2011 20 under 40

20 UNDER 40

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Media specialist, Healthy Communities Initiative of Bartholomew County

Erin

HAWKINS

Age: 34 Occupation: Media specialist, Healthy Communities Initiative of Bartholomew County Residence: Columbus Family: Parents, Bob and Cheri Hawkins; sister, Brooke Hawkins; fiancé, Chris Morlock Education: Bachelor of Science in applied health science, Indiana University Leadership roles: Board of directors, Columbus Area Arts Council; leadership team, Domestic Violence Action Team Volunteer activities: Volunteer tour guide, Columbus Area Visitors Center; marketing committee, Columbus Young Professionals; Indiana Landmarks; Bartholomew County Historical Society Personal and professional memberships: Columbus Young Professionals Hobbies and interests: Mid-century modern architecture and design, book club, bicycling Influences in your life: The older I get, the more I value the profound influence of my mother, Cheri Hawkins, who taught me to be fiercely

independent, not to take myself too seriously and to roll with the punches.

What motivates you to want to be involved in your community? I feel so fortunate to live in Columbus, a community that values excellence, diversity and the arts. Being a lifelong resident of this community, and having benefited from the work of those who came before me, I cannot help but be inspired to contribute to organizations working to further improve quality of life for all our citizens.

Why do you believe it is important for young adults to step forward and tackle community and professional leadership roles? Young professionals have a duty to carry on the work of current leaders and those who came before them. It is vital to our future that young people be willing to step up and assume leadership in all areas impacting quality of life — be it education, business, the arts or improving the health of our citizens — everyone has a role to play.

Words to live by: An important lesson instilled in my sister and me by our late mother: “Never buy a purse deeper than it is wide.”

20 Under 40: A guide to young adults as community leaders STAFF REPORTS Bartholomew County has many amazing people who step into leadership roles at their places of employment and in their volunteer endeavors.

Many of these leaders and community supporters are young adults under age 40

who decided they wanted to be a part of making Columbus a better place to live.

They work in small businesses, big corporations, schools and public agencies and serve as managers, directors, owners and supervisors.

Despite their busy schedules, they take on volunteer roles at a variety of

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community organizations and aspire to continue leading, mentoring and finding new ways to be part of the community.

The Republic, in cooperation with Columbus Young Professionals, is showcasing 20 of these young leaders in this publication.

They also were honored April 21 at the

CYP annual meeting.

In this third “20 Under 40” edition, they explain why being a leader and volunteer is important to them.

Section editor: Brenda Showalter.

Design: Joe Gill.

Photography: Joe Harpring, Andrew Laker, Alton Strupp.

Lindsey

BABINEC

Age: 28 Occupation: Owner of Blondie’s Tan & Spa Residence: Columbus Family: Husband, Gene Babinec III, and children, Delaney, 3, and Grady, 1 Education: Currently attending Empire Beauty School’s esthetics program, licensed real estate agent, attended University of Evansville and Purdue University Leadership roles: Coordinator for the Columbus Kids Resale Volunteer activities: Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Personal and professional memberships: First Christian Church, Aesthetics International Association, Columbus Young Professionals Hobbies and interests: Reading, traveling, bargainhunting and spending time with my family and friends

Influences in your life: God, my husband, my friends and family, the C4 business program at Columbus North High School What motivates you to want to be involved in your community? We shape the community we live in. If we want to live in a great community, we have to find ways to make it great!

Why do you believe it is important for young adults to step forward and tackle community and professional leadership roles? Young adults offer a new and fresh perspective on community projects. It is also much easier for other young people to identify with young adults about the influence they have and what they can accomplish within their own community. Columbus is full of young families, so who is better than young professionals to have a hand in directing the future of our city?

Words to live by: “Don’t talk about it, be about it.”

Owner of Blondie’s Tan & Spa

Congratulations Columbus Regional Hospital and Healthy Communities Initiative are proud to support our community through the talented leadership of our 20 under 40 recipient Erin Hawkins. Erin makes a difference every day in her work to support the Reach initiative to help create a healthier community. Congratulations to all the 20 under 40 honorees, and thank you for your commitment to your profession and to our community.

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Matthew D.

MILLER

Age: 24 Occupation: President of Miller Air Services LLC and deputy sheriff with Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department Residence: Columbus Family: Parents, David and Tammy Miller; grandparents, Lorin and Janet Johnson and Bill and Betty Bailey Education: St. Peter’s Lutheran School, Columbus East High School, graduated from Trinity Lutheran High School in 2005, Airline Transport Professionals (multi-engine flight instructor and instrument flight instructor) 2008, Purdue University (associate and bachelor’s degree in aviation flight technology, minor in entrepreneurship) graduated in 2009, Indiana Law Enforcement Academy 2009, Tucker School of Real Estate (Indiana real estate sales license) 2010 Leadership roles: Leadership Bartholomew County 2010-2011, advisory board for Children’s Bureau Volunteer activities: Experimental Aircraft Association Young Eagles Pilot, Hospice of South Central Indiana, Children’s Bureau, Trinity Lutheran High School, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church

Personal and professional memberships: Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Experimental Aircraft Association, National Flight Instructors Association, Fraternal Order of Police, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Alpha Eta Rho Professional Aviation Fraternity, American Association of Airport Executives, Purdue University Alumni Association Hobbies and interests: I enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, flying, golfing, playing softball, spending time outdoors, watching sports (baseball, basketball, football and NASCAR). I also enjoy reading Donald Trump, Warren Buffett, Guy Kawasaki, Dave Ramsey, investment, wealth management and flying books.

