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The
Business Leadership Initiative is a unique opportunity for
exceptional Jewish business students to learn from and network
with some of the leading Jewish business executives in the
country. Within the framework of a small group (20-25 students),
you will be able to meet with these executives in a relaxed
setting and engage with them in open dialogue. These executives,
who have generously given their time, are eager to get to
know you and speak with you about how they achieved their
success. Students will also participate in a private Shabbat
dinner at Rabbi Silberberg’s home.
Due to its competitive nature, in order to be considered
for the Business Leadership Initiative, you must make a
commitment to participate in at least three of the program
of opportunities offered. If you are unwilling
or unable to make this commitment, please contact
Rabbi Sue at hillel@indiana.edu before submitting
your application.
Please click here to complete
the application to be considered for
participation in Gesherim's Business Leadership
Initiative.
Monday, September 13, 6-8pm
Dessert Reception at the Kelley LLC with Michael Simon. Learn more about the Kelley School, internships and graduate study.
Wednesday, September 15, 7:00pm
Opening Dessert Reception with Matthew S. Claymon, co-founded Pac-Van, Inc. in July of 1993 and guided the company to over 100% average annual revenue growth since 1994. As Principal of Pac-Van, Inc., the Company became a major player in the mobile office and modular building industry. Pac-Van is recognized as a premier provider of temporary office and storage space. The Company maintains its corporate headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana and has 26 company owned branch offices in 20 states and services approximately 40 states. Matthew and Pac-Van have received extensive community recognition and awards. In 1997, Matthew was a finalist for the Indiana Heartland Entrepreneur of the Year Award, sponsored by Ernst & Young, NASDAQ Stock Market, USA TODAY, and other leading business and professional organizations. In 1998, Matthew won The Indiana Entrepreneur of the Year Award and participated in the National Entrepreneur of the Year Award Program held in Palm Springs, California. In 1997 through 2005, Pac-Van, Inc. received the Indiana University Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Growth 100 Award as one of Indiana's fastest growing organizations. In 1998 through 2001, the Indianapolis Business Journal ranked Pac-Van, Inc. as one of central Indiana's top 25 fastest growing privately held companies. 1998 also brought recognition from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business distinguishing Matthew as the Young Entrepreneur-In-Residence. Matthew was awarded the "40 Under 40" award from the Indianapolis Business Journal in 1999 for outstanding achievement before the age of 40 years old. In 2002, Matthew co-founded Elite Motorsports, Inc. DBA Park Place Motors in Carmel, Indiana. Park Place Motors is an independent auto dealership focused on providing full service automobile locating, procuring, and delivery services to a wide array of customers. Park Place Motors also maintains an inventory of vehicles available for retail purchase and provides service repair and maintenance primarily for import automobiles out of warranty. In 2006, Pac-Van, Inc. was purchased by a California-based Private Equity firm, which later merged with General Finance Corporation, a publically traded company under the symbol GFN. Matthew remained a consultant for the company through August 2009 and is still a material stockholder in the company. Matthew is a graduate of the Stanley K. Lacy Leadership Series Class of XXVIII (28). He is an honors graduate from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business in Bloomington, Indiana majoring in Management & Entrepreneurship. He also earned a Masters Degree in Finance from Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Sunday, September 26, 1-2:30pm
Brunch with Gregory Miller President, Founder, CEO and Melissa Miller Compliance Specialist of Miller Squared Inc., the single source solution for wine and spirit procurement, compliance, transportation and 3-tier distribution. Mr. Miller oversees all business and financial operations. From 1983 to 2002, he directed sales, distribution, accounting and personnel for Great Lakes Wine Company. Previously he served as sales and distribution programmer for Glenmore Distilleries of St. Louis. Mr. Miller currently serves as a member of the Society of Wine Educators and Order des Canardieres. Gregory remains the driving force behind Miller Squared Inc. Launching solo operations in 2003, his business model broke from the normal wholesale chain to create a one-of-a-kind, full service distribution enterprise.
Monday, October 4, 6-7:30pm
Dinner with Nathan Goldwasser, Registered Investment Advisor with MetLife in Somerset, New Jersey. He is a partner in a Financial Planning Group that focuses on group benefits, retirement programs, and executive compensation for 501c(3) not for profit organizations. Prior to joining MetLife Mr. Goldwasser served as an Artillery Unit Commander in the Israeli Defense Forces during the 1973 Yom Kippur War, as a financial analyst in the US automotive industry, and as a controller with the Exxon Corporation. During his tenure at MetLife, as Managing Director of the company's Wall Street Planning Agency, located in the North Tower of the World Trade Center, he underwent a life changing experience when he led a group of associates from his office on the 89th Floor of the burning tower to safety during the 9/11 terrorist attack. He holds an MBA and a B.S. in Mathematics with University Honors from Carnegie-Mellon University.
Tuesday, October 12, 6-7:30pm
Dinner with David Barrett, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Gene B. Glick Company, one of the largest privately held real estate management and development firms in the United States. Founded in 1947 in Indianapolis, the Gene B. Glick Company manages over 18,000 apartment units in 10 states throughout the Midwest and Eastern U.S. and operates and invests in a number of real estate and related businesses. Prior to joining the company in 2007, Barrett served as vice president–corporate counsel and assistant secretary at Emmis Communications Corporation, a diversified media company based in Indianapolis. Prior to joining Emmis in 1999, he practiced law in Indianapolis at Ice Miller, where he concentrated in corporate law, business transactions and media law. He represented a number of public and private companies, including radio and television broadcasters and various sports and entertainment clients. He also served as counsel to the Indiana Broadcasters Association from 1996-1999. David is admitted to the bars of the State of Indiana, the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He received his J.D. cum laude in 1995 from Indiana University School of Law – Bloomington where he served on the Board of Editors of the Indiana Law Journal and was elected to the Order of Barristers. He received a B.A. in journalism and political science from Indiana University in 1992.
Monday, October 18, 6-7:30pm
Dinner with Michael Friedland, CPA, CEO of Michael Friedland LTD, accounting and consulting firm. Graduated from University of Illinois Chicago December,1975. Mike passed the CPA exam November, 1976. He has been in public accounting for 32 of the last 34 years. He has been in his own practice since 1982. Worked for Altschuler, Melvoin, and Glasser from 1976-1978. They were the largest Jewish firm in the Chicagoland area outside of the big ten accounting firms. Mike has also worked for Miller Cooper and Co. He also worked for Urban Investments and Development Co. which was a subsidiary of Aetna Life Insurance Co. Urban Investments owned and operated major shopping centers in the Chicagoland area including Watertower Place, Old Orchard, Oakbrook, and more. Since then, Mr. Friedland has been in Partnerships or doing Solo accounting.
Friday, December 3, 7:30pm
Meet at Rabbi Sue's home for Shabbat Dinner. Join other BLI members for an intimate Shabbat dinner at Rabbi Sue's home for a home-made Shabbat dinner. A chance to relax and schmooze.
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