Evansville Business February/March 2025

A Splash of Color

Red Spot Paint and Varnish’s global impact began more than 100 years ago

well-oiled machine Heritage Petroleum keeps engines running into the future

Red Spot President and CEO Jeff Scheu

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PAINTING THE CITY RED

Red Spot Paint and Varnish Company started as a family-owned business in Downtown Evansville. Today, its high-quality paints and polycarbonate materials are on vehicles around the world.

Born from the merger of two family-owned companies 23 years ago, Heritage Petroleum’s engine is revving up. The growing company has a modern, yet rustic, new home on Evansville’s West Side, where it also plans 56 new apartments.

Just a Sensible, Ordinary Man

Just before Christmas, seemingly like everyone else, I was running errands too numerous to count. I remembered I had a phone call I needed to make. So, I pulled over in a subdivision to look up the number. Job completed, I was driving around the block when four kids, all under age 10, I believe, jumped up and down to draw my attention to the “office” in their nearby yard. As it was cold, I assumed they were selling hot chocolate. My rule is, if kids are selling something, buy it. (And no one is jumping up and down when they see me unless they are angry or trying to sell me something.)

I had found 2 Cousins Jewelry and four associates. I asked what they were selling.

“Friendship bracelets!” the leader told me. She added, “Here is our price list,” and handed me a sheet of notebook paper. Written on it in pencil was a list of inventory that, given the many crossed-out figures, had gone through several rounds of changes.

“How much are the bracelets?” I asked.

“It’s right there on the sheet,” she replied, like how could I not know? So, I purchased three bracelets for $2 and handed her a two dollar bill from my wallet. “Is that real money?” she asked. As I assured her it was, the whole group gathered around her, curiously looking at the bill. I was already forgotten as the kids were excited. I’m not sure who had more fun in this high-level business transaction.

Evansville lost a great man on Jan. 12. Raymond Fredrick Beckwith Jr. wasn’t a doctor, lawyer, or business owner. As a matter of fact, he never graduated from his beloved Reitz Memorial High School, as he discontinued his formal education to go to work. I would argue that Ray made as big of an impact here as anyone I can think of. Instead of trying to remember all the organizations Ray devoted time to, it may be easier to list what he didn’t help with. An amazing man of

tremendous warmth and energy, he was described by the priest during his funeral Mass as being the man “who, if there was ever anyone that lived up to being a true servant leader, it was Ray Beckwith.” We all have people in our lives we always enjoy seeing; Ray was one of mine. He always was at Memorial events taking tickets or manning the concessions stand. He put so much time and effort into everything Memorial that, in 2016, he was honored with the Distinguished Service Award. He continued to serve until 2024, when he was 95. During his eulogy, it was noted that “the go-to guy for everything is no longer there.”

I first met Ray many years ago when a table of “truth stretchers” — my father was among them, if you can imagine that — moved from the old Wesselman’s Coffee Shop at Lawndale to the nearby restaurant The Carousel. This group of retired men enjoyed friendship and camaraderie there for many years.

Ray loved and was proud of his Catholic faith and was a terrific family man and husband. His impact on so many people and organizations is immeasurable. I can’t say it any better than how he was eulogized: “Ray was a sensible, ordinary man who did extraordinary things.” He lived up to that, and more.

As always, I look forward to hearing from most of you.

Todd A. Tucker, President

Ray and Joan Beckwith

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

GOOD NEWS

I just read the publisher comments (“So Many Voice Jokes,” December 2024/January 2025). I had not heard about Todd’s cancer issue, and it sounds like it would have been scary, challenging, and any number of emotions to deal with. As I was reading, I found myself hoping there was good news at the end of Todd’s comments … and there was. I am happy to hear the news and … glad to know Todd is ready to get back at it!

John Stanley, Evansville

I had no idea of Todd’s illness. Thankfully, it sounds as if he is winning the battle. I send my very best thoughts.

Jim Riddle, Highlands, North Carolina

PROUD ALUMNI

We are thrilled to announce that our Soror, Diane Clements-Boyd, has been featured in Evansville Business (“It’s Part of Who I Am,” December 2024/January 2025). Her incredible work and continued success are truly inspiring. Keep up the amazing efforts and keep shining, Diane! Evansville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta via Facebook

AMPLIFICATION

In the December 2024/January 2025 article “It’s A Part Of Me,” although Cornel West did address a subsequent Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity Awards ceremony, he was not the keynote speaker at the inaugural awards in 2004. The former Evansville Black Coalition also should have been described as a local organization instead of an “urban league.”

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From Blueprints to Buildings

Victoria Woods maintains steady development

BY MAGGIE VALENTI

Nearly three years in, Victoria Woods — Indiana’s first new town in 20 years — is steadily growing.

When the Warrick County municipality was featured in the October/November 2023 issue, about a dozen people lived there. Since sales began in March 2022, 79 of 112 available lots have been purchased, and 17 homes are inhabited.

“We have now built on 31 of the lots in just over two years,” says Jodi Fehrenbacher with Team McClintock at F.C. Tucker Emge, who with Janice Miller with ERA First Advantage makes up the Victoria Woods sales team.

The town can accommodate 300-400 properties, Jordan Aigner, project engineer with site developer Jerry Aigner Construction Inc., says. Among the companies building residences are Mattingly Homes and Development, Hirsch Custom Homes, Martin Brothers Construction, and Upright Construction. Some infrastructure impacted wetlands. Aigner says his

team worked with the Indiana departments of Natural Resources and Environmental Management, plus the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to permit the site and provide “compensatory mitigation to offset the impacts.”

Residents enjoy 200 acres of mature trees, conservation areas, lakes, and streams, as well as amenities like walking trails and, soon, pickleball and basketball courts. A three-member town council was appointed by the Warrick County Republican chair; future council members will be elected by Victoria Woods’ residents. Upcoming additions are a community center, children’s play area, and boat house.

“We now have our town — well established, approved, and acknowledged by the state,” says Aigner. “People are buying into it, literally.”

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The Person Who Asks “Why?”

Jennifer Evans dishes on yacht rock, curiosity, and the importance of cultural institutions

BY JODI KEEN

To say Jennifer Evans is in her element at the Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science may be an understatement.

The 1993 Central High School alumna’s new job as the museum’s John W. Streetman Executive Director quenches her lifelong curiosity — something piqued by the 45,000-plus artifacts in the museum’s permanent collection. In her new role, Evans — who held past director positions at WNIN, Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden, and Leadership Everyone — pairs that thirst for knowledge with her nonprofit work experience.

“I didn’t go to school to be a historian or a scientist or an art curator, but I have a deep appreciation for those things,” she says. “My vision is to be the person ... who helps encourage and make things happen that others want to see happen, and to do it in a thoughtful way that makes sense and honors the people who laid such a great foundation for the museum.”

EVANSVILLE BUSINESS: WHY DID YOU JUMP AT THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY?

Jennifer Evans: I love our museum. I experienced it throughout my life, starting as a child with my parents and on field trips. I’m curious ... and I get to work with an organization that ... hits all those things that please me as an individual. I’m a person who loves to ask why.

EB: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MUSEUM’S STRONGEST ATTRIBUTES?

JE: People who love the museum and support it — staff, board members, donors, public, and members. And the history of our museum and how long it has been such a cultural mainstay. We are so lucky to have the cultural institutions we have.

EB: WHY DOES THE MUSEUM INVEST IN CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING?

JE: Exposing them to our history and culture and universe and wonderful works of art, you never know what that may inspire. It can be part of their life and [foster] a deep appreciation, or they can build a career from it.

EB: SHARE SOME OF YOUR OTHER INTERESTS.

JE: I absolutely love gardening. It’s something I’ve been doing since I was a child. I love traveling to ... new and familiar places, learning about those cultures. I’m very passionate about music — everything from classical and jazz to yacht rock and rap.

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Wild Ambitions

Tending to animals keeps Mesker Park Zoo veterinarian Sam Bradley on her toes

BY MAGGIE VALENTI

“I thought that Mesker Park was a really good fit. ... I felt like I could get to know the animals really well. I felt that I could give better care to all the animals because I was more involved in different aspects of their life here.”

— Sam Bradley, Mesker Park Zoo Veterinarian

On any given day, Sam Bradley could treat a crane’s joint injury with laser therapy, perform an ostrich ultrasound, or check up on a baby porcupine. It may sound far-fetched, but for Bradley, a veterinarian at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden, getting close to wild animals is her job.

The New Jersey native found a way to fuse her longtime love of animals — she had declared her intent to be a zookeeper in her kindergarten yearbook — with an interest in medicine.

“As I got older, I fell in love with medicine, and then I figured out that I could combine them,” says Bradley, a University of Illinois graduate who completed rotating internships at VCA Valley Animal Hospital and Emergency Center and Reid Park Zoo in Tucson, Arizona, and a specialty internship at the Indianapolis Zoo before joining Mesker in July 2024. “The fun part about being a vet is that the job changes daily. Some days I never see my desk, and some days I’m at my desk all the time.”

Her job entails caring for more than 700 animals and 140 different species, which requires a jackof-all-trades skill set. The daily routine varies in the vet building — built in the 1980s and updated in the 1990s — and consists of Bradley and 17-year vet tech Kristine VanHoosier. Their days can involve one long procedure or up to 20 animal checkups. Vets also participate in research projects to promote conservation, oversee nutrition plans, create and update standard operating procedures, and aid in creating and approving training and enrichment plans. They also care for animals that come to the zoo, including breeding and social recommendations. The job involves collaboration, occasionally bringing veterinarians, vet techs, and zookeepers from across the nation together to assist with more specialized and complex procedures.

“I thought that Mesker Park was a really good fit. … I felt like I could get to know the animals really well. I felt that I could give better care to all the animals because I was more involved in different aspects of their life here,” Bradley says. “What really drew me to the facility was the size and atmosphere. The people here are really passionate about the zoo.”

Since joining Mesker’s staff, Bradley’s most complex procedure has been a camel’s six-hour plasma transfer to treat a gastrointestinal disease in August 2024. Animal care and vet staff traded

Lisa Merrick, Sam Bradley, Kristine VanHoosier, and Feather the ostrich

Sam Bradley

Handle with Care There’s never a dull moment when taking care of wild animals, says Mesker Park Zoo veterinarian Sam Bradley, and safety is a top priority. During a January checkup on a month-old female porcupine named Zuzu, Bradley described the personality of porcupines as a mix between a Rottweiler and a Chihuahua. Zookeepers handled Zuzu with protective gear in case the baby porcupine decided to get aggressive.

breaks while making sure the camel was safely monitored and comfortable the whole time.

“We were able to figure out that she needed a plasma transfusion rather quickly and were able to source llama blood from a facility four hours away. Our registrar drove up, got the plasma, brought it back down, and we were prepared by the next day,” Bradley says.

She also has overseen the birth of approximately 10 animals. Among them were the December 2024 births of porcupines Zuzu and Bomani to parents Cece and Bic. Initially, they received weekly checkups to ensure both were healthy and safe. Those checkups will wind down as the porcupine babies age.

The keepers who oversee the animals’ daily care are the most involved in monitoring the birthing process, keeping the vet apprised of any changes. Bradley performs routine checkups on pregnant animals, including the imaging of a fetus via X-rays or ultrasound. She observes and evaluates the health of the babies after they are born.

Her job is fulfilling, Bradley says, not just because she gets to work with animals all the time. There’s never a boring day.

“It’s just a very rewarding position. It definitely is hard work,” Bradley says. “But not only can I make individual impacts on the animals that are here that I’m treating, but just an overall global conservation impact as well.”

Promise Fulfilled

ECHO Housing offers permanent supportive housing for disabled homeless

BY MAGGIE VALENTI

Six years in the making, the Promise Home meets a critical housing need.

The ECHO Housing project on Read Street opened July 16. CEO Savannah Wood and COO Erik Tilkemeier oversaw the development of the two-story building with 27 one-bedroom permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless people with verified disabilities.

Donations covered the costs of not just construction — carried out by architect Adam Green and ARC Construction — but also furnishings, security system installation for the building, and necessary technology.

“When you’re housing individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, there is the understanding that they most often move in with nothing but what they can carry,” Wood says.

The Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority Housing Trust Fund and the City of Evansville are major sources of financing for the Promise Home. A capital campaign filled funding gaps as costs swelled to more than $3 million. Key sponsors included Old National, German American, and Fifth Third banks, Deaconess Heath System, West Side Nut Club, Seal Corp USA, and the JD Sheth Foundation. United Way of Southwestern Indiana also facilitated a $308,322 capital grant from Indiana United Ways to complete the project.

Evansville homeless organization Aurora spearheads the coordinated entry process based on need. Each person must have proof of chronic homelessness and medical documentation of a disability. Current residents started moving in with the new year and will receive rent and utilities assistance. Working closely with case managers and resident assistants, residents achieve stable income, and once

that happens, rent becomes 30 percent of a resident’s monthly gross income while ECHO continues to pay utilities.

“The goal is for them not to stay in permanent supportive housing forever unless necessary. Supportive housing gives them a safe, secure opportunity to reintegrate into the community. … For many of those we serve, they have been alone or felt isolated for years. … We work to change that,” Wood says.

Housing Helps Residents of Promise Home are selected based on vulnerability and work with a case manager and resident assistant to develop plans for their future. ECHO Housing also works with Southwest Behavioral Healthcare, Evansville Police Department, and the Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous groups to provide residents with the support they need.

Savannah Wood

Homegrown Health Care

Regional AstraZeneca plant makes more than 4 billion tablets of diabetes drug Farxiga

BY JODI KEEN

In Mount Vernon, Indiana, biopharmaceutical manufacturer AstraZeneca has a reach extending far outside the Tri-State.

One of AstraZeneca’s 28 plants worldwide, the Mount Vernon site is the company’s largest in the U.S. that makes medicinal tablets — about 5.8 billion each year.

A significant chunk of that production belongs to Farxiga. Initially developed as medicine for type 2 diabetes, daily-dose tablets of Farxiga have expanded into treating heart and chronic kidney disease.

“We keep finding more and more uses for this medicine. That’s why you see the continued increase in volume for Farxiga,” says Formulation Engineering Director Ryan McCann.

Of the approximately nine billion tablets of Farxiga that AstraZeneca produces, about half come from the Mount Vernon plant. Farxiga production started in 2012 at what then was a Bristol Myers Squibb plant. When AstraZeneca acquired the company in 2016, 500 million tablets were coming off the line. Now, the Posey County site is slated to generate 4.4 billion tablets of Farxiga in 2025. There’s certainly demand: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 38 million Americans have diabetes.

“We make on average 370 million a month based on demand and distribution,” says McCann, a Michigan native who has worked at the Southwestern Indiana plant since 2012. “Someone’s working on Farxiga probably six days a week.”

McCann notes that Farxiga has made the Mount Vernon site stand out in more ways than one. Production increased by 1 billion each year from 2019 to 2022.

“It’s really cool to have this investment in pharmaceuticals in Southwestern Indiana.”

— Ryan McCann Formulation Engineering Director

The tablets produced here are distributed in more than 65 global markets. McCann reports the U.S. is the largest market by volume, with Brazil, Japan, China, and the United Kingdom rounding out the top 5. Distribution of Mount Vernon-produced tablets extends to Australia, Thailand, Philippines, Israel, United Arab Emirates, and Kazakhstan. Sister sites in Asia, South America, and Europe also package the tablets for other global markets.

“At the end of the day, our job is to make the best product the right way every single time. We always keep the patient first in our minds,” McCann says. “It really is a joy in my life that my work impacts people’s lives for the better. It’s really cool to have this investment in pharmaceuticals in Southwestern Indiana.”

4.4 billion

Farxiga tablets projected to be made in Mount Vernon in 2025

9 billion

Farxiga tablets produced by AstraZeneca plants worldwide in 2024

400-550

Mount Vernon employees directly involved in manufacturing Farxiga

8

Kinds of medicine manufactured by the Mount Vernon operations site

5.8 billion

Tablets of medicine the Mount Vernon location is slated to produce in 2025

89,000

People employed globally by AstraZeneca

800

Employees at the Mount Vernon plant

Battling Blight

Mayor’s initiative strives to boost city neighborhoods

Mayor Stephanie Terry says the removal of vacant, dilapidated properties is a key part of her administration’s approach to improving Evansville neighborhoods, and she’s asking for help in identifying what structures need razed the most.

