In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Scott Davison, President and CEO of OneAmerica. Scott shares his passion and decades of experience with swimming, ultimately leading to his current role as co-chair of the 2024 US Olympic Swimming Team Trials taking place in Indianapolis this month. Scott takes a deep dive into the preparations in and around Lucas Oil Stadium, as well as all the activities happening downtown in connection with the Swimming Trials, expecting to bring in a quarter of a million people and $100 million of economic impact. Scott discusses the long history of Indiana’s swimming culture and the Legacy Project taking place in conjunction with the Swimming Trials, having a multigenerational impact on Hoosiers for years to come. The discussion also delves into Scott’s extensive experience in the insurance industry, his leadership at OneAmerica, and his philanthropic efforts such as the Personalized Learning Center at Marion University.

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Melina Kennedy, CEO of Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP). Melina discusses her extensive work in business, government, politics, and nonprofit over the last 25 years as well as her current role and its focus on growing key sectors of Indiana’s economy. Having grown up in Chicago, Melina reflects on her upbringing, what brought her to Indiana, as well as what led her to make Indiana her permanent home. Melina takes a deep dive into the importance of attracting and retaining young talent in Indiana, the opportunities unique to the state, and CICP’s efforts through its public awareness campaign, See Yourself IN. Melina also shares important lessons learned through her experiences growing up and throughout her career, her extensive international travel, and individuals having a lasting impact on her career development.

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Bob Vitoux, CEO of OrthoWorx, an organization aimed at maintaining Warsaw, Indiana's status as the Orthopedic Capital of the World. They delve into Bob's extensive background in the orthopedics industry, his journey from public accounting to leading OrthoWorx, and the history and significance of the orthopedic sector in Warsaw. They discuss the origins of the industry in the late 1800s, the impact of key figures like Dane Miller, and the role of OrthoWorx in fostering innovation and talent retention within the industry.