Marc D. Allan

Madalynn Conner serves as an adviser to the director of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

As director of gBETA for the investment accelerator Gener8tor, Davide Dantonio directs two flagship accelerator programs each year for early-stage startups, sponsored by the Indiana Economic Development Corp.

Loren Dent describes her career path as “purpose driven.”

Josh Singh Dhani oversees all immigration filings for clients at VisaMadeEZ, an immigration law firm. He also helps manage the company’s finances and oversees the legal technology and software systems that power the organization’s operations.

Alec Downing started at First Farmers’ headquarters in Converse, learning the ropes of credit and lending.

Jack Geshay provides financial strategies for wealthy clients at Fifth Third Bank.

As financial empowerment and community development officer at Old National Bank, Moussa Ibrahim develops custom financial education programs for schools, nonprofits, community centers, businesses and state agencies.

Karmen Johnson joined the marketing and communications team at Elements Financial in 2018. Today, she serves as a strategic consultant, blending expertise in corporate communications, graphic design, brand strategy, creative direction and financial education content development.

Pat Kenney is the fourth-generation family member to be president of F.A. Wilhelm Construction Co. Inc. He started as a laborer in the construction yard while in high school and worked his way up.

Savannah Kerstiens’ path to the presidency of Reliable Energy Inc. started during college, when she interned with the Indiana Senate during her junior year and at Catalyst Public Affairs Group during her senior year.

Alexis Martinez said the path to her current role as an associate with Dentons has been a mix of persistence and curiosity.

Cesar Mendoza helped launched Indiana University Health’s sustainability department and became its first official employee. He supports the development, implementation, promotion and monitoring of environmental strategies and goals across IU Health.

Whitney Peterson manages legislative strategy for Indiana’s prosecutors—tracking bills, analyzing policy and working with lawmakers to shape public safety legislation.

Blake Pieroni competed in three Olympic games for the United States, won four medals and was the first person to break 1:30 in the 200-yard freestyle. But after retiring from swimming in 2021, he joined Gray Capital and is now head of investor relations.

As the customer experience specialist for the concessions program at the Indianapolis International Airport, Bianca Nohely Salas leads the creative marketing for more than 40 concessions and retail locations, manages communications with both local and corporate business partners and oversees public solicitations that reflect the airport’s commitment to community impact and customer service.

Will Schuler started Will Power Excavation at age 16 and has built the company “by doing good work for good people” with his team of 85 and counting.