Indiana 250: Off the Record with Nate Feltman

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Chuck Surack, founder of Surack Enterprises and Sweetwater Sound. Chuck shares his journey from touring the country as a saxophonist and keyboard player with several bands and then eventually starting Sweetwater Sound, one of the world’s largest retailers of musical instruments and audio equipment. After selling a controll...

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Dr. Richard DiMarchi, Indiana University Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Gill Chair in Biomolecular Sciences.  A distinguished scientist and entrepreneur,  Dr. DiMarchi’s groundbreaking diabetes research while at Eli Lilly and Company laid the foundation for the new class of obesity drugs that today are transformi...

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Bob Hicks, chairman and managing partner of Taft Law Firm.  Bob takes a deep dive into the strategies and philosophy that have shaped Taft’s growth from 400 lawyers to over 1,000 under his leadership.  A Hoosier native, Bob talks about growing up in Indianapolis, his decision to pursue both an accounting and law degree, me...

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Herb Simon, owner of Pacers Sports Entertainment and a legend in the real estate development industry. Herb discusses his storied career, from founding Simon Property Group with his brother Melvin to rescuing the Indiana Pacers. He shares his experiences being inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, and reflect...

After a fantastic season one, we are taking a few weeks break while we ramp up for Off the Record Season two. The Season two Off the Record show will now be available in video and will feature our new IBJ Media podcast studio. We have some amazing guests joining us in season two. You won’t want to miss our season opener with Herb Simon, owner of Pacers Sports & Entertainment and recent inductee in...

After a fantastic season one, we are taking a few weeks break while we ramp up for Off the Record Season two. The Season two Off the Record show will now be available in video and will feature our new IBJ Media podcast studio. We have some amazing guests joining us in season two. You won’t want to miss our season opener with Herb Simon, owner of Pacers Sports & Entertainment and recent inductee in...

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Vanessa Green Sinders, President and CEO of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Vanessa takes a deep dive into her extensive background in public affairs and executive leadership roles including her time working for two U.S. Senators and the non-partisan organization Campaign to Fix the Debt. Now leading the state’s largest b...

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman sits down with Mario Rodriguez, Executive Director and CEO of the Indianapolis Airport Authority. Born to Cuban immigrants in Brooklyn and raised in Miami, Mario opens up about his upbringing and unique perspective as a first generation American.  The discussion takes a deep dive into Mario’s incredible journey from captaining boats...

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Jefferson Shreve, an accomplished entrepreneur and the Republican nominee for Indiana's 6th congressional district. Shreve discusses his path from founding Storage Express in 1993 to selling it to Extra Space Storage, Inc. in 2022.  He also shares how his educational background in political science, international diplomacy...

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman sits down with Marianne Glick, a prominent Indianapolis philanthropist, businesswoman, and artist. The discussion revolves around the Glick family’s philanthropic initiatives, including the impactful TeenWorks program, the Housing Foundation, Glick Training Associates, and her recent gift and involvement with the Founders College at...

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with the 48th Vice President of the United States, Mike Pence. The discussion takes a deep dive into Pence’s extensive career in politics, highlighting key moments from his years in congress, as governor of Indiana and as Vice President of the United States.  He discusses in-depth the defining days and hours leading up to his c...

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Christopher 'Toph' Day, CEO of Elevate Ventures. Toph shares his journey from growing up on a farm outside Lafayette, Indiana to becoming a serial entrepreneur, co-founding a number of successful businesses across multiple sectors while establishing himself as a leader in the venture capital space. Toph takes a deep dive i...

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Jim Ryan, Chairman and CEO of Old National Bank, the largest bank headquartered in Indiana.  Jim discusses his leadership style and Old National Bank’s acquisition strategy which has propelled them to one of the largest banks in America under Jim’s leadership.  Jim shares insights into his journey from an intern to CEO, em...

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Claire Fiddian-Green, President and CEO of the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation. Claire highlights the Foundation’s history and mission and takes a deep dive into specific current initiatives such as establishing a youth apprenticeship program, CEMETS iLab, and College Matters, all designed to improve education and workforc...

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Scott Davison, President and CEO of OneAmerica. Scott shares his passion and decades of experience with swimming, ultimately leading to his current role as co-chair of the 2024 US Olympic Swimming Team Trials taking place in Indianapolis this month.  Scott takes a deep dive into the preparations in and around Lucas Oil Sta...

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Melina Kennedy, CEO of Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP). Melina discusses her extensive work in business, government, politics, and nonprofit over the last 25 years as well as her current role and its focus on growing key sectors of Indiana’s economy. Having grown up in Chicago, Melina reflects on her upbringin...

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Bob Vitoux, CEO of OrthoWorx, an organization aimed at maintaining Warsaw, Indiana's status as the Orthopedic Capital of the World. They delve into Bob's extensive background in the orthopedics industry, his journey from public accounting to leading OrthoWorx, and the history and significance of the orthopedic sector in Wa...

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Mickey Maurer, a distinguished member of the inaugural Indiana 250 class and a prominent figure in Indiana's business and philanthropic communities. They explore Mickey’s multifaceted career, from his beginnings in an entrepreneurial family in Indianapolis to his impactful roles in state government, media, and beyond. Mick...

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Ersal Ozdemir, founder of the commercial real estate company Keystone Group and founder of the Indy Eleven professional soccer team. Ersal shares his journey from Turkey to Indiana, his path to Purdue University, and his decision to establish a life and business in Indianapolis. We discuss his involvement in some of the mo...

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Jim Morris, Vice Chair of Pacer Sports & Entertainment. Jim reflects on his influential leadership journey in Indianapolis and beyond and shares insights from his time as Chief of Staff for Mayor Richard Lugar, highlighting Lugar's inclusive leadership and commitment to community building. He discusses the importance of a...

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Sue Ellspermann, former Indiana Lieutenant Governor and current President of Ivy Tech Community College, the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system. Sue shares her leadership journey, covering her experiences working with Fortune 500 companies, running her own consulting business, serving in...

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Rafael Sanchez, Executive Vice President, Chief Impact Officer, and Indianapolis Market President for Old National Bank. They discuss Rafael's journey from Puerto Rico to Indiana, his transition from law to business, and his role as co-chair of the 2024 NBA All Star Game taking place this weekend in Indianapolis. Rafael di...

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Paul Mitchell, President and CEO of the Energy Systems Network and head of the Indy Autonomous Challenge. In their discussion, Paul touches on his upbringing as well as his experiences as a lead singer in a rock band while attending college and grad school.  Paul discusses his work with Governor Mitch Daniels and the exper...

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Allison Melangton, Senior Vice President at Penske Entertainment. In their discussion, Allison shares stories of her upbringing, the opportunity, vision, and passion that led her to pick up and move to Indiana without ever having visited the state previously, as well as her thoughts on what sets Indianapolis and Indiana ap...

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with the Dean of the Notre Dame Law School, Marcus Cole. In their discussion, Marcus shares personal stories as a son of immigrants growing up in Pittsburgh, how lawyers have “super powers,” his journey to becoming a law professor, and his work on religious liberty and international initiatives at Notre Dame.  Their discussion...