Terry’s “Fight Blight” initiative has the goal of tearing down 150 dilapidated properties in 2025, nearly three times more than last year. The city’s budget has devoted $550,000 in American Rescue Plan Act interest dollars to the effort, in addition to the regular budget appropriation for demolition.

Evansville residents can assist by emailing the city with the address and photographs of buildings that should go. Candidates for removal, according to the city, are properties that are vacant, abandoned, boarded up, or otherwise in such bad shape that they threaten public health and safety.

Emails will go into a database, and city officials will decide if it meets the definition of a blighted property. Terry says that since she announced the Flight Blight program in mid-November, about 30 properties have been submitted by Evansville residents for consideration.

City government has battled the problem of run-down properties since the Evansville Land Bank was formed in 2016. That entity takes ownership of lots where vacant structures are razed, and it seeks entities interested in creating new housing opportunities.

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Terry says those partners can include nonprofit housing groups or other developers.

“We still see the need for housing in our city,” Terry says, and the removal of more eyesore properties “allows us to position ourselves for future growth.”

Know of a neighborhood property that needs removing? Email the address to blight@evansville.in.gov.

Bingo with a Heart

Pay It Forward Local supports area charities

BY JOHN MARTIN

Shannon Libbert-Miller and Cindy Barnhill are all about the idea of paying it forward.

After serving in various charitable channels over the years, the duo, who are in title work and mortgage lending, respectively, saw a need for fundraising and logistics help in the nonprofit sector. Libbert-Miller went a step further in 2019, founding Pay It Forward Local, and Barnhill soon came on board.

COVID-19 delayed activity, but Pay It Forward hosted a Santa shop for needy families in late 2021. Regularly scheduled bingo nights at the Westside Community Center on West Michigan Street lifted off in 2022. Via spirited bingo games, revenue is steered to other small local nonprofits.

“One of the things nonprofits lack is funding,” Barnhill says, and that’s where Pay It Forward strives to help. By November 2024, monthly charitable dollars reached about $12,000.

Agencies such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Indiana, VOICES Inc., Kiwanis Club of Historic Newburgh, and Cops Connecting with Kids have volunteered at bingo activities.

“We appreciate the support we receive from our volunteers, whether they are with a nonprofit or they are family and friends, and we are always excited for others to learn more about us and reach out to see how they can be a part of our mission,” Barnhill says.

Want to play? Games usually are Tuesday and Friday nights, with early bird games starting at 6 p.m. A 12-face game sheet is $15; additional packets are $10. A nineface early bird game sheet is $10.

Pay It Forward’s plans include relocation to 1109 S. Green River Road, with a grand opening and bingo planned for Feb. 28.

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Cindy Barnhill and Shannon Libbert-Miller

DESIGNING WHAT MATTERS MOST

The United Companies Air Center is where your journey takes flight. Whether you’re learning to fly, exploring new destinations, or connecting with business partners, this center combines business and leisure seamlessly. Every experience is crafted with a focus on what matters most to you.

Changes in the Air

United Companies opens new air service facility near EVV

BY JOHN MARTIN

Long known as Tri-State Aero, the air travel service facility adjacent to Evansville Regional Airport has more than a new name.

With a glass-lined exterior and spacious inside loaded with amenities, the United Companies Air Center is open for business. Commercial airports of all sizes have fixed-based operators — commercial businesses that provide general, commercial, and private aviation services at an airport — and United Companies Air Center President Doug Petitt says EVV’s now stands up with any in the country.

“There may be bigger ones at the bigger airports, but none of them are better right now,” says Petitt, who is also executive vice president and chief people officer with United Companies. “New is

“New is hard to beat … what we have is quite an asset for Evansville and the region.”

— Doug Petitt, United Companies Air Center President

Tri-State Aero owner John Zeidler sold the property in late 2022 to United Companies, which – along with the Evansville Regional Airport Authority – decided to raze the decades-old terminal onsite and build anew.

hard to beat … what we have is quite an asset for Evansville and the region.”

Few would deny that EVV’s fixedbased operator service needed a refresh.

The original building had been in use since Jan. 1, 1965, when Tri-State Aero moved to Evansville after nearly two years in Mount Vernon, Indiana. Former

Based in Evansville, United Companies also includes United Leasing & Finance, Professional Transportation Inc., and Romain Automotive Group. Company officials jumped at the opportunity to bring what was then called Tri-State Aero under their umbrella.

“It was something we felt we could support, and we wanted to ensure that the facility was constructed,” Petitt says. “The airport board was responsible for managing the construction contract, and we thought it made sense to support this

massive improvement for our community. For so many people, this facility is the front door to the community. We needed a better representation, and we think that the new facility does that.”

Designed by Hafer and built by Garmong Construction, the two-story United Companies Air Center is the landlord for nearly 60 privately owned aircraft. Sizes of those planes range from two-seaters to corporate jets, and air center technicians keep them fueled and in proper working condition.

Any private aircraft arriving in Evansville – whether a Beechcraft, King Air, Cirrus, Piper, and more, carrying business travelers, touring entertainers, sports teams, or anyone else – park and gas up at the air center.

Fueling is a big part of the fixed-based operator’s role. In addition to the private air fleet, staff members top off the tanks of all commercial planes flying in and out of Evansville Regional Airport — that includes American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Allegiant Air, and Breeze Airways. In total, Petitt says the air center delivers about three million gallons of fuel per year into airplanes.

Air center staff also can triage and repair smaller-scale maintenance issues on commercial planes, allowing EVV’s carriers to keep flight schedules intact.

The new air center is the home base of those efforts, and it’s also an inviting spot to catch a flight.

What is a fixed-based operator?

In aviation lingo, fixed-based operator is the term given to commercial enterprises that provide certain services on behalf of airport authorities. Most often, this involves fueling and routine maintenance repairs on all aircraft. It can also mean providing amenities for pilots, as United Companies Air Center does for Evansville Regional Airport’s major carriers, leasing hangar space to privately-owned planes, and offering charter service.

READY FOR TAKEOFF Evansville-based United Companies looked at the facility long known as Tri-State Aero and saw an opportunity to improve a community asset, says Doug Petitt, president of the rebranded United Companies Air Center. The new building provides refreshed amenities for passengers and pilots.

Travelers enter through a front set of sliding glass doors and walk out to their ride through a rear set. The staffed lobby has lounge seating, Wi-Fi, drinks, and snacks.

The second-floor pilot’s lounge is equipped for pilots needing a quick refresher as well as those who will spend a longer time in Evansville before returning to the cockpit.

“It gives pilots more amenities –lounge space, a small kitchenette, and sleeping quarters, and the windows were laid out so they can see patrons coming and going, so they can know when to get ready,” says Dempson Haney, project architect for Hafer.

Haney notes the new air center has small and large conference rooms for those needing private conversations while on the ground in Evansville. Such spaces were not available in the old building.

The air center also leases space to a flight training school, X-Cell Aviation.

Features such as those are important for an airport’s fixed-based operator to provide, says Evansville Regional Airport Executive Director Nate Hahn.

“That relationship is integral to our airline partnerships, and our ability to work in tandem with United Companies Air Center to remain price-competitive is essential to our air service expansion efforts,” Hahn says.

One key amenity the air center’s new owners are excited to restore is charter air service, which has been missing in Evansville for the last few years. Petitt says it’s a convenience for businesspeople

and vacationers wishing to bypass airlines and schedule their own trips.

He says he’s optimistic the demand for charters will increase as more residents hear that the service is once again available.

“There are times when people want to fly somewhere, and it’s such a timeconsuming process to use the commercial airline routes that it doesn’t make sense,” Petitt says. “The prior owner provided charter service but had sold that piece of his business. We felt like that might have been a hole (in services the fixed-based operator should offer).”

Hahn says the return of charter service “brings great value back to our community. Some people might be surprised by the value of charter service for both business travel and personal use.”

The air center is on Flightline Drive, just off U.S. 41 south of EVV, next door

to the Dunn Hospitality Group-owned Hampton Inn Evansville Airport. It’s open to the public.

Petitt says he knows it may take a while for the property’s name change to take root, since it had been known as Tri-State Aero for so long, but the rebrand to United Companies Air Center “is about us wanting to align it with our parent company and make it stand for what we stand for in the community.”

He also points out that longtime TriState Aero personnel have remained in place and continue to provide ample air service expertise. “We have a wonderful group of long-term employees,” Petitt says.

FLIGHT PLAN As Evansville Regional Airport’s fixed-based operator, United Companies Air Center fuels and provides maintenance for all aircraft, and it rents hangar space for private planes. The air center also is bringing charter air service back to Evansville.

RED SPOT PAINT AND VARNISH COMPANY DELIVERS QUALITY TO GLOBAL CUSTOMERS

BY JOHN MARTIN

Red Spot Paint and Varnish Company President and CEO Jeff Scheu

olorful, high-performance products imagined and engineered at Red Spot Paint and Varnish Company’s Evansville headquarters are embedded in all types of vehicles, from rugged Ford trucks to sleek Corvettes.

The success story started in 1903, when Red Spot opened as a small, family-owned business that produced coatings for barns, buggies, carriages, and early automobiles.

By the 1930s, plastics became a growth industry and Evansville emerged as a capital. The timing was fortuitous, as Red Spot evolved into a leading producer of coatings for plastics used in the automotive, appliance, and cosmetics industries, among others. During World War II, Red Spot created olive paint for the U.S. Army.

Red Spot maintains a diverse clientele today, although about 90 percent of its modern business is with vehicle manufacturers. Toyota has the largest share of Red Spot’s automotive business, about 30 percent. Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Stellantis (Fiat and Chrysler) also get slices of the pie.

A few examples of Red Spot’s wide reach: It supplies a company that produces front grilles on nearly all Toyota vehicles assembled in North and South Americas. Its product also is on various car and SUV spoilers.

A clear coating from Red Spot cured with UV light is used on all automotive headlights protecting the lens from premature yellowing. Red Spot formulated this coating and supplies it all over the world.

The entire body of each Chevrolet Corvette manufactured in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is coated with Red Spot primer before the primary color is added.

Company officials note the vast experience of their Evansville-based staff. Turnover is low, and among 262 workers at Red Spot’s U.S. and Canadian locations, the average tenure is 14 years.

“I can’t tell you one person on our team who isn’t a really good fit,” says Trenton Christian, director of sales and technical service.

On the floor of Red Spot Paint and Varnish Company, Corey Stevens lowers an agitator into a transfer tank that will take milled tints to the production area, where it can be used to create finished paint. Red Spot workers make high-performance coatings used in all types of vehicles, such as a wheel flare for a Lexus (bottom left), and a Volvo truck hood (bottom right).

This in-house expertise enables Red Spot to punch above its weight class.

“Red Spot is unique,” says Mike Brockey, who’s held multiple roles, including regional sales manager, in his 28 years with the company. “We are a smaller coatings company competing against the world’s largest in a global economy. Red Spot has managed this through continuous improvement and production of quality products, while remaining dedicated to employee growth.”

That’s the type of culture that Red Spot President and CEO Jeff Scheu strives for.

“There’s a lot of opportunity to have an influence, be heard and be seen, and understand the value of what you provide back to the company,” Scheu says.

Walk through Red Spot’s 26-acre headquarters on East Louisiana Street just north of the Lloyd Expressway, and you’ll find research and development labs, maintenance staff, administrative offices, and the manufacturing of raw

“We are a smaller coatings company competing against the world’s largest in a global economy. Red Spot has managed this through continuous improvement and production of quality products, while remaining dedicated to employee growth.”

— Regional Sales Manager Mike Brockey

materials that later are finished in Evansville and at the company’s Monterrey, Mexico, facility.

Tanks on the floor are as small as 20 gallons and as large as 3,000 gallons. In 2022, Red Spot manufactured nearly 2.5 million gallons of paint in Evansville.

Test labs evaluate how products fare in different situations, including surfaces, impacts, weather conditions, and more. In 2023, Red Spot claimed 233 active customers and 1,302 distinct formulas.

All products from Red Spot are made to order for each customer, says Mike Webley, tech service manager and a 51-year veteran of the company. Webley also notes Red Spot’s commitment to “do whatever it takes to get the product to the customer in any market.”

Red Spot has maintained its Evansville presence and strength throughout its history, even as global partners joined its ownership and management structure. The company originated Downtown; it moved to its current site in the late 1960s.

Floor workers at Red Spot Paint and Varnish Company are heavily involved in research and development, taking deep dives into how their products fare in many situations. Kristy Wagner makes samples in the lab for a new development project, while Chris Mack uses UV light to cure Red Spot’s scratch-resistant coating, which is replacing oven-cured paint to give a durable piano black finish on interior car and truck trim pieces.

A key date in the company’s lineage was 2000. That’s when Red Spot officially aligned with longtime partner Fujikura Kasei Co. of Tokyo, Japan, as well as a British company that became known as Fujichem Sonneborn.

The three companies comprise the Fujikura Kasei Global Network. Red Spot’s executive team remains in Evansville, led since 2021 by Scheu. Since 2008, all company shares have been owned by Fujikura Kasei, which bought the company from Charlie Storms. It was Storms’ family that founded Red Spot in Evansville in 1903.

In addition to the manufacturing plant in Evansville and its facility in Mexico, Fujikura Kasei also operates in Michigan, Brazil, four European sites, and a dozen more scattered across Asian countries.

This worldwide reach keeps Red Spot’s executive team on the road. Christian spends two weeks per quarter at Red Spot’s facility in Monterrey, and team members from there come to Evansville. Christian also makes annual trips to South America and Japan.

Scheu, who also travels often, started with Red Spot in 1994 as a chemist, and his rise through the company took him through each of its departments. Red Spot today embraces

the tagline “More Than Paint,” which to Scheu means going the extra mile to make sure service and product quality are superior.

Red Spot’s ongoing commitment to Evansville, even as the company’s global footprint has grown, makes perfect sense, Scheu explains. He cites the significant property investment Red Spot has in the community, as well as the expertise of longtime team members.

The company’s culture enables it to retain people and maintain the highest standard of work, says Scheu, who, like Christian, grew up in Newburgh, Indiana.

“Those that have grown up here like it here and they’re comfortable, and you get a good quality person too here,” Scheu says. “I think our values, our tenure in the industry, and our ability to continue to find solutions and partner with our customers attracts and keeps people.

“If you look around the tenure at this place, you’ve got a lot of people that are 30 years-plus, and they just love it,” Scheu adds. “I think they’re heard, I think they feel valued. … We’ve all had opportunities to go to other places, and the thing that keeps you going is the fact that we’ve got a purpose here.” 

ABOUT THAT LOGO

IF RED SPOT’S CIRCULAR red logo looks familiar in other contexts, it should.

It’s nearly identical to that of big-box retailer Target, and Red Spot officials are quick to tell you they had the logo first. Red Spot dates to 1903, long before the first Target store opened in the early 1960s and later mushroomed into a widespread national chain.

A legal settlement enables Red Spot to keep the logo, provided the words “Red” and “Spot” accompany it. And Target, for its part, cannot legally sell its own brand of paint featuring the iconic symbol.

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FUELING UP

Heritage Petroleum grows its business and expands its footprint

BY JOHN MARTIN

well-oiled machine since its founding in 2002, Heritage Petroleum has more than doubled its workforce over the last nine years and shows no signs of slowing down.

The company and its three subsidiaries –Heritage Distribution, WOC, and Legacy Propane – operate from 12 main sites and conduct business in 26 states across the East, Midwest, South, and westbound to Colorado.

Officials say their upward momentum is fueled by cultivating relationships and providing the best possible management, products, and services.

Heritage Petroleum has made at least 23 acquisitions over its 23 years. The engine is expected to get even hotter.