Influences in your life: I have had several positive influences in my life. My parents have always encouraged me to do my best not only in school but in everything that I do. They have encouraged me to never give up and to follow my dreams. My parents were an important part in my Christian faith by teaching me what is really important in life at a young age.

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Sarah

GAYNOR

Age: 27 Occupation: Mathematics facilitator at Columbus Signature Academy New Tech Residence: Columbus; originally from the small town of Dover Family: Fiancé, Jared; mom, Donna; dad, Ron; sister, Tanya; brother, Philip; twin sister, Molly; and sister, Amanda Education: Bachelor of Arts degree from Ball State University in 2005 with a major in secondary education: mathematics, master’s degree in integrating technology K-12, from Nova Southeastern University in 2008 Leadership roles: Co-creator and cofacilitator of Math Matters and the ProjectBased Learning Academy, school advocate, Critical Friends Group certified trainer Volunteer activities: I spend a lot of time volunteering my time to my students with personal or academic problems they may be struggling with. Additionally, I volunteer time at my church and assist with community cleanup efforts.

Personal and professional memberships: Buck Institute for Education, New Tech Network Hobbies and interests: I love lacing up my tennis shoes and hitting the pavement for a nice run outdoors with my 4-year-old black Lab, Domino. (Sometimes, she even lets me lead the way!) If I ever do get a free moment of time, I’ll usually find myself spending far too much time scrapbooking life events. As long as I’m active, my brain is forced to think creatively and critically. I find myself interested in many new things.

Influences in your life: I have been influenced by so many great people that it’s hard to name them all. My Catholic faith

and moments to share my talents with others. Watching my students impact one another’s experiences, their own learning ... which in turn is impacting their future, and enhancing their community is more than any one person needs to see the potential they have as it relates to community involvement.

Why do you believe it is important for young adults to step forward and tackle community and professional leadership roles? In order for a community to change and grow, it is essential that young adults are aware of their surroundings and the important role they play within their community. As young leaders, they have the ability to network and interact with business professionals on a level that is often difficult to experience in a typical classroom setting. By taking this initiative and becoming involved as leaders in their community, however, they have the ability to bring small groups of individuals together to form the close-knit family feeling that every productive community has always seemed to lead me in the right longs for. As young adults identify their direction. Of course, with the support of talents, share these with the community, family, colleagues and friends I am able to they become stronger adults as they grow, push through the challenging moments and continue on successful pathways when and so do their surroundings and all of things are going well. My largest influences the lives they touch by taking on such come from those who are passionate about leadership roles.

Words to live by: A quote that I keep what they do, find a true love of life, those who enjoy every moment of every day and present on my wall as a reminder to myself is: “Life is not measured by the breaths take pride in their accomplishments. you take, but the moments that take your What motivates you to want to be involved breath away.” Additionally, I’ve been trying in your community? My true motivator for to follow these words of wisdom, but have involvement in my community are my not yet mastered its meaning: “Never work students. Working with such amazing so hard to make a living that you forget to young leaders inspires me to seek out make a life.” Maybe some day. new opportunities, new challenges

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Alexa

LEMLEY

Age: 36 Occupation: Caterer and marshmallow mastermind Residence: Columbus Family: Partner, Sam; parents, Max and Christine Lemley; sister, Quinn.

Education: Columbus North High School and Interlochen Arts Academy Leadership roles and volunteer activities: I like to give people a second chance through work opportunity and exposure to situations that they might never experience. Columbus Young Professionals and Gay Straight Alliance.

Currently in the process of starting a gay youth work mentoring project.

Hobbies and interests: Food adventures,

unpaved roads, vintage restaurant equipment, strange candies, found object art Influences: My parents.

What motivates you to want to be involved in your community? If you don’t get involved in your community someone else will and you might not like it.

Why do you believe it is important for young adults to step forward and tackle community and professional leadership roles? I think this question’s answer would be the same as the above or at least similar in that if you live somewhere, you need to take part to shape it in the way you would like for it to turn out.

Words to live by: Came from a fortune cookie I keep on my person at all times: “Don’t panic.”

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Annushka

CHIN-FONG Age: 28 Occupation: Engineer Residence: Columbus Family: Parents and brother in Trinidad Education: B.S. in electrical engineering Leadership roles: Program chairwoman for CAMEO; founding member of the Trinbago Association Volunteer activities: CAMEO; Big Brothers Big Sisters; Trinbago Association of Columbus; previously volunteered at the animal shelter Hobbies and interests: Spinning, pool, traveling, spending time with close friends Influences in your life: My family, my multicultural origins and my belief in God What motivates you to want to be involved in your community? Getting involved in my community makes me feel more connected, more vibrant and more encouraged. It creates a sense of belonging

that would not otherwise have existed being that I am not originally born into this community. It also provides a great avenue for meeting new people and hopefully making a (positive) difference for others.

Why do you believe it is important for young adults to step forward and tackle community and professional leadership roles? A community is a reflection of its people. It is important as young adults that we recognize this and strive to do what we can to help our neighbors such that together we can grow and achieve a better standard of living. We have a duty to those who have gone ahead of us to maintain and improve on their legacies, and we have a duty to make tomorrow a better place for those who are yet to come. Starting out young provides us time to learn and grow from experiences that will help us continue to shape our community into one that generations to come will still be proud of.

