Welcome to IBJ's Thought Leadership series. We're talking with experts across all business sectors who want to engage with the Indianapolis business community about industry trends and to share advice and experiences. We are excited to bring their expertise to our readers.
Kristina Lund
President of Utilities Strategic Business Unit
AES
Srikanth Padmanabhan
President, Engine Business
Cummins
Content sponsored by AES and Cummins
In this week’s Thought Leadership Roundtable, executives at AES and Cummins discuss the importance of innovation and cite examples of its impact on our environment.
Roger Engelau
Founder & CEO
Inspire Results
Dan Griffith
Senior Vice President & Director of Wealth Strategy
Huntington Private Bank
Andrew Williams
Managing Director
Calder Capital
Content sponsored by Calder Capital, Huntington Private Bank, and Inspire Results Business Coaching
In this week’s Thought Leadership Roundtable, executives at Calder Capital, Huntington Private Bank, and Inspire Results Business Coaching take business owners through the challenges and payoffs of succession planning.
Doneisha Posey
Vice President & General Counsel
Black Onyx Management
Dr. Shawn A. Smith
Superintendent of Schools
Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township
Content sponsored by Black Onyx Management and Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township
In this week’s Thought Leadership Roundtable, leaders at Black Onyx Management and the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township identify two precursors to DEI success at any organization: tangible support from leadership and making DEI a formal policy, not just a promise.
Brandon Collins
Consultant
NFP
Brian Tabor
President
Indiana Hospital Association
Content sponsored by Indiana Hospital Association and NFP
In this week’s Thought Leadership Roundtable, the president of the Indiana Hospital Association and a benefits consultant from the NFP insurance brokerage discuss a variety of topics, including recent movement toward price transparency and the need for more transparency throughout the health care system.
Dr. Jeff Butts
Superintendent
Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township
Dr. Terry Daugherty
Dean
Scott College of Business at Indiana State University
Dr. David Dimmett
President and CEO
Project Lead The Way
Content sponsored by Indiana State University, Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township, and Project Lead The Way
In our first Thought Leadership Roundtable of 2023, educators and administrators at Indiana State University, the Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township, and Project Lead The Way discuss what can be done to create success for students and teachers in a constantly changing educational environment.
Christopher Habig
CEO and Co-Founder
Freedom Healthworks and FreedomDoc
Jeff Wells, MD
CEO and Co-Founder
Marathon Health
Content sponsored by Freedom Healthworks and Marathon Health
In IBJ’s Thought Leadership Roundtable, executives at Freedom Healthworks and Marathon Health say investing in independent primary care is key to healing our health care system.
Andy Miller, Ph.D.
VP for Innovation & Partnerships
Indiana Wesleyan University
Dr. Shawn A. Smith
Superintendent of Schools
Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township
Content sponsored by Indiana Wesleyan University and Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township
In IBJ’s Thought Leadership Roundtable, executives at Indiana Wesleyan University and the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township say that in spite of Indiana’s robust workforce development efforts, still more must be done.
Jennifer Rumsey
President and Chief Executive Officer
Cummins Inc.
Amy Davis
Vice President and President—New Power
Cummins Inc.
Gabe Filippelli
Executive Director, Indiana University’s Environmental Resilience Institute
Chancellor’s Professor, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Andrés Gluski
President and CEO
The AES Corporation
Content sponsored by Cummins
In this week’s Thought Leadership roundtable, executives from Cummins, The AES Corporation, and Indiana University’s Environmental Resilience Institute weigh in on the progress being made in the war on climate change and how federal legislation is aiding the fight.
Stephen Daugherty
Director of Technology
Sondhi Solutions
Andy Miller, Ph.D.
VP for Innovation & Partnerships
Indiana Wesleyan University
Ivan Shefrin
Executive Director Managed Security Services
Comcast Business
Content sponsored by Comcast Business, Indiana Wesleyan University, and Sondhi Solutions
In our Thought Leadership Roundtable, leaders at Comcast Business, Indiana Wesleyan University and Sondhi Solutions cover the waterfront, from protecting your business from cybercriminals to making sure you’re taking advantage of the latest technology.
