2018 Forty Under 40: Landon Lewis
One of the state’s leading cybersecurity experts, Landon Lewis’ “ethical hacks” have exposed vulnerabilities in a corrections facility, an in-flight entertainment system and a leading global law firm.
One of the state’s leading cybersecurity experts, Landon Lewis’ “ethical hacks” have exposed vulnerabilities in a corrections facility, an in-flight entertainment system and a leading global law firm.
Enterprising event planner Cebronica Luft turned a downtown ice rink into a hot spot for concerts, food fests and more, with revenue of more than $1.9 million after its second year.
Serving as national president of the Black Data Processing Association and as a trustee and deacon for his church, Terry J. Morris is one of Lilly’s leading tech lights.
Om Narla has rapidly grown Golars into one of the top 10 environmental companies in Indiana with a client list that includes the new criminal justice center.
A broad range of board work adds to Kiamesha-Sylvia G. Colom’s already impressive legal resume.
The company’s second employee, Carlie has helped grow Eight Eleven—the umbrella company over staffing firms Brooksource, Medasource and Calculated Hire—into a $250-million-in-revenue business with 450 internal employees.
One of the first to graduate from an EMS fellowship offered by the IU School of Medicine, Dr. Dan O’Donnell is medical director for the Indianapolis police and fire departments, while also serving on the front lines of the opioid battle.
An Army veteran, Bryon Blohm built a hiring program at PwC that led to the employment of more than 100 veterans. He also contributed to the growth, from $2 million to $5 million, of PwC Indianapolis’ cybersecurity business.
Traditionally a lower-profile arts organization, under Michael Pettry, the ISC launched a $3.75 million endowment campaign, broadcast its Festival of Carols internationally via PBS, released a commissioned recording, and quadrupled its annual budget.
Leaving corporate life to found her own marketing business—at age 24—Tiffany Sauder grew her startup to 72 employees and nearly $10 million in revenue with clients that include Airstream and BraunAbility.
With a track record of social-justice work in Illinois, California and overseas, Shoshanna Spector elevated a small group of faith leaders into an organization with a strong regional impact—including efforts to win approval for the recent mass transit plan. “Our work is not about parties or politics,” she said. “It’s about lifting up the most vulnerable and the values that make our communities stronger.”
A seasoned litigator with a passion for equality, Tracy N. Betz is a Best Lawyers in America honoree and co-chairwoman of Taft’s first Women’s Symposium.
The youngest person ever to direct the Indiana Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning, Jeff Wells went on to co-found and run a company devoted to onsite and near-site medical clinics. Its first clinic opened in 2010, and the company now has 30 locations in five states.
Molly Whitehead is credited with helping attract more than $193 million in new capital investment in Boone County, an anticipated 1,800-plus new jobs, and a tax impact of more than $14 million for 2017 alone.
Closing in on $3 million in revenue, Casey Wright’s twist on gymnastics for kids has spread across the country.
A passionate mathematician with experience in artificial intelligence and technology development, Kevin Berkopes is also a committed education reformer putting to practical use new classroom models that improve graduation rates and drive students into math and science majors.
A rapid riser at the engine giant, Jane Beaman joined in 2004 as a customer service rep and now builds relationships with key global customers, growing sales in the emerging China, India and Japan markets.
Helping grow Kite Realty Group's market value from $1 billion to $3.3 billion over a six-year period, Adam J. Basch still believes in bricks and mortar. “There’s a part of every one of us that needs a social connection," he says.
With a legal degree and a record of combat service in the Marines, Travis E. Barnes followed his bliss to launch Hotel Tango Whiskey, the first artisan distillery in Indianapolis since Prohibition.
After seeing an opening for student housing in underserved markets, Kyle D. Bach launched The Annex Group in 2006. The company, which operates or is developing housing for more than 3,100 students in seven states, now has a portfolio valued at more than $195 million.