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Kelly

BAKER

Age: 28 Occupation: Assistant director of admissions, Ivy Tech Community College Residence: Columbus Family: Husband, Michael, and daughter, Avery, 2½ Education: Bachelor of Science degrees in Spanish and telecommunications from Indiana University, Bloomington, with minor in small business and entrepreneurship Leadership roles: President, Columbus Young Professionals; secretary, Su Casa Board of Advisors; Leadership Bartholomew County, 2011 graduate Volunteer activities: Latino Education Coalition, staff sponsor for LOVE (LatinoAmerican Organization of Volunteers in Education), a student-led organization through Ivy Tech and IUPUC, Healthy Communities Personal and professional memberships: Columbus Young Professionals, First Presbyterian Church, Indiana Association of College Admissions Counselors Hobbies and interests: Reading, mostly fiction but occasionally a nonfiction will spark my interest; cooking/baking, I love trying new recipes that remind me of my time spent in Spain and the other countries I’ve visited; spending time with my family and playing games with my daughter. I love watching her learn new things. It’s amazing how toddlers’ brains absorb everything that is around them and everything that you say.

Influences in your life: My parents are huge influences in my life. Since we moved to Columbus in 1987, my mother has always

been involved with this community, whether it is through church, work or outside organizations. She is passionate about helping people, is a very strong woman and always puts other first. I strive to be like her every day. My father has taught me about dedication and work/life balance. He works very hard in his profession, but has always made time for family and fun. He has instilled in me that both work and family are very important, and you have to dedicate

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time for each. My peers and co-workers are also huge influences on me, whether they realize it or not. I am amazed each and every day by how they continuously give of their time and talents. Not only do I admire their hard work, they motivate and influence me to be better and do more.

What motivates you to want to be involved in your community? Fellow board members, community leaders and volunteers. So many people in this community give tirelessly to causes and organizations they believe in and are passionate about. The least I can do is roll up my sleeves and help them to make this community a better place to live, work and play!

Why do you believe it is important for young adults to step forward and tackle community and professional leadership roles? Young adults have so much to contribute and give to their community. We have passion, new ideas and fresh perspectives. Many times, young adults aren’t given opportunities in the workplace to influence or lead change. Through volunteerism or community leadership roles, we can create these opportunities for ourselves and really make a difference in whatever it is that we are passionate about.

As cliché as it sounds, we are the future of this community. We need to start acting like it.

Words to live by: “Never have regrets. You learn from each experience that you have.

Take chances and opportunities you may not normally take. They will help you learn more about yourself, what you want, and help you grow.”

Donnie

RITZLINE

Age: 31 Occupation: Business development manager at Indiana Bank and Trust Co. Residence: Columbus Family: Parents, Gary and Debbie Ritzline; sister, Nicole Hall and her husband, Chuck Hall; niece, Taylor Hall; nephew, Ethan Hall Education: Indiana University Kelley School of Business, Bachelor of Science in finance Leadership roles: Current chairman and former vice chairman of Children, Inc; former treasurer of Bartholomew County Easter Seals Volunteer activities: Children, Inc; Dancing With the Stars committee; Family School Partners; Recognition and Response Committee for Indiana Bank and Trust Co.; panelist for senior projects at Columbus East High School; various activities at New Hope Christian Church; Dance Marathon for Turning Point; fundraisers for MDA through the local chapter of the Harley Owner’s Group; former committee member of the local March of Dimes chapter; former committee member of the local Alzheimer’s Association chapter; past board member of Bartholomew County Easter Seals; former committee member of the United Way campaign for Bartholomew County Personal and professional memberships: New Hope Christian Church Hobbies and interests: Softball, golf, basketball, volunteering, Cincinnati Reds, Indiana University Hoosiers

Influences in your life: Family and work mentor, Dave Fisher, Indiana Bank and Trust What motivates you to want to be involved in your community? It is something that I have always had a passion about because I love helping and interacting with other people. I realized after I was affected by the 2008 Columbus flood, that things do

come full circle. The help from family to friends to co-workers … is just simply amazing. I think … since I am physically and mentally able to help someone or some event … why not do as much as I can. After all, I was born and raised in Columbus, so why not show some of my gratitude back to this city through community events.

Why do you believe it is important for young adults to step forward and tackle community and professional leadership roles? It is a cliché, but the young adults are the next leaders of our community. There are new ideas that young adults bring to the forefront in order to help further develop a community from what the past and current leaders have accomplished in order to bring it to new levels. This community has always tried to be on the leading edge of trends, and the young adults in our community should be active in the community in order to continue that growth that has been seen in the past years. Young adults need to speak up if there are items or ideas that they have to help grow this community.

Columbus Young Professionals is a group that several people may not be aware of that is designed to help the young adults in this community become more involved. CYP continues to grow in size and gain in ideas.

Words to live by: Do what you can to help others … you never know when you will need help from family, friends or even strangers.

