Haute, but also Parke County and even the Sullivan CEO Program. Tiffany has a love for [this

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The program shows how many young people are getting involved in the growth of west-central Indiana, she said. But the couple did not start doing their numerous projects through 3 Sisters Investments with the goal of winning awards. “Recognition is nice,” Tiffany said. “We have produced tangible results.” They have been asked to speak to multiple groups to share and encourage others to pursue projects. The couple recently met with Steve Witt of the Terre Haute Economic Development Corp. who told the couple they are a breath of fresh air because their actions speak louder than words. “By the time we put it out there to the world, in our brains, it’s already a done deal,” Mark said of projects such as an upcoming beer and arts festival. Mark said he did not start making connections

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area] and strives to engage others to see the potential she sees and loves.” Karen Long agrees, and adds: “Mark and Tiffany Baker are change-makers in Terre Haute and Vigo County.” Long points to their 12 Points revitalization and their many improvement projects. “This family is very supportive of local businesses and encourages entrepreneurship,” Long said. “They promote local businesses and nonprofit organizations, too. In short, they see opportunities to make our community a great place to live and to raise a family. But they don’t simply talk about it. They take action to make it happen.” Ben Lenderman said he recognizes the challenges faced by the Bakers in “bringing life back to dead things” through their renovation of historic structures. “All too often those doing the hardest things are only met with criticism from negative people who say everything is impossible,” Lenderman said. “I have been blown away by the optimism and commitment by Mark and Tiffany to improve the 12 Points area.” Pamela Moore pointed out that Tiffany is also active with many community organizations, including the United Way of the Wabash Valley’s financial management council and strong neighborhoods council. “She truly wants to see other people succeed, which is a terrific characteristic,” Moore said. “Tiffany and Mark Baker have helped raise tens of thousands of dollars and encouraged small business owners to invest in our community through their efforts,” Sadie All said in one of the Bakers’ nomination letters. The Bakers take the praises in stride, pointing out that they are doing what they can to ensure their three young daughters grow up in a community where they are safe and loved, and where they can see that vision, determination and hard work bring results.

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rom an early age, Daniel Conley knew he wanted to be involved in construction. “I have always loved construction, even as a young kid seeing backhoes dig was really

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n OPERATIONS MANAGER MILESTONE CONTRACTORS SOUTH LLC.

n 2005 GRADUATE ROSE-HULMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY WITH DEGREE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING. ALSO, A 2001 GRADUATE TERRE HAUTE NORTH VIGO HIGH SCHOOL.

n MEMBER OF THE TERRE HAUTE REGIONAL AIRPORT ATHORITY’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

cool,” Conley said. “I had Tonka trucks and a whole fleet of equipment.” Fast forward to college and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology was a natural fit, where Conley earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in 2005. From there, Jim Burdick, who served as president of Wabash Valley Asphalt from 2005 to 2015, hired Conley to the company, where Conley has remained for the past 17 years. “Over the years, Daniel has been placed in positions of increasing importance and became the youngest leader to be given the title and responsibility of vice president of operations” for Wabash Valley Asphalt, said John Collett, area manager for Milestone Contractors South LLC. Collett is the former president of Wabash Valley Asphalt, owned by The Heritage Group which in 2021 merged Wabash Valley Asphalt with two other construction companies in the group. Wabash Valley Asphalt was renamed Milestone Contractors South LLC. “Daniel has a quiet disposition and does not seek the spotlight,” Collett said. “He gives of his personal time and

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Congratulations Dan! Thank you for your valuable contributions at work and through your active involvement in our community. You and the other honorees are exceptional examples of what is needed for west-central Indiana to thrive!

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DANIEL CONLEY CONSTRUCTION HAS BEEN A LIFELONG PASSION FOR DANIEL CONLEY WHO SERVES AS OPERATIONS MANAGER FOR MILESTONE CONTRACTORS. TRIBUNE-STAR/JOSEPH C. GARZA

