Fast 25: Gradex Inc.
Gradex is a second-generation, family-owned, heavy civil contractor that does large-scale excavation, underground utilities and site development.
Gradex is a second-generation, family-owned, heavy civil contractor that does large-scale excavation, underground utilities and site development.
A.J. Fager started Force Tech in 2009 with $1,000 and space in an apartment garage in Greenfield.
All over central Indiana, virtual reality is being put to good use.
Spencer Anderson is responsible for using data, technology and strategic planning to create a competitive advantage for the Indiana Pacers.
At Lauth Group, Vincent Ash focuses on driving business development for build-to-suit clients, supporting new construction through predevelopment , and leading operations and process implementation across the company.
As vice president of strategy at the Damien Center, Bavender’s job is to ensure the organization is expanding and offering services that meet the community’s needs.
In eight years at Lucas Oil Stadium, Taylor Bilger has moved up from project manager to program manager to senior program manager to assistant general manager for external operations.
In 2025, Jordan Caldwell’s company Caldwell Inc. acquired three sanitation (portable toilet) companies, and his company Caldwell Environmental closed on two environmental acquisitions.
As CEO of Herculean Prepared Meals, Canary has helped the company establish five brick-and-mortar locations in Indiana, plus a nationwide delivery service for its frozen meals.
Since joining Regions Bank, Carman has overseen more than $30 million in lending and investment across the bank’s Mid-America market.
Michelle Carrera has built the compliance and risk management program from the ground up for Generations Community Bank, Indiana’s first-ever minority depository institution.
In his role with Dance Kaleidoscope, Carter said he’s been able to connect with patrons and donors across many generations, bringing some lapsed donors and patrons back to the nonprofit.
Chisley Consulting Group has started statewide and national education initiatives yielding more than $130 million in education investments.
Geordan Coleman supports nonprofits through grants provided by Bank of America — more than $12 million since 2018.
Quincy Cunningham serves in Bose’s public affairs practice group and is responsible for lobbying local, state and federal government on behalf of his clients.
At Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Kim DalSanto leads complex commercial and environmental lawsuits, manages client strategies, mentors younger attorneys and assists the firm with recruitment and retention of talent.
In her work as an employment attorney, Kayla Ernst counsels employers on legal compliance as well as practical considerations of how to best communicate with and treat employees.
Since joining Gaylor Electric in 2011, Foster has helped secure and manage some of the company’s large-scale traveling construction projects.