Spencer Gray
President
Gray Capital
Chris Hall
Vice President of Sales
Renovia
Content sponsored by Gray Capital and Renovia
In IBJ’s Thought Leadership Roundtable, executives at Gray Capital and Renovia discuss market headwinds, Indy’s resilience and how technology is improving everything from project management to rental rates.
Bryan Bedford
President and Chief Executive Officer
Republic Airways
Andy Miller, Ph.D.
VP for Innovation & Partnerships
Indiana Wesleyan University
Quinn Ricker
CEO
Jet Access
Content sponsored by Republic Airways, Indiana Wesleyan University, and Jet Access
In IBJ’s Thought Leadership Roundtable, executives from Republic Airways, Indiana Wesleyan University, and Jet Access, tackle some of the biggest challenges facing the airline industry.
Andrew Elsener
Co-founder
Spot
Matt Kuper
Vice President, Global Sales and Applications
Bastian Solutions
Content sponsored by Bastian Solutions and Spot
In our Thought Leadership Roundtable, executives at Bastian Solutions and Spot discuss recent manufacturing and logistics challenges and how automation is a solution to many—but not all—of those problems.
Katie Blair
Director of Advocacy and Public Policy
ACLU of Indiana
Kim Thomas
Chief Diversity Officer
OneAmerica
Shara Wesley
Vice President, Chief Health Equity and Diversity Officer
Managed Health Services (MHS)
Marshawn Wolley
President and CEO
Black Onyx Management Inc.
Content sponsored by ACLU of Indiana, Black Onyx Management, Managed Health Services (MHS), and OneAmerica
In IBJ’s Thought Leadership Roundtable, leaders from ACLU of Indiana, Black Onyx Management, Managed Health Services (MHS), and OneAmerica discuss why organizations that are more diverse and equitable benefit the entire city of Indianapolis.
Kiamesha-Sylvia Colom
Partner
Taft Law
Ashley Gurvitz
CEO
United Northeast Community Development Corporation
Content sponsored by Taft Law and Cook Medical
In IBJ’s Thought Leadership Roundtable, Kiamesha-Sylvia Colom of Taft Law and Ashley Gurvitz of United Northeast Community Development Corp. discuss what it takes to build a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that is sustainable and brings real value to an organization and community.
Scott Jones
President and Founder
Eleven Fifty Academy
Eric Marshall
CEO
Level Up Development
Content sponsored by Eleven Fifty Academy and Level Up Development
In IBJ’s Thought Leadership Roundtable, top executives at Eleven Fifty Academy and Level Up Development talk about how business leaders can foster an innovative culture and why innovation is essential to business success.
Christopher Habig
CEO and Cofounder
Freedom Healthworks | FreedomDoc
Jason Sondhi
CEO and Founder
Sondhi Solutions
Content sponsored by Freedom Healthworks and Sondhi Solutions
In IBJ’s Thought Leadership Roundtable, the founders of Freedom Healthworks and Sondhi Solutions draw on their own startup experiences to offer tips on everything from tolerating uncertainty, to offering health benefits and hiring your first team.
Spencer Gray
President & CEO
Gray Capital
Stephen Lindley
Vice President of Development, Market Officer
Ambrose Property Group
Tim Michel
Managing Principal, Indianapolis
Cushman & Wakefield
Mary Beth Oakes
CEO & Owner
Business Furniture + Co.
Content sponsored by Ambrose Property Group, Business Furniture + Co., Cushman & Wakefield, and Gray Capital
In IBJ’s Thought Leadership Roundtable, executives from Ambrose Property Group, Business Furniture + Co., Cushman & Wakefield and Gray Capital cover a wide range of commercial real estate topics—from the importance of quality, in-person office experiences to the robustness of the Indianapolis industrial market.
Jason Johns
President
Sondhi Solutions
Scott Jones
President and Founder
Eleven Fifty Academy
Content sponsored by Eleven Fifty Academy and Sondhi Solutions
In IBJ’s Thought Leadership Roundtable, Scott Jones of Eleven Fifty Academy and Jason Johns of Sondhi Solutions tackle the problem of recruiting and retaining top tech talent and discuss the advantages of being a technology company in Indiana.
