Local Goodwill hires from within for new CEO
After a national search, Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana Inc. has named its own chief operating officer to succeed CEO Jim McClelland, who has held the job for 41 years.
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Ambitious Browning stayed for civic work
Michael Browning never envisioned he’d still be in Indianapolis after arriving nearly 40 years ago from South Bend. But the Detroit native and University of Notre Dame grad bought a business here and became one of the city’s biggest developers.
Chamber Orchestra passes baton to Butler grad
Matthew Kraemer, a Butler University graduate who went on to lead a pair of Pennsylvania orchestras has been appointed as the ICO’s music director and principal conductor. The hiring was announced Thursday morning.
Local software firm CTI Group names new leader
Indianapolis-based business software firm CTI Group Holdings Inc. on Wednesday announced the appointment of Manfred Hanuschek as its new CEO and president.
McDonald’s CEO, an Indy native, steps down as sales decline
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Lathrop stepping down as president of CIB
Ann Lathrop is leaving her position of president of the Capital Improvement Board, Mayor Greg Ballard's office said late Monday afternoon in a written statement.
Boyce promoted to chief exec at Defender Direct
Indianapolis-based Defender Direct Inc. has promoted president Jim Boyce to president and CEO, the residential security company announced Wednesday. Founder and CEO David Lindsey becomes chairman of the board.
Longtime Cummins executive Carter set to retire
Pamela Carter, the first woman ever to lead one of Cummins’ four main business units, has been in the position since 2007.
HHGregg snags new exec from New York chain
The appliance and electronics retailer has hired its fourth chief merchandising officer in about three years, snagging a veteran executive who will move on from a much smaller chain.
New CEO Vaughn reworks Sports Corp. playbook
Ryan Vaughn says one of the not-for-profit’s first considerations under his tenure, when going after or creating any sporting event, will be opportunities for area businesses beyond the usual benefits to hotels and restaurants.
Struggling Hertz turns to former American Trans Air CEO
John Tague, who spent more than a decade in executive leadership at now-defunct Indianapolis airline company ATA Holdings Corp., has landed at another type of transportation company.
After 23 years, Krieg DeVault names new managing partner
Partner Deborah J. Daniels becomes the law firm’s new leader effective Jan. 1. She will succeed Michael E. Williams, who helped grow the firm from about 35 to 130 attorneys.
Finish Line names new president from within
Samuel M. Sato joined the company in 2007 and previously had served as president of the Indianapolis-based retailer’s Finish Line brand.
Urban League taps new leader to replace Slash
Tony Mason was chosen to succeed Joseph Slash as the group's president and CEO effective Oct. 13. Mason will become only the third CEO in the organization’s 49-year existence.
White takes next step in hoops career, becomes Fever coach
Stephanie White was the perfect fit to coach the Indiana Fever. After all, the Indiana native has virtually spent her whole life in the Hoosier state.
School of Philanthropy at IUPUI appoints new dean
Indiana University has found a successor to Gene Tempel, who is set to step down as dean of the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI. The position will be funded through the newly created Eugene R. Tempel Deanship.
Lin Dunn’s Hall of Fame career comes to an end
Indiana Fever coach Lin Dunn's postgame meeting with her players Wednesday was unlike any season wrap-up speech she had ever given.
Boone County agency taps native as eco-devo leader
Molly Whitehead joined Boone Economic Development Corp. as executive director Aug. 18, a little more than a month after predecessor Bryan Brackemyre left for a job at Ernst & Young.
Local Goodwill boss McClelland set to retire in mid-2015
After four decades at the helm of Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana, CEO Jim McClelland plans to step down at the end of June.
BidPal sees changes at top, cuts workforce
BidPal Inc., one of the Indianapolis-area’s fastest-growing companies in recent years, has reduced its workforce by 25 percent and is looking for a replacement for longtime CEO and local tech titan Scott Webber.