“We see a tremendous amount of opportunity and growth on the horizon,” President Aaron Gabe says.

Heritage Petroleum was born with the merger of Gabe’s Oil and another Evansville company, Wannemuehler Oil, both of which date to 1948. The name, Aaron explains, is a nod to the heritage of both family-owned enterprises.

The company supplies commercial fuel and lubricants, as well as fuel cards, diesel exhaust fluid, and equipment. It offers full

lines of lubricants from major names in the industry – Shell Rotella, Phillips 66, Kendall Motor Oil, Castrol, and Citgo, to name a few.

Its services include fixed fuel pricing, equipment repair, fuel management, and fuel delivery. Goods can be delivered via pipeline, barge, full truck loads, short truck loads, or packaged trucks.

In addition to the relationship-building philosophy — which has led to many of the acquisitions — Heritage Petroleum officials say their success is keyed by vision and the contributions of Stone Haven Capital LLC, an Evansville-based, family-owned capital investment company formed in 2022.

Executives note the Evansville region’s accessibility to multiple markets within the U.S., and the Ohio and Mississippi rivers are major thoroughfares for petroleum products.

Heritage sells to multiple economic

sectors, including construction, agriculture, over-the-road trucking, marine, power generation, and mining. Aaron says the demand for diesel is rising, and all those industries “need a variety of different products to make sure their business runs smooth.”

For just over a year, the headquarters of all this activity has been Heritage Petroleum’s new office in the 500 block of North Seventh Avenue, just off the West Franklin Street corridor. The company had outgrown its prior location two blocks away.

Heritage Petroleum had a total headcount of 106 in 2017, including 63 in Evansville. The current figure is 234 team members, with 140 in Evansville.

“Our team is extremely aggressive and has to deploy,” Aaron says. “That’s why we wanted to have this building, to be able to support all of that future growth.”

The building was originally meant for

“The building really is our personality, in a sense. It’s respecting the past and the history that came behind this, the hard work, and being able to show it.”

— Heritage Petroleum President Aaron Gabe

building carriages, and it had been used most recently for storage. The refreshed space has all the modern amenities workers need, but it also carries a rustic, lodgelike ambiance.

Noticeable throughout are solid timber beams and accents, as well as exposed brick. Each floor has an attractive commons area and fun touches such as a basketball hoop, fostering camaraderie and teamwork.

Historical touches include an oldschool wagon and gas pump. Team members enjoy an expansive, ground-floor fitness room and golf simulator.

Aaron represents the third generation of his family’s business, following his grandfather, Keith, his uncle, Loren, and his father, Tom. Conference rooms in the building are named for multiple Gabe family members and others who have passed on.

“The building really is our personality, in a sense,” Aaron says. “It’s respecting the past and the history that came behind this, the hard work, and being able to show it.”

Years of company growth, with even more expected, necessitated Heritage Petroleum’s relocation to a new office on Evansville’s West Side. President Aaron Gabe went all out, transforming a multi-floor storage space into a modern, yet rustic, environment to conduct business and have some fun along the way. He says family influences drive much of what he does, and conference rooms are named for his relatives and others who influenced Heritage Petroleum’s history.

There’s more: 56 apartments are being developed in a section of the building. The $13 million Franklin Street Lofts project, led by Aaron and Chief Operating Officer John Clark, is about a year from completion.

The complex will have units of varying sizes, and company officials point out the close proximity to West Franklin Street’s boutiques, bars, restaurants, and businesses. The Southwest Indiana Regional Economic Development Authority recommended the project receive a $1.35 million Lily Endowment Initiative grant.

Lamar Architecture & Design of Evansville says via Facebook that the design approach “highlights the existing timber and brick construction while bringing in an abundance of natural light with modern windows that reflect the historic openings.”

To Aaron, his family’s heritage means more than just business.

Aaron’s father, Tom, who died in 2020 of leukemia at age 70, was involved in numerous local and world Christian ministries. He helped bring I Am Second, a national company that uses media platforms and storytelling to encourage faith, to the River City. He also was engaged in community organization For Evansville.

Aaron, 41, says his family still invests in multiple ministries in Evansville and beyond, such as e3 Partners, which seeks to plant churches around the world, and Open Eyes, another global evangelism organization.

Biblical beliefs guide Aaron’s leadership of Heritage Petroleum as well, and he says the company continues to fare well — an acquisition that’s expected to become official this year would push the company’s total workforce to nearly 300.

Aaron says Heritage Petroleum and Stone Haven are poised to continue growing, and “I would say we’re just getting started in our business today.” 

Heritage Petroleum’s office space off the West Franklin Street business corridor is loaded with attractive features, such as common spaces on each floor where staffers can collaborate and socialize, and an expansive fitness room that sports a golf simulator. Company officials also are developing part of the property into the Franklin Street Lofts, which will bring 56 apartments to the area. That project is expected to finish in about a year.

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ERA First Advantage Realty

8711 W. Hwy 66, Newburgh, IN 47630 / 812-858-2400 / erafirst.com

ERA FIRST ADVANTAGE REALTY is one of the top real estate agencies in the region, fueled by 140 real estate agents and selling over a quarter of all homes in Warrick and Vanderburgh counties. ERA First Advantage Realty centers its business around client dedication, community involvement, ongoing education, and hard work.

WHY CHOOSE ERA FIRST ADVANTAGE REALTY?

In the fast-paced realm of real estate, where markets can change monthly, experience is an invaluable asset. The saying “experience matters” remains true, emphasizing the critical role seasoned professionals play in navigating the complexities of real estate transactions. ERA First Advantage Realty exemplifies expertise in every aspect of its business. Last year alone, its agents facilitated the relocation of more than 2,300 families, commercial properties, and land across the TriState. With a deep understanding of market trends, legal intricacies, strategic networking, and expert negotiation, ERA’s professionals ensure success in every transaction.

WHAT SERVICES DOES YOUR COMPANY PROVIDE?

When working with ERA First Advantage Realty, your agent’s priority always is your best interest. For commercial projects, this means offering expertise in financial analysis, market research, site management, and project oversight to help you make informed investment decisions. ERA agents enhance your property’s visibility by leveraging platforms like ICREX and LoopNet, as well as utilizing the Indiana Regional Multi List Service to network with local agents. Committed to making a strong first impression, ERA advocates for the use of professional photography and drone imagery to showcase your property effectively. Additionally, the company’s active social media presence further amplifies the reach of your listing.

WHAT TYPES OF COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES DO YOU HAVE AVAILABLE?

ERA First Advantage Realty currently has a variety of commercial properties on the market, ranging from large

tracts of land in rapidly developing areas, to office and retail space across the Tri-State. If you’re looking for space to start your own store or begin an industrial endeavor, or you need a large area in which to move your current business, there are options available for you.

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IS YOUR COMPANY INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY?

Besides being a catalyst for homeowner and business real estate transactions in the area, ERA First Advantage

Realty prides itself on community service, looking for opportunities to contribute with organizations like Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Habitat for Humanity, Toys for Tots, and Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley. As community is the source of ERA’s livelihood, company leaders feel it is important to always give back and to serve those around them in any way possible. ERA First Advantage Realty understands the importance of community and continually strives to help others.

Woodward Commercial Realty

4763 Rosebud Lane, Newburgh, IN / 812-474-1900 / woodwardrealty.com

WOODWARD COMMERCIAL REALTY – your trusted partner in commercial brokerage and development. As a full-service real estate and development firm, we go beyond the ordinary, operating under a set of core values that includes high quality services, uncompromising integrity in transactions, and long-term commitment to clients.

A FULL-SERVICE APPROACH

As a leader in the Tri-State’s commercial real estate market for more than 30 years, Woodward Commercial Realty is a onestop solution for all your commercial and industrial needs. Whether you are looking to buy, sell, lease, or develop, our team of professionals is dedicated to finding the perfect solution for your business. Our expertise spans various sectors including medical, retail, office, industrial, and warehouse spaces. Whether you're embarking on a new project, seeking brokerage services, or envisioning the next phase of growth for your company, choose Woodward for unparalleled expertise, personalized service, and a track record of success that speaks volumes.

IF YOU CAN’T FIND IT, WE CAN BUILD IT.

What sets us apart is our commitment to personalized service. We understand that each client has unique needs and goals, and we tailor our approach accordingly. Finding a building for your business is a decision that has a long-lasting impact; however, a building with the right fit may not be available when you need it. Our "If you can't find it, we can build it" philosophy exemplifies our dedication to delivering tailored solutions that exceed expectations.

Designing and constructing custom facilities for lease is also known as build to suit. Recent Woodward build to suit projects have ranged from a 150,000-square-foot industrial warehouse used for national distribution to a 10,000-square-foot highly specialized medical surgery center. Woodward has established 14 commercial and industrial subdivisions within Indiana and Kentucky ranging from 20 to 140 acres ideal for manufacturing, warehouse, business, or professional healthcare facilities.

Whether you are searching for existing commercial real estate or your business requires a custom facility, the professionals at Woodward can guide you through each step.

BEYOND COMMERCIAL REALTY

Woodward Commercial Realty is not just a real estate firm – we're your strategic partner in achieving your commercial real estate goals. Ready to sell or lease your property? We can help. Interested in building your perfect commercial space? We specialize in medical, retail, office, industrial, and warehouse spaces. Thinking about selling your business? Yes, we are here for you. Looking to purchase or sell your home? We do that, too. Have a real estate need and don’t know where to start? Give us a call, and let's build your success story together.

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NAI Prime Commercial is a market-leading, full-service commercial real estate brokerage company providing exceptional service and expertise. As an NAI Global member, we give our clients local-market leading insights combined with access to the single largest, most powerful network of owner-operated commercial real estate firms all actively managed to perform for you.

We value the long-term relationships shared with our clients and strive to be a relationship-oriented firm. This approach differs significantly from the transaction-oriented philosophy of most real estate firms in the industry. NAI Prime Commercial’s first and foremost responsibility is to the clients we represent in the many facets of commercial real estate.

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NAI Prime Commercial

1820 N. Green River Road / 812-900-7661 / naiprime.com

WELCOME TO NAI PRIME COMMERCIAL , your trusted partner in commercial real estate. Specializing in brokerage, property management, and investment advisory, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional solutions tailored to your business needs. Let us help you achieve your goals with our expert strategies and personalized approach.

LOCAL MARKET EXPERTISE WITH WORLDWIDE CONNECTIONS

NAI Prime Commercial is a full-service commercial real estate firm serving Southern Indiana and Western Kentucky. The company was founded in 2024 by two seasoned real estate professionals with expertise in all aspects of commercial real estate: brokerage, property management, project leasing, development, and investment services. Our team brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in all facets of the industry. We have the best in the business to produce a solid and growing enterprise, which you can count on to watch out for your interests and quickly respond to questions or concerns.

ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION

We assist clients in acquiring or selling commercial properties, whether large institutional investments or unique entrepreneurial ventures. Our expertise spans site selection, research, market analysis, and skilled negotiation, delivering maximum value for each transaction.

MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Our property management team offers comprehensive services, including operations management, financial reporting, construction oversight, and tenant retention strategies. We customize our services to enhance tenant satisfaction while maximizing owner returns. Our transition planning considers energy management, capital improvements, and revenue opportunities to ensure seamless management.

PROJECT LEASING

We deliver financial growth through strategic leasing solutions, securing tenants, and negotiating favorable terms. Acting as though we own the properties we lease, we develop tailored marketing strategies and leverage relationships with tenant brokers and industry organizations to maximize property exposure.

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INVESTOR AND ADVISORY SERVICES

We work with institutions, REITs, and private investors seeking to maximize their real estate position and strategies for properties. NAI Prime Commercial has portfolios of owned real estate and non-performing loans to single-tenant net leases, retail properties, industrial parks, and corporate headquarters.

Our team has expertise in handling complex investment sales and acquisitions, the structuring of sale-leasebacks, and 1031 exchanges. We also handle financing for first mortgage, mezzanine, and construction loans.

By combining local expertise with global resources, we empower clients to achieve their real estate goals while maintaining high tenant satisfaction and financial success standards.

F.C. Tucker Commercial

7820 Eagle Crest Blvd. / 812-473-6677 / fctuckercommercial.com

FOUNDED IN 1910 under the name Huber Realty, we are part of the oldest continuous full-service real estate company in Evansville. With nine offices and over 190 real estate professionals, we have established ourselves as the real estate leader in Southwest Indiana. Working with F.C. Tucker Commercial gives you the advantage of having a dedicated real estate partner with not only national exposure, but with strong ties to the local community as well. We focus on your real estate needs so you can focus on your business.

WHAT SERVICES DO YOU OFFER?

At F.C. Tucker Commercial, we offer a wide range of real estate services and can assist with everything from Commercial/Industrial Sales and Leasing to Property Management and Land Development. Our more than 100 years of combined experience and industry knowledge gives our clients the advantage they need to be successful in starting and growing their businesses. F.C. Tucker Commercial is powerful enough to handle your largest projects with the biggest companies, but also provides you with the local, personal touch you deserve. Aside from commercial real estate offerings, we are also directly aligned with F.C. Tucker Emge, the market leader in residential real estate. We have the leadership and knowledge to assist you in every facet of real estate. Let F.C. Tucker Commercial be the dedicated real estate partner you choose to focus on your real estate needs while you focus on your business.

IS NOW A GOOD TIME OR A BAD TIME FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN OUR AREA?

In 2024, our local economy showed impressive strength and growth. New developments sprouted up, and existing businesses expanded, challenging the idea that certain sectors were shrinking. Despite talks of cutbacks in retail and office areas, our region saw a rise in interest from new retailers, restaurants, and professional firms looking for space. The determined spirit of our local business owners has played a crucial role in driving our efforts to promote growth. Despite facing uncertainties, our commitment to supporting these entrepreneurs remains strong. Together, we strive to contribute to the positive transformation of the Evansville region, fostering an environment where businesses flourish and communities thrive.

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HOW DO YOU ENVISION GROWING YOUR COMMERCIAL OFFERINGS?

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WHAT SETS COLONIAL CLASSICS APART FROM OTHER LANDSCAPING BUSINESSES?

I would say first and foremost, our staff. We have an incredibly knowledgeable staff that really understands the material they are working with and how best to use it, and we love helping our customers bring their vision to life. In addition to the team, we’re a onestop shop with a large variety of products and services available.

DESCRIBE WHAT YOU AND YOUR TEAM MOST ENJOY ABOUT WORKING WITH CLIENTS.

In the commercial space, especially new construction, schedules are tough to manage, deadlines need to be met, and safety needs to be prioritized. We enjoy being able to put clients at ease knowing that we understand the obstacles and that they are in good hands. We strive to make sure our clients know they can trust us, and we’re going to deliver a quality product.

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ARC Construction

1745 S. Kentucky Ave. / 812-426-0481 / arc-construction.com

In Chinese culture, 2024 was the Year of the Wood Dragon. If Evansville had a name for 2024, it would be the Year of Construction. Everywhere one looked, there was construction. From the Lloyd4U, to new utility infrastructure, to the start of the new I-69 connection to Kentucky, to new and renovated buildings, it was a busy time in Evansville and the Tri-State. ARC Construction was blessed to be a part of this construction boom. Our 2024 saw an increase of 25 new field workers and two new office employees. Johanna Williams, Executive Project Coordinator, and Kim Wade, Accounting Coordinator, both started in the office in 2024. They have been a tremendous addition to our office staff.

Evansville Regional Airport completed its new storage and maintenance building, EVV SRE, in 2024. This new 45,000-squarefoot pre-engineered metal building consists of offices, training areas, sleeping quarters, mechanic shop, and storage space. Located within the perimeter fence line, this new building helps the airport staff with its work efficiency and serves as a great addition for our regional airport.

Fifth Third Bank awarded ARC its new North Burkhardt Road branch project. A former jewelry store was converted into a state-of-the-art banking facility. The redesigned interior space has new lighting, HVAC, common space, and offices. The exterior was painted, and a drive-thru was added, as well as a new parking lot layout. This branch is a highlight of buildings on North Burkhardt Road.

