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Indiana 250: Off the Record with Nate Feltman

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Citizens Energy Group
University Of Indianapolis
Center For Leadership Development
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Ball State University
Thompson Thrift
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Nuclear Energy
Workforce Development
Housing Shortage
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Emmis Communications
St. Elmo Steak House
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IBJ Media CEO Nate Feltman interviews the men and women on the Indiana 250, a list of the state's most influential business and community leaders. Presented by Prolific, the Growth Firm.

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In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Ryan Vaughn, president and general counsel of Exos. Vaughn traces his career from growing up on Indianapolis’ west side to law, local government, the Indianapolis City-County... more

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In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Paul Thrift, CEO of Thompson Thrift Development and co-founder of Thompson Thrift. Thrift traces the company’s path from a $3,000 Terre Haute house he bought with John Thomps... more

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In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Chuck Goodrich, Indiana’s secretary of commerce, owner and CEO of Gaylor Electric, and a former state lawmaker from Noblesville. Goodrich traces his path from growing up in R... more

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In this episode of Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Katie Lucas, president of Lucas Oil Products. Lucas discusses her path from Noblesville High School and Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business to the Indianapolis Colts, where sh... more

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In this episode of Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Ron Romain, executive chairman of Evansville-based United Companies. Romain traces the company’s evolution beginning first with his father, Robert Romain, in 1964 as a small vehicle leas... more

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In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Geoffrey Mearns, the 17th president of Ball State University. Mearns reflects on his path from federal prosecutor to university president, including his work on organized cri... more

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Interim President of Purdue University and former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels joins IBJ Media CEO and Publisher Nate Feltman for a special conversation recorded at last week’s IBJ Education Power Breakfast.  Daniels talks about the value and value... more

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In this special episode of Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks on stage with Huse Culinary CEO Craig Huse, winner of the third annual Mickey Maurer Entrepreneur Award at IBJ’s Fast 25 event. Huse reflects on his path from washing dishes in Bloomi... more

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Ryan Vaughn
President of Exos Cyber, former City-County Council President, former Indiana Sports Corp leader
Exos
Episode: Ryan Vaughn on Indianapolis Sports, Exos Growth and What Comes Next
Paul Thrift
CEO and co-founder of Thompson Thrift
Thompson Thrift
Episode: Paul Thrift of Thompson Thrift on Housing Shortages and Development Costs
Chuck Goodrich
Indiana Secretary of Commerce, former owner/CEO of Gaylor Electric
Gaylor Electric; Indiana Secretary of Commerce
Episode: Chuck Goodrich, Indiana’s secretary of commerce, owner and CEO of Gaylor Electric
Katie Lucas
President of Lucas Oil Products
Lucas Oil
Episode: Katie Lucas on Lucas Oil, family business and the importance of public service
Ron Romain
Executive Chairman of Evansville-based United Companies
United Companies
Episode: Ron Romain on United Companies, Family Succession and Evansville’s Future
Geoffrey Mearns
17th President of Ball State University
Ball State University
Episode: Geoffrey Mearns on Ball State, Oklahoma City, and the NIL Era
Mitch Daniels
Former Indiana Governor; former Purdue University President
Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation / Purdue University
Episode: Mitch Daniels on Why Colleges Must Prove Their Value
Craig Huse
President of Huse Culinary and IBJ's 2026 Mickey Mauer Entrepreneur of the Year
Huse Culinary
Episode: Craig Huse on St. Elmo, Growth and Stewarding an Iconic Brand
Tiffany Sauder
Founder of Element Three Marketing Consultancy and creator of Life of And
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Episode: Tiffany Sauder on Building Element Three and Designing a Life That Fits with Life of And

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Nate Feltman
Host of the Indiana 250 podcast

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Ron Romain on United Companies, Family Succession and Evansville’s Future
Q: Talk about what it means to you to have your daughter take over as CEO, and what the transition has been like for you.
I focused on ensuring she is qualified and well prepared, giving her the space to prove herself and earn the position to avoid entitlement, while building a strong team around her to support the transition.
Geoffrey Mearns on Ball State, Oklahoma City, and the NIL Era
Q: What is your view on the sustainability of NIL, revenue sports, and how universities should respond?
Ball State aims to invest in revenue sports while ensuring every student athlete has an opportunity to compete at Division I level, but acknowledges the broader sustainability challenges as institutions borrow to fund stadiums and contracts, calling for careful, strategic prioritization across sports and academics.
Geoffrey Mearns on Ball State, Oklahoma City, and the NIL Era
Q: How does Ball State position itself within Indiana's higher-ed landscape, especially relative to IU and Purdue?
Ball State occupies a distinct lane as an R2 institution with smaller class sizes, many undergraduate courses taught by full-time faculty, and strong programs in areas like architecture, media, and theater, offering a high-quality educational experience with a unique regional role.
Geoffrey Mearns on Ball State, Oklahoma City, and the NIL Era
Q: When you arrived at Ball State nine years ago, what areas did you identify as opportunities to take the university to the next level?
I focused on reassuring faculty and alumni of the institution's strength, then launched Destination 2040 to set five long-term goals and five-year strategies to achieve measurable progress, recognizing that university investments are long-term by nature.
Mark Miles, president and CEO of Penske Entertainment
Q: How did the Pan Am Games Bid and hosting experience influence Indianapolis's future sporting events strategy?
Miles attributes the Pan Am Games and the broader Indiana sports ecosystem as creating a template for future events, including volunteer-driven organization, rapid decision-making, and strong partnerships that positioned the city as a reliable host for major events.

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This show patterns around leadership, regional economic development, and institutions shaping Indiana's business and civic landscape. Across episodes, listeners hear from successful founders, corporate leaders, university presidents, and public-sector officials about growth strategies, workforce development, housing and community impact, and the realities of running large organizations in the Midwest. The conversations combine personal career arcs with actionable insights on governance, culture, partnerships, and long-term planning for cities and companies. Noteworthy throughlines include family-owned businesses navigating succession, public-private collaborations that accelerate urban growth, and the role of higher education and public uti... more

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