contributes to the Terre Haute community, almost always anonymous and behind the scenes. However, anyone paying attention sees a quiet, thoughtful and generous leader of his community,” said Collett, who nominated Conley, 39. After five years with Wabash Valley Asphalt, Conley obtained his professional engineer license, which involves having at least four years of experience and passing a series of tests. Conley now serves as operations manager for Milestone Contractors, which serves the Wabash Valley. That construction experience is a key benefit as a member of the Terre Haute Regional Airport’s board of directors. Conley replaced Darryl Huyett on that board. Huyett was also a Rose-Hulman graduate who worked in the Indiana Department of Transportation and at Wabash Valley Asphalt. “Darryl helped me out a lot in all aspects. I really enjoy serving on the airport board,” Conley said. “Having a construction background and an engineering background is of benefit for that position because there is always

something going on at the airport and I can bring a technical aspect to the board,” he said. In addition to construction, Conley holds a passion for tennis. He played at Terre Haute North Vigo High School, where he is a 2001 graduate. And then he continued to play at Rose-Hulman, where he played both singles and doubles. “I played under Coach Jim Cook at Terre Haute North and played for Dan Hopkins for four years at Rose,” Conley said of his tennis career. “I knew (Hopkins) though the summer youth program in Terre Haute.” Conley said he plans to remain in Terre Haute. “My family is from here and it is where I grew up,” he said. “I do like the small-town feel and it is a great place to raise a family. Both my kids go to St. Patrick’s school and my wife works at THSB (The Hometown Savings Bank.) I really like Terre Haute and don’t plan on leaving.” Daniel and his wife, Terri, have a daughter, Erica, 9, who is in the fourth grade, and a son, Andrew, 8, who is in the second grade.

nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn The 12 Under 40 program recognizes a dozen (ten this year plus two couples) professionals, 40 or younger who are making valuable contributions at work and/or through volunteerism in the community. This year we have some extraordinary people to honor, including two couples who as a team are doing great things in the community. As with years past, this group features some familiar faces and others making great strides in their careers and in the community, that maybe haven’t gotten the recognition they deserve. Nominations for this year’s awards were accepted via an online form at 12under40.com. To be eligible, winners should not turn 40 on or before Jan. 1, 2022. They must live or work in West Central Indiana. The 12 Under 40 selection committee consists of one representative each from the Chamber of Commerce and Tribune-Star, one past 12 Under 40 recipient and one community business leader.

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JessicaCrawford n ADVANCEMENT OFFICER FOR SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS COLLEGE

n 2016 GRADUATE OF INDIANA STATE

UNIVERSITY WITH A BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN MARKETING; 2019 GRADUATE OF SAINT MARY-OF-THE WOODS COLLEGE WITH A MASTER’S IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

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JESSICA CRAWFORD JESSICA CRAWFORD HAS WORKED IN THE ADVANCEMENT DEPARTMENT AT SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS FOR SEVERAL YEARS. BY LEAH R. SINGER FOR THE TRIBUNE-STAR

essica Crawford came to Terre Haute in 2012 from Seymour to attend Indiana State University. As a presidential scholar and member of the Networks Professional Development Program, she spent quite a bit of time volunteering in the community and enjoyed interacting with individuals who were passionate about where they lived and worked. That was when Crawford fell in love with the people and community of Terre Haute. “People here really care and want to do better and

make it a better city for their kids,” Crawford said. “So I decided to stay and work full-time after graduation.” Crawford recently started a new role as an advancement officer for Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College where she is responsible for fundraising. Prior to taking on this new role, she worked as the digital marketing manager for the college. From her undergraduate days at ISU to her professional career at SMWC, Crawford developed a love of higher education and feels fortunate to work in a town with four institutions of higher learning. She is also deeply committed to giving back to the community and the places that helped her grow.

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“Jess is one of those individuals who gives one hundred percent to whatever she is involved in at the time,” said Kristy Fry, director of Creative Services at SMWC. She advises the Gamma Omicron Chapter of Delta Gamma at ISU where she teaches women of the chapter how to network and build their professional skills with lessons about body language and how to carry on a conversation. She has also helped members of Delta Gamma obtain internships at various organizations in the community and has mentored several students while they attend college. Crawford is also a mentor for the Networks Professional

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PEOPLE HERE REALLY CARE AND WANT TO DO BETTER AND MAKE IT A BETTER CITY FOR THEIR KIDS.

External Relations Committee for the Swope Art Museum. As a 2021 Mardi Gras queen candidate, she helped raise more than $6,500 for the museum. She has also volunteered with the United Way with service projects such as assisting reTHink, Inc and Happiness Bag. Crawford likes spending her free time reading and crafting. She and her husband, Cameron, enjoy hiking, being outdoors and playing with their two dogs, Charlotte and Sammy. Charlotte, a hound mix, was adopted from the Terre Haute Humane Society.