Bally’s Evansville Casino and Hotel saw a lot of excitement in 2024. ARC Construction was involved

in the new Bally Bet Sportsbook & Bar renovation. Converting the former Brew Brothers Tap House Restaurant and Bar into the new sportsbook involved a complete turnover of layout and finishes. Working with the casino, the project created a patron area to bet and watch all the sports action. The high-end finishes went together beautifully to create the high action atmosphere the casino desired.

One of Mayor Stephanie Terry’s initiatives is housing. Downtown Evansville is a prime location for this goal. Market Street Apartments is a 59-tenant building at the corner of Court and Market streets.

ARC Construction, working with the Texas-based owner, converted the original long-term nursing facility into 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units. The property will have a business and fitness center, tenant storage units, dog washing room, and large community room. The high-end finishes turn this building into prime residential rental opportunities.

Liberty Federal Credit Union continues its growth in the Evansville area. Constructing Liberty’s new 64,000-squarefoot, three-story office building addition has been one of the many highlights of ARC’s year. This new structure has grand open spaces, offices, conference rooms, and workstations. Along with the building addition, a new parking lot and retention basin for storm drainage were constructed. Working with a great partner in Liberty Federal Credit Union, the project was one of Evansville’s shining moments of new construction in 2024.

ARC Construction is looking forward to building off the success of 2024 into 2025 and beyond.

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Danco Construction

3201 Interstate Drive / 812-479-7000 / dancoconstructiononline.com

113 E. Second St., Owensboro, KY / 270-691-1000

FOUNDED IN 1983, Danco Construction, Inc. is in our 43rd year providing our customers with a wide range of top-quality commercial contracting, design, and design-build services. Our commitment to competitive pricing and fast, safe construction practices has allowed us to develop strong, long-term relationships with area architects, owners, and subcontractors.

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Our sheer dedication to total customer satisfaction has been the key to our success, and we remain committed to providing our customers in Southern Indiana, Western Kentucky, and Southern Illinois with unparalleled levels of performance, quality and safety on a broad range of commercial construction, design and design-build projects.

WHAT IS DANCO'S APPROACH TO CONSTRUCTION?

Danco provides complete new and renovation “commercial turnkey” projects while self-performing a significant portion of the work including: all carpentry; drywall; acoustics; EIFS and plastering; concrete; masonry; and preengineered metal buildings.

WHAT TYPE OF DESIGN SERVICES DOES DANCO OFFER?

Danco’s in-house licensed architects and engineers offer a full range of design services as a stand-alone option for our Clients. Our approach ensures our Client has maximum control over selecting their preferred General Contractor. Our design professionals can assist from project inception to project completion including: project programming; site evaluation and selection; building and site design; permitting; construction administration; and project closeout.

DO YOU OFFER ANY UNIQUE SERVICES?

In addition to our stand-alone design services, Danco offers “Design Build.” Design Build is a cost and time saving project delivery method wherein Danco provides both the Architect (DESIGN) and the Contractor (BUILD). This collaborative option simplifies the process for the Client by utilizing a single AIA industry standard contract, offering a single

point of contact, and eliminating costly conflicts between the architect and contractor. Design Build also reduces overall design and construction costs resulting from the synergic relationship between the architect and contractor from project inception to project completion.

WHAT TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES DO YOU OFFER?

Providing construction management services includes planning, coordinating, and executing projects according to specific requirements and constraints. Our CM team works directly with all project team members to effectively manage and achieve the project’s schedule, cost, quality, safety, scope, and function. CM services are provided from project

initiation through project closeout. Our resourceful and experienced construction managers lead the entire project team to ensure all stakeholders' visions become a reality.

IS HEALTHCARE AN INDUSTRY YOU WORK WITH?

Danco has been the leading general contractor for healthcare construction in the Tri-State area for the past 40 years. Meeting budgets and schedules, we have earned the reputation for delivering the highest level of excellence when it comes to Healthcare Construction Projects. Our employees are professionally trained with the best practices for healthcare; CHC (Certified Healthcare Constructor)and ASHE (American Society for Healthcare Engineers).

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Project Associates

333-D Plaza East Blvd. / 812-473-2424 / projectassociatesinc.com

CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF BUSINESS, Project Associates is a multi-disciplined, full-service consulting engineering company providing effective and efficient design solutions to many companies in the heavy industrial, manufacturing, natural gas, and power industries.

WHAT DOES PROJECT ASSOCIATES DO DIFFERENTLY?

There is more to a successful project than education and experience, which is why Project Associates’ first step is to learn your plant and your culture. This knowledge is used to understand what is happening on your plant floor in order to help you grow and enhance production with each project. The team at Project Associates helps clients improve worker safety and identify and put into place ways to save energy and minimize downtime. Our engineers and programmers provide solutions that work in the control room, on the plant floor, and at the business level.

WHY CHOOSE PROJECT ASSOCIATES?

With more than 100 employees offering engineering, design, and associated technical assistance around the country, the company puts its years of proven success to work by focusing on customers’ needs and identity. Project Associates works to build long-term business relationships based on mutual respect among its employees and clients rooted in a commitment to provide a standard of service that adds value to clients’ business opportunities.

After 40 years, Project Associates still provides services to its original three clients, which speaks to its track record of quality, commitment, safety, and innovation. Put the skills of Project Associates to work on your next engineering project.

Precision Surveying LLC

FOUNDED IN 2001, Precision Surveying LLC is a full-service industrial and construction surveying company providing experienced service to many companies throughout the region.

WHEN DID PROJECT ASSOCIATES ADD TO ITS LIST OF SERVICES WITH THE PURCHASE OF PRECISION SURVEYING, INC.?

In January of 2023! It is now known as Precision Surveying LLC and includes the same experienced staff as before. Established in 2001, Precision Surveying has developed an excellent reputation from its work in a variety of major projects and markets throughout the construction and industrial markets. The professional staff prides itself on delivering innovative solutions from concept to completion.

WHAT IS THE TEAM’S

APPROACH

TO WORKING ON CLIENT PROJECTS?

Precision Surveying’s approach to projects includes open communication

and collaboration with the clients, involving hands-on experience, training, and state-of-the-art technologies. As a result, clients view Precision Surveying as a single point of access for all their surveying needs.

TELL US

ABOUT SOME OF YOUR

SPECIALIZED SERVICES.

Precision Surveying LLC has provided construction surveying and layout at a wide variety of different construction sites. Our staff are often on these projects from start to finish. We have been involved in the construction of hydroelectric dams, powerhouse construction, landfills, hospitals, sports facilities and arenas, schools, and plastic, gas, aluminum, steel, and paper facilities.

In our two years with Project Associates, we have seen a major boom in all our services, especially our 3D Laser Scanning and Metrology. We have been involved with several major projects, including construction surveying for a new building to house a new aluminum coating line and metrology services to set the associated equipment.

We specialize in delivering innovation and solutions from concept to completion. We utilize our experience, training, and state of the art technology.

Global Reach, Local Expertise “

SVN | The Martin Group, is a full service commercial real estate brokerage firm. We provide commercial real estate services to large corporations, middle market businesses and individual entrepreneurial investors. We offer advisory services for the sales, leasing, and management of commercial properties locally, regionally and nationally. Our Advisors provide creative solutions in order to help you achieve your goal.

Core Services

SALES • LEASING

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

TENANT REPRESENTATION

CORPORATE SERVICES

BUSINESS BROKERAGE

ACCELERATED SALES

DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE PROCUREMENT

Specialty Practices

HOSPITALITY

INDUSTRIAL

LAND & DEVELOPMENT

MULTIFAMILY

OFFICE

RETAIL

SPECIAL PURPOSE

Over the past 10 years, the SVN | The Martin Group Team has demonstrated exceptional expertise in managing and leasing my investment. The team employed innovative technologyoriented property management and creative problem-solving strategies. Their diligent efforts have successfully filled vacant spaces, improved cash flow, and secured tenant renewals, significantly enhancing the value of my property. I enjoy receiving regular property reports showcasing these achievements and underscoring the team’s commitment to excellence. The Martin Team has been great to work with!

JEFF STELLHORN , PRESIDENT STELLHORN PROPERTY GROUP, INC.

“

The SVN Martin Team has been our trusted partner for selling three industrial buildings, and their expertise continues to impress. In our most recent transaction, they skillfully marketed the property both locally and nationally, connecting us with a buyer eager to redevelop the site into an industrial park. Even when environmental complexities arose, their persistence, knowledge, and attention to detail helped us navigate through the challenges and close the deal. We couldn’t have asked for a more dedicated team.

PETE DELAY , OWNER, ETV I, LLC

SVN | The Martin Group

4004 E. Morgan Ave., Ste. 101 / 812-471-2500 / svnmartin.com

YOUR TRUSTED PARTNER IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AND DEVELOPMENT

When it comes to commercial real estate, you need a partner with a proven track record, local knowledge, and a commitment to delivering results. SVN | The Martin Group is that partner. We combine a deep understanding of the Evansville market with innovative solutions to help our clients achieve their commercial real estate goals.

COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS

We provide a full range of commercial real estate services to meet your unique requirements:

• Brokerage Services: Sales and leasing of retail, industrial, office, and land properties.

• Property Management: Professional property management to protect and enhance your investment.

• Development Services: Guidance through every phase of development, from concept to completion.

• Incentive Procurement: Assistance in securing tax abatements, grants, READI, and other financial incentives.

WHY CHOOSE SVN | THE MARTIN GROUP?

1. Proven Expertise: Our team has successfully managed complex real estate transactions from Evansville, Louisville, and Indianapolis, giving us the knowledge and skills to navigate any challenge.

2. Innovative Problem-Solving: We leverage cutting-edge technology and creative strategies to deliver exceptional results.

3. Local Focus, National Reach: With a strong presence in Evansville and access to SVN’s global network, we offer unmatched resources and connections.

HOW WE CAN HELP YOU SUCCEED

At SVN | The Martin Group, we go beyond transactions to provide holistic support for your commercial real estate needs. Our team specializes in:

• Strategic Planning: Helping you align real estate decisions with your business objectives for maximum impact.

• Market Analysis: Delivering detailed insights into market trends, property values, and investment opportunities.

• Investment Guidance: Identifying and evaluating potential opportuni ties to grow your portfolio and generate long-term returns.

• Property Optimization: Enhancing the performance of your assets through proactive management and value-add strategies.

• Transaction Support: Ensuring seamless sales and leasing processes, backed by expert negotiation and due diligence.

Whether you’re an investor, property owner, or business leader, our personalized approach ensures you get the results you need while minimizing risk and maximizing opportunity.

THE PROMENADE: REDEFINING MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT

One of our flagship projects, The Promenade, is setting the standard for

mixed-use development in Evansville. This thoughtfully designed community features retail, dining, residential, and office spaces that create a vibrant, walkable environment. As a key partner in this development, we’re committed to ensuring its success and delivering lasting value to the community.

The Promenade exemplifies our ability to bring ambitious visions to life. Whether you’re considering investing, leasing, or launching your own development project, our team is ready to help you achieve your goals.

LET’S BUILD SOMETHING GREAT TOGETHER

At SVN | The Martin Group, we don’t just broker deals — we build relationships and deliver results. Contact us today to experience the SVN Difference and to learn how we can help turn your vision into reality.

VPS Architecture

VPS ARCHITECTURE CELEBRATES ITS 65TH ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR

WHAT HAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE FIRM’S SUCCESS AND LONGEVITY?

Our commitment to design excellence, to our clients as partners in the design process, and to developing a workplace for our team that embraces our talents, differing perspectives, and desire for lifelong learning is at the heart of our practice and our success. Design and construction are a complex process, from defining initial needs to developing visions and solutions that become spaces that ultimately transform our lives. We walk through that process step by step with our clients. We embrace each design challenge, no matter how large or small, with a plan for success. 65 years of design practice has brought tremendous opportunities to learn, grow, pivot, and thrive. We continue to learn and evolve as the needs of our clients and the world of design change. Our office culture at VPS challenges each of us to be our best as individuals and as architects and designers who are also learning and evolving.

WHAT AREAS OF DESIGN DOES VPS ARCHITECTURE FOCUS ON?

VPS Architecture focuses primarily on education and community design projects. Our practice started in 1960 with Warrick County School Corporation as our first education client. One of our recent projects was the new turf on the football fields at Boonville and Castle high schools. We serve 20-plus K-12 school corporations throughout Indiana, as well as the higher education community, having completed more than 30 projects for Indiana University. The communities we live and work in also offer us many “passion” projects. These include projects like the Ford Center, updates to cMoe, and work with our churches, libraries and animal shelters, as well as designs for our not-for-profit partners like the JD Sheth Foundation, United Caring Services, and the Albion Fellows Bacon Center.

WHO LEADS VPS ARCHITECTURE?

Since 2010, Sarah Schuler and George Link have served as President and Vice President. Sarah is celebrating her 25th year, and George is celebrating his 35th year with VPS Architecture. Together, they have created an atmosphere of collaboration where the core values of grit, inspire, respect, and collaboration are honored. They recognize that by combining knowledge, diverse perspectives, and unique ideas of a group of talented people, their company can offer better design solutions than any individual alone can. This atmosphere of collaboration extends to their clients and industry partners. They encourage participation and engagement from their staff as well as those they serve and team with.

WHERE IS VPS ARCHITECTURE LOCATED?

VPS Architecture has two offices: one on Evansville’s Main Street and one at The Stutz in Downtown Indianapolis. If you visit the Evansville office, you may meet Bailey, our office dog. If you visit our Indianapolis office, you will be engulfed in the vibrant atmosphere of Industrious at The Stutz.

REFRACTORY SERVICES THAT STAND STRONG

Triad Refractory specializes in on-site and shop-fabricated refractory solutions for any heavy industrial application where high heat is present. Our team can expertly install, maintain, and repair refractory equipment and heat-resistant linings for melting and holding furnaces, ladles, reactors, and more. We have both the technical experience and fabrication space to complete even the most complex projects.

Our goal is to be your one-stop shop for refractory. From planning and scheduling to flawless execution, Triad has you covered.

• More than 125 years of combined experience

• Over 400 bricklayers on our roster nationwide

• On-site and shop-fabricated capabilities

• Certified refractory inspectors

• Numerous safety qualifications

Triad Refractory is a division of Enerfab. As a team, we are excited to offer you a full suite of resources and expertise in fabrication, construction, and maintenance to be a single-source contractor and maximize efficiency on your projects.

Enerfab

14649 Hwy 41N Unit 2 / 812-550-5416 / enerfab.com

SINCE 1901, ENERFAB has been an industry leader in providing construction, maintenance, and fabrication services across several industries, including advanced manufacturing, heavy industrial, power, oil & gas, chemical, and several others. Enerfab is one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the region, employing over 4,000 people and operating seven regional offices.

AT ENERFAB, WE ARE BUILT FOR THE CHALLENGE

Construction: We specialize in capital, mechanical, structural, millwright, and construction projects of all shapes and sizes. Our seasoned superintendents and deep labor relationships ensure that no matter where we operate, Enerfab delivers excellence, safety, and ingenuity.

Maintenance: Delivering flexible industrial maintenance plans to ensure that your operation gets up and running faster and stays working longer. From preventive service to emergency repairs, maintenance is an absolute necessity across every industry. Keeping business operations productive, we have developed variable-cost industrial maintenance solutions to ease your bottom line.

Fabrication: Enerfab’s skilled craft workers have provided steel fabrication, pipe spools, and fabricated steel for modular construction. From concept to completion, we are fully equipped to be your fabrication partner.

Learn more at enerfab.com.

MODULARIZATION: EMBRACE EFFICIENT CONSTRUCTION METHODS

In today’s construction industry, time savings and labor availability are crucial. That’s why modular construction emerges as a game-changer. Enerfab provides innovative solutions that incorporate modular components and process skids. This allows for streamlined construction projects and controlled environments that meet industry requirements. By leveraging our wide-ranging shop capabilities and collaboration with our family of companies, we can explore opportunities for modularization and prefabrication on your local projects. Our goal is to optimize construction processes, enhance safety, and deliver cost-efficient solutions.

