IBJ MEDIA RELEASES FOURTH ANNUAL INDIANA 250 LIST OF INFLUENTIAL HOOSIERS

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 23, 2025) — IBJ Media on Wednesday unveiled its fourth annual Indiana 250, a list of the state’s most influential business and community leaders from a wide range of sectors, including both public and private organizations. 

The list, available at Indiana250.com, features more than 60 new names compared to last year who represent cities and counties from across the state. IBJ Media CEO Nate Feltman said the team that chooses the Indiana 250 is always looking for the leaders who are making an impact today. 

“Every year, we see fresh faces stepping up and driving meaningful change across Indiana,” Feltman said. “The Indiana 250 is a snapshot of those bold thinkers and doers who are shaping the future of our state — from innovative entrepreneurs to dedicated community advocates. It’s truly inspiring to witness the depth of talent and passion making Indiana a great place to live and work.” 

The list was compiled by executives, editors and newsroom staff from IBJ Media’s three news brands — Indianapolis Business Journal, Inside INdiana Business and The Indiana Lawyer — following a monthslong process of reviewing nominations, researching Indiana organizations and consulting community leaders across the state. 

The Indiana 250 will be celebrated at an exclusive reception on Wednesday evening at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. Title sponsors are Aaron Wealth Advisors, CareSource, Ice Miller, and Pacers Sports & Entertainment. The premier sponsor is Lucas Oil, and the host sponsors are the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Penske Entertainment and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. 

IBJ Media launched the Indiana 250 program in 2022 and plans to continue updating the list annually. 

“The people on this list are not just leaders in their fields; they are champions for their communities and catalysts for progress across Indiana,” Feltman added. “One of our key goals is to foster connections among them, amplifying their collective impact for all Hoosiers.” 

Among those returning to the list are CEOs of some of the state's largest public and private companies, including David Ricks of Eli Lilly and Co., Gail Boudreaux of Elevance Health, Jennifer Rumsey of Cummins Inc., Dan Starr of Do it Best Corp., Chuck Magro of Corteva Inc., Scott Davison of OneAmerica Financial, Ken Zagzebski of AES, Pete Yonkman of Cook Medical, Jim Ryan of Old National Bank and Brent Yeagy of Wabash.  

Sports played a bigger role in this year’s Indiana 250. New to the list are University of Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman, Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton, Indy Pro Volleyball co-owner Jim Schumacher, Indiana Sports Corp. President Patrick Talty, NCAA Vice President JoAn Scott, Catch the Stars foundation founder Tamika Catchings, and Indianapolis Indians President and CEO Randy Lewandowski. 

“This has been a huge year in sports—with Notre Dame playing in the college football national championship game, the Pacers in the NBA Finals, Indianapolis hosting the WNBA All-Star Game and the Indiana Sports Corp. securing the Olympic swimming trials for 2028,” said Lesley Weidenbener, the editor of IBJ and the Indiana 250. “It’s no surprise we ended up with a large number of new people on the list who represent sports.” 

Elected officials are not eligible for the list. 

IBJ Media published profiles of the honorees in a magazine that will be distributed with the July 25 issue of the IBJ. The magazine is available for purchase for $50 at Indiana250.com. The Indiana Lawyer subscribers will receive a discount on the book. All subscribers of IBJ, Inside Indiana Business and The Indiana Lawyer can access the profiles and additional information online at Indiana250.com. 

The Indiana 250 reception is invitation-only and closed to the media. #Indiana250 

About IBJ Media 

IBJ Media is the parent company of three news brands: Indianapolis Business Journal, Inside INdiana Business and The Indiana Lawyer. Learn more at IBJMedia.com.

Indianapolis Business Journal: Since 1980, the Indianapolis Business Journal has been known for its indepth and thoughtful coverage of central Indiana's business community. IBJ produces its weekly award winning newspaper, daily news updates, thought-leading podcasts and 30-plus events and award programs. Learn more at IBJ.com. 

Inside INdiana Business: As a winner of five Emmys for best interview or discussion program, Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick delivers compelling business and community news from across the state of Indiana. With a portfolio of television, radio, digital and on-demand business news products, Inside INdiana Business is the leading source for Indiana business news. Learn more at InsideINdianaBusiness.com. 

The Indiana Lawyer: IBJ Media launched The Indiana Lawyer in 1990 to cover the legal community statewide. A multi-award-winning publication, Indiana Lawyer publishes online news and key court decisions daily, produces a print edition and podcast every other week and hosts events, including the annual Leadership in Law awards. Learn more at TheIndianaLawyer.com.