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Scott

RILEY

Age: 36 Occupation: IT business analyst Residence: Columbus Family: Wife, Trena; sons, David, 20, Shawn, 18, and Jordan, 14 Education: Paulding (Ohio) Jr/Sr. High School graduate; associate of science in business administration from Indiana Wesleyan, bachelor of science in information systems from Indiana Wesleyan Leadership roles: Unit commander for the Columbus Young Marines, battalion commander for the 1st Indiana Young Marine Battalion Volunteer activities: Columbus Young Marines, American Red Cross instructor, blood donor Personal and professional memberships: Masons, Marine Corps League, 40 & 8, American Legion Hobbies and interests: Ohio State Buckeye fan, spending time with family, Young Marines Influences in your life: My wife and children and

Conrad Hittle, Thomas Jester, Mark Sewell What motivates you to want to be involved in your community? Knowing that I can have an impact on a child’s life motivates me. We always hear the bad things that kids are doing and don’t spend enough time honoring their good deeds. I have a desire to show the community just how good the youth in this community can be. Just knowing that I can be shaping a child into a leader of tomorrow is very satisfying.

Why do you believe it is important for young adults to step forward and tackle community and professional leadership roles? Leadership is something that is developed over time, and the earlier that development begins, the better. Young adults can take the opportunity to learn from those who have already gone down that path by stepping forward and showing their willingness to learn.

Words to live by: “If you don’t stand for something, you will fall for anything.”

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Loran

BOHALL

Age: 27 Occupation: Shop manager of Bicycle Station, bartender at Bistro 310 Residence: Columbus Family: Mother, Elizabeth Bohall; father, Walter Bohall; sisters, Sara and Emily Bohall; brother, Peter Bohall Education: Columbus East High School graduate Leadership roles: I am a mentor for both North and East students’ senior projects, am acting as coordinator for the Columbus Bike Co-op.

Volunteer activities: Cheer Fund, Bike Co-op, helping to maintain the People Trails Personal and professional memberships: Columbus Cooperative Grocery and Market, Healthy Communities Hobbies and interests: I’m a big fan of DIY projects — woodworking, print making, sewing, and I’m always interested in learning new things. I also really enjoy playing music, getting outside and playing euchre.

Mountain biking and bike touring are also on the top of my list.

Influences in your life: My parents and siblings have probably been the biggest influences on me.

What motivates you to want to be involved in your community? I think we all have something to offer that someone else can use, we just have to be willing to take the time to provide it. Seeing the community grow and change because of what we do is probably my biggest motivation.

Why do you believe it is important for young adults to step forward and tackle community and professional leadership roles? We influence both young and old members of the community. By getting more involved we can act as role models for the youth and also provide new ideas to better businesses and the community of Columbus.

Words to live by: “Don’t talk to strangers, don’t forget to say please, don’t go petting stray dogs ‘cause you might get the rabies. Don’t ask where you came from, don’t mention babies. And don’t be no fool for those Edinburgh ladies.” — Mike Ferry

Shop manager of Bicycle Station, bartender at Bistro 310

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Lia

ELLIOTT

Age: 35 Occupation: General counsel for Elwood Staffing Residence: Columbus Family: Parents, Mack and Jeannette Elliott; brother, Brett Education: Purdue University, 1997, Bachelor of Science degree in general management and marketing; Valparaiso University School of Law, 2000, Juris Doctorate, law Leadership roles: Past and current: board member of the Indiana Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel, board member and vice president of the Columbus chapter of Zonta, board member of the Bartholomew County Bar Association, panel chairwoman for United Way Citizens Review program Volunteer activities: Participate in Indiana Bar Association’s “Talk to a Lawyer” program, panel member for United Way Citizens Review program, local Zonta programs and events Personal and professional memberships: Indiana Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, Bartholomew County Bar Association, American Staffing Association, Zonta International Columbus chapter, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, National Audubon Society Hobbies and interests: Traveling, writing and reading. I advocate for and support causes related to improving the welfare of animals.

Influences in your life: There are countless people that have influenced my life — from family members who know their

What motivates you to want to be involved in your community? The power and impact of community involvement is infinite. I am motivated by: (1) wanting to do unto others as I would have done unto me; (2) a desire to be proud of where I live; and (3) working towards making a positive difference. Everyone faces challenges and is vulnerable at some point in life, requiring reaching out for help — we’re only human. I want to be involved in my community and strive to help others because I would hope that someone would be willing to do the same for me if I were in their shoes.

Why do you believe it is important for young adults to step forward and tackle community and professional leadership roles? Stepping forward and taking on leadership roles is critical. It’s a lot like the sign that hangs in the kitchens of countless businesses: “Please clean up after yourself — there is no ‘someone else’ to do it for you.” If I want my community to be diverse, magnetic and vibrant, then I have to accept the corresponding obligation to take action and be a part of creating that — I can’t rely on the phantom “someone else.” An unknown author may have said it best, “Remember, influence to complete strangers that have people will judge you by your actions, not no idea. However, my parents were the your intentions. You may have a heart of strongest influence in my life. My mother gold — but so does a hard-boiled egg.” attended and graduated from college and Words to live by: “There are things you graduate school while my brother and I do because they feel right and they may were very young. Not only did my parents make no sense and they may make no talk about the importance of education, money and it may be the real reason we but my mother’s actions emphasized the are here: to love each other and to eat importance of leading by and aiming to be each other’s cooking and say it was good.” an example.

