2017 Forty Under 40: Steven Meyer
Steven Meyer and his organization have been key drivers in the development of neighborhoods north of downtown through public and private partnerships.
Steven Meyer and his organization have been key drivers in the development of neighborhoods north of downtown through public and private partnerships.
A rising-star diabetes researcher, Teresa Mastracci was recruited as the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute’s first independent investigator.
Jill Margetts joined Centerfield in 2007—which has invested in more than 40 companies—near the end of its first fund and during the launch of its second. It’s now on its fourth, “and with each new fund, the firm’s size and investor base has grown,” she said.
Daniel Maddox is the fourth-generation leader of Citizens State Bank, which his family has owned for 143 years. He’s not merely a caretaker. Under his watch, the bank has grown from $300 million in assets to more than $500 million with two central Indiana locations added in the last two years.
Helping create the Super Bowl Village and managing restoration of the Soldiers & Sailors Monument were among Jason Larrison’s achievements before he became a key player in the Hogsett cabinet.
Craig Lile, creator of the pioneering music site My Old Kentucky Blog, is also a partner in recently expanded music venue The Hi-Fi and prolific concert producer MOKB Presents.
Tiffany Kyser works with scholars, researchers and educators in 13 states to ensure that schools and state departments of education abide by civil rights laws. In her downtime, she’s helping to change the face of the east side.
Tony Knoble was just 24 years old when he took a chance with TWG, and the company has now completed $392 million in development, totaling 44 housing communities and 2,500 units.
Anna Obergfell Kirkman has built a medical-legal partnership that helps get Eskenazi patients assistance with a whole range of legal issues.
A former award-winning teacher, Jason Kloth has gone beyond the classroom to work for improving education around the state.
After a career primarily in government, Laurel Judkins in 2015 joined Cummins, helping amplify the company’s voice in matters of technical innovation, international trade, community involvement and equal rights as it works to raise its profile in Indianapolis, where it recently opened its high-profile distribution headquarters.
Emerging from a tragedy to create a business based on his passion, Tom Hanley established a not-for-profit that promotes health, wellness and exercise for local 5- to 18-year-olds.
As board member for KIPP Indy Public Schools and through his work with Teach for America, Brian Garrison has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to equity in education.
As one of the key connectors in the city, Mark Fisher is an instrumental player in bringing together businesses and other organizations to impact quality of life in Indianapolis.
After working his way up through the Pacers organization, Peter Dinwiddie knows the game inside and out.
Recognized as one of 14 “Rising Stars of Public Funds” by Institutional Investor News, Scott Davis is responsible for a $30 billion pension plan for state employees, teachers, police and firefighters.
Overseeing 20 restaurants (and counting)—and helping open 12, including Vida, Livery and Union 50—for the fast-growing restaurant group, Carl Chambers is helping shape the dining habits of central Indiana and beyond.
As leader of donor services for The Glick Fund, Ryan Brady helps guide philanthropic dollars that change the face of central Indiana.
One of only a few African-American women in biomedical science, Baindu Lucy Bayon is earning recognition for her own research and for her steadfast outreach to help open doors for others in STEM fields.
An active board member for Noble of Indiana and passionate advocate for Holliday Park, Andrew Appel opted (without pressure) for a key role in his family business.