‘Yuletide’ plays critical role in symphony’s fiscal strategy
The tap-dancing Santas, reindeer puppets and carol arrangements fulfill an essential role supporting the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s bottom line.
Lou Harry
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DINING: New vegetarian eatery takes root in City Market
Three Carrots offers sandwiches, muffins, and more. But how will a quartet of meat eaters react?
LOU’S VIEWS: John Green, Cathy Day, Dan Wakefield and more contibute to charity anthology
Indy Writes Books, the first anthology from Indy Reads, has hit the shelves. Here are some highlights.
DINING: Stroll in Zionsville turns up above-par sub shop, decadent snacks
Thoughts on Sub 16, the Scoop, and Inga’s Popcorn, each of which has its own distinct pleasures.
DINING: New Sisters’ Place owners expand diner formula
Disappointment among Sisters’ Place regulars was quickly turned to cautious optimism when new owners renovated and recently reopened the quiet landmark.
‘Velveteen’ at IRT lures next generation of theatergoers
The IRT is aiming for a younger audience, staging James Still’s adaptation of Margery Williams' classic children's book "The Velveteen Rabbit" for the preschool set in its underused cabaret space.
NY Times knocks Mellencamp/King’s ‘Ghost Brothers of Darkland County’
The tour of the “Southern Gothic supernatural musical,” launched in Bloomington in 2013, played the Big Apple for a one-nighter as part of its ongoing tour.
2014 CFO of the Year: Diann McKee
McKee has spent 27 years at Indiana State University, the last six as chief financial officer. Today, her responsibilities include not just the financial aspects one would expect, but also facilities maintenance, campus police and human resources.
2014 CFO of the Year: Robert A. Coons
Robert A. Coons rose from controller to vice president to chief administrative officer at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology after joining the Terre Haute institution in 1989.
2014 CFO of the Year: MaryFrances McCourt
MaryFrances McCourt, chief financial officer of Indiana University, is credited with helping find $214 million in savings over the past four years, thanks to volume buying and the application of procurement best practices.
2014 CFO of the Year: John Visconti
John Visconti helped revamp the organization's business model, which led to a one-year revenue increase of 93 percent, taking it from a $4.1 million operating deficit to a $900,000 surplus.
2014 CFO of the Year: Rich Harcourt
Rich Harcourt, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Damar Services Inc., had three decades of experience in banking before he jumped to the children’s service.
2014 CFO of the Year: Janet Allaby
Janet Allaby, CFO for YMCA of Greater Indianapolis, has whipped the fitness and wellness organization into financial shape since she took over in her current role in 1995.
2014 CFO of the Year: Dan Sink
Dan Sink, who joined Kite Realty Group Trust when it was a small private real estate developer, helped take it public in 2004 and guided it through the financial crisis.
2014 CFO of the Year: Derica Rice
Derica Rice, CFO at Eli Lilly and Co., held a host of positions with the pharmaceutical giant before taking over as CFO of the entire operation in 2006.
2014 CFO of the Year: Fred Crawford
Fred Crawford, CFO for CNO Financial Group since 2012, has helped orchestrate a turnaround and convinced credit agencies the company is on firm financial footing.
2014 CFO of the Year: Jeff Holley
Jeff Holley, CFO of OneAmerica Financial Partners, relocated his family from Wisconsin a few years ago because he saw an opportunity to make a significant contribution at the Indianapolis-based firm.
2014 CFO of the Year: Bill Himebrook
LDI Ltd. Chief Financial Officer Bill Himebrook said serving as Indiana University basketball team manager under Coach Bob Knight was a great learning experience. “As a young man, he taught me to be resourceful, purposeful, and to challenge people,” Himebrook said.
2014 CFO of the Year: Scott Reinholt
Scott Reinholt, chief financial officer of Maple Leaf Farms, is determined to boost consumption of ducks, an industry his company dominates.
2014 CFO of the Year: Jeff Martin
Jeff Martin, chief financial officer of Equian LLC, said his job at the health care information services firm entails far more than crunching the numbers.