— “Storypeople” by Brian Andreas

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Isaac

DeCLUE

Age: 31 Occupation: General manager, Tre Bicchieri Italian Restaurant Residence: Columbus Family: Wife, Kelsey; parents, Kim and Elaine DeClue; sisters, Kelly (Trevor) Glick and Ali (Andrew) Vollmer; brother, Mac DeClue; grandmother, Betty (the late Luke) Pinsonneault; grandmother, Martha (the late Leonard) DeClue Education: 1998 Columbus East graduate; 2006 Indiana University, Bachelor of Arts in communications Leadership roles: Columbus Farmers Market committee member, Columbus Cooperative Grocery and Market board member, Healthy Communities Volunteer Action Team member Volunteer activities: DetermiNation team member (endurance athlete raising money for American Cancer Society), water aerobics instructor during the summer for residents of Stonecrest Villas neighborhood Personal and professional memberships: St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, Downtown Independent Restaurant Association Hobbies and interests: Exercising, traveling, gardening and landscaping, cooking Influences in your life: My parents and my grandfather, Luke (Pip) Pinsonneault, who taught me the value of hard work What motivates you to want to be involved in your community? I grew up in

Bartholomew County and am proud to still call Columbus my home. We have such a unique and vibrant community with opportunities and experiences for its residents, of all ages, that are unmatched in most of “small-town America.” I want to see those opportunities and experiences continue and increase in the Bartholomew County community, and that can’t happen unless its residents take action to continue to make it happen. I want the children I may have someday to grow up thriving in Columbus, and in their adulthood, recognize this community as the gem it is, just as I have.

Why do you believe it is important for young adults to step forward and tackle community and professional leadership roles? It is crucial for the residents in any community to get involved in order to further its progress and facilitate an environment that benefits all. Young residents, especially, have a responsibility to learn about their community and what makes it tick, dream about its future, figure out how to get it there and determine what role they want to play in making that dream a reality. We are the ones who see those dreams and goals through from concept to completion and set precedence for the next generation.

Words to live by: “Appreciate every day!”

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Jason

HATTON

Age: 31 Occupation: Library services manager at Bartholomew County Public Library Residence: Columbus Family: Wife of nine years, Heather; 1-year-old son, Jonathan Education: Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Bethel College, master of library science degree from Indiana University Leadership roles: Treasurer, Indiana Library Federation; vice chairman and panel chairman of the United Way Citizens Review Committee; graduate of Leadership Bartholomew County Volunteer activities: Board member, Columbus Indiana Architectural Archives Personal and professional memberships: Member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, member of the inaugural class of American Library Association’s Emerging Leaders Hobbies and interests: Gardening, barbershop music, woodworking Influences in your life: My parents, Gary and Kathy Hatton, and my grandfather, Fred Fields, who taught me the value

of hard work. Lou Malcomb, my first professional boss, who taught me that if a job needs to be done, you do it, no matter how many initials you have after your name.

What motivates you to want to be involved in your community? I consider this community my home as I was born here and have lived here for most of my life. I am motivated to get involved because I want to make it the best it can be for my son and all who come after me.

Why do you believe it is important for young adults to step forward and tackle community and professional leadership roles? I believe it is important for any age to become involved in community issues. This is our community, and we have the ability to make it what we want. Sitting back and complaining will result in the status quo or worse. As Gandhi puts it, “We must be the change we want to see.” We can’t rely on someone else to do it for us.

Words to live by: “The credit belongs to the man … who, at the best, knows the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat.”

— Theodore Roosevelt

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Adam

COLE

Age: 19 Occupation: Grocery department manager at Walmart off 10th Street Residence: Elizabethtown Family: Parents, Joe and Tammy Cole Education: Studying criminal justice at IUPUC. 2010 graduate of Columbus East High School with academic honors Leadership roles: Besides my role as a supervisor at Wal-Mart, I have also attended a National Youth Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. I also recently ran a shoe drive for the Indiana Shoeman Project that raised over 5,000 shoes.

Volunteer activities: I have been on several mission trips to Mexico, as well as Missouri. My senior project in high school was to raise several hundred dollars for CARE. I would like to begin getting more involved in local organizations as well.

Personal and professional memberships: United Way Citizens Review Board and am working on gaining membership into the Indiana Freemasons Hobbies and interests: I love to work in the yard, as well as read.

During my very short college tenure, I have learned to love to study crime and the reasons and effects of crime in America.

Influences in your life: Both of my parents have been huge influences in my life, as well as my current and long-term

girlfriend. I could easily list the positive people who have influenced my life, including several of my bosses, coaches, teachers and pastor. All of these people have come together to help shape my faith and give me a sense of purpose to contribute to something greater than myself.

What motivates you to want to be involved in your community? In my opinion, God calls me not to build myself up to be the best I can be for myself. God calls me to be the best I can be for the people around me. The love of Jesus is something that everyone should know, and you can only bring that sort of message to the world, the nation, the state and the community through the good works of individuals. I strive to be the best I can be for my community and to spread the love of God. Why do you believe it is important for young adults to step forward and tackle community and professional leadership roles? I have heard, and voiced, that the younger generation has to clean up the mistakes of the older. It is not incorrect, but it is misleading.

All generations have had to clean up the mistakes of the elder, and if one generation gets started just a little bit earlier, perhaps they can accomplish so much more.

Words to live by: “If not me, then who? If not now, then when?”

— Coach Bob Gaddis

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Rachel

MAASS-O’HAVER

Age: 27 Occupation: Residential therapist at Columbus Behavioral Center, crisis therapist at Columbus Regional Hospital through Centerstone Residence: Columbus Family: Husband, Tyson O’Haver. Our current family consists of a rescue dog and two rescue cats (Louis, Kenneth and Maggie). My mother and brother also reside in Columbus.

