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MAY 2019
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Court Kull, president of Fifth Third’s Greater Indiana Region/Southern Market, along with Mayor Lloyd Winnecke, celebrate the grand opening of Fifth Third's newly renovatedevansville 10th floorregion financial center on March 15.
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The Southwest Indiana Chamber is pleased to introduce Lifestyle Health Plans as a unique health benefits program designed for Chamber members to address the underlying causes of the rise in healthcare costs - employee health behaviors. This program is made available through a partnership with NFP. WHAT MAKES LIFESTYLE HEALTH DIFFERENT? • Level-funded major medical plan designs • Underwritten by “A” rated carriers • Member savings averaging 5-15% in most cases • Integrated wellness incentives and cash-rewards • Up to a $500 deductible credit available to all wellness participants • Integrated concierge telemedicine, outpatient lab and diabetic supply benefits WHAT IS LEVEL FUNDED? Level-funded plans are essentially pre-packaged self-insured health plans, with low attachment stop-loss coverage. For many groups, level-funded plans reduce healthcare spend significantly versus a fully insured ACA small group plan. And because of their structure, levelfunded plans do not have the volatility in monthly cash flows, associated with self-insured plans, that can cripple a small business. HERE’S HOW A LEVEL-FUNDED PLAN WORKS: Level-funded plans are underwritten, health applications are required. For larger groups applications can be avoided if two years of claims history can be provided.
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Small Business Is Big Business in the Evansville region
n fact, small business is the backbone of our Tri-state economy. So, while you generally see major corporations in the headlines and on social media, this month, the Southwest Indiana Chamber and our partners nationwide will tell the stories of small businesses. In Southwest Indiana, 99.7% of businesses have fewer than 100 employees. The Small Business Administration (SBA) says these firms have the largest share of business employment in the state. However, if these businesses are unable to find the assistance A message from they need to find new markets, address TARA BARNEY competitor issues and identify capital, it limits President & CEO their ability to grow their business and hire employees. And most of the new jobs, the new ideas and the energy that are important cogs in our economy are brought to us by – you guessed it – small business. Most readers of these monthly newsletters are small business owners and employees. I hope you join the Chamber not only to work with others to grow your business and our economy, but also to increase the odds of your long-term success. As an entrepreneur you well know the courage, hard work and risk that comes with being your own boss. You tell us that economic uncertainty, lower consumer spending, and regulatory burdens are your biggest challenges. At the Chamber, we and our partners will work on your behalf to grow our population, to increase per capita income, and to keep cutting regulations locally and statewide. National Small Business Month is the perfect time for entrepreneurs to plan and implement new business tactics to fuel growth. Turn some of your hard work into “smart work” by considering the following: • Are you considering a new service or product? • Are you expanding a current facility or opening a new one? • Are you hiring the right candidates; can you find them? • Are you planning and allocating funds for targeted marketing campaigns? Among the Chamber’s most valuable services are those provided through our partnership with the Southwest Indiana Small Business Development Center. SBDC advisors provide one-on-one advising to business owners by helping them create a business plan, identify and secure financing, develop growth plans, implement efficiency strategies and more. Join the Chamber and the Southwest Indiana SBDC as we celebrate those risk-takers and innovators in our community during SBA Small Business Week, May 6-10. Make May the month you attend a networking event or drop in to Innovation Pointe on a Tuesday morning to have coffee with other entrepreneurs (7:30 a.m. sharp). If mornings aren’t convenient, visit our website for dozens of other choices. Reach out; we can connect you with training, research, data and certainly inspiration! Thanks for taking the risk! Together we thrive!
Let's welcome Myriad Brewing Company as a new member to the Southwest Indiana Chamber. Myriad is located at 101 SE 1st St., Suite 1 in Downtown Evansville and can be reached at (812) 402-1515. Read on as Jamie Elliott, owner and executive director, tells us all about Myriad Brewing Company!
