Episodes

  • From Small Town to Sports Destination: Westfield Mayor Scott Willis

    From Small Town to Sports Destination: Westfield Mayor Scott Willis
    Sep 8 2025
    From the Grand Park Sports Campus to new housing developments and a revitalized downtown, Westfield is a city on the rise. In this episode, Mayor Scott Willis reflects on Westfield’s transformation and looks ahead to what’s next. Can Westfield become the sports capital its leaders envision?
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    32 mins
  • Pat Kenney: Fourth-Generation Leadership at F.A. Wilhelm

    Pat Kenney: Fourth-Generation Leadership at F.A. Wilhelm
    Sep 1 2025
    Indiana’s largest construction firm is under new leadership as Pat Kenney becomes the fourth-generation family member to serve as president of F.A. Wilhelm Construction Co. In this episode, Kenney talks tradition, the state of the construction industry and the 102-year-old firm’s role in shaping the Indiana skyline.
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    31 mins
  • Banking, Business, and the Brickyard: PNC Bank’s Jason Eckerle

    Banking, Business, and the Brickyard: PNC Bank’s Jason Eckerle
    Aug 25 2025
    In this episode, we sit down with Jason Eckerle, PNC Bank’s regional president for central and southern Indiana, for an inside look at the state of banking and how technology is transforming the industry. Jason shares his journey to the president’s office and why community service remains a cornerstone of vision for the bank. The conversation also explores the business value behind PNC’s sponsorship of Chip Ganassi Racing and IndyCar star Scott Dixon—and why the partnership matters on and off the track.  Start your dollar a week trial now at ⁠IBJ.com/trialoffer⁠ Check out our event lineup and register now at ⁠IBJ.com/Register ⁠ Discover which programs are accepting nominations now at ⁠IBJ.com/Nominate⁠
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    37 mins
  • Hometown Roots to Big City Dreams: Mayor Chris Jensen on Noblesville’s Future

    Hometown Roots to Big City Dreams: Mayor Chris Jensen on Noblesville’s Future
    Aug 18 2025
    A new arena, rapid growth, and record economic development are transforming the city of Noblesville. In this episode, Mayor Chris Jensen, a Noblesville native, shares how his deep personal connection to the city shapes his leadership, the vision behind the new arena, and the delicate balance between honoring the past and building for the future.  Start your dollar a week trial now at ⁠IBJ.com/trialoffer⁠ Check out our event lineup and register now at ⁠IBJ.com/Register ⁠ Discover which programs are accepting nominations now at ⁠IBJ.com/Nominate⁠
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    35 mins
  • Nicole Pence Becker on Career, Family, and Life in the Public Eye

    Nicole Pence Becker on Career, Family, and Life in the Public Eye
    Aug 11 2025
    In this episode, we sit down with Nicole Pence Becker — former television news anchor turned entrepreneur and niece of former Vice President Mike Pence. She shares her journey from the anchor desk to entrepreneurship, offering candid insights on making a career pivot and balancing life as a mother of four boys. She also reflects on lessons learned from her high-profile political family and how those experiences have shaped her perspective on leadership, life, and resilience.  Start your dollar a week trial now at ⁠IBJ.com/trialoffer⁠ Check out our event lineup and register now at ⁠IBJ.com/Register ⁠ Discover which programs are accepting nominations now at ⁠IBJ.com/Nominate⁠
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    39 mins
  • ESPN’s Stephen Holder on the Colts, WNBA and Future of Sports Media

    ESPN’s Stephen Holder on the Colts, WNBA and Future of Sports Media
    Aug 4 2025
    In this episode, ESPN NFL reporter Stephen Holder provides a front-row perspective on the high stakes for the Indianapolis Colts heading into a new season and if Anthony Richardson will be under center game one. The veteran sports journalist also weighs in on pay equity for the WNBA, the evolution of sports media and his journey from South Florida to Indiana---and why he’s stayed.  Start your dollar a week trial now at ⁠IBJ.com/trialoffer⁠ Check out our event lineup and register now at ⁠IBJ.com/Register ⁠ Discover which programs are accepting nominations now at ⁠IBJ.com/Nominate⁠
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    35 mins
  • From Napkin to NASDAQ: Dan O’Toole and the Rise of Arrive AI

    From Napkin to NASDAQ: Dan O’Toole and the Rise of Arrive AI
    Jul 28 2025
    It’s a story of grit, guts, and game-changing technology. In this episode, we sit down with Dan O’Toole, the visionary founder and CEO of Arrive AI—a high-tech company revolutionizing the future of delivery with its smart mailbox system for drones and robots. What started as a vision sketched on a napkin has turned into a publicly traded company, with O'Toole recently ringing the opening bell on the NASDAQ Stock Market. He shares the rollercoaster ride of building a company ahead of its time and the challenges of staying the course.  Start your dollar a week trial now at ⁠IBJ.com/trialoffer⁠ Check out our event lineup and register now at ⁠IBJ.com/Register ⁠ Discover which programs are accepting nominations now at ⁠IBJ.com/Nominate⁠
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    34 mins
  • Leading Through Change: Community Health Network CEO Bryan Mills

    Leading Through Change: Community Health Network CEO Bryan Mills
    Jul 21 2025
    In this episode, we sit down with Bryan Mills, the longtime CEO of Community Health Network, who is retiring after an extraordinary 40-year career. When Mills joined Community, it was a single hospital. Today, it is one of Indiana’s largest health systems, with more than10,000 employees. He shares insights on growth, the state of healthcare and lessons learned in an industry he never thought he’d be a part of.  Start your dollar a week trial now at ⁠IBJ.com/trialoffer⁠ Check out our event lineup and register now at ⁠IBJ.com/Register ⁠ Discover which programs are accepting nominations now at ⁠IBJ.com/Nominate⁠
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    31 mins