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Development Program at ISU. Last year, she was paired with a junior marketing student and spent time discussing professional development, marketing trends and advised her on her resume. “ISU and the Networks Professional Development Program gave me so much when I was a student that I wanted to give my time back now,” Crawford said. Currently, Crawford serves on the

JESSICA CRAWFORD JESSICA CRAWFORD WORKS AS AN ADVANCEMENT OFFICER FOR SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS.

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Tim and KellyDrake n OWNERS, THE MILL n TIM: 2008 GRADUATE OF INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY/UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA WITH A BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION; 2003 GRADUATE OF TERRE HAUTE SOUTH VIGO HIGH SCHOOL

n KELLY: 2008 GRADUATE OF INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY/INDIANA UNIVERSITY WITH A BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND EXERCISE SCIENCE; 2004 GRADUATE OF TERRE HAUTE SOUTH VIGO HIGH SCHOOL

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hen Tim and Kelly Drake created The Mill, they did it to fulfill a community need. Born and raised in Terre Haute, the Drakes wanted to create a large outdoor music and event venue in the Wabash Valley that would give residents a place for entertainment and bring new people the region. The Mill is a 65-plus acre property off Prairieton Road just east of the Wabash River. What started as an idea to put a music venue on that site had to wait seven years to come to fruition. Their plans depended on city and county issues to be resolved. As soon as the property became theirs to use, the pandemic hit and rendered large public gatherings

impossible. Yet they defied the odds and opened The Mill in 2021 with overwhelming success. “[That] this location so close to Interstate 70 is great,” Kelly said. “So many artists are driving right through Terre Haute, so why not stop and perform here?” The Mill’s inaugural year kicked off with Nelly in concert. The summer concert series also included Summerland, Three Dog Night, Riley Green and Lee Brice. The 2022 season starts June 4 with Flo Rida. Country singers Jon Pardi will perform Aug. 20 and Jake Owen on Aug. 26. The Mill will feature more rock and roll and country artists this year. And nights that do not have a headlining concert will be filled in by local performers and cover bands. In addition to The Mill providing

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11 entertainment to the Wabash Valley, the Drakes are currently forming their own nonprofit organization to help give back to the community. Tim is not new to creating successful entertainment scenes for the community. Not long after graduating from college, he opened Show-Me’s Sports Bar & Grill in Terre Haute. Like The Mill, he saw an

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opportunity to bring something new to the region that residents wanted. “If we find an opportunity or space that’s lacking, we try to find the resources and partner with the right people and go for it,” Tim said. Ultimately, the Drakes want their two children (ages 4 and 5) to grow up seeing Terre Haute in a positive light and hope The Mill will provide some of that positivity. “Terre Haute is in a great location geographically,” Tim said. “We have great restaurants and colleges, and the city is getting ready to be on a major tourism boom. We as a community have to learn how to support the people coming here, and we have to learn how to do things differently. It’s not about the past … it’s what we can be.” “We have so much potential with the Wabash River to really change things and make this a destination,” Kelly said. The Drakes feel honored to receive a 12 Under 40 award for their work bringing The Mill to life. “With every business you start, there are always people who put you down or tell you what you’re doing wrong,” Tim said. “But people are seeing that we’re doing something good. This recognition helps remind us of our goal and keep us moving forward.”

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n COMMUNITY SERVICE: CERTIFIED WILDFIRE RESPONDER AND FIRST

RESPONDER, CERTIFIED IN CPR, FIRST AID AND AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORK FOR THE CITY OF SULLIVAN.