LEADING EVANSVILLE IN BUILDING SMARTER PROJECTS

In October 2024, Enerfab proudly moved into a new centralized facility, uniting operations under one roof to enhance efficiency and collaboration. With more than 37,410 square feet of state-of-the-art shop space, this facility is designed to optimize construction and pre-fabrication capabilities. The centralized location allows for streamlined workflows, improved quality control, and faster project delivery, ensuring we continue to meet and exceed client expectations. This move reinforces Enerfab’s commitment to innovation and operational excellence, providing the tools and resources necessary to deliver superior results on every project. We’re excited to leverage this space to better serve our clients and drive industryleading solutions forward.

Garmong Construction Services

4117 N. St. Joseph Ave. / 812-214-4698 / garmong.net

FOUNDED

IN 1923, GARMONG CONSTRUCTION has grown from modest roots into one of Indiana’s most respected construction management companies. As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Garmong employs more than 200 professionals and trades workers across the state, with regional offices in Evansville, Terre Haute, Indianapolis, and Fort Wayne. In 2023, Garmong celebrated its centennial, marking 100 years of excellence.

With accolades including Corporation of the Year in 2023 from the Indiana Greenways Foundation and being named a “Best Place to Work in Indiana” in 2024, Garmong is consistently recognized for its unwavering commitment to enhancing the quality of life in the communities it serves.

WHY CHOOSE A CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FIRM?

Clients seeking the best value and quality for their projects often turn to experienced construction management firms like Garmong. With its ability to mitigate risks, eliminate change orders, and establish guaranteed maximum costs, Garmong ensures seamless project delivery. The company’s versatility allows it to act as a construction manager, initiate preconstruction planning, and even take on roles as a general contractor. This comprehensive approach delivers measurable results and peace of mind to clients.

HOW DID GARMONG BECOME A LEADER IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT?

Over the decades, Garmong has completed more than 100 public and private projects across Indiana, employing delivery methods such as construction management, Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) processes, and traditional Design-Bid-Build systems. In 2015, Purdue University recognized Garmong’s expertise by selecting the company to craft its “Best Practices” manual for construction management — a guide that remains in use today. This reputation for excellence has positioned Garmong as a leader and collaborator in large-scale projects, including the $146 million Indiana University Health South Support Building in Indianapolis and the $39 million Black River Welcome Center in Poseyville, Indiana.

WHAT ROLE DOES GARMONG PLAY IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT?

Garmong’s commitment to its communities is evident in its work and philanthropic efforts. The company’s projects — such as the Deaconess Aquatic Center, the Evansville Regional Airport terminal, and the Toyota YMCA in Princeton — are designed to enhance quality of life while addressing local needs. Beyond construction, Garmong actively supports numerous organizations, including the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, Boys & Girls Club of Evansville, Evansville Trails Coalition, and various public safety foundations. These partnerships underscore Garmong’s dedication to fostering vibrant, thriving communities.

From its beginnings a century ago to its leadership in Indiana’s construction landscape today, Garmong Construction stands as a testament to resilience, innovation, and a deep-rooted commitment to service. Each project and partnership reflects the company’s enduring legacy of building not just structures but stronger communities.

Accelerated Growth Capital

508 Main St. Ste. A. / 812-760-3077 / acceleratedgrowthcapital.com

WHAT YEAR WAS ACCELERATED GROWTH CAPITAL FOUNDED AND HOW DID THE BUSINESS GET ITS START?

AGC was founded in 2021 as a local source of alternative financing. The owners quickly realized there was a regional need for funding commercial and residential investment property. Since its founding in 2021, AGC has grown to be the local leader in the industry and has expanded its reach into 15 states nationwide.

ACCELERATED GROWTH CAPITAL SPECIALIZES IN REAL ESTATE FINANCING. HOW DO YOU HELP CLIENTS GET STARTED?

AGC specializes in providing a short-term solution for acquiring commercial/investment real estate. Our clients can use AGC to acquire assets and close transactions quickly. This allows our clients time to get their long-term exit strategy formalized, which is typically a long-term refinance through a conventional lender or a sale once the property is updated and stabilized.

WHAT PRIMARY INDUSTRIES DO YOU SERVE?

Commercial and residential investment property via Fix and Flip, land acquisition, new build/development, and small business working capital. We want to be known as the lender of choice for those borrowers who need 6–12-month financing for their real estate and small business needs.

TELL US ABOUT SOME RECENT PROJECTS YOU’VE HELPED FINANCE.

AGC provided the upfront funding for a multifamily development of duplexes and quadplexes at Heckel and N. Green River Roads. AGC is also currently financing a condo development on the corner of Vann and Bell Roads in Newburgh, Indiana. We are the financing source of a new restaurant construction project in Phoenix, Arizona, and an apartment complex renovation in the Cincinnati, Ohio, market. You should also see our signs on numerous renovations throughout the TriState area. We currently are the capital provider of residential and small business developers across a dozen states.

DESCRIBE WHAT YOU MOST ENJOY ABOUT WORKING WITH YOUR CLIENTS.

We enjoy the relationships that we establish with our clients. Our clients use our lending platform because they trust we will provide the service and convenience they seek. The growth of our business has been the primary result of those relationships and their trust in referring us to their friends and colleagues. No two deals are the same, and we have had the honor to meet and partner with numerous talented and successful businesspeople since our inception. We are excited about the future and look forward to nurturing these relationships as we grow the business.

Mike Richardson, CCIM RE/MAX Commercial

6131 Wedeking Ave., Bldg. G-1 / 812-479-8440 / richardsoncommercial.net

AS A NATIVE OF EVANSVILLE and growing up in a family business that has developed commercial real estate for more than 30 years, my specialty is assisting clients in acquiring their best office, retail, industrial, or land location. I also do property management and commercial real estate development.

WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE RE/MAX FOR MY COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE NEEDS?

I have been with RE/MAX for my entire commercial brokerage career. RE/MAX has more than 120,000 agents in more than 100 countries and nearly 2,800 commercial agents in more than 500 commercial offices and divisions. Being part of this global network is one thing that separates me from the rest of the area’s commercial realtors.

HOW DO YOUR 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR SERVICES?

As a native of Evansville, I have a deep understanding of the Tri-State market. I come from a family who has owned and developed commercial real estate since the early 1970s, and I understand the ins and outs of the industry. Whether my client wants to find an existing location or build a brand-new facility, I can assist them through the entire process. I know how to find the best location and negotiate the best deal to acquire the location. If they are building or want to remodel an existing location, I can assist in securing architects; getting permits; and hiring a general contractor, electricians, plumbers, landscapers, floor covering suppliers, space planners, carpenters, etc.

My track record sets me apart. I have been named the No.1 producing RE/MAX commercial agent in Indiana multiple times, and I was inducted into the RE/MAX of Indiana Hall of Fame in 2008. Since then, I have been a member of the RE/MAX 100 Percent Club as well as a member of the RE/MAX Executive Club and RE/MAX Platinum Club.

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR MOST RECENT TRANSACTIONS?

2024 was a very good year for me. I completed numerous leases and sales. Some of my sale transactions are as follows:

In February, I sold 4610 Bellemeade Avenue in Evansville. This was the former Herradura and Sirloin Stockade restaurant. The property sold for $725,000. The building is 10,444 square feet and sits on 1.94 acres. The property is still vacant and is available to lease.

In April, I sold 4924 E. Plaza East in Evansville. This was formerly used as a church and fitness facility. The property sold for

519 Main St. - Investment Property

Four story office building with approx. 26,116 SF total 100% Leased/ 5 Year Lease

$1,661,170

Office on Oak Grove Road

5115 Oak Grove Road

Two story building ideal of any office, retail or industrial user 22,132 SF total

$995,000

Office

1314 Burch Drive

Two story office building with approx. 13,168 SF total

Former Events International

$999,000

Warehouse/Office for Lease

6050 Wedeking Avenue, Bldg. 3

3710 SF total

$7.49/SF

$750,000. The building is 10,510 square feet and sits on 1.09 acres. The Trotter House Crisis Pregnancy Center purchased the property for its Evansville headquarters.

In November, I sold 614 N. Burkhardt Road. This is a vacant 1-acre lot sitting near the intersection of Burkhardt and Virginia and next to the new retail center under construction that will be the home of Dunkin Brands. The property sold for $462,500. The proposed plans for the site are unknown, but it will most likely be a retail use.

Mike Richardson, CCIM RE/MAX Commercial

6131 Wedeking Ave., Bldg. G-1 / 812-479-8440 / richardsoncommercial.net

AS A NATIVE OF EVANSVILLE and growing up in a family business that has developed commercial real estate for more than 30 years, my specialty is assisting clients in acquiring their best office, retail, industrial, or land location. I also do property management and commercial real estate development.

WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE RE/MAX FOR MY COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE NEEDS?

I have been with RE/MAX for my entire commercial brokerage career. RE/MAX has more than 120,000 agents in more than 100 countries and nearly 2,800 commercial agents in more than 500 commercial offices and divisions. Being part of this global network is one thing that separates me from the rest of the area’s commercial realtors.

HOW DO YOUR 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR SERVICES?

As a native of Evansville, I have a deep understanding of the Tri-State market. I come from a family who has owned and developed commercial real estate since the early 1970s, and I understand the ins and outs of the industry. Whether my client wants to find an existing location or build a brand-new facility, I can assist them through the entire process. I know how to find the best location and negotiate the best deal to acquire the location. If they are building or want to remodel an existing location, I can assist in securing architects; getting permits; and hiring a general contractor, electricians, plumbers, landscapers, floor covering suppliers, space planners, carpenters, etc.

My track record sets me apart. I have been named the No.1 producing RE/MAX commercial agent in Indiana multiple times, and I was inducted into the RE/MAX of Indiana Hall of Fame in 2008. Since then, I have been a member of the RE/MAX 100 Percent Club as well as a member of the RE/MAX Executive Club and RE/MAX Platinum Club.

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR MOST RECENT TRANSACTIONS?

2024 was a very good year for me. I completed numerous leases and sales. Some of my sale transactions are as follows:

In February, I sold 4610 Bellemeade Avenue in Evansville. This was the former Herradura and Sirloin Stockade restaurant. The property sold for $725,000. The building is 10,444 square feet and sits on 1.94 acres. The property is still vacant and is available to lease.

In April, I sold 4924 E. Plaza East in Evansville. This was formerly used as a church and fitness facility. The property sold for

519 Main St. - Investment Property

Four story office building with approx. 26,116 SF total 100% Leased/ 5 Year Lease

$1,661,170

Office on Oak Grove Road

5115 Oak Grove Road

Two story building ideal of any office, retail or industrial user 22,132 SF total

$995,000

Office

1314 Burch Drive

Two story office building with approx. 13,168 SF total

Former Events International

$999,000

Warehouse/Office for Lease

6050 Wedeking Avenue, Bldg. 3

3710 SF total

$7.49/SF

$750,000. The building is 10,510 square feet and sits on 1.09 acres. The Trotter House Crisis Pregnancy Center purchased the property for its Evansville headquarters.

In November, I sold 614 N. Burkhardt Road. This is a vacant 1-acre lot sitting near the intersection of Burkhardt and Virginia and next to the new retail center under construction that will be the home of Dunkin Brands. The property sold for $462,500. The proposed plans for the site are unknown, but it will most likely be a retail use.

WEB Enterprises

4918 Temple Ave. Ste. E / 812-455-3105

WEB ENTERPRISES is a family run business that takes our tenants’ businesses seriously. We treat their business like they are our own!

TELL US WHAT PROPERTIES AND WAREHOUSE SPACES

WEB ENTERPRISES CURRENTLY HAS AVAILABLE.

Ryan Brooks: We currently have only one retail and one warehouse space available. That puts us at 95 percent occupied! Our tenants stay for long periods of time, so our turnaround is very low. We always try to look ahead at the tenants’ growth when needing more space which we provide when needed. Our last two projects we did were simply spec buildings but were quickly leased as soon as the dirt started to move!

HOW DO YOU WORK WITH CLIENTS TO HANDLE TENANT IMPROVEMENTS?

Brooks: When it comes to tenant improvements, we work hand in hand with a local contractor to fulfill our tenants’ needs and wants. The fact that we are local and onsite gives us the advantage of being on top of anything that may need to be corrected or modified with any of the build-outs we do. Being onsite and local also gives us the ability to quickly solve any issues or make any repairs that are needed with our current tenants’ leased space.

WHAT DO WEB ENTERPRISES TENANTS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THEIR LEASING EXPERIENCE?

Brooks: I think if you were to ask our tenants what they think about our company, they would say that we care about their success and their continued growth in their respective industries. Plus, they would say we are quick and efficient in fixing any issue they have with their leased space.

WEB Enterprises has been around for more than 20 years and plans on continued growth in the years to come.

TRAYLOR BUILDING

TRAYLOR BUILDING , a member of Traylor Industrial Group (TIG), and parent company Traylor Construction Group is based in Evansville. TIG is a team of five individual companies with the same focus: partner with clients, provide solutions, and achieve goals. We’re dedicated to partnership at every stage of a project.

WHO IS TRAYLOR BUILDING?

While our name is new in the community, our legacy dates back more than 60 years. Many will recognize our faces as the leaders and builders behind the Stone Family Center for Health Sciences, Ascension St. Vincent YMCA, Old National Bancorp headquarters, and many more skyline-raising projects.

WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY BUILDING?

We’re building Matrix Design Group’s corporate headquarters, LG Chem Uniseal’s warehouse expansion, and CenterPoint Energy’s new office and service center.

TELL US WHAT TRAYLOR BUILDING OFFERS.

We’re a construction manager, general contractor, and design-builder providing a comprehensive range of services. We provide project planning and scheduling, budgeting and cost management, procurement and contract management, construction coordination and execution, and more. We stand out because we understand our clients and their needs, engage early in projects to guide the design process, and ensure their needs are met in the most efficient and cost-effective ways.

With more than six decades of experience and a legacy of transformative projects, we look forward to building a future as impactful as our past.

OUR ROOTS ARE BUILT INTO THE COMMUNITY

Traylor Building is a building contractor with extensive experience specializing in progressive fastpaced projects. From commercial spaces to educational institutions, healthcare facilities, warehouses, and sporting venues, we provide owners with construction services focused on managing budgets and schedules, paving the way for efficient project execution. We’re building roots in the community. Work with us and be part of a construction partnership like no other.

BARB DAUM Director –Operations PETE GIANNINI Director –Preconstruction

N.M. Bunge, Inc.

5409 Hogue Road / 812-424-2704 / nmbungeinc.com

N.M. BUNGE has been a reliable family-owned Evansville business since Norval “Tubby” Bunge started it in 1946. Tubby passed on the business to his daughter Phyllis and her husband Jerry Schreiber. Their son Troy and his sister Tammy Evans continue to carry on the family legacy and reputation through quality craftsmanship on current construction projects.

WHAT KIND OF PROJECTS HAS N.M. BUNGE DONE IN THE AREA?

Chances are you have seen the skilled work of the N.M. Bunge masons around the Evansville area, from the Fresh Thyme building and Costco warehouse to your neighbor’s rebuilt chimney.

In addition to McCutchanville Elementary School, the Romain Stadium at Harrison High School, and the Engelbrecht Carousel building at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden, they also completed the masonry of the Mead Johnson Global Research and Development Building, the restoration of the Rapp Granary in New Harmony, Indiana, and the clean ing of limestone buildings at the Univer sity of Evansville, which include Olmsted Administration Hall and the Koch Center for Engineering and Science. N.M. Bunge also worked on the Deaconess Downtown Clinic project. Without a doubt, you can see the handiwork of N.M. Bunge masons throughout the Evansville area.

N.M. Bunge also worked on the restoration project at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Downtown Evansville and created new buildings for the Evansville Water and Sewer Utility East Wastewater Treatment Plant Capacity Project. Ad ditional completed projects include the Oakland City University Clock Tower project and the Evansville Water and Sewer Utility Sunrise Pump Station Limestone Project.

