Forty Under 40

J. Brock Herr acts as the Indiana Economic Development Corp.’s lead negotiator on deals that help attract, retain and expand companies in the Hoosier state.

Tim King has helped grow Guidon Design from a six-person firm (he was employee No. 6) into what is now the third-largest architecture firm, ranked by billings, in Indianapolis.

Joel Kirk had an ambitious idea: Launch a Broadway-show incubator in central Indiana, where the creative team behind the effort can brainstorm and work on the music and writing before the show heads to New York.

Derek Lavender, a partner at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, helps clients protect their intellectual property.

President | Lucas Oil  It only takes one person to drive a Top Fuel dragster. But success in racing, as in business, requires a team. Morgan Lucas is quick to point that out. A former NHRA Top Fuel race team owner and driver who won multiple event championships, he now is responsible for the culture, vision, […]

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Director of Pediatric Global Health Education, Co-Director of the Morris Green Physician-Scientist Development Program | Indiana University School of Medicine

Dr. Megan McHenry is director of pediatric global health education and co-director of the Morris Green Physician-Scientist Development Program at the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Emily Munson is the policy director and senior attorney at Indiana Disability Rights, where she is responsible for legislative strategy.

Ryan Randolph is senior relationship manager for global commercial banking at Bank of America.

Shayna Sangster is the director of marketing for the Indiana Fever at Pacers Sports & Entertainment.

Mac Schilling is the co-founder and president of TwoPointO Investor Relations LLC, one of the largest private real estate equity companies in Indiana.

Rima Shahid is the CEO of Women4Change Indiana, a public-policy advocacy organization born out of concerns over the breakdown in civility during the 2016 presidential race.

Julie Singer serves on the Raymond James Sustainable Investing Advisory Council, a group of 15 people in a company of more than 8,400 financial advisers.

Greg Stowers Jr. oversees the day-to-day operations of the office of the City-County Council and provides policy strategy and analysis to all 25 city councilors.

Tiffany Trotter joined Girls Inc. amid the “great resignation” and the pandemic with an eye toward bridging the gap between employee experience and organization expectations.

As CFO of F.A. Wilhelm Construction, Brittney Turner shepherds the finances of five construction companies, two real estate companies and multiple joint venture enterprises.

As a financial adviser at brokerage Merrill Lynch, Berthran Ugeh says financial health and financial education are critical in building successful families and successful communities.

Tonya Vachirasomboon leads complex mergers and acquisitions at Dentons in the medical device, financial, life sciences, and transportation and logistics industries, among others.

Brian Willsey owns Tinker House Events and is director of finance for Small Victories Hospitality, the parent of several coffeehouses and restaurants, including Coat Check Coffee, Strange Bird Tiki Bar and Landlocked Baking Co.

Derik Wittenberg leads the team at Elanco Animal Health responsible for setting research and development priorities, developing business analytics to provide business insights, and improving operations.

As president of STAR Financial Bank, a $3 billion community bank with 37 branches, Kevin Wright said he enjoys the connections that come through building relationships.