Pictured from left to right are Jason Elliott, Jamie Elliott, Max King
Tell us about Myriad Brewing Co. and the services you offer. Myriad is a microbrewery, meaning we brew unique beers on site. We are located in Downtown Evansville, inside the historic McCurdy Building. We did our best to preserve the spectacular character of the space that is over 100 years old, and we think the community will be very impressed with what we’ve done. We offer the community a comfortable place to meet and enjoy a pint with friends, family or coworkers. The best part about being a microbrewery is that we have the opportunity to brew several varieties of beer so visitors can try something new as often as possible. We aim to brew what the community asks for and look forward to experiments, seasonal specialties and brewing staple varieties such as a Session IPA and a Cream Ale. Because we are focused on the beer, we do not serve food. We welcome outside food, delivery to the taproom and feature local food trucks each Friday. “Myriad” means infinite, endless. To us: “Myriad” translates to “Endless Possibilities” in life, in your work, in your dreams. What inspired you to invest time and resources in this business? We were born and raised here in Evansville. We love this city and chose to invest in it because we are committed to its growth. Jason has worked in the craft beer and beverage industry for years, and I have been in the event planning and production industry. A small brewery and taproom, with the capability to host and produce various events, was a perfect marriage of our passions. We brought our head brewer, Max King, in on the business plan early, as we knew we needed his input throughout the process. We’ve known Max since 7th grade, so we were basically already a family. The three of us are committed to providing a space for people of all walks to come together and share special moments over a locally made beer. New Member Profile, continued
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MILESTONES
ECHO COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE ECHO Community Healthcare celebrated an expansion at 315 Mulberry St. in Evansville with a ribbon-cutting. ECHO now offers a recovery center and dental clinic which are two much-needed services for the homeless & unisured. Contact them at (812) 629-5241 or at www.echochc.org.
Fifth Third Bank GORDMANS Gordmans celebrated a grand opening at 402 Southwind Plaza in Mt. Vernon with a ribbon-cutting. Gordmans is an everyday offprice department store concept featuring a large selection of the latest brands, fashions and styles. Contact them at (713) 331-7313 or online at www.Gordmans.com.
EVANSVILLE REGIONAL VEIN CENTER / PRIMARY CARE PLUS Evansville Regional Vein Center / Primary Care Plus celebrated an expansion at 4943 Rosebud Lane in Newburgh with a ribboncutting. Evansville Regional Vein Center and Deja Vu Skin & Health Center have separated to their own spaces and Primary Care Plus has been added to further assist patients. All three businesses are run under Clovis E. Manly MD. Contact them at (812) 490-1059 or online at www.evansvilleveins.com.
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Unveils new 'E' and innovative workspace
any positive happenings are occurring at Fifth Third Bank downtown in Evansville, from new employee workspaces to a renovated banking center for customers to unveiling their “e is for everyone” community campaign. Court Kull, president of Fifth Third’s Greater Indiana Region/Southern Market, said the company felt it was important to participate in the “e is for everyone” brand campaign for the city of Evansville. “We felt it was important to participate for a number of reasons, one of the biggest being how closely it aligns with one of our corporate core values,” Kull said. “The message of the ‘e is for everyone’ campaign is that everyone is welcome in Southwest Indiana, and the same is true of Fifth Third Bank.” Kull said that Fifth Third wants everyone in the community to feel welcome when they walk through their doors, whether it is a current or prospective customer, as well as employees. “Our core values — Integrity, Work as One Bank, Respect and Inclusion, Accountability — steer our behaviors every day and keep us focused on delivering our vision, which is to be the One Bank people most value and trust,” Kull said. “The ‘e is for everyone’ campaign is a great way for us to reinforce what is important to us and the community.” Kull said the recent opening of the new employee workspace, as well as the renovated financial center this summer, are prime examples of Fifth Third “undergoing a renaissance” much like downtown Evansville has been over the past few years. “Introducing our version of the ‘e is for everyone’ logo is playing a big part in us letting the community know that Fifth Third Bank is on the move, and the trajectory is up,” Kull said. “We felt creating our own ‘e is for everyone’ logo presented a unique opportunity for us to relaunch our brand following the renovation of our downtown workspace.” A ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of that new workspace was held in March. Among the new amenities are a mother’s room, treadmill workstations, ergonomically correct workstations and an open floor plan. “A great deal of planning went into creating a flexible work environment to support our
MILESTONES diverse workforce, including the ability to sit or stand while at their workstations, which can move up and down with the push of a button,” Kull said. “There are also treadmill desks that enable team members to walk while working, and a private mother’s room for new and expectant mothers.” He added that the new area will have many collaborative workspaces for multiple lines of business to plan and work together “to bring the right Fifth Third Bank solutions to customers in the Tri-State.” Kull said the feedback he has received about the new look has been “fantastic,” from not just Fifth Third employees but from the general public as well. “We have had several customers visit the space because they are considering moving to a similar work environment,” he said. “Many said they expected it to be loud, but they have been pleasantly surprised at how quiet it is. The design incorporates many sound deadening features, and multiple private rooms are available for people to use if they need to participate in a project or a call that could become disruptive.” Kull said there has been “very little negative feedback.” However, “my favorite is an occasional complaint that the Foosball table can become a little loud when the competition heats up!” While construction has wrapped up on that project, work on a renovated firstfloor banking center is heading into the home stretch. Kull said it will be “very pedestrian friendly” and incorporate an open floor plan, providing options for multiple levels of privacy. “Our transaction bar, to make deposits and withdrawals, will replace the traditional ‘teller line’ you find in most banks,” Kull said. “We will have a smart ATM to facilitate more complex transactions than the typical ATM allows.” Kull said the most innovative feature of the new banking center will be a learning space where Fifth Third customers and the general public can financially empower themselves by learning about topics such as how to improve their credit score, avoid unnecessary fees and different options for saving. “We believe it will be a wonderful resource for our community,” Kull said.