hen Chris Egge joined Brampton Brick in Farmersburg in 2017 as general manager, the plant had never run at more than 50% capacity output. As of Feb. 1, it was at 100%, including a 50% production increase since last June on a 30% staff increase. Under Egge, the Farmersburg plant can make 100 million bricks a year. The average home has 14,000 bricks on it, so Egge’s 55 employees are creating enough bricks to outfit nearly 7,200 houses a year. For his turnaround of Brampton Brick, Egge has been named one of the 12 Under 40 — young individuals making positive contributions to the Wabash Valley — by the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce and the Tribune-Star. Egge, 39, noted with a laugh that he had just slid in under the deadline to be so honored. Egge was recommended for the honor by Rachel Leslie, who said when she met him, “It didn’t take long to notice how good of a person Chris really was — a good American [as a Marine, he served two tours of Iraq], dad, community-minded man, and plant leader. When you walk through Brampton Brick you can see the interaction between him and his employees is authentic; they enjoy working for him. He’s developed a culture where people want to work and spend their time.” Workplace “culture usurps everything,” Egge said, creating employee retention. “It’s an old cliche that your most valuable asset is your people, but not everybody acts like it. The actual act of it. It’s not about coddling, it’s more about empowering and investing in them. They know that they’re valued, and you make sure you know why their job is valuable.”

CHRIS EGGE CHRIS EGGE, GENERAL MANAGER FOR US OPERATIONS AT BRAMPTON BRICK, ENTERED THE BRICK MANUFACTURING BUSINESS AFTER SERVING TWO TOURS IN IRAQ WITH THE U.S. MARINE CORPS. HERE, HE POSES FOR A PHOTO IN THE FARMERSBURG BRAMPTON BRICK PLANT ON FEB. 25. TRIBUNE-STAR/JOSEPH C. GARZA

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CHRIS EGGE CHRIS EGGE, RIGHT, GENERAL MANAGER OF US OPERATIONS FOR BRAMPTON BRICK, TALKS TO AN EMPLOYEE ON THE PRODUCTION LINE AT THE FARMERSBURG PLANT. EGGE SAYS HE WANTS TO MAKE EMPLOYEES FEEL VALUED AND WANTS TO EMPOWER THEM AND INVEST IN THEM. TRIBUNE-STAR/JOSEPH C. GARZA

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Egge found himself in North Carolina after his second tour of Iraq when his wife had their second child. “I made the decision to go into the reserves, but then I needed a job.” A local brick plant was hiring, so “I cut my teeth on brick manufacturing. I worked every position as an hourly employee, and worked my way up to production supervisor. I was fortunate that my plant manager saw something in me and mentored me and gave me opportunities.” From there, “I took over a plant in Texas that was struggling,” Egge recalled. “The challenge of retrofitting a plant that was not well taken care of, while we’re running full speed was a great learning curve,” he added with a chuckle. He and his team tripled the business’s profit in just under four years, and Brampton Brick came calling. Egge immediately fell in love with brick-making because it tapped into his problem-solving

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skills. “I found fulfillment in that mission-driven aspect,” he said. “I love solving problems, that’s what makes a job fun. “The job’s not boring, because it’s always something different every day,” he continued. “I learned this from a book called ‘Turn The Ship Around!’ [by L. David Marquet and Stephen R. Covey]. It’s a true story about the U.S. Navy submarine fleet, and the captain took over the worst performing fleet in the whole navy, and turned it into the topperforming fleet. Basically, with one simple principle: His people weren’t allowed to ask him, ‘What do you want me to do about this?’ They had to come and say, ‘I intend to do this.’ And he’d say yes or no.” Egge brings the same philosophy to his work culture. “We run our operation with two very basic principles — ownership and intent,” he said. “Going home, knowing that you made an honest day’s wage and you won, no matter how hard it was.”

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ryan Horsman came to Terre Haute in 2010 to attend Indiana State University. Three years later, he began an internship at SoilMax, Inc. that’s led to the career he has today as an engineering manager. Born in Arvada, Colorado, he later moved to South Bend, and has now lived in Terre Haute longer than any other city and believe himself fortunate to be able to give back to the place that’s given him so many opportunities to live and grow. “I’m grateful Terre Haute sees me as someone who can make a difference,” Horsman said. “In other cities, especially larger ones, it’s hard to reach those opportunities and meet and reach people. But being in a small community helps and allows that.” During his work at Soil-Max, Horsman met Michael Shaw, president of Wabash Valley riverSCAPE. Seeing Horsman’s aptitude as a young leader and someone passionate about the

IN OTHER CITIES, ESPECIALLY LARGER ONES, IT’S HARD TO REACH THOSE OPPORTUNITIES AND MEET AND REACH PEOPLE. BRYAN HORSMAN BRYAN HORSMAN ENGINEERING MANAGER AT SOIL-MAX, INC. TRIBUNE-STAR/JOSEPH C. GARZA

