Indiana 250 Off the Record

Off the Record with Melissa Proffitt

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Melissa Proffitt, partner in charge of client relations at Ice Miller.  As a prominent community leader, Melissa discusses her extensive involvement in community organizations, emphasizing the importance of strong leadership and political engagement. Melissa also talks about growing up in Indiana, why she will never move out of the state, and the impact that her alma mater, Indiana University, had on the trajectory of her career.  She also gives a preview of what’s coming for the Indy Chamber and the important work that is taking place this very week.

 

Off the Record with Pamela Whitten

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Pamela Whitten, the 19th president of Indiana University. She discusses her unlikely journey to becoming a university president, her belief that everyone should have the opportunity to attend college and her core values as a leader, which include doing what's right, being innovative and embracing non-traditional ways of thinking. She also talks about IU’s plans to develop its Indianapolis campus now that the school is decoupling from Purdue University and making the school an economic driver for Indianapolis. And she explains how she became a big sports fan.

Off the Record with Brad Chambers

In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Brad Chambers about his more than two years as Indiana’s secretary of commerce and his decision to run for office for the first time. Chambers highlights the state's record-setting job creation and investment numbers, which he credits to a focus on quality jobs over quantity, a commitment to telling Indiana's story and an updated economic development toolkit. He also discusses his decision to step down from his role and his plans to run for governor of Indiana.

Off the Record trailer

Off the Record with the Indiana 250 is an upcoming podcast from IBJ Media and will feature the state's most influential business and community leaders. Check back most Thursdays to hear IBJ Media CEO Nate Feltman interview some of Indiana's most interesting and successful leaders about their careers, their public service and what they think about living and working in Indiana.