WELLFIRST URGENT CARE AND FAMILY PRACTICE WellFirst Urgent Care and Family Practice celebrated a grand opening at 12100 N. Hwy 41 Ste. 1 in Evansville with a ribboncutting. WellFirst is a new medical facility open Monday through Saturday 8-6, no appointment necessary and most patients in and out in 30 minutes. Contact them at (812) 457-3175 or online at www.wellfirstuc.com.
SPEROHEALTH SperoHealth celebrated a rebranding at 4847 E. Virginia St. in Evansville with a ribboncutting. SperoHealth exists to save lives, instill hope, and restore relationships and offers a proven path to recovery. Contact them at (812) 483-2009 or online at www.sperohealth.com.
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ADVANTUS 10100 Lantern Rd., Ste., 150, Fishers IN 46037 Ron Bendes 317-810-4513; sales@advantusnetwork.com www.advantusnetwork.com BRENTWOOD SPRINGS 4488 Roslin Rd., Newburgh, IN 47630 812-858-7200; kamillestich@spsh.com www.brentwoodsprings.com CULLIGAN OF EVANSVILLE 377 Fuquay Rd., Chandler, IN 47610 Tim Fallen 812-893-2253; tim@culliganevv.com www.culliganevansville.com EVANSVILLE PROTESTANT HOME 3701 Washington Ave., Evansville, IN 47714 Katrinka Rynder 812-476-3360 marketing@evansvilleprotestanthome.org www.evansvilleprotestanthome.org FC PERSONAL TRAINING Donald Gallucci 812-454-9932; donaldgallucci@gmail.com KONA-ICE OF EVANSVILLE Dean Taylor 812-965-6620; dtaylor@kona-ice.com www.kona-ice.com NEW BEGINNINGS OF NATURAL HEALING 2559 Stringtown Rd., Evansville, IN 47711 Tessa Ford 575-571-6039; nbeginnings018@gmail.com www.newbeginningsofnaturalhealing.com RE-BATH EVANSVILLE 1280 E. Morgan Ave., Evansville IN 47711 Dana Fossand 812-647-6667 evansvillemarketing@rebathcorp.com; www.rebath.com
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• A+Derr Heating & Cooling • Ambassador Travel & Cruises • American Structurepoint, Inc • ATC Group Services, LLC • Azzip Pizza (Home Office) • BCS (Business Communications Solutions) • BLS Entertainment, Inc. (dba WEOA Radio) • Borrowed Hearts Foundation • Brown Equipment Company • ColorMax Signs & Graphics • Commerce Bank • Connections Deaf Centers • Custom Sign & Engineering, Inc. • Dalehaven Estates, LP • Diamond Valley Federal Credit Union • E & B Paving, Inc. • Echo Community Health Care • Edward Jones: Financial Advisor James Beard • Employer Support of The Guard and Reserve • Evansville African American Museum • Evansville Courier & Press • Evansville Otters • Evansville Regional Business Committee • Evansville Western Railway • Fifth Third Bank • Freedom Insurance Advisors LLC • G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc • Gene Warren Jr., Co., Inc. (dba - North Park Corp.) • Gilda's Club Evansville • Graybar Electric • Habitat for Humanity of Evansville • Hafer PSC • Hamister Group LLC • Hamlin Tractor Co. Inc. • Henderson Chevrolet Buick GMC • Heston Insurance Agency • Historic Newburgh, Inc. • Hokanson Companies, Inc. • Homes by Eagle Construction • Hornbrook Estates Apartments • Hubert Family Dental LLP • Huck's Food & Fuel • ID & A, Inc.