Education: Bachelor of Science in psychology from Indiana University in 2006, master of social work from University of Illinois in 2008 Leadership roles: Therapist at Columbus Behavioral Center, crisis therapist at Columbus Regional Hospital through Centerstone. When I attended IU I was a research assistant for Amy HoltzworthMunroe. My responsibilities included supervising peers and assessing domestic violent couples and entering the data into an SPSS program for data analysis. When I attended IU I was the vice president of Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology of the Bloomington chapter.

Volunteer activities: Columbus Animal Rescue Efforts (CARE). I adopted my dog from the animal shelter and advocate for others to do the same. I provide feline care (clean out litter boxes, feed, water and play with the cats) at PetCo for cats who are awaiting adoption. I have also provided respite care for pets in foster care, as well as assisted with fundraising for CARE (Spay-ghetti dinners). At First Christian Church I perform with

the Kidnet drama team to help teach biblical messages to children. I model for businesses in Columbus and Indianapolis and am involved with the Community Education Coalition regarding mental health issues.

Personal and professional memberships: Member of First Christian Church, License of Social Work Hobbies and interests: Spending time with my family and friends, playing with my dog, reading, scrapbooking and photography.

Influences in your life: My family has always taught me the importance of giving back to others. Growing up watching my family give to others has inspired me to do the same.

What motivates you to want to be involved in your community? Whenever I feel

overwhelmed, I recall the starfish story in order to refocus. In the story an older man was walking on the beach where he saw a young man throwing starfish into the ocean. The older man questioned why the young man was throwing starfish in the ocean. The young man replied if he doesn’t throw them back, they’ll die.

Upon hearing this, the older man stated there were miles of beach and starfish along every mile, and the young man “can’t possibly make a difference.” The young man picked up another starfish and threw it in the ocean. As the starfish met the water, the young man said, “I made a difference to that one.”

Why do you believe it is important for young adults to step forward and tackle community and professional leadership roles? Society, and particularly our youth, is bombarded by negative role models through the media.

Drug use, promiscuity, degradation of women, violence towards people and animals is glorified. Many in our community do not have positive role models; therefore it becomes imperative that other members of society, especially our youth, step up and serve as those positive role models. We need to demonstrate through our actions, respect for ourselves, others and our community.

Words to live by: “The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.”

— “Tuesdays with Morrie”

Residential therapist at Columbus Behavioral Center, crisis therapist at Columbus Regional Hospital through Centerstone 16 The Republic, Columbus, Ind., Sunday, April 24, 2011

Joshua

SEFCHEK

Age: 29 Occupation: Project manager/ senior software engineer at LHP Software; executive director of Indiana Credit Establishment Foundation Residence: Columbus Family: Wife, Elaine Sefchek; father, Greg Sefchek; mother, Dixie Good; brother, Kyle Sefchek Education: Bachelor of Science in computer engineering from Trine University, master of business administration from Ball State University Leadership roles: Project manager for LHP Software, cofounder and executive director of the nonprofit Indiana Credit Establishment Foundation, past president of the Tri-State Chapter of Triangle (alumni and active organization), City Council candidate 2011 Volunteer activities: Volunteered for local charity events, Arts in Columbus’ Rock the Park at Mill Race Park, helped prepare community Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner at local churches, DSI’s winter fundraiser, tutor at McDowell twice a week and teach Sunday school Personal and professional memberships: Employee at LHP

Software; co-founder, board member and director for Indiana Credit Establishment Foundation; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Triangle fraternity; intramural sports Hobbies and interests: Music, movies, books, college sports, Web design, programming,

tutoring Influences in your life: The lessons in conservation taught to me by my grandfather. The lessons in selflessness taught to me by my grandmother.

Achievement as defined by Ayn Rand.

What motivates you to want to be involved in your community?

Life is sacred, and leading a happy fulfilled life is common goal amongst us all. Columbus is where our friends, family and loved ones live, and being involved is a way of helping them reach that goal. Charitable support and assistance is one of the greatest products people can create. Using your talents to help your neighbors in their times of need represents the best use of your time.

Why do you believe it is important for young adults to step forward and tackle community and professional leadership roles? Young adults are an excellent source of energy and new ideas. As the challenges and environment changes, so does the role of the next leader. Successful leaders understand the value of combining the knowledge and experience of older generations with energy and new ideas of the younger generations. It is this meshing of new ideas, energy and experiences that brings everyone in the community together and strengthens our bonds.

Words to live by: “Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so, too.”

Project manager/ senior software engineer at LHP Software; executive director of Indiana Credit Establishment Foundation The Republic, Columbus, Ind., Sunday, April 24, 2011

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Nathan

LARRISON

Age: 28 Occupation: Boys & Girls Club director, Teens for the Betterment of Bartholomew County director Residence: Columbus Family: Wife, Stacie D. Larrison; daughter, Elliott, 7 months Education: Currently enrolled in classes pursuing a bachelor’s in management Leadership roles: BCSC Service Learning Advisory Board, Meridian Kiwanis Club Membership Growth and Education chairman, Bartholomew County Substance Abuse Council member (former president for three years) Personal and professional memberships: Meridian Kiwanis Club and St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Hobbies and interests: Stone sculpting, music/concerts, spending time with old and new friends and, of course, family Influences in your life: Larry and Betty Christman for living the American dream and loving others unconditionally; Lisa (Smith) Witte, my sixth-grade teacher, for pushing me to do my best; David Westenberger: innovation, persistence and dedication; George Denholm: leading as an open-minded, down-to-earth and caring Christian.

What motivates you to want to be involved in your community?

