November 4, 2026
Twenty-three executives recognized for leadership across Indiana’s business community
INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 3, 2026) — IBJ Media, the locally owned publisher of Indianapolis Business Journal, Inside INdiana Business and The Indiana Lawyer, today announced 23 executives selected as C-Suite honorees for IBJ’s 2026 CEO of the Year & C-Suite Awards.
The honorees represent organizations across Indiana and a range of industries, including banking, health care, construction, education, professional services and sports. They are being recognized for their leadership and contributions to their organizations and Indiana’s business community.
The honorees will be recognized alongside the six CEOs of the Year at the 2026 CEO of the Year & C-Suite Awards on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in downtown Indianapolis.
“Strong organizations are built by leaders who set direction, develop talent and position their businesses for long-term success,” said Nate Feltman, CEO and publisher of IBJ Media. “This year’s C-Suite honorees represent the experience, vision and leadership driving Indiana’s business community forward.”
The 2026 C-Suite honorees are:
• Jennifer Alvey, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Indiana University Health
• Scott Bove, Executive Vice President, Commercial Banking & Capital Markets, STAR Financial Bank
• Matthew Browning, Chief Operating Officer, Hancock Health
• Rich Church, Chief Growth and Strategy Officer, Parkview Health
• Jill Ehnes, President, Delta Faucet Company
• Dave Foellinger, President, Jack Laurie Group
• Michael Fort, Chief Values Officer, Gaylor Electric
• Stacie Gayheart, Chief Financial Officer, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
• Daryl Graham, Senior Vice President, HBCU and Engagement, Strada Education Foundation
• Mike Keller, Chief Financial Officer, BMWC Constructors Inc.
• Jeff Kircher, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Allied Solutions
• Julie Roe Lach, Executive Vice President, External Relations and Community Engagement, Pacers Sports & Entertainment
• Jessica Lopez-Liggett, Commercial State Plan President, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
• Andrew Michie, Chief Financial Officer, The Heritage Group
• Jennifer Pavlik, Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff, Keystone Group
• C. Todd Richardson, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Indiana University
• Christopher Ruhl, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Purdue University
• Rafael Sanchez, Chief Government and Corporate Affairs Officer, Indianapolis Market President and Executive Vice President, Old National Bank
• Karin Sarratt, Chief Operating Officer, OneAmerica Financial
• Mike Stewart, President and incoming CEO, First Merchants Bank
• Doug Talley, President, The National Bank of Indianapolis
• Pete Ward, Chief Operating Officer, Indianapolis Colts
• Scott Young, President, George E. Booth Co.
The six 2026 CEOs of the Year, announced previously, are Dave Ricks of Eli Lilly and Company; Ryan Rohrman of Rohrman Automotive Group; Quinn Shepherd of Shepherd Insurance; Sarah Hempstead of Schmidt Associates; Bradley Bostic of hc1; and Deana Haworth of Hirons.
Tickets are available for the Dec. 2 event at https://www.ibj.com/events/2026/ceo-of-the-year-c-suiteawards.
BMO Bank is the program’s Title Sponsor. Cerity Partners, Goelzer Investment Management, Indianapolis Colts and SIHO are Premier Sponsors, and Pence Media Group is the Bar Sponsor.
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