• Indiana State Games • Indiana Tube Corp. • J. Alex Rang DDS • Jaleb's Shop & Drop • Key Oil Company • Kitch & Schreiber, Inc. • Manpower • Maple Direct • MCF Construction, Inc. • Mel-Kay Electric Co., Inc. • Midwest Fertilizer Corp. • Mount Vernon Democrat • Old National Bank Headquarters • O'Risky Excavating • Parenting Time Center • PBJ Group LLC (dba House Hunter Realty) • Peephole Bar & Grill • Pet Supplies Plus • Pinnacle Computer Services • Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 136 • PMG Tree Care & Landscape Co • ProCare HealthSpot, LLC • Public Education Foundation of Evansville, Inc. • Red Spot Paint & Varnish Co., Inc. • Remax Revolution Real Estate • Rideout Public Affairs, LLC • Rotary Club of Evansville • Schneider Financial • Shepherd Insurance and Financial Services • Sperry Van Ness / Martin Commercial Group • St. Vincent Early Learning Center • Sycamore Services • Tacit Solutions, Inc. • Toadily Handmade Jewelry • TriState Functional Wellness • Tri-State Orthopaedic Surgeons • Tri-State Restoration Contractors, Inc. • uVest Advisory Group, LLC • Vandco Associates, LLC • Vectren Corp. • Vision IV, Inc. • Weber Equipment • WEHT Local & Local 7 WTVW • Weichert Realtors - The Schulz Group • Weinzapfel & Co., LLC • Wesselman's Supermarket • Western Hills Country Club • Woodlake Environmental Services, Inc. • Yoshis Industrial Packaging Supply • Yunker Health and Wellness • YWCA
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In your opinion, what are three ingredients for success? #1 Patience #2 Positive attitude #3 Commitment What has been one of your toughest challenges? One of our toughest challenges has been navigating through the buildout of the brewery and taproom. A build-out like this is not standard. A brewery requires unique electrical work, plumbing, HVAC and venting. Our first challenge was figuring out how this 100+ year old building could be retrofitted to suit current building codes and to suit the needs of a brewery; 100 years ago, things were built very differently. It would have been simpler to tear walls down and start fresh, but we were completely committed to maintaining the original integrity of the space, and we are so glad we did! What is your favorite thing about your work? This line of work allows a person to be creative in problem solving, relationship building and most importantly, brewing. It’s so much fun to see our head brewer working up new recipes and even more fun to taste them! Being entrepreneurs, there is no greater feeling than being a business owner and watching just one single person walk through your doors. That feeling is amplified when you see people walk into your doors with their friends and family and simply enjoy being in the space you have created and enjoy the product you have brewed. What do you like most about the community in which you live? Evansville offers every person the opportunity to get involved, take charge and create. Evansville is a place where young people like ourselves can rip a dream out of their heads and make it a reality. At every setback in our process, there was someone there to take our hands and lead us to a successful opening. You just don’t get that everywhere. We love the pace at which Evansville is growing and are thrilled to be a part of it. Myriad is meant to be a place for everyone, and what better place to start than in Evansville, where “e is for Everyone”?! Thank you Jamie Elliott, owner and executive director of Myriad Brewing Company, for taking the time to share with us!
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NEWSMAKERS JONATHAN D. POPE
Following a four-month national search, Johnathan D. Pope was named President and CEO of the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana. Pope succeeds Derrick Stewart, now CEO of the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis. Pope previously served as District Executive Director/ Chief Crisis Officer of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan. In this role, he led multiple branches and childcare sites generating in excess of $16 million in revenue. Over the past 14 years, he has served in a variety of leadership roles within both the Greater Grand Rapids YMCA and the YMCA of Saginaw, Michigan. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications with a minor in Business Management from Saginaw Valley State University. His other leadership roles include Past President, Association of YMCA Professional Directors, Michigan Chapter; Board of Directors, First United Credit Union, member; Secretary – Local First of Greater Grand Rapids, member; Rotary Club of Greater Grand Rapids; Chamber of Commerce “Leadership Grand Rapids” 2015; Chamber of Commerce “Leadership Saginaw” 2003. Pope is a native of Daytona Beach, Florida. He and his wife of 15 years have two daughters.