My community is what motivates me. Just when things seem to be great, the next project or community initiative begins. I have been affected as a youth, and now as a professional, the intense desire to never stop and a continual achievement to do better and be better. I would like to think that had I not been given all of the amazing opportunities that our community gives us, I would not be where I am today. And those opportunities from my community is what motivates me to continue to be involved.

Why do you believe it is important for young adults to step forward and tackle community and professional leadership roles? Just as the youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow, the same goes for young professionals. We are the new and upcoming leaders of today and tomorrow. It is our duty to step forward as educated, experienced and able minds to make our voice heard. Just as voting is our duty; community and professional leadership roles, too, are our duty. “It takes a village” applies to large- or small-scale topics, and a community and different professions take everyone coming together and working together to succeed.

Words to live by: “Don’t take life too serious. Laugh, listen and learn from your mistakes.”

Boys & Girls Club director, Teens for the Betterment of Bartholomew County director

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20 Under 40 honorees in 2009 ● Scott and Lisa Moore, a trustee/firefighting couple making a difference in Clifford. ● Paige Harden, a Columbus native who came from a family of helpers and volunteers. ● Nathan Frasier, a chiropractor dedicated to helping athletes recover from injuries. ● Akua Agyei, a woman who came from Ghana to Columbus and was making a difference through diversity. ● Mike Bodart, a businessman and coach who showed his community pride through various roles.

● Kelli Thompson, a nurse who modeled wellness for children and adults. ● Jonathan and Cimily Tan, a couple who brought out the best in everyone they met. ● Patrick Glasser, a minister who said that to be a great leader, you don’t have to do anything spectacular. ● Mario and Griselda Sanchez-Lara, a couple doing their part to foster global citizenship. ● Chad and Teresa Russell, who were leading youth to a better relationship with God. ● Abby Howe, whose church involvement spurred a

desire to serve. ● Denise Glesing, whose concern for others was manifested through Columbus Regional Hospital and volunteer roles. ● Rick Scalf III, who credited his parents with his work ethic and desire to give back to the community. ● Kristin Munn, a SIHO worker who gave back through CASA work and helping flood victims. ● Kenan al-Husseini, whose desire for unity flourished at Columbus Area Multi-Ethnic Organization.

● Aaron Karrer, a dean and coach who strived to impart a sense of vision and goals. ● Anthony Gambaiani, whose passion to be involved in community activities made a big difference in a small town. ● Jeff Beck, who led by example and helped inspire youth. ● Nichol Birdwell-Goodin, a volunteer who found fulfillment in going the extra mile. ● Bryan Haza, a Cummins employee and commission leader who wanted to make a difference in the community.

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20 Under 40 honorees in 2007 Selected in 2007 for 20 Under 40 were: ● Amy Macy, who transformed her passion for sports as a player into coaching. ● Joel and Gabriela GomezBossio, who ministered to Hispanic residents. ● Fabiola Cabrera, who motivated Hispanic students and established the Latinamerican Organization of Volunteers in Education. ● Scott Andrews, Bartholomew County Democratic chairman who gave back to the community he was raised in. ● Dr. Tami Iorio, a pediatrician involved in the Caring Parents program. ● Matt Myers, Columbus Police Department administra-

tive captain who got motivated through working in the community. ● Mandy Shaff, a nurse recruiter for Columbus Regional Hospital who also taught dance. ● John Elwood, president of Elwood Staffing, who always gave 100 percent because of his passion for his community. ● Marcus Hurley, who took lessons learned from his mentors to encourage others. ● Jennifer Dunscomb, a clinical nurse specialist at Columbus Regional Hospital, who always stressed the highest performance in doing her job. ● Luke Erb, program director at Community Center of Hope, who relied on his faith to follow a path of giving.

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● Lois Hu, a designer at LHP

Software, who took it upon herself to make new employees feel right at home. ● Andy Alka, principal at Richards Elementary School, who took advantage of his own education to invest himself in teaching others. ● Rashaad Trapp, a fleet manager for CTI Central Trucking, and Brandon Trapp, a school-based case manager at Quinco Behavioral Healthy Systems, who wanted to set examples for teens and others. ● Valerie Chowning, membership director for Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, who immersed herself in her work and the community. ● Tim Bless, head football coach and physical education

teacher at Columbus North High School, who not only built a football program but relationships with players. ● Rob Zinkan, IUPU-Columbus assistant dean for advancement, directed significant improvements at the school. ● Cristina Garza, volunteer coordinator of Columbus’ Plaza Communitaria, who helped Spanish-speakers finish their educations. ● Melanie Remillard, manager of three First Financial Bank offices, who brightened lives through her work in the community. ● Brian Russell, owner of Russell Development Co., who followed his grandfather’s community service by serving on the park board.

Courtney

McCOY

Age: 35 Occupation: Master data management program manager Residence: Bartholomew County Family: Wife, Nicole; sons, Tyre (TJ), Alan (AJ) and Cameron (CJ), and Boston terrier, Precious Education: Bachelor of Science in management information systems from Missouri University of Science and Technology Leadership roles: Leader, Cummins African & African American Affinity Group; board of directors, Wildflower Estates Home Owners Association Volunteer activities: American Heart Association, Bowl for Kids’ Sake, Central Indiana Race for the Cure Personal and professional memberships: Columbus Young Professionals, Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, Deloitte Data Governance Networking Forum, United States Bowling Congress, The National Bowling Association — Indianapolis Senate Hobbies and interests: International travel, bowling and being a car enthusiast are just a few of my hobbies.