WHAT SERVICES DOES N.M. BUNGE PROVIDE?

N.M. Bunge works on both large-scale commercial construction as well as residential masonry. Their work has many facets including brick, block, stone, restoration, caulking, cleaning, and above- and belowgrade waterproofing. For a job guaranteed well done by a local, family-owned business, call N.M. Bunge.

Third Generation Family-Owned Business

Troy Schreiber and Tammy Evans, Owners

Drake’s

Rapp Granary

Engelbrecht Carousel

Deaconess Aquatic Center

BNG Heating and Cooling

2400 N. Cullen Ave. / 812-858-4000 / bngheat.com

BNG HEATING AND COOLING has been your locally owned HVAC company since 1946. From HVAC installation to repair and maintenance, BNG provides a one-stop solution for all commercial heating and cooling needs, from HVAC installation to repair and maintenance. We are a Bryant Factory Authorized Dealer and all of our technicians receive the highest training. Our work is backed by the factory and our reputation as a preferred contractor.

WHY CHOOSE BNG AS YOUR COMMERCIAL HVAC PARTNER?

BNG’s experience with commercial systems ensures they are correctly designed, installed, and maintained.

Our team consists of certified and highly trained professionals who understand the unique demands of commercial HVAC systems. This ensures high-quality work and fewer problems, saving you time and money.

BNG OFFERS:

• HVAC Equipment Installation

• HVAC Maintenance & Repair

• Stand-by Natural Gas Generators

• Energy Management System Monitoring

• Geothermal Systems

• Custom Builds for any project

• Free Estimates/Second Opinions

CAN BNG CUSTOMIZE ITS PRODUCTS TO FIT CUSTOMERS’ NEEDS?

Every commercial space has unique heating, cooling, and ventilation needs. BNG works with businesses and contractors to design systems that are tailored to their specific requirements, ensuring optimal performance and solutions that work best for the build and the budget.

WHAT TYPES OF LOCAL PROJECTS HAS BNG COMPLETED?

BNG is proud to have done commercial work on numerous new builds including renovated buildings and custom projects. Our team has installed HVAC

systems for office buildings, restaurants, hospitals, banks, apartment buildings, warehouses, and industrial buildings across the Tri-State.

OUR GOAL

At BNG, we know time and experience are a direct connection to budget. Our goal is to make the HVAC process of your commercial project hassle free and cost effective, keeping your project on time and on budget.

Robinson Painting & Acoustical Co., Inc.

3000 Austin Ave. / 812-423-8832 / robinsonpainting.com

WHAT ARE ROBINSON PAINTING & ACOUSTICAL CO. INC.’S FULL RANGE OF SERVICES?

• Metal Framing - Installation and construction of metal framing systems for commercial and industrial buildings.

• Drywall Installation and Finishing - Complete drywall services, including installation and finishing.

• Carpentry Services - Skilled craftsmanship for a variety of commercial and industrial projects.

• EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems) - Exterior application of durable and decorative finishes.

• Acoustical Ceilings - Installation of acoustical ceiling systems to enhance sound control and aesthetic appeal.

• Commercial and Industrial Painting - Professional painting services for commercial and industrial projects, ensuring durability and visual appeal.

• Epoxy Flooring – Offering durable and high-performance solutions for commercial and industrial spaces.

WHICH PROJECTS DID ROBINSON PAINTING & ACOUSTICAL CO. INC. COMPLETE IN 2024?

• Henderson Municipal Power & Light New Headquarters

• Indiana State Police Labs

• BWXT John D. Haynes School of Welding Technology

• Liberty Federal Credit Union New Office Building

HOW DO YOU ENSURE THE QUALITY AND CONSISTENCY OF YOUR WORK?

We ensure the quality and consistency of our work through a combination of processes, skilled personnel, and ongoing evaluations. The company employs a team of certified professionals who undergo thorough training and continuous skill development to stay updated on the latest industry standards. Every project begins with detailed planning, including defining the scope of work, material specifications, and timelines, with preconstruction meetings to align expectations and address potential challenges. High-quality materials are sourced from trusted suppliers, and adherence to manufacturer guidelines ensures durability and excellence, particularly for specialized services.

WHAT INDUSTRIES DOES YOUR COMPANY BEST SERVE?

• Commercial Construction

• Industrial Facilities

• Hospitality and Entertainment

• Government and Public Infrastructure

robinsonpainting.com | info@robinsonpainting.com 3000 Austin Ave., Evansville, IN | 812-423-8832

Commercial and Industrial Painting

Metal Stud Work and Framing

Drywall Installation and Finishing

Interior and Exterior Plastering

Insulation

Acoustical Ceilings and Grids

Exterior Finish and Installation Systems And more!

American Structurepoint, Inc.

111 S.E. Third St., Ste. 100 / 812-402-4509 / structurepoint.com

AMERICAN STRUCTUREPOINT, headquartered in Indianapolis, is a national, award-winning architecture and engineering consulting firm. We define the standard of excellence for people across the world who want help building and bettering their community. Our professionals work in 18 design centers across the U.S. including Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas.

DESCRIBE THE SERVICES YOU OFFER.

With more than 650 experts across 11 disciplines, American Structurepoint’s services include architecture and interiors, civil engineering, construction solutions, environmental, investigative, IT solutions, land surveying, planning and economic development, structural engineering, transportation, and utility infrastructure. Our seasoned professionals have a deep knowledge of our profession and our clients’ circumstances to provide guidance for every project.

WHAT DO YOUR EMPLOYEES LIKE MOST ABOUT WORKING AT AMERICAN STRUCTUREPOINT?

At American Structurepoint, we hire the best and brightest professionals and prioritize hiring for heart first. Our team appreciates the professional growth opportunities we provide, including our American Structurepoint Leadership Academy, as well as the

strong work/life balance we offer. As an established and growing firm, we foster a dynamic environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Check out opportunities to join our team: https://www.structurepoint. com/careers.

TELL US WHAT MAKES AMERICAN STRUCTUREPOINT UNIQUE.

Our team helps clients find the hidden challenges and opportunities in each project, which leads to better outcomes. We partner with clients to improve the quality of life for people and communities. Our people are driven to make a difference every day and, as your partner, we own your project just like you do.

FULL-SERVICE ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING FIRM

EBN Industrial Supply

(BOSTWICK BRAUN – EVANSVILLE)

1701 E. Columbia St. / 812-477-0077 / bostwickbraun.com

EBN IS

A REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL

DISTRIBUTOR that stocks thousands of products, making us your one-stop shop for all your product needs. We serve various industries including manufacturing, construction, metalworking, and safety. Our team will work with you to find the best solutions, ensuring your operations run efficiently and on schedule.

LOCAL AT OUR CORE

EBN still is a local business in the Evansville region, even though we became part of the Bostwick Braun family in 2020. We still have local customers and employees, engage in our community, and hold our annual Hog Roast/Open House for all EBN customers in the fall.

NEW TECHNOLOGY

We have implemented multiple systems throughout the Bostwick Braun family to help consolidate our team and be more efficient. Our company now is on one ERP system, allowing us to offer other product options or transfer products from another warehouse. We also have updated our warehouses to Infor’s Total Warehouse Logistics which has automated, streamlined, and improved shipping, receiving, and stock availability.

Another exciting development we are implementing is using AI software to provide instant quotes and orders. The software monitors our emails and voice calls 24/7 to quickly identify customer requests to place a new order, check for price/availability, or update an existing order. Those inquiries are automatically converted into a sales order or quote in our system, and a response is sent. We would like to thank the community and our customers for their patience and understanding during all these new implementations.

Red Wing Shoes

2320 N. Green River Road, Ste. C / 812-479-5775 / stores.redwingshoes.com/Evansville-in

WHAT PRODUCTS DO YOU OFFER?

We are proud to be the premier destination for high quality comfort in work, casual, hiking, and hunting footwear servicing Evansville and the surrounding communities. The staff at Red Wing Evansville is dedicated to ensuring our customers get the right fit, utilizing our Ultimate Fit Experience. Additionally, we offer a wide variety of orthotics, socks, and leather care products. Whether you need something to stand up to your work or something to kick back in your personal time, Red Wing Evansville has your perfect fit.

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR READERS TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS?

Red Wing Evansville has been proudly locally owned and operated since 1976, providing high-quality footwear and

workwear to the community. For nearly half a century, we have built a strong reputation for offering durable, reliable products while maintaining a commitment to exceptional customer service and supporting local businesses.

WHAT SETS RED WING SHOES APART FROM COMPETITORS?

Our Red Wing for Business simplifies the relationships we set up with local businesses by creating an ideal footwear program focused on safety, comfort, and compliance that works and streamlines administration for our business partners. We provide flexibility, eligibility, invoicing, and reporting in real time, so you don’t have to sweat the details.

We stand behind our products with a manufacturer defect warranty on all our boots and a Lifetime Tune-up Program to keep your boots in excellent condition.

This includes complimentary services such as boot oiling, BOA lace repair, stitching repair, boot dying, and speed hook or eyelet repairs. Our complimentary program ensures your boot remains durable and functional for years, reflecting our commitment to long-term customer satisfaction.

Adam Green Architect

4519 Covert Ave. / 812-401-4460 / adamgreenarchitect.com

OUR TEAM AT ADAM GREEN ARCHITECT finds joy in creating buildings and environments that reflect our clients’ goals and aspirations. Our process fosters a creative exploration of ideas to ensure a unique building design that meets our clients’ needs now and in the future.

WHAT SERVICES OR PRODUCTS DOES YOUR BUSINESS PROVIDE?

We provide architecture and interior design services for residential and commercial building projects. Our portfolio includes a wide variety of building types and styles, including new construction, addition, renovation, historic preservation, and adaptive reuse projects.

We also provide services for historic building owners who face the noble challenges that come along with “old building” ownership. Our range of historic building services includes additions and renovations, ADA improvements, roof replacements, and feasibility studies. Our clients show a dedication to historic authenticity and seek long-term solutions to building preservation.

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR MOST RECENT PROJECTS?

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Banterra Bank

Five Evansville-Area Branches / 866-226-8377 / Banterra.bank

BANTERRA BANK

HAS FIVE EVANSVILLE-AREA LOCATIONS

, including a commercial lending office in Downtown Evansville.

Founded in 1975, Banterra now has more than 40 locations in six states and nationwide specialty lending. With more than $3 billion in assets, Banterra continues to grow, ranks in the top eight percent of U.S. charter banks*, and has more than 500 employees. *Based on assets.

DESCRIBE THE SERVICES OR PRODUCTS BANTERRA PROVIDES.

Banterra offers banking services focused on serving the commercial and small business needs of our communities. Our business lending includes commercial loans, small business lending, equipment financing, and agricultural lending. We combine our lending with competitive treasury management services, digital banking conveniences, and smart deposit products. We also provide private banking services, specialized health care products, and mortgage services.

WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR A COMMERCIAL LOAN?

You can start by making an appointment online at Banterra. bank. When you arrive at your appointment, your lender will start with questions to get to know you and your business. Your application will be completed and a site visit to your business may be scheduled, depending on your loan needs.

WHY WORK WITH BANTERRA?

We take the time to get to know you and your business so we can help you reach your financial goals. With Banterra’s Evansville team, you will work directly with local loan and treasury management teams with years of banking experience. We offer competitive rates, strong lending capacities, exceptional business products, and quick local decisions. Finally, we are a regional bank that supports our communities with ongoing charity promotion, contributions, and volunteer time.

To learn more, make an appointment online at Banterra.bank, give us a call or stop by one of our Evansville area locations.

Follow Banterra on social media for giveaways, trivia and spotlights for our 50th anniversary.

Banterra is celebrating our 50th anniversary of helping our customers and communities to thrive. Since 1975, we have offered smart personal and business banking products including strong lending services for commercial development, all combined with unmatched personal service that will never go out of style.

We may have started as one bank in a small town in the ‘70s, but we are now thriving as one of the nation’s leading community banks. We have 40+ locations across six states to serve you, local and experienced team members who are dedicated to our customers, and digital services that only would have been a dream in the era when we began.

We’re ready to support your nancial goals. Let us show you what 50 years of success looks like as your banking partner.

Morley Architects | Engineers | Surveyors

4800 Rosebud Lane, Newburgh, IN / 812-464-9585 / morleycorp.com

LOCATED IN Southern Indiana, Owensboro, Kentucky, Nashville, Tennessee, and West Chester, Pennsylvania, Morley is a full-service architecture, engineering, and surveying firm with more than 45 years of experience. Whether you need just one of our services or all three, Morley’s mission is to help you build a better world in the communities we serve. We are a firm enriched by tradition, expertise, and sincere passion.

WHY WORK WITH MORLEY?

Why not? Our legacy was built from entrepreneurship and a demand for better services within the communities we work with, as well as a devoted appreciation of core fundamentals. Without fail, we’re the firm that people call when they want something done right. We’re humbled by this. But we also take great honor in living up to that type of reputation. We’d be lying if we said it was effortless. Our firm thrives on decades of experience and the collaborations between our team on every project.

WHAT MAKES MORLEY STAND OUT?

We help reduce the stress from the development process by offering both site and building design services under one roof paired with an expert understanding of local ordinances, state codes, and the permitting processes. This allows us to help control project timelines, costs, and maintain the high-quality services our clients expect.

TELL US ABOUT A FEW OF MORLEY’S RECENT PROJECTS, DEVELOPMENT, AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES.

We have been involved with many area projects, including Expressway Dodge Body Shop; The District Apartments in

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Projects set to be completed in 2025 are Ohio Township Park in Newburgh, Indiana, and Market Street Living Apartments in Downtown Evansville.

Princeton, Indiana; Heritage Federal Credit Union Virtual Banking Center; Wash Boss; Warehouse Services Inc.; Ollie’s Car Wash; and Burdette Park’s

courts.

Hometown Title

HOMETOWN TITLE offers a seamless and stress-free closing process for buying or selling commercial properties. Each closing is assigned to a dedicated staff member who guides clients from start to finish. With more than 150 years of combined real estate title experience and two attorneys on staff, practical and legal issues are promptly resolved to avoid unnecessary delays. You can count on Hometown Title to deliver effective communication, speed, and accuracy in every transaction.

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

We strive to meet all your needs through our tailored solutions and unmatched speed and convenience. Our team is readily available for personalized ordering, check-ins, and cost-related queries.

GUIDED CLOSINGS FROM START TO FINISH

Unlike other title companies that take an assembly line approach to the closing process, at Hometown Title each closing is assigned to a member of our dedicated staff who will guide you through the entire process from start to finish. We are unique in that we do not outsource any

aspect of the title process. From searching, examining, clearing, and issuing title commitments, to closing real estate transactions, every aspect of your transaction is completed in Evansville.

WHY WE ARE YOUR HOMETOWN ADVANTAGE

Locally and veteran-owned, our team of experts is here to guide you through the complete title process and ensure your experience is handled in a professional and timely manner. We offer a wide-range of premium commercial services tailored to your needs, and we take pride in being a beacon of

FROM START TO FINISH

solutions and ease in your hometown. Contact us today to learn how we can assist you with your commercial real estate needs.

Hometown Title provided first-class commercial real estate title services for the real estate assets at Romain Cross Pointe Auto Park and the new Romain Subaru location at 7605 E. Virginia Street in Evansville, Indiana, and completed the title related needs in a record 5 days.”

-RICK SCHULZ, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT,

David Matthews Associates

DAVID MATTHEWS ASSOCIATES provides appraisal and counseling services in Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. Services include appraisal of real estate for sale/purchase or mortgage financing, consultation in real estate acquisition and disposition, portfolio valuation, market analyses, value trend studies, market sector surveys, corridor studies, and right of way acquisition.

SELLING A HOME? CONSIDER A PRE-LISTING APPRAISAL:

With rising interest rates lessening demand and an improving supply of available homes, the residential market is more competitive than ever. A home listed too high will sit on the market and go stale. And no one wants to sell for a price less than they could receive.

