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IBJ Media’s Indiana 250 is a list of the state’s most influential and impactful leaders across business, philanthropy, the arts, government and not-for-profits. These men and women are making a difference locally, regionally and across the state. The profiles here detail their accomplishments but also give you a peek into their personalities, their leadership styles […]
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Welcome to IBJ Media’s fifth annual Indiana 250 list, a milestone we have been frankly unsure quite how to celebrate. This list is meant to be one that changes annually, just as businesses and organizations evolve and as the priorities of our communities shift. And so, while we applaud those who have been on this […]
Letter from the CEO
Welcome to IBJ Media’s 2026 Indiana 250, our list of the state’s most influential and impactful leaders. We are excited to be celebrating the fifth edition of this project, which we launched in 2022 with the goal of highlighting the people who are making an impact across Indiana’s business, government and nonprofit sectors. The Indiana […]
Terry Stigdon
Terry Stigdon leads all aspects of the Red Cross’ work across the Indiana region, which also includes some counties in Ohio, Illinois and Kentucky. "My role is to bring together people, resources and strategy to make sure the Red Cross delivers help, hope and comfort where it’s needed most." Her work includes overseeing disaster response […]
David Umulis
As senior vice provost and chief academic officer, David Umulis provides leadership across academic, research partnership and new program development for Purdue University in Indianapolis. He leads growth of the campus to create industry-connected academic programs that meet current and future workforce needs across engineering, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, medicine, sports, tourism, business and technology sectors. Umulis, […]
Pamela Whitten
Pamela Whitten leads Indiana University, a $4.5 billion statewide enterprise with nearly 90,000 students, nine campuses across Indiana, the nation’s largest medical school and the nation’s largest living alumni community. Under Whitten’s leadership, IU became the first public university in the state to surpass $1 billion in annual research expenditures in fiscal year 2025, a […]
Ahmed Young
Last year, Ahmed Young was named president and CEO of The Indianapolis Foundation, the state’s oldest community foundation, which manages nearly $400 million in assets and awards about $9 million in grants annually. Young previously was director of public and government affairs in Walmart’s Corporate Affairs division. Before joining Walmart, he served as chief of […]
Amy Romain Barron
Amy Romain Barron is CEO of United Cos., a holding company composed of four operating busineses: United Leasing & Finance, Professional Transportation Inc., Romain Automotive Group and United Companies Air Center. She leads the daily operations of the business units and is involved in the planning, budgeting and financial review processes within the companies. In […]
Candice Bineyard
Candice Bineyard leads U.S. defense business development, future programs and North American government relations at Rolls-Royce. She is accountable for creating profitable opportunities aligned with strategic priorities, shaping policies that pave the way for technical solutions and executing advanced technology programs. Previous roles at Rolls-Royce include U.S. defense early life cycle and naval programs director, […]
Coley Brady
Born and raised in Elkhart, the recreational vehicle capital of the world, Coley Brady is co-founder of Alliance RV, a growing brand in the industry. Brady and his brother Ryan launched the company in 2019 and were named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year award winners in 2022. Coley Brady previously spent 15 years with Heartland […]
Scott Brand
As a self-proclaimed "car guy," Scott Brand is responsible for all operations of the Subaru vehicle assembly plant in Lafayette. He is primarily focused on vehicle quality and delivery of four distinct model types that rely on varying processes, parts and development schedules. Brand was appointed president and chief operating officer in 2024, becoming the […]
C. Perry Griffith III
Perry Griffith serves as president of Denison Parking, a multi-generational family business that has called Indianapolis home for more than 90 years. Denison manages more than 100,000 parking spaces across 14 states. Griffith serves on the boards of The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Goodwill Foundation, Indy Chamber, The Economic Club of Indiana, the National Parking […]
Dominic Grote
As president and CEO, Dominic Grote guides the strategic direction of Madison-based Grote Industries, which develops, manufactures and supplies visibility and safety systems for the on-highway, off-highway and trailer-body builder markets. Under his leadership, the company launched a technology platform in 2025 that provides enhanced safety, efficiency and operational features for the trucking industry. Grote […]
Jerome "Jerry" Henry Jr.
Jerome "Jerry" Henry Jr. started his first business out of a pickup truck when he was 16 years old and opened Fort Wayne-based Midwest Pipe & Steel more than four decades ago. The company, which has since changed its name to Midwest Steel Group, offers a range of services including processing and cutting in addition […]
Robert L. Koch II
Robert L. Koch II is chair emeritus of Koch Enterprises Inc. in Evansville. The small metal fabrication shop his great-grandfather established in 1873 has grown into a diversified holding company with a long-term investment philosophy. The privately owned corporation’s businesses include AMRPOD, Audubon Metals, Koch Air, Koch Finishing Systems, Promenade and South Western Communications. Koch […]
Cathy Langham
As founder and CEO of Langham Logistics Inc., Cathy Langham leads strategy, growth and operations for the global supply chain company that primarily serves the pharmaceutical industry. She guides high-performing teams, cultivates client relationships and ensures the delivery of logistics solutions with precision and reliability. Under Langham’s leadership, the $180 million-plus global transportation and warehousing […]
John Laurie
As CEO, John Laurie sets the long-term direction of the Jack Laurie Group and ensures the company is positioned for continued growth and success. Since becoming an owner in 1995, he has transformed his father’s eight-person flooring company into one of Indiana’s leading specialty contractors, with about 800 full-time employees, offices in Fort Wayne and […]
Jason Lippert
After more than three decades in the business, Jason Lippert in early June announced his retirement from LCI Industries and stepped down as president, CEO and board member. He agreed to serve as an adviser into 2027. Lippert, a third-generation leader of Lippert and LCI Industries, was named president and CEO in 2003. Under his […]
Katie Lucas
Katie Lucas oversees Lucas Oil Products’ company policies, procedures and growth initiatives as president. She is responsible for blending day-to-day operations with long-term strategic goals and leading the company’s philanthropic activities. She also helped anchor Lucas Oil’s leadership and operations in Indiana after it moved headquarters to Indianapolis from Corona, California. She joined Lucas Oil […]