Influences in your life: Willie Mae McCoy (my mother), Houston Rufus (my stepfather), Wayne “Doc” Lawrence (financial adviser and spiritual leader), Pamela Carter, Lori Thompson

What motivates you to want to be involved in your community? I have always been passionate about getting involved and being part of the community for which

I live in. It’s very important to give back and get involved.

I want my children to carry on this virtue; so it’s my responsibility as a parent to be a role model for them. Also, I have always been this way since my high school days.

Why do you believe it is important for young adults to step forward and tackle community and professional leadership roles? I think it’s very important that young adults take various community and professional roles in their lives. This exposes us to various networking and job opportunities, makes us more marketable to an employer, gives us more confidences in ourselves, gives us the ability to gain leadership skills which cannot be taught inside of a company and also gives us a voice to make the community in which we live better. We all have something to contribute, and these community and professional roles opens the doors to unleashing that gift we have to share.

Words to live by: “Achievement in every field of human endeavor” are the words I live by. No matter what I get involved with, achieving and being the best I can be is one of the keys to personal success.

Master data management program manager The Republic, Columbus, Ind., Sunday, April 24, 2011

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Ben

WAGNER

Age: 37 Occupation: Director, Columbus Parks and Recreation Residence: Columbus Family: Wife, Colorado; daughter, Kamebry, 9; son, Bridge, 7 Education: Indiana University, Bachelor of Science in recreation and resource management Leadership roles: Previously director of Columbus Youth Camp and associate director of Foundation for Youth; previous boards: Eastside Community Center, Leadership Bartholomew County graduate; IU Executive Development Program, National Outdoor Leadership School, National Recreation and Park Association, director School at Oglebay, W.V., National Training Center Volunteer activities: Current boards: Visitors Center, Columbus Area Arts Council, Healthy Communities Personal and professional memberships: Indiana Park and Recreation Association, Central District Chair Elect, National Recreation and Park Association Hobbies and interests: All things outdoors. Love to play soccer, hike, camp, mountain bike, sail, canoe and build tree forts with my kids.

Influences in your life: My parents and two brothers and children continue to be the strongest influences in my life. I have had the good fortune to have many great teachers, employers, co-workers,

community members and friends who have inspired me to live a life of purpose and to give back wherever I can.

What motivates you to want to be involved in your community? I grew up in Columbus

and did not fully appreciate what this great town has to offer. I am proud to be able to give back and use my energy to make it even better.

I am motivated by all of the great leaders who have built the culture of this town and am determined to continue their efforts by working with the great leaders of today. I appreciate what Columbus is and consider myself lucky to be part of the future.

Why do you believe it is important for young adults to step forward and tackle community and professional leadership roles? I have been given an opportunity to lead and consider it a gift, one that should not be taken lightly. Leaders from each new generation must step up and work hard to ensure the continued success and growth of Columbus.

Greatness is not a destination but a continuous process of cooperation, communication and compassion.

This process requires new ideas from new leaders and courage to work together along the way. I am glad to see so many young leaders step into these roles and serve our community.

Words to live by: I try, but don’t always succeed, to live by: “Never lose your cool, treat others as you would like to be treated and try to see things from their perspective, know that things will move on quite well … in your absence, appreciate everyone and everything you can, every day.”

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Ian

McGRIFF

Age: 27 Occupation: Head trainer and director of fitness at Tipton Lakes Athletic Club Residence: Columbus Family: Wife, Megan Education: B.A., Wabash College Leadership roles: Developing the best possible team at TLAC to help as many people as possible.

Coaching the individuals that I work with to live their best life each day. Developing programs and opportunities for people to succeed through a variety of ways. Working with “average Janes and Joes” who are not in the fitness industry to coach and lead others to become healthier.

Volunteer activities: Board of directors at FFY, American Heart Walk, Board of directors Southern Indiana Multiple Sclerosis Society, Casey Cooley Memorial Volleyball Tournament Personal and professional memberships: St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Columbus Young Professionals, Todd Durkin Mastermind Group, Columbus Co-Op Hobbies and interests: Reading, writing, golf, running, any kind of exercise, traveling, inspiring others to be their best Influences in your life: Parents (Randy and Nancy McGriff ), my wife, Megan, the entire Todd Durkin Mastermind Group from around the country, Rick Weinheimer, Jim Stone

and anyone who’s had the courage to say, “I want to be more than I am now.”

What motivates you to want to be involved in your community? Columbus is so different than where I grew up. It’s the type of community that you want to immerse yourself in because of all that it offers to you.

I’m inspired by all the events that go on in the area, the pride that people have in being from Columbus, and the way people treat you here. How could you not want to be a part of something so positive and give back to make it even better?

Why do you believe it is important for young adults to step forward and tackle community and professional leadership roles? It’s an investment in your own growth from a personal and professional standpoint. It’s our obligation to give back to a community that gives so much to us. From the People Trails to citywide events to Vision 20/20, it’s important to young professionals to step up and help create that vision for the community that they’ll be a part of for the next 30 or 40 years.

Words to live by: “Most people want greatness, few are willing to make it happen ... few are willing to sprint, to endure, to persevere.” — Trina Gray “True leadership is having the courage to out-think and outperform who you were yesterday.”

— Robin Sharma

Head trainer and director of fitness at Tipton Lakes Athletic Club The Republic, Columbus, Ind., Sunday, April 24, 2011

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