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15 outdoors, Shaw later invited Horsman to be part of the board of directors. He now serves as vice president of the organization. As a board member, he assisted with fundraising and later joined the Explore Wabashiki Event committee to help familiarize people with the Wabashiki Fish and Wildlife Area and surrounding trails. He came up with the idea and organized the McNicholas 10k trail run, which honored his former ISU cross country and track coach, and past riverSCAPE board member, John McNicholas. In 2021, Horsman served as chair of Wabashiki Day. Shaw believes Horsman is a leader who also gets the work done. “The Friday night before the event, [Horsman] thought he should check the trails that the McNicholas 10k was going to use,” said Shaw. “His attention to detail paid off because a tree had fallen across the course. Instead of calling the parks

department on a Friday night, he borrowed a chainsaw and cleared the trail with the help of his best friend Tom; making it ready for the race first thing Saturday morning.” Horsman is also a board member of the Terre Haute Rotary Club and is a president nominee, on track to become club president in the 2023-24 year. He’s also involved in Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a local project started by Horsman’s co-worker to build bunk beds for kids. The organization has built 200 beds in the last few years. He is also a member of the Wabash Valley Community Foundation’s Guys Who Give giving circle. Horsman leads an active life. He works out every morning doing cross fit at Common Ground Studio. He enjoys spending time outdoors and doing projects around the house with his wife. The couple are planning a vacation to hike Pikes Peak in the Colorado Rocky Mountains this summer.

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n her less than two years as executive director of the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra, Samantha (Sammy) Johnson-Helms helped the organization reach new heights. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, she managed to elevate the

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visibility and the financial viability of the organization to historic highs — all while playing principal clarinet for the THSO. “She is simply ‘the whole package’: an extraordinarily creative marketer and fundraiser, an enthusiastic supporter of the entire community, an exceptionally personable individual, and — as if all of that weren’t enough — an enormously talented musician,” said a THSO board member in one nomination letter.

16 the responsibility as executive director. In the midst of taking arts administration classes as part of her doctoral studies program at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, Johnson-Helms saw the role as an opportunity to not only play, but also lead an orchestra. Johnson-Helms knew she was starting her new role at a critical time. She was faced with the challenge of how to keep the Symphony Orchestra performing its five yearly concerts, as well as its many community activities, while large gatherings and activities were temporarily on hiatus due to COVID-19. The most important thing for Johnson-Helms was for the musicians to keep playing music, so the Symphony pivoted to a virtual platform. Concerts were still performed, and tickets sold, but they were recorded and streamed for audiences to watch in their living rooms. Because Tilson Auditorium was not available for gatherings, the Symphony went into the community and performed for recordings at Maryland Community Church and Hatfield Hall. She also created a series of virtual events to replace the community outreach efforts the Symphony typ-

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ically does in person. For example, when the annual children’s concert was canceled and fourth-grade students could not have their field trip to see the orchestra, Johnson-Helms worked with Artistic Director David Bowden, and Haute Media Productions to record and edit a concert that was presented to individual classrooms. One week later, each classroom of students met in virtual sessions to talk with musicians about their instruments and profession. She partnered with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute to create a series of Zoom presentations called “Tour of the Orchestra.” The programs featured THSO musicians who shared information about their instruments including history, acoustics and famous orchestral excerpts. She revived the THSO YouTube channel and presentations were uploaded to the channel for public viewing. Additionally, Johnson-Helms worked with Westminster Village to make virtual concerts available via closed-circuit television broadcasts to residents during the pandemic and brought live performances to residents during the 2021-22 season in a program called “Symphony Sundays.” Johnson-Helms also formed partnerships with the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce, Vigo County Public Library and the Swope Art Museum, among many others, to bring the Symphony into the community in a broader way. Johnson-Helms, a native Hoosier, has been playing clarinet since age 10. Through her own playing and as the executive director of THSO, she’s driven by the reaction of the audience to the music and passion on stage. “I love giving the audience a smile and something to look forward to,” she said. “It’s very much a way of improving the quality of life in our community and those around me.”

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evy Lenderman is on a mission to beautify and preserve Farrington Grove. She and her husband, Ben, have a love of historical places and homes and are in the process of restoring two historic properties that will become major hospitality projects in the area. Her vision is to provide guests visiting Terre Haute, as well as local residents, an incredible hospitality experience that leaves a lasting impression.