A pre-listing appraisal will give you confidence in what your home is worth. Establishing in your mind what price you will accept will aid you in making your decision.

ESTATE PLANNING & SETTLEMENT AND

THE APPRAISAL:

It is vital to know the current value of your real estate as part of the Estate

Planning process. When establishing a trust or just updating your records, a current appraisal is an important tool for establishing value. David Matthews Associates can provide retrospective appraisals as well to establish the cost basis for dates far in the past. This is necessary when settling an estate.

BUSINESS & CORPORATE ASSETS; THE APPRAISAL AS A MANAGEMENT TOOL:

Managing corporate real estate assets is a complex task. An important part of managing assets is keeping current on the values involved. A market rent appraisal provides the necessary basis for leasing real estate between related parties. Establishing the current value of the

holdings allows a seamless transition when partners are brought in or retiring. An appraiser is independent of other parties involved in a transaction. The appraisal can be confidently relied upon by all parties involved and provides the assurance of an unbiased opinion of value.

Since 1980, David Matthews Associates has served the Tri-State’s real estate appraisal and consulting needs, specializing in Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural, Residential, and Estate/Portfolio Valuation.

David Matthews Associates’ five full time appraisers have a combined 100+ years of experience in the SW Indiana market. This experience and capacity ensures the highest quality of service and work product for our clients.

Janice Evans, SRA AI-RRS; Luke Nordine, MAI, Vice-President; John Petkovsek, President; and Sarah Land, MAI, Vice-President

FORVIS MAZARS

400 Cross Pointe Blvd. / 812-428-6500 / forvismazars.us

OUR CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE TEAM combines sound accounting and financial performance with the long-range vision to help build your asset value and operating income, which is critical for success. We are diligent in industry involvement with numerous associations to stay on top of industry trends to help provide you with an Unmatched Client Experience®.

HOW ARE YOU DEVELOPING YOUR REAL ESTATE COMPANY’S FINANCIAL SUCCESS STORY?

As the economy expands and contracts, successful real estate companies capitalize on opportunities. Real estate’s buying, selling, refinancing, and trading transactions often require complex financial analyses, flawless timing, and extensive knowledge of their governing regulations and tax implications. We work with investors, brokers, agencies, owner and management associations, partnerships, funds, trusts, and many more in the commercial, residential, and international real estate sectors. That's why numerous companies have turned to Forvis Mazars to help make informed, timely decisions.

HOW ARE CONTRACTORS PAVING THE WAY TO SOUND ACCOUNTING STRATEGIES?

The construction market experiences volatility, making strategic thinking vital for stability. Our team of professionals works hard to help contractors improve their bottom line, increase cash flow, and maintain regulatory compliance. We work with all types of contractors, including heavy highway, general and specialty contractors, and specific construction mining. Numerous construction companies have trusted us to address various accounting needs and provide services that help take their organization to the next level.

TRISH NEIDIG, CPA Partner, Assurance

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BEYOND ACCOUNTING SERVICES

Forvis Mazars offers a suite of consulting services that address other crucial prep and operational needs. We offer technical and planning services tailored to your company.

Signarama

1300 N. Royal Ave. / 812-477-7763 / SignsOverAmerica.com

SIGNARAMA helps businesses communicate their message by designing, creating, and installing signs, vehicle graphics, and displays. Safety signs, jobsite signs, lobby lettering, wayfinding and directional signs, vehicle wraps, and fleet decals are just a few of the products Signarama provides.

WHY WORK WITH SIGNARAMA?

With over 260 5-star reviews on Google, we think our customers say it best!

“Signarama Evansville worked with our company to get the final product just right…One of the most professional looking additions to our office foyer we could have made - and one of the most professional experiences we could have asked for in a company to work with.” — Justin LaGrange, On the Spot Utility Resources, LLC

“We are thankful to have such a professional print partner and couldn’t be happier with the quality of their work!” — Old National Events Plaza

HOW IS SIGNARAMA INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY?

We recently celebrated 65 years in the Tri-State! Signarama Evansville has been involved in projects in just about every industry – from healthcare to education to manufacturing and community development. We're proud to have assisted in beautification, directional signage, and business growth in every corner of the Tri-State. Our Signs of Support Grant Program has lifted up hundreds of local charities with over $300,000 donated in grant contributions since 2010.

WHAT DO I NEED TO GET STARTED ON A PROJECT?

The best time to contact us is at the start of any new construction or new project. Reach out at (812) 477-7763 or SignsOverAmerica.com today! Whether you have a specific design and specifications, or you would like our team to design a concept for your project, our design and production experts are here to help!

Helping organizations spread their message to the Evansville community for over 65 years!

LG Chem Uniseal

1014 E. Uhlhorn St. / 812-463-5230 / uniseal.com

LG CHEM UNISEAL supplies automotive adhesives to global car manufacturers around the world. With our excellent technology and agile customer responsiveness, we have been a trusted partner to many customers for over 60 years. We are based in Evansville, Indiana, and our parent company, LG Chem, is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Learn more about Uniseal at www.uniseal.com.

Uniseal, an automotive sealants and adhesives manufacturer and a subsidiary of LG Chem, is set to expand its facilities with the construction of a 73,000-square-foot warehouse. Uniseal has achieved remarkable growth over the past few years, earning the trust of global customers, and is expected to deliver record-breaking performance in 2025. This expansion will significantly enhance our manufacturing capabilities.

Jayne Allerellie, President of Uniseal, says, “Uniseal has been in Evansville for more than 60 years, and we are excited to

partner with Evansville-based Traylor Building on our new construction. Evansville is a strong community, and we are proud to be investing in it.”

Check

our website www.uniseal.com

LA+D

10400 State Route 662 W., Newburgh, IN / 812-890-2237 / lamar-arch.com

LAMAR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN specializes in commercial architecture and interior design. We are a community-based firm, and our design team is ready to sit down with you one-on-one to understand your vision. Using 3D modeling and our virtual reality setup, we are able to help you fully visualize your project.

WHAT SERVICES DOES LA+D OFFER?

• Master Planning

• Full Architectural Services

• Interior Design

• 3D Modeling

• Architectural Rendering

• Virtual Reality

• 3D Printing

WHEN DO YOU NEED AN ARCHITECT?

One common misconception involving architects is the notion that general contractors or engineers are the only professionals needed on your building project. Architects are creative problem solvers. If your building has a unique site

condition, a complex space problem, or aesthetics are a critical factor, then hiring an architect is recommended and may be absolutely essential.

WHAT SETS LA+D APART FROM OTHER ARCHITECTS WITH SIMILAR EXPERIENCE?

LA+D is a modern architecture firm with a passion for a collaborative design process. We pride ourselves in staying on the cutting edge of new technology and design trends. We are a flexible, family-owned business and our work spans civic, healthcare, residential, commercial, and religious projects.

J.E. Shekell, Inc.

424 W. Tennessee St. / 812-425-9131 / shekell.com

J.E. SHEKELL, INC. is the Tri-State’s premier residential, commercial/industrial service and construction company for heating and air conditioning (HVAC), mechanical piping, plumbing, electrical systems and controls. Chad Williams, Manager HVAC Controls, and his team are responsible for installing and maintaining the smart technology driving the rapidly growing field of building automation systems.

HOW CAN A BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM (BAS) HELP BUSINESSES SAVE MONEY?

The biggest advantage of building automation is saving energy because that saves money. When engineered properly, a BAS will allow for the largest energy users in the building (HVAC and mechanical systems) to perform optimally, while also making sure no energy is wasted. Saving energy through increased equipment-usage efficiency can deliver a significant reduction in utility costs.

HOW DOES AN OWNER OR MANAGER REMOTELY MONITOR THE FACILITY?

a smartphone or computer is a huge advantage. This is especially important for facility managers who are responsible for issues that may occur in remote locations. Because our systems allow for full access remotely, a technician can see what’s happening in real time and pass along information to correct the problem.

HOW CAN BAS DELIVER CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT?

With BAS, you’re able to look through history logs and make constant changes to continuously improve efficiency. The ability to compile and report on use and adjust equipment accordingly,

Corporate Mills Building

CORPORATE MILLS BUILDING, owned by Universal Warehouse, is a historic brick and wooden beam loft building with 78,000 square feet of space in Downtown Evansville’s NoCo “Makers District,” named for its location north of Court Street. Take advantage of this one-of-a-kind urban office building, providing tenants with free surface parking, access to common meeting/banquet/ entertainment space, and onsite warehouse/storage with loading dock. Convenient access to First Avenue and the Lloyd Expressway, and within walking distance to many Downtown venues, such as the Ascension St. Vincent YMCA, Civic Center, Ford Center, Victory Theatre, and many restaurants and shops.

Turpen's Painting Co.

AT TURPEN’S PAINTING, we are honored to receive the prestigious Platinum 2024 Readers’ Choice Award for Best Painting Company. This recognition is a reflection of our dedication to excellence and the trust of our wonderful customers. We are deeply grateful for this accolade, which motivates us to continually elevate our service quality and craftsmanship.

As we celebrate this achievement, we’re also excited about what’s to come in 2025, marking our 15th year in business. We remain committed to building on our legacy of excellence, and to that end, we’re thrilled to introduce a new member to our team — Sam Turpen, our new estimator. Sam’s expertise will help us better manage projects with efficiency and accuracy, ensuring that

each customer receives the personalized attention they deserve.

Our team’s success stems from a detail-oriented approach, strong communication, and an energetic spirit — traits that define every project we undertake. Whether we’re working on a cozy home or a large commercial property, we treat each job as our own, making sure every brushstroke reflects our commitment to quality.

In addition to expanding our team, we’re also revamping our website. The new site will feature enhanced navigation, a project gallery, and educational resources to help you make informed decisions about your painting needs. Looking ahead, we remain focused on maintaining the highest standards and continuing to innovate with

eco-friendly materials and techniques. We’re excited to keep delivering exceptional results and unforgettable experiences. Thank you for being a part of our journey. Together, we’ll continue to paint a brighter future!

Commercial Coatings

800 E. Oregon St. / 812-773-3526 / wecoatyourroof.com

HOW IS IT MORE COST-EFFECTIVE TO RESTORE A ROOF RATHER THAN REPLACE IT?

Restoring a roof saves money because it builds on what you already have instead of starting from scratch. It eliminates the costs of tearing off and disposing of the old roof, which can add up quickly. Plus, our roof coating systems extend the life of your roof by 10-20 years, giving you top-notch performance without the expense of a full replacement.

SERIOUSLY, DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR ROOF ACTUALLY LOOKS LIKE?

Don’t think of your roof as “out of sight, out of mind.” We specialize in helping businesses take control of their roofing needs. Our evaluations provide valuable insights, allowing you to extend the life of your roof, plan for necessary repairs, and forecast future costs. Whether it’s routine

maintenance or preparing for long-term investments, knowing the current state of your roof is the first step toward protecting your building and your budget.

WILL A MANUFACTURING CLIENT NEED TO SHUT DOWN WHILE THE ROOF IS BEING COATED? WHAT CAN THEY EXPECT?

No shutdown necessary. We work with your schedule to minimize disruptions. Our coatings are applied with minimal noise and without harsh odors, so your team can keep doing what they do best while we work above. Communication is key—we’ll keep you updated every step of the way.

HOW DOES COMMERCIAL COATINGS CUSTOM-FIT A ROOF?

Every roof is unique, and we treat it that way—because would you rather have a

custom-made suit or a store-bought suit? We start with a detailed evaluation to understand your roof’s specific needs. From there, we tailor our solutions— whether it’s repairing problem areas, treating rust, sealing seams, or applying a full coating system. It’s all designed to ensure a perfect fit for your building.

WHAT SIZE OF JOBS CAN COMMERCIAL COATINGS HANDLE?

From local mom-and-pop shops to sprawling manufacturing facilities with complex maintenance needs, we specialize in delivering tailored roofing solutions. Whether it’s a one-time repair, a comprehensive coating system, or an ongoing maintenance plan, we’ve got the expertise and resources to protect your investment. With over 40 years of experience, we pride ourselves on being the trusted partner for businesses of all sizes.

KM Construction Services

12600 Warrick County Line Road / 812-214-7370 / kmcsbuilds.com

KM CONSTRUCTION SERVICES provides many options, including general construction, carpentry, construction management, and consulting. Working in the commercial market, KM can complete new, remodel, and additions for commercial clients in the Tri-State area. As a pre-engineered metal building provider, we can give customers different options to consider. Our project managers have an average of 30 years of experience in the local construction market to assist our clients. We can customize our project delivery to suit client needs, whether it be negotiated, hard bid, or cost plus.

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY FOR A NEW CLIENT TO BEGIN A PROJECT WITH YOU?

Working as a partner with an owner and listening to their project requirements, KM Construction Services can tailor a delivery method to effectively accomplish their goals. Goals such as completion date, cost, or function might be most important to a client. By understanding each client and executing a plan to deliver, we have built many relationships that span many years and multiple projects.

ARE THERE CERTAIN PROJECTS THAT KM CONSTRUCTION IS BEST SUITED FOR?

KM Construction Services has completed complex large remodels, office renovations, building additions, and new construction for a variety of clients in the Tri-State. Our field

craftsmen are detailed and professional, providing quality built projects in a timely manner. We strive to exceed expectations, building customer satisfaction today and into the future.

At KM Construction, we believe in building projects the right way. We start with communication that builds a strong partnership with each of our clients. Our skilled tradesmen have the experience to take your project from an idea to reality.

Koberstein Contracting

12600 Warrick County Line Road / 812-214-7369 / kobersteincontracting.com

WHEN WAS KOBERSTEIN CONTRACTING FOUNDED AND HOW DID THE BUSINESS GET ITS START?

Koberstein Contracting has been in business since 1955 and started out providing trucking services and performing small excavating jobs. Since then, the business has grown into performing commercial, industrial, and municipal projects for private and public clients in the civil construction market.

WHAT SETS KOBERSTEIN CONTRACTING APART FROM OTHER CONTRACTORS?

Our focus on responsive customer service, with the pursuit of excellence and efficiency, sets us apart from other contractors.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR CIVIL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES.

Koberstein Contracting has built our reputation on consistently meeting the challenges of the toughest site preparation and commercial excavating projects in the Tri-State. The combination of the right equipment and our highly skilled crews and project managers ensures that your project is of the highest quality, within budget, and ready on time. We have a history of excavation successes that range from public road expansions and subdivision developments to industrial, automotive, and

Excellence Is Built

commercial site improvements. The Koberstein team is committed to being the industry leader in providing responsive civil services that consistently deliver the results our customers expect.

Koberstein’s experience installing water, sanitary, and storm sewer utilities coupled with the “do-it-right the first time” mindset have made us the leading utility installation contractor in the area. Our focus on our people ensures that each project has the right skill and experience needed for today’s complex underground installations.

Our seasoned team has the experience needed to safely install underground utilities while planning ahead to avoid potential conflicts that often arise during projects. We have a consistent history of installing all types of piping products, lift stations, box culverts, precast concrete structures, valves, and pumps. The relationships we have built with our local suppliers allow us to deliver the project on time and within budget.

Energy Systems Group

9877 Eastgate Court, Newburgh, IN / 812-471-5000 / energysystemsgroup.com

AT ENERGY SYSTEMS GROUP® (ESG), we’re all about creating smarter, more sustainable infrastructure for the people and communities we serve. We modernize facilities to help schools, businesses, and government facilities save energy, reduce costs, and make a lasting impact for generations to come.

HOW HAS ENERGY SYSTEMS GROUP EVOLVED SINCE ITS FOUNDING?

We’re lucky; although our team has grown from four to 400+ in the last 30 years, we’ve stayed true to the values that got us here. We’re proud to still be headquartered in Evansville and still working with many of our first clients, like Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation. What has changed? We’ve expanded to serve businesses, schools, communities, and government systems nationwide. Our passion for creating smart infrastructure solutions allowed us to grow the business to become one of the leading ESCOs and a great place to work.

WHAT IS AN ESCO?

