Who's Who In Black Indianapolis

WHO'S WHO IN BLACK INDIANAPOLIS® PRESS RELEASES

Samuel L. Odle Signs on to Pen Foreword for the Fifth Edition of Who’s Who In Black Indianapolis®

Columbus, Ohio – Who’s Who Publishing Company, the nation’s largest annual directory publisher targeting the African-American community, announces that Samuel L. Odle, FACHE, will pen the foreword for the upcoming fifth edition of Who’s Who In