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OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA
Old National Events Plaza added three new staff members: Brian Liivak, Director of Operations; Lauren Birch, Human Resources Designee/Finance Manager; and Reeya Vyas, Sales & Social Media Manager.
BRIAN LIIVAK
Brian Liivak joined ONEP with almost ten years of experience in the event industry. Most recently, Brian worked as the Operations Manager at a four-building campus in Tucson, Arizona that included a convention center, 9,000 seat arena, 2,300 seat theater and a 500seat community theater. In addition to overseeing operations staff and event logistics, he spearheaded community engagement projects. Liivak graduated from Christopher Newport University with a Bachelor of Political Science and a Minor in Communication Studies.
LAUREN BURCH
Lauren Burch has been a lifetime resident of Evansville. Burch is a graduate of the University of Evansville with a degree in Sports Management. Burch was most recently the Accounting Manager at VenuWorks.
Regency Properties, a commercial real estate company specializing in County Seat Communities, added Brandon Taylor as Credit Analyst, which is a newly created position, and Chelsey Atkinson as Business Management Assistant.
BRANDON TAYLOR, a Greensburg, Kentucky native, graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. He is working toward a Master of Arts degree in Applied Economics at WKU. Taylor joins Regency with experience in analytics, having previously worked for Vectren. In this new role, he will prepare financial and credit analyses and serve as a backup resource for Regency’s Treasury functions. He will determine the creditworthiness and concentration of tenants within the portfolio. CHELSEY ATKINSON, an Evansville native, graduated from Ivy
Tech with an Associate degree in General Studies. She previously worked at Enterprise Holdings where she won the SPCS Appreciation Award for Outstanding Customer Service. Atkinson will provide support to the Business Manager in managing the day-to-day activities of 1.59 million square feet.
CODY VOYLES
Cody Voyles was promoted to Operations Manager at Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union. Formerly an Overdraft Specialist who monitored the credit union’s overdraft program, he now manages and coordinates projects for the operations team and prepares reports for the executive team and board of directors. An Evansville native, Voyles earned his Bachelor’s in Finance and Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Southern Indiana. He volunteers his time with local non-profits, including Habitat for Humanity of Evansville and Easter Seals.
JASON GILLETT
Evansville Regional Airport (EVV) named Jason Gillett as EVV’s new Director of Operations and Maintenance, where he will lead efforts to maintain safe, smooth, efficient and clean operations and facilities. Gillett will oversee multiple departments that include employees from safety, facilities, airfield maintenance, custodial and the parking lot. Prior to joining EVV, Gillett served as Deputy Director of Operations and Administration at La Crosse Regional Airport in Wisconsin for six years. Other airport experience includes working in ops roles at airports in Dubuque, Iowa; New Haven, Connecticut; and Minneapolis, Minnesota. Gillett holds a B.S. in Aviation Management and several prestigious industry certifications, including Certified Member of American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and Airport Certified Employee (ACE-Operations).
REEYA VYAS
Reeya Vyas joined ONEP following her December graduation from the University of Southern Indiana with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and a Minor in Graphic Design. Vyas excelled in business studies at the Romain College of Business and was the Assistant Lab Coordinator in the Strategic Social Media Lab at USI. Vyas was the Vice President of Membership for Speaking Eagles Toastmasters and a Commencement Speaker.
ALYSIA RENNER
The Catanese Realty Professionals of Keller Williams added Alysia Renner as a new agent. A graduate of Mater Dei High School, Renner previously worked in sales for Aflac, becoming the No. 2 agent in Kentucky during her first year.
LAURIE BYERS was promoted to Community Engagement Manager
of Wesselman Woods. In her new role, Byers is in charge of all volunteer, membership and outreach needs. She started at Wesselman Woods as a volunteer, and after completing the Indiana Master Naturalist course was hired as an Environmental Educator and Volunteer Coordinator. Byers is a University of Evansville graduate with a degree in Organizational Leadership.
