Simply Driven Articles and Whitepapers

Jeremy Schoettle runs a large finance function in one of the most turbulent and changing industries in America.  There’s never a dull moment in his world. KB: Thanks for meeting. JS: Glad we could make it work. KB: As always, let’s start with the biographical stuff. JS: Sure.  I [...]

Dave Ritzler is wise beyond his years and is another great example of how doing “a little more than was expected” can lead to amazing opportunity.  We’re sitting at the Starbucks at 15th and Capitol, and it’s hopping busy. KB:  Dave, thanks for meeting me. DR:  Good to be [...]

John Wright is a Renaissance Man.  In addition to being a CFO, he’s a WWI & II history buff, collects vintage musical instruments, has a recording studio in this home and he restores old Volkswagens. As soon as he sits down with you, you can feel his energy. KB:  [...]

KB:  Steve, it’s good to see you. SD:  Thanks. KB:  Walk me through your early years. SD:  Good place to start - My parents were really smart: Dad is a PhD chemical engineer, and Mom was a chemical engineering librarian at Procter & Gamble, which is where they met. [...]

Doug Mills has had an amazing finance career here in Indianapolis. From his early days at Andersen to life in the private equity world, he’s seen a lot of stuff. Fun fact: Doug and I were neighbors a long time ago and had a years-long friendly competition for whose [...]

Jenny Quinnette is the new CFO of Viral Launch, an early stage SaaS company in Indianapolis. She’s been in the CFO chair there for less than two months and she’s having a blast. KB: Thanks for meeting me. JQ: My pleasure. KB: Tell me a little bit about your [...]

Eric Harton is an amazing, global, CFO talent flying under our radar here. His career has taken him literally all over the world with some of America’s premier CPG companies. It’s a cold Thursday, but we’re in a warm spot at Muldoon’s in Carmel. KB: Eric, thank you for [...]

Kay Whitaker has had quite a run as an Indianapolis CFO. A builder and a fixer, she’s made a name for herself with successes at RenPSG, Odyssey, First Internet Bank and Central Indiana Community Foundation. In 2012, The Indianapolis Business Journal honored her as its CFO of the Year [...]

Stephanie Peavler is engaging, energetic and fearless. She’s two months in as the new CFO of BSA LifeStructures, although she’s no stranger to the company. We’re at Scotty’s Brewhouse on a Thursday afternoon and it’s absolutely pouring outside. KB: Stephanie it’s great to see you. SP: Glad to be [...]

Andrew Krop is having fun. He’s a key executive at Spot Freight, which is an Indianapolis success story. Only in existence since 2009, they are a perennial honoree as one of the IBJ’s Fast 25. We’re having breakfast at Patachou downtown, surrounded by GenCon attendees in full dress. KB: [...]