2016 CFO of the Year: Joe Kessler
Joe Kessler has been credited with advanced funding of the employee pension plan, reducing interest costs and simplifying Community’s debt structure, and redesigning the East campus reinvestment plan.
Joe Kessler has been credited with advanced funding of the employee pension plan, reducing interest costs and simplifying Community’s debt structure, and redesigning the East campus reinvestment plan.
Cheryl Harmon has been credited with helping build the culture and vision of St. Vincent, including forging new partnerships, improving revenue capture, and establishing a greater focus on growth and efficiency.
Thomson negotiated new usage agreements with airlines, put in place a new public safety officer retirement plan and developed a debt management program that has generated more than $50 million in savings since 2013.
Kyle Wenger oversees all financial aspects of one of the nation’s leading living-history attractions—and one of Indiana’s top tourism draws—including its $12 million annual operating budget and a public foundation that oversees a $90 million endowment.
In each of her seven years at the zoo, Madonna Wagner has guided the institution to an operating profit, balancing the ambitions of the global conservation organization with the practical needs of a facility that hosts 1.2 million visitors annually.
Hamilton has helped guide the not-for-profit ISO to balanced budgets and a decreased reliance on endowment funds.
A 35-year employee of the company, Mike Sergesketter has been central to the Jasper company’s global push.
The company’s first female executive, Susan Hardwick is a pioneer in a male-dominated business an she has been instrumental in recognizing and developing female and minority talent within the company.
Heading a team of more than 120 associates, Mark Denien has raised $2.1 billion in new capital in the last 18 months while retiring $830 million in bonds and leading a reduction in debt of more than $1.4 billion.
The Hagerman Group brought Melanie King on board as controller in 2015 and, in less than a year, promoted her to the top financial spot.
Under Matt Cohoat, who not only serves as CFO but also directs strategic planning for the company, revenue has grown from $60 million in 2012 to an estimated $275 million.
Anthony Gioia has guided OrthoIndy through a minefield of industry and regulatory changes, has been instrumental in the opening of urgent care clinics, and managed the group’s relationship with St. Vincent.
During Smith’s time at One Click, the company divested or acquired seven businesses, rolled out an equity incentive planm and launched Felix + Iris, a prescriptive eyewear brand.
Since Andrew Krop joined Spot in 2014, the company has experienced growth of more than 200 percent, with revenue up from $21 million to $64 million and an improved profit margin.
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Indiana Limestone Co. Founded in 1926, the premier supplier of Indiana limestone has helped build the Empire State Building, the National Cathedral and the Pentagon. And, yes, Indiana Limestone owns the quarry seen in the movie “Breaking Away.” But in 2014, while going through a bankruptcy, the company called in […]
Investigators said Alfred Talens used money from a wealth management client to pay living expenses, rather than to invest in the Indianapolis-based audio and video business.
During his tenure, Wayne DeVeydt helped Anthem navigate through the recession, make the transition into Obamacare and negotiate its planned $54 billion acquisition of rival Cigna Corp.
Project Lead The Way's finances have dramatically improved and its service offerings expanded since John Visconti re-engineered the organization’s business model in 2012.
McNeely works for the NCAA, which gets most of its revenue from the three-week men’s basketball tournament each spring. “That lack of diversity in the revenue stream is what gives me my heartburn moment,” she says.