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n KINDERGARTEN TEACHER AT FAYETTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

n REAL ESTATE INVESTOR n SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER AT MARYLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH

n 2011 GRADUATE OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY WITH A DEGREE IN LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND LITERACY EDUCATION

BY LEAH SINGER FOR THE TRIBUNE-STAR “Farrington Grove is Terre Haute’s first grand and historic neighborhood,” said Lenderman. “The area needs some love and restoration, someone to pour their heart into it. We saw the need for that. We wanted to buy homes in the area to restore to their former glory so people can see their beauty and appreciate them.” Lenderman is renovating Sage Mansion, which will be a bed and breakfast, at Sixth and Washington streets. The 10,000-squarefoot, Italante design building is the former Vigo County Historical Society Museum and listed on the National Register of Historic

Places. The building was constructed in 1868 and will feature seven guest rooms with private baths, as well as a large first floor open space that can be rented for community events. The second Farrington Grove property is the former Women’s Department Club building at Sixth and Oak streets. Lenderman purchasing the building was the first time it’s been sold in nearly 100 years. This Tuscan-style “sister property” of Sage Mansion will be an inn with four guest rooms, private bathrooms and event spaces. Both buildings have great stories and pasts, said Lenderman. She wants guests to

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18 friendships and relationships with people and families,” she said. “It’s a great town because it’s big enough to have a family town feel to it, and you get to know people and can grow roots.” Lenderman and her family enjoy spending time at the local parks and the Terre Haute Children’s Museum. They love trying local restaurants, visiting the wineries and seeing how downtown continues to transform itself. She loves the small-town feeling of Terre Haute and being able to support small, local businesses JEVY LENDERMANN JEVY LENDERMANN IN ONE OF THE ROOMS IN THE SAGE MANSION. TRIBUNE-STAR/JOSEPH C. in the community and help GARZA them thrive.

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hear and appreciate the stories. She plans to have both spaces open by winter to be included in the 2022 Christmas Home Tour of Farrington Grove. Lenderman is active in the Terre Haute community. She is a kindergarten teacher at Fayette Elementary School and teaches Sunday school to preschoolers at Maryland Com-

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munity Church in 12 Points. She’s also a mom to three children, ages 4, 7 and 10. Originally from Kentucky, she and Ben lived for a period in San Jose, California. Ben was born in raised in West Terre Haute, and in 2010, they moved to Indiana to raise their family on a farmstead in Sanford. “We’ve made so many

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n ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY

COMMUNICATION AT INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

n 2006 GRADUATE OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY (SOUTH BEND) WITH A BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN MASS COMMUNICATION; 2009 GRADUATE OF OHIO UNIVERSITY WITH A MASTER’S DEGREE IN COMMUNICATION AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

n CHAIR OF ART SPACES, INC.; MEMBER OF 100+ WOMEN WHO CARE VIGO COUNTY; 2019 TERRE HAUTE GREEN QUEEN WITH RETHINK, INC.

DIANNE POWELL DIANNE POWELL SERVES AS THE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATION AT INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY.

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ianne Frances D. Powell believes in the power of education, particularly of higher education, because she’s seen how educational attainment transforms lives. “Education is the most secure path toward a better life,” Powell said. “I believe this because my own life and the lives of my immediate family members have been improved by higher education.”

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DIANNE POWELL IN ADDITION TO HER WORK AT INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY, DIANNE POWELL WORKS WITH ART SPACES IN SEVERAL CAPACITIES INCLUDING BEING ON THEIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Powell serves at the associate director of University Communication for Indiana State University. Before joining the ISU team in April 2020, she worked

in marketing and communications at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. She has been an adjunct professor at Ivy Tech and a general assignment report-

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er for the Terre Haute Tribune-Star. Through all these roles, Powell believes she is serving others through her work in higher education and communication. “With every good, success story I discover/write/share of members of our campus community, I inspire many people,” she said. “I am helping people recognize the possibilities and opportunities that come with education, and I am doing my part in helping them see their potential and reach their educational goals.” Powell was born in the Philippines and lived there for 15 years before immigrating to South Bend. Her father moved to the United States 10 years prior to earn his doctorate and estab-

