Indiana 250: Off the Record with Nate Feltman

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Kevin Brinegar, the outgoing CEO of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. They discuss Kevin's 31-year-long journey with the Chamber and his key contributions to improving the state's business and economic climate. Kevin shares his insights about the evolution of Indiana’s political landscape, highlighting the major policy chan...

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Mung Chiang, President of Purdue University. In their discussion, Chiang discusses his path to Purdue, the university’s impressive commitment to controlling tuition, and the many initiatives that are unfolding under his leadership, including plans for the Indianapolis campus. They delve into the institution's expansion pla...

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with former Indiana Governor and Purdue University President Mitch Daniels. The discussion revolves around Daniels’ illustrious career, including his roles with Senator Richard Lugar, Chief Political Advisor to President Ronald Reagan and Director of the Office of Management and Budget under President George W. Bush. Daniels di...

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Dennis Murphy, CEO of IU Health, the largest health system in our state. During the conversation, Dennis shares about his upbringing, the journey that led him to become a healthcare leader, and talks through his experience in a leadership role during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dennis gives a detailed update on the transformati...

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Earl Goode, chief of staff to Governor Eric Holcomb, and former chief of staff to Governor Mitch Daniels. In only his 2nd interview in his 15 years of public service, Earl opens up about his title as the longest-serving chief of staff in Indiana history as well as the significant role he has played in lasting statewide ini...

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Karrah Herring, Indiana's very first Chief Equity, Inclusion, and Opportunity Officer, appointed in Nov 2020. Karrah takes a deep dive into her role, discusses her team’s accomplishments, and lays out her vision and what she hopes to accomplish in the remaining 14 months of the Holcomb administration. Karrah talks about th...

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Emil Ekiyor, founder and CEO of InnoPower, Inc. In their discussion, Emil shares his experience moving from Nigeria to the United States alone as a 15-year-old boy and the opportunities that followed, including a college football scholarship and six years playing in the NFL. Emil reflects on the skills he learned through s...

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Rick Fuson, CEO of Pacers Sports & Entertainment. Anticipating his upcoming 40th anniversary with the Pacers, Rick discusses his most influential mentors and their impact on his leadership style. Rick touches on downtown Indianapolis developments, including Gainbridge Fieldhouse upgrades and the transformative Bicentennial...

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Melissa Proffitt, partner in charge of client relations at Ice Miller.  As a prominent community leader, Melissa discusses her extensive involvement in community organizations, emphasizing the importance of strong leadership and political engagement. Melissa also talks about growing up in Indiana, why she will never move o...

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Pamela Whitten, the 19th president of Indiana University. She discusses her unlikely journey to becoming a university president, her belief that everyone should have the opportunity to attend college and her core values as a leader, which include doing what's right, being innovative and embracing non-traditional ways of th...

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Brad Chambers about his more than two years as Indiana’s secretary of commerce and his decision to run for office for the first time. Chambers highlights the state's record-setting job creation and investment numbers, which he credits to a focus on quality jobs over quantity, a commitment to telling Indiana's story and an...

Off the Record with the Indiana 250 is an upcoming podcast from IBJ Media and will feature the state's most influential business and community leaders. Check back most Thursdays to hear IBJ Media CEO Nate Feltman interview some of Indiana's most interesting and successful leaders about their careers, their public service and what they think about living and working in Indiana.