SWIN CHAMBER AMABASSADORS OF THE MONTH MARCH 2019 Katrinka Rynder Evansville Protestant Home Julie Vandeveer North River Health Campus Thank you for all of your engagement in the business community!
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HEATHER STEVENS
HR Solutions, Inc., made two key hires: Andrew Bell joined HR Solutions, Inc. as an Executive Recruiter. He recently relocated to Evansville from Brisbane, Australia and has 10 years’ experience in Executive and Corporate Recruiting across Manufacturing, Healthcare and Nonprofit industries.
Heather Stevens was promoted to the role of benefits insurance agent in the Field & Main Insurance team’s Henderson, Kentucky office. Stevens will conduct risk assessments, evaluate insurance programs and recommend insurance coverage. Previously, Stevens served as receptionist and bookkeeping assistant for the agency. Stevens previous experiences in long term care, home care and service coordination sparked her interest in the industry. She received her Bachelor of Science in Health Services in 2001 form University of Southern Indiana. Stevens resides in Henderson with her husband Kirby and their two sons.
CORY DAVIS
AT&T
ANDREW BELL
Cory Davis joined HR Solutions, Inc. as Recruiting and Staffing Manager. He has more than four years of experience in full cycle recruiting with the Indiana Army National Guard, receiving an honorable discharge in January 2019 after 12 years of service.
AT&T made two promotions at its company locations in Evansville.
HANNAH BARTON
Hannah Barton was promoted to Assistant Store Manager at the West Side AT&T location. She has worked for the company for two years and started as a retail sales consultant in Henderson, Kentucky. She recently finished her bachelor’s degree in Marketing at the University of Southern Indiana.
HERITAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION COLE BEATTY
STEVE CROW
BILL YOCKEY
DAVID WILLETT
Cole Beatty was promoted to Assistant Store Manager at the 3231 North Green River Road AT&T store. Beatty joined AT&T in November 2017 and served as a Part-Time Retail Sales Consultant. He is currently enrolled in an online education program through Southern New Hampshire University and is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing. He also became the first Business Expert for 2019 in his region demonstrating a strong commitment to small business accounts in his community.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA
Two international students at the University of Southern Indiana were recognized for their contributions to cultural awareness and their leadership and academic accomplishments at the annual USI International Graduates recognition ceremony on Thursday, April 25. Joel Tshite ’19 and Jerome Degbe ’22 were presented with the Outstanding International Graduate and Peace Ambassador award, respectively, by USI’s Center for International Programs.
NEAL PROBUS
NICKI SLEDD
RON SHEETS
GEORGE BARNETT
DR. BRIAN MCGUIRE
TIM O'BRIEN
Heritage Federal Credit Union announced the members of the Board of Directors who were appointed at the HFCU 54th Annual Meeting on April 18. The annual meeting was held at The National Guard Armory in Evansville, where 285 members attended. The newly appointed Board members include Bill Yockey, Ron Sheets, George Barnett, and Tim O’Brien. They will serve along with Steve Crow, David Willett, Neal Probus, Nicki Sledd, and Dr. Brian McGuire. At the organizational meeting following the election, the Board of Directors appointed officers to serve the credit union for the upcoming year: Steve Crow – Chairman, Bill Yockey – 1st Vice Chairman, David Willett – 2nd Vice Chairman, Neal Probus – Secretary, and Tim O’Brien – Treasurer.
JOEL TSHITE, who fled the
Joel Tshite '19 (L) and Jerome Degbe '22. Image copyright: USI Photography and Media
Democratic Republic of Congo at the age of 6 with his family and found refuge in Zimbabwe before coming to the United States, was named the 2019 Outstanding International Graduate. He received a bachelor’s of engineering degree at the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education Commencement ceremony on Saturday, April 27. During his time as a student at USI, Tshite was a co-founder of the USI African Cultures club and volunteered with civic organizations and for charitable causes locally and internationally.
JEROME DEGBE, a native of Cote d’Ivoire, was named the 2019 recipient of the Peace Ambassador award. The current president of the African Cultures club, Degbe has provided a voice and a passion for the representation of all African countries and their unique and diverse cultures and traditions. The Peace Ambassador recognizes an outstanding international student whose actions and involvement in campus and community life have contributed to greater cross-cultural awareness and to increased understanding of the world, its peoples and its traditions.
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