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lish a career before bringing Powell, her mother and siblings to the states. Today, he teaches at Georgia Gwinett College and is a policing expert. “My family’s trajectory changed for the better when my father finished his Ph.D. in criminal justice and became a professor,” Powell said. “We were able to come to the United States and he was able to provide a better life for us.” The value of education was emphasized growing up and throughout her family. Her mother taught English at a university in the Philippines and is now a staff member at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. That emphasis on education is a driving force for Powell and something she now imparts on her own children. “I emphasize to my kids the value of education — their ticket to good lives and a treasure that they would have all their lives and no one can take from them,” she said. Her two sons, Leonardo, 9, and Raphael, 6, motivate Powell to give back to the community to help build a better future for Terre Haute. She does that through her service work with Art Spaces, reTHink, Wabash Valley Community Foundation, Tobacco-Free Vigo County Coalition, Hamilton Center/ Terre Haute Tomorrow Diversity Walk, United Way Day of Action; the Faith Formation Commission; and the Henryville Tornado Relief Effort Recovery Team. Powell also sings in the choir at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Powell is proud to represent her Filipino heritage and as an immigrant. In 2018, she wrote about her experiences as an immigrant in a nine-part series of stories for the Terre Haute Tribune-Star. In 2020, Powell gave a public talk at the Vigo County History Center on Filipino heritage and the contributions of Filipino-Americans in Terre Haute since the 1960s. “There are so many people who sacrificed to help me get where I am, including my parents and grandparents,” Powell said. “I know I represent all their hopes and dreams, and that’s why I try to do my best in all I do.”

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n OWNER OF PHOENIX ELITE GYM AND THE CLEAN IT CREW. n GRADUATE OF TERRE HAUTE NORTH VIGO HIGH SCHOOL. n INVOLVED WITH FUNDRAISING FOR HOMELESS INITIATIVES, BREAST CANCER AWARENESS AND OTHER COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.

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organ Wilson said she never expected to be a personal trainer or open a gym. But now, she not only owns Phoenix Elite Gym at The Meadows shopping center, she also has been named one of the community’s 12 under 40 honorees in the program sponsored by the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce and Tribune-Star. Wilson, 32, says she is both excited and humbled by the recognition. She’s operated Phoenix Elite Gym since early 2021 and her business has been located in The Meadows since December. Phoenix Elite offers personal training, small group training, boot camps and other programs. Whether members want to get into shape, or want to maintain their fitness levels, “They all have the same goal ... to live a healthier, happier lifestyle,” said MORGAN WILSON MORGAN WILSON, OWNER OF Wilson, who graduated from Terre Haute North Vigo PHOENIX ELITE GYM, ENJOYS HELPING OTHERS High School and has a 14-year-old son. CHANGE THEIR LIVES FOR THE BETTER. HERE, Wilson, who once weighed 245 pounds, began WILSON STANDS IN A WEIGHT RACK AT THE GYM helping others get fit. “I didn’t expect to get such an IN THE MEADOWS SHOPPING CENTER. TRIBUNEamazing feeling out of it,” she said. “Once I started STAR/JOSEPH C. GARZA

helping others, that’s what changed that for me ... knowing I was helping change someone’s life.” The group got bigger and bigger and “I realized people were depending on me,” she said. That led to her decision to open a gym. Her biggest motivation is her family. Also, “It’s knowing there is a lot of possibility out there – reaching for something different every day no matter how crazy it sounds ... I feel I’m always driven. I’m always looking to do something, do something, do something and figure out a way to make a difference.” Wilson said she’s faced a lot of adversity in her life as a Black, gay female. “I refuse to let those things be something that holds me back,” she said. “I make sure that I try and do everything I can to open those doors for other people” facing similar adversity. A letter of nomination states Wilson “has been a part of changing lives in every angle. Through her business, she is pushing people to never give up, saving some peoples’ lives and giving people a new meaning to life. In or out of the gym, she is helping with the community and will help anyone in need.” In addition to Phoenix Elite, Wilson also owns a local commercial and residential cleaning business called “The Clean It Crew.” She also has been active in the community with

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fundraising for homeless initiatives and breast cancer awareness. She is part of the organizing committee for Terre Haute Day’s Juneteenth celebration this year. Wilson also is raising funds for the reTHink Replay

