Purdue University Announces Inaugural Indiana 250 Class, recognizing Top Business Leaders
Purdue University has unveiled its inaugural Indiana 250 class, a distinguished group of 250 influential business leaders from across the state.This initiative aims to celebrate and acknowledge the important contributions of individuals shaping Indiana’s economic landscape.
The selected leaders represent a diverse range of industries and sectors, highlighting the breadth of innovation and enterprise within Indiana. Among those recognized are prominent figures in manufacturing, agriculture, technology, healthcare, and finance.
Notable individuals in the class include:
- Phil kenney, president of A. Wilhelm Construction Co., Indianapolis
- Randy Kron, president, Indiana Farm Bureau, Evansville
- Robert Martin, president and CEO of Elkhart-based Thor Industries
- Shawn McCoy, CEO, Deaconess Health system, Evansville
- Mark Music, owner and CEO, Ruoff Mortgage, Fort Wayne
- Ersal Ozdemir, founder and chairman, Keystone Group, Carmel
- Mamon Powers III, president and CEO, Powers & Sons Construction
- Jennifer Rumsey, chair and CEO, Columbus-based Cummins Inc.
- Loretta Rush, chief justice, Indiana Supreme Court
- Tiffany Sauder, founder, Element Three and Life of And, Zionsville
- Jim Schumacher, co-founder and co-owner, Indy pro Volleyball LLC, Indianapolis
- Brent Yeagy, president and CEO, Wabash, Lafayette
- Sherri Ziller, president and CEO, Northwest Indiana Regional development Authority, Crown point
About Purdue University
Purdue University is a leading public research university recognized for its excellence at scale. Consistently ranked among the top 10 public universities in the United States, Purdue is dedicated to the discovery, dissemination, and deployment of knowledge with unparalleled quality and scope. The university serves over 107,000 students across its campuses, locations, and modalities, with more than 58,000 students enrolled at its main campus in West Lafayette and Indianapolis. Purdue remains committed to affordability and accessibility, having maintained a freeze on tuition for its main campus for 14 consecutive years. The university continues its pursuit of innovation thru initiatives such as its comprehensive urban expansion, the Mitch Daniels School of Business, Purdue Computes, and the One Health initiative. Further details can be found at https://www.purdue.edu/president/strategic-initiatives.
