2026 Forty Under 40: Brett Kramer
Kramer’s role as director of the Indianapolis Colts’ Kicking the Stigma program allows her to combine two of her biggest passions: sports and mental health.
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Kramer’s role as director of the Indianapolis Colts’ Kicking the Stigma program allows her to combine two of her biggest passions: sports and mental health.
Laura Lachowecki spent the early part of her career as the pastry chef in “high-level kitchens,” but after the birth of her daughter, she wanted the flexibility to have nights, weekends and holidays to spend at home.
Danny Leckie leads the Carmel-based hunger-relief organization Hatch for Hunger, which distributes chicken, beef, pork, eggs and more to food banks in more than 40 states and has helped families save more than $50 million in food costs.
Dr. Russell Ledet grew up in poverty in Louisiana, where for much of his childhood he believed college was only for people with resources his family did not have.
Thomas Lyons is a securities, capital markets, corporate, mergers-and-acquisitions and private-funds attorney who advises SalesAi — a voice-based, automated artificial intelligence platform that supplements sales and support teams — and its affiliated entities.
McKissic and his organization, Cerebro Creative House, directed the capital campaign for The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis’ 100th anniversary in 2025.
Ronald Morrell Jr. made history in November 2023 when he was elected the first Black mayor of Marion, and the first Black Republican mayor in Indiana.
Amanda Noth-Matchett’s interest in health care began when she watched a family member receive care and felt compelled to support others in the same way.
Ryan O’Connor says his role at Roche enables him to support patient health, well-being and longevity by working at a company that develops innovative medicines, personalized health care solutions and advanced diagnostics to enable early disease detection and effective treatment.
Matt Olsen leads Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath’s real estate litigation and eminent domain team.
Pellman leads the Indy Chamber’s efforts to drive employer and population growth across the 10-county Indianapolis region.
Kyle Resetarits says that being a real estate and land-use attorney gives him the opportunity to advise clients who are transforming the landscape and improving the economies of communities around Indianapolis and throughout the state of Indiana.
Keeanna Warren is responsible for setting the vision and long-term strategy for Purdue Polytechnic High Schools and ensuring that they deliver results for students, families and the community.
MacKenzie White directs End Lung Cancer Now, an initiative that began in 2021 to eliminate tobacco use in Indiana, screen all eligible patients with chest CT scans and increase participation in lung cancer research.
As president of Cooke Financial Group, Tammy Williams focuses on the company’s culture, developing its team, and positioning the firm to serve clients through one of the largest generational wealth transfers in history.
Since Jeremy Wolley became principal of Pike High School in 2023, Pike has achieved graduation rates above the state average for three consecutive years.
Zetzl guides Visit Indy’s paid advertising strategy for leisure and business audiences, working to attract general travelers and meeting planners evaluating Indianapolis as a host city.
Attorney Robert J. Hicks’ career path appears to follow a neat arc. But the real journey was more nuanced. Quite a bit more nuanced, actually.
Check out this year’s rising stars and see who received the 2026 Forty Under 40 Alumni Award. PRESENTING SPONSOR UNDERWRITING SPONSORS CONTRIBUTING SPONSOR Spencer Anderson Vice President of Basketball Analytics and Strategy Pacers Sports & Entertainment Vincent Ash Jr. Senior Vice President of Operations and Development Lauth Group Alexandra Bavender Vice President of Strategy Damien […]
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