Runway event and will be modeling in this year’s show. Wilson believes her biggest impact happens in her gym, where she can help people turn a new page, which in turn, “keeps healthy, fresh minds turning pages in our community.” Jules Dunbar, who began working out with Wilson in July 2020, said the owner of Phoenix Elite gym has had a positive impact on her life. “Morgan knew exactly when to push harder, encourage and listen. I immediately noticed a difference not just physically but mentally. I was

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getting stronger every day,” Dunbar said. “The pounds and inches began to fall off and I felt I was growing into my best self.” A year later Dunbar found out she had breast cancer for the second time in her life. “Hearing this for the second time was admittedly much scarier than the first. Morgan and my gym family surrounded me with love and support. I was in the shape I needed to be in to face numerous surgeries in a very short period of time,” Dunbar said. She told Wilson she was committed to remaining healthy even though she knew she would be unable to workout for an extended period of time. “I focused on my nutrition using everything Morgan taught me and these last six months with no workouts allowed, I was able to stay healthy, lose some more weight and overall feel the best I’ve ever felt in life,” Dunbar said. Working out is so much more than physical, Dunbar said. “Morgan does a great job at recognizing the needs of her clients and designing workouts to those needs.” Dunbar was recently able to go back to the gym and “it felt so amazing.” Wilson “helped me regain a part of myself I thought I lost. I plan on making the rest of my life the best of my life and now I can do it in the most healthy way,” Dunbar said.

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yler Woodward started making small batches of wine as a hobby. Upon learning his parents had pear trees on their property, Woodward and his wife, Tiffany, began experimenting with fermented fruit to create sweet wine. Soon they were producing 50 gallons at a time. That’s when they began bottling and selling wine. In September 2017, the coupled opened WaterTower Estate Winery. Not only has WaterTower provided a family-friendly venue for adults to relax and enjoy wine while their kids play on the property playground, but Woodward also sees his business as a means of giving back to the Terre Haute community.

n CO-OWNER AND HEAD

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n 2010 GRADUATE OF INDIANA

STATE UNIVERSITY WITH A DEGREE IN FINANCE; 2005 GRADUATE OF TERRE HAUTE SOUTH VIGO HIGH SCHOOL

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“The community is really what motivates and inspires us,” Woodward said. “It’s great seeing how Terre Haute is growing, from all that’s happening downtown to 12 Points and places like The Mill. This will all bring so

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THE COMMUNITY IS REALLY WHAT MOTIVATES AND INSPIRES US. much more to Terre Haute and we’re excited to be a part of that.” Woodward feels strongly about giving back. He has collaborated with Indiana State University to create a custom wine and donate a portion of the wine back to the schools to fund scholarships, which in turn, help local students attend college. He has worked with Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology to provide custom wine that includes a portion of the proceeds going back to the school to support the senior student foundation. The WaterTower facility includes a beautiful antique barn that Woodward has graciously donated to organizations such as Ivy Tech’s

Circle of Ivy and Indiana State University’s Alumni Council. He has also worked with organizations such as the Vigo County Soccer Association to provide wine as part of the organization’s fundraising efforts. WaterTower has also supported the Terre Haute Humane Society. He also created special wine labels featuring hard-to-adopt dogs from the Clay County Humane Society with proceeds from those bottles going back to the shelter. Woodward is a strong supporter of creating partnerships that bring local businesses together as well as make products more accessible to the community. He is a part of the State Line Wine Trail, which links together several area wineries that come together to host events such as Wine on the Wabash. He has partnered with businesses such a Black Dog Vineyard to create products that are sourced locally in Terre Haute. When the pandemic first hit, Woodward organized a fundraiser and collaborated with local businesses to collect items and gift certificates to create gift baskets for essential workers in the Wabash Valley. He is proud that WaterTower wines can be purchased at several local businesses such as Baesler’s Market and 7th & 70 Liquor. Born in Muncie, Woodward’s family moved to Terre Haute before he started elementary school at Dixie Bee. When he’s not making wine and running WaterTower, Woodward enjoys golfing and spending time with his family, including his wife and 2-year-old daughter, Mila. The family spends time at local parks, with favorites being Deming and Fowler.

TYLER WOODWARD TYLER WOODWARD AT WATERTOWER ESTATES WINERY. TRIBUNE-STAR/ JOSEPH C. GARZA

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