KB: Joe, it’s great to see you. JA: Thanks. KB: You’ve had a non-traditional journey to the CFO seat. Let’s talk about that. JA: You’re right. I attended the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, which is in New London, CT. I pursued the Coast Guard Academy due to a couple [...]
Brad Cornelius is part of something special, and he knows it. Sun King has developed a brand and a culture that most other companies can only dream about. KB: Brad, thanks for meeting me. BC: My pleasure. KB: So, tell me about growing up. BC: I’m an only child; [...]
Todd Pepmeier is one of Indy’s best kept CFO secrets. Just in his early 40s, he’s made a name for himself at some of the biggest companies in the world. Part corporate exec and part entrepreneur, he describes himself as an “engineer trapped in a CFO’s body”, and in [...]
Bluelock's CFO Jen Burton doesn’t back away from a challenge. Five years ago, she ran the Indianapolis Mini-Marathon on a dare. Soon, she ran another half-marathon. Then a full marathon. She set a goal of running 1,000 miles in one calendar year. She did it. Now she’s focused on [...]
Ricker Oil CFO, Jarod Downing has accomplished a lot in a short period of time. Although he once considered a job on Wall Street, he’s made quite a finance career for himself right here in Indianapolis. I’m back at Four Day Ray Brewing Company in Fishers on a brisk [...]
SmarterHQ Vice President of Finance and Operations Matt Tyner is a force of nature. Although only 30, the countless hours he’s logged over the past six years at SmarterHQ have made him wise beyond his years. It’s a Friday afternoon at Daddy Jacks, which is just a stone’s throw [...]
Lyn Bradbury is a CFO at Ingram Micro Mobility. She is in the prime of her career. We met on a sunny Friday amidst the smell of bagels and coffee at Panera. She has an infectious smile and energy level that set the stage for a great conversation. KB: [...]
Deflecto Corporation Vice President of Finance/Accounting Jay Bray is a busy guy. He rolled into Four Day Ray Brewing in Fishers with a big smile, immediately after wrapping up a monthly operating call. A few days prior, he was in India; one of several trips there for him in [...]
I recently sat down with Herff Jones Chief Financial Officer John Oblazney to discuss his career and learn more about how he has become arguably one of the top CFOs in Indianapolis. Although it was late afternoon, Oblazney had already worked close to 12 hours, and was planning to [...]
People matter. Talent wins. KPMG’s 2015 Global CEO Survey was dedicated to the changing role of the CFO. Ninety-seven percent of CEO’s taking part said that attracting and retaining top finance talent was the most important contributing factor to improve their finance function. Yet, only 33 percent gave their [...]