An Energy Service Company, or ESCO, is a partner that helps design, build, and install solutions that save energy for building owners. At ESG, we start by auditing buildings to uncover opportunities for upgrades, like updating outdated systems and

boosting overall efficiency. Then, we design and deliver solutions that cut energy use and reduce costs. But it’s about more than savings — it’s about creating more reliable, comfortable, and sustainable spaces for the people who use them every day.

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BUSINESS LIFE

RENAMING OF LIBERTY ARENA OCT. 31, 2024, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA

1. Tim Ethridge, Portia Khan, Lori Sutton, Bob Suhrheinrich, Ken Wempe, Cindy Bell, Bill Schirmer, Stacey Shourd, Wayne Kinney, Brent Joyce, and Danny Schembre

2. Jon Mark Hall, Steven Bridges, Bill Schirmer, and Archie the Eagle

E-REP HOLIDAY

CNN DEC. 6, 2024, WAREHOUSE 410

1. Jen Kerns, Taylor Humphrey, Amanda Redenbaugh, Madi Stauth, and Jalyn Davis

2. Nick Basham, Michael Peerman, Brian Burkett, and Matt Presley

ANNUAL BALL NOV. 2, 2024, EVANSVILLE MUSEUM OF ARTS, HISTORY & SCIENCE

1. Ryan Rigg, Tim Black, Robert Scott Wylie, Larry Schwartz, Steve Gibson, and Steve Wylie 2. Wayne Schuetter and Myra Schuetter

HAFER TEAM AT ROTARY SANTA RUN DEC. 7, 2024, EYKAMP SCOUT CENTER Will Brady, Wes Davis, Rebecca Brady, Luke Johnson, Kyle Ozier, Zac Shoulders, Kirsten Wilson, Anthony Adams, Travis Rotolo, Debbie Linberg, Dempson Haney, Rick Hayden, Jack Faber, Vince Martin, and Laura Faber

PETTINGA FINANCIAL ADVISORS RIBBON CUTTING DEC. 17, 2024, DOWNTOWN EVANSVILLE Sandra Henning, Amanda Bingemer, Scott Mullins, Bridgitte Danhauer, Addison Volkman, Brian Goebel, Tonya Borders, Matt Volkman, Jenny Scales, Austin Volkman, and Anna Palmer

NEW HIRES/PROMOTIONS

Sarah Morgason has joined Tucker Publishing Group as a senior graphic designer. The native of Cincinnati, Ohio, and University of Cincinnati graduate previously worked as a graphic designer for Shoe Carnival in Evansville, and she completed internships with BestReviews, HBO, and Purposeful Networks.

Welborn Baptist Foundation has named Travis Johnson and Tyler Stock members of its inaugural class of board fellows. Johnson is a senior analyst at Mead Johnson Nutrition Co., while Stock is executive director of Talent EVV at the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership.

B BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

An Honor

Hafer has hired Isaac Grounds and Jacob Vezensky as architectural graduates in the firm’s Evansville office. Both are graduates of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.

Brycen Moore is the new Evansville Otters general manager, the eighth person to hold that role in the team’s 30 years. At 24, he’s also the youngest general manager in Otters history and will oversee all day-to-day operations, including all baseball and non-baseball events at Bosse Field. He started with the Otters as a group sales intern in 2021 before becoming assistant director of operations and then director of operations and food and beverage.

Gymnastics coach Breasha Pruitt earns Musial Award

BY MAGGIE VALENTI

Breasha Pruitt’s star continues to rise, most recently as a Musial Award recipient.

The owner of Breasha Pruitt Elite Gymnastics received the sportsmanship honor, named for late St. Louis Cardinals baseball star Stan Musial, on Nov. 23 in St. Louis, Missouri. The awards were broadcast Dec. 29 on CBS.

The awards noted Pruitt’s tenacity as a former gymnast as well as her grace and devotion to her athletes as a coach while modeling the treatment she wished she got as a young athlete.

She became a Musial Award winner alongside Emmy-winning sportscaster Bob Costas and former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald Jr. Pruitt was nominated by Cindi Schmidt Nicholson, the mother of her student Natalie Nicholson.

“The award itself, the honor is huge. … It’s shocking that people are noticing on a national platform,” Pruitt says. “I had calls and emails from people all over who saw the awards on CBS. … It’s been amazing experience.”

The Henderson, Kentucky, native’s attitude and commitment earned her the Positive Coaching Alice’s 2022 National Double-Goal Coach of the Year Award. That same year, she was named a Kentucky Colonel by Gov. Andy Beshear.

Deiona Clayton is the new executive director of Carver Community Organization, replacing David Wagner, who was in the position for 35 years. Clayton has served in a variety of roles with Carver Community Organization for 26 years, including director of the Early Childhood Center since 2004.

Amy Rhodes is the new executive director of Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve. The Noblesville, Indiana, native is an alumna of the University of Evansville and Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, and returned to Evansville in 2020. She most recently was an agriculture and natural resource educator for Purdue Extension in Posey County and served as sustainable living manager at Seton Harvest.

Suresh Immanuel has been named Schroeder Family Dean of the University of Evansville College of Business and Engineering. Since joining UE in 2009, Immanuel has had several duties, including as associate dean of the School of Engineering and Computer Science and associate provost for academic partnerships.

David Kiely has joined the law firm Danks & Danks. Kiely was a judicial officer in Vanderburgh County for 26 years, first as a magistrate for Circuit Court, then as a Superior Court judge, and finally as Circuit Court judge before retiring on Dec. 31, 2024. He was in private practice with his father, James, before becoming a judge. With Danks & Danks, Kiely will join litigation teams handling personal injury, criminal defense, and family law matters.

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Old National Bank helps secure grants to expand affordable housing

BY MAGGIE VALENTI

Old National Bank has helped four Affordable Housing Program projects — including one in Evansville — secure grants topping $3.2 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis. The funding will go toward the construction of 628 units across Indiana and Michigan.

One million dollars were granted to Habitat for Humanity of Evansville for its Building Home, Community and Hope 2025 project and will address housing shortages in the Tepe Park and Glenwood neighborhoods.

“Old National believes that safe, affordable housing is the cornerstone of thriving communities, and that homeownership is the key to building generational wealth. That’s why we were so pleased to partner with Habitat for Humanity of Evansville,” says Stephanie Roland, ONB’s community development director.

The remaining $2.2 million in grant funds went to organizations in Dale and Muncie, Indiana, and Grand Rapids, Michigan. The funding from FHLB is included in more than $34 million the regional bank donated to 42 projects in Michigan and Indiana in 2024, creating a total of 1,645 affordable housing in both states. In Indiana alone, the shortage of affordable homes is estimated to be around 139,000.

Shelly Blunt has been appointed provost, Rashad Smith was named assistant vice president for undergraduate admissions, and Jina Platts was promoted to assistant vice president for finance and administration and assistant treasurer at the University of Southern Indiana Blunt joined USI in 1999 and most recently was interim provost. She has held numerous administrative and teaching roles, including dean and interim dean of Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education. Smith’s more than 20-year career in higher education brought him to USI in 2016, when he was hired as director of undergraduate admissions. Platts, a USI graduate, has had a 24-year career with USI where she served as director of university accounting and assistant controller.

Zachary Weinberg is the new University of Evansville head volleyball coach. He comes from Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, where he was on the volleyball coaching staff for seven years and the associate head coach since 2021.

Christy Lewis has been appointed vice president and general manager of Atlas World Group International. Lewis joined Atlas in July 2019 as director of commercial operations, and she has more than 20 years of experience in management and operations.

DEPARTURES

Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, and his numerous professional honors include earning a regional Emmy Award and being named Best Local TV Personality by Evansville Living readers in 2022 and 2023.

AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS

Three Deaconess Health System facilities received ‘A’ hospital safety grades from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit that acts as a watchdog in the health care industry. Deaconess Midtown Hospital, Deaconess Henderson (Kentucky) Hospital, and Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, Indiana, were awarded the recognition based on more than 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, and systems hospitals use to prevent them.

Bally’s Evansville has collected nine first places in the Strictly Slots Magazine Awards, including Best Overall Casino. The other honors were Best Overall Gaming Resort, Best Reel Slots, Casino Where You Feel Luckiest, Best Hosts, Best Penny Slots, Best Quarter Slots, Best Slot Club, and Best Slot Club Promotions.

The Henderson Tourist Commission picked up honors at the Kentucky Travel Industry Association’s annual Traverse Awards, including an award of distinction for its Songs of Summer marketing campaign and multiple bronze, silver, and gold awards for various projects.

The D-Patrick family of vehicle dealerships announced recent charitable contributions. D-Patrick Honda Helping Kids donated $1,500 to The Hope Gallery and Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden; D-Patrick Ford/Lincoln presented $2,500 each to the Santa Clothes Club and Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley; and D-Patrick Boonville Ford contributed $1,000 to the Warrick County Community Foundation and $1,000 to the Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana

Randy Moore has retired after 45 years in Evanvsille television, including the last decade at Channel 14 WFIE-TV The Evansville native

is a graduate of Harrison High School and

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D-PATRICK HONDA AND THE HOPE GALLERY

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RASHAD SMITH

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Additionally, the D-Patrick Porsche Club hosted a Christmas toy drive for Warrick County Child Services

The University of Evansville received a $41,000 gift from the trust of alumna Joyce Short to the School of Education. It will support aspiring teachers by providing licensure testing resources and support with licensure fees. The university also received a $147,000 bequest from the estate of 1945 alumna Marjorie Vogel to support the upkeep of UE’s Carson Center athletic facilities and establish the Marjorie Vogel

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Control Specialists Inc., an Evansville company dating to 1983 that provides specialized services including control systems maintenance, announced it has been acquired by Houston, Texas-based Relevant Industrial LLC

Pro-Tex-All Co., a janitorial supply, equipment distribution and chemical manufacturing company, has acquired Gem Chemical. Both companies are based in Evansville.

One Rock Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, has announced that an affiliate acquired an ownership interest in Evansville-based Lewis Bakeries. Founded in 1925, Lewis Bakeries is the largest wholesale bakery in Indiana, employing about 2,000 across five sites in Indiana and Tennessee, and providing products including Bunny Bread to commercial customers in 17 states.

Deaconess Health System is expanding the use of Abridge, an AI platform for clinical documentation, across its 19-hospital network, following a successful pilot program. The company says the technology helps clinicians reclaim time that can be directed to patient care. The health system also acquired a little more than 77 acres of farmland in northern Vanderburgh County at 201 E. Inglefield Road for $3.1 million. Deaconess has not announced official plans for the property beyond addressing the area’s growing needs. The health system’s Gateway and Midtown emergency departments also achieved Pediatric Advanced Emergency Department certifications through the Indiana Emergency Medical Services for Children. The milestone makes Gateway and Midtown some of the first mixed-population emergency departments in the region to receive the designation.

CenterPoint Energy supported more than 80 energy efficiency projects across the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, such as modernization of lighting and heating and air systems, boiling and chiller system improvements, and energy-efficient kitchen equipment; the totality of these projects saved EVSC about $1.2 million.

CLOSURES/REDUCTIONS

CycleBar Evansville closed Feb. 1. The local franchise of the Xponential Fitness brand had been owned by Jeff Cox since January 2020. Jeff and Bussie Cox continue to operate the adjacent Club Pilates at 111 S. Green River Road.

Company Page #

Accelerated Growth Capital 60, 61

Adam Green Architect 71

American Structurepoint 68

ARC Construction 44, 45

AstraZeneca 15

Banterra Bank 72

Bauerhaus Catering 21

BNG Heating & Cooling 66

Bostwick Braun Industrial 69

CenterPoint Energy, LLC IBC

Colonial Classics, Inc. ........... 40, 41

Commercial Coatings 83

Corporate Design 81

D-Patrick Ford/Lincoln 6

D-Patrick Motoplex 1

Danco Construction ............ 46, 47

David Matthews Associates 75

Dyna-Kleen ...................................... 93

Enerfab 56, 57

Energy Systems Group 86

ERA First Advantage Realty 32, 33

Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP) ................. 8

ADVERTISING INDEX

Explore Evansville 15

F.C. Tucker Emge 38, 39

Field & Main Bank 87

First Federal Savings Bank 7

First Financial Bank 9

Forvis Mazars 76

Garmong Construction Services 58, 59

German American Bank 42, 43 Hafer 17

Hamlin Equipment Rental 88

Hometown Title 74

imi Supply/imi Concrete ... 54, 55

J.E. Shekell, Inc. 80 Keller Schroeder 94

KM Construction 84 Koberstein Contracting 85

Lamar Architecture & Design, LLC 79

Landscapes By Dallas Foster, Inc 10 LG Chem Uniseal 78

Liberty Federal Credit Union BC Melmar Properties 30 Morley 73 N.M. Bunge, Inc. ..............................

Amy Mangold

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in business, University of Evansville; master’s coursework in communications, University of Southern Indiana; certificate in fundraising management, Indiana University School of Philanthropy; certificate in nonprofit executive management, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs

HOMETOWN: Hatfield, Indiana

RESUME: Annual giving manager, St. Mary’s Foundation; morning news anchor, Channel 14 WFIE-TV; development director, Arc of Evansville; community relations and development officer, Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library; brand marketing manager, Berry Global Inc.; evening news anchor, Channel 25 WEHT-TV; development director, Gilda’s Club of Evansville (now Cancer Pathways Midwest); president and CEO (2024 to present), United Way of Southwestern Indiana

FAMILY: Husband Chuck; children Blake, Shelby, and Max; three grandchildren, with a fourth on the way

The United Way of Southwestern Indiana has transitioned to new leadership at a time when the philanthropic organization is adapting to other changes. Four years after joining United Way, Amy Mangold ascended to the top position following Amy Canterbury’s retirement. She says United Way is funding fewer agencies, but at higher levels, with the intent of having more meaningful community impact.

What’s stayed the same, Mangold explains, is the United Way’s vision to give struggling area residents the resources they need to reach their potential.

Mangold says she’s prepared for her new role. “The board and Amy Canterbury have positioned us well for the future. As the landscape continues to change, we will need to continue to evolve and assess and reassess and change along with the times.”

TELL US ABOUT UNITED WAY’S ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2024.

It was a good year. We completed our financial commitments to our legacy partners, which allowed us to invest more funds into our Pathway Grants. Our four Pathways — employment, mental health, youth, and social capital — focus on the root causes of poverty and economic inequity. They are competitive grants, open to any 501(c)(3) in our service area. This year, we invested $569,000 into mental health programs and $1.68 million into youth programs. When I say investing more, in the old model we may have given a program $45,000 annually. In the new model, many of the two-year grants are in the ballpark of $200,000-$300,000. We were also able to leverage money from Indiana United Ways to bring into our community to accomplish specific capital projects that we have not done in the past.

HOW HAS UNITED WAY’S SCOPE AND IMPACT CHANGED IN RECENT YEARS?

We still serve our three main counties, Vanderburgh, Spencer, and Warrick. We are funding fewer agencies, but at a deeper and larger investment and over two-year time periods. We are now looking at how United Way can leverage funds from other entities to bring into our community. And we are looking at the advocacy space. How can we help influence public policy and advocate for issues that are important to our community to drive systemic change?

WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE SOME OF THE MISPERCEPTIONS ABOUT THE UNITED WAY?

That it’s still the old United Way, that we still have the old funding model. ... We still partner with employers, but we don’t encourage high-pressure tactics for donations. What we do encourage is the opportunity to educate employees about the work that United Way is doing in the community and invite them into the work. ... We encourage people to look outside themselves, to how they can help their neighbor, the greater community, and how we can all build the community where we want to live, work, and play. Encouraging civic responsibility and philanthropy is a piece of that.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT THAT PEOPLE CONTINUE TO GIVE TO UNITED WAY?

We want everyone to have the opportunity to become the best that they want to be. ... We have those who are in poverty, who are working and sometimes working two and three jobs who still cannot make ends meet, especially with inflationary pressures, with challenges of affordable childcare, affordable housing. How do we resource people who are willing and able and working hard, but still just don’t have what they need to get to that next level of thriving? Sometimes, it takes just an extra resource, an extra bump, to help someone get there.

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