November 2025

Volume 28, Number 4

COVER STORIES

Jim Ryan: Ogletree Deakins Business Leader of the Year
Old National Bank, like its home of Evansville, continues to grow and thrive following a major merger this past year. Chairman and CEO Jim Ryan may be a native Michigander, but his love of southwest Indiana is apparent and he’s proud to have overseen the bank’s ascendance and its role as a catalyst for the region’s success. Ryan’s secrets: being kind, striving to be a little better daily and emphasizing teamwork. [Full story]

Dan Elsener: NextEra Energy Resources Dynamic Leader of the Year
Dan Elsener, president of Marian University, is a man with a strong sense of purpose for his school and city. He’s recently led a boom in Marian’s enrollment, creating and expanding various programs – including building medical and engineering schools – that have provided students with more career paths and employers with an impressive homegrown talent pool. [Full story]

Kosciusko County: Yamaha Community of the Year
Kosciusko County has set itself apart through a strong emphasis on collaborative leadership, varying its economic base to attract new industries and a commitment to enhancing quality of life. Its unified “ALL IN Kosciusko” movement is a thoughtful, countywide initiative driven by innovation and turning ideas into action – including efforts to restore and repurpose community assets. [Full story]

Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner: Bayh-Lugar Government Leader of the Year
Dr. Katie Jenner has shined in her expanded role. The state’s literacy rates have risen substantially recently. The new high school diploma process and career readiness seals will better aid students’ future goals. And employers have a welcome seat at the table around workforce preparation. Jenner’s also been tapped the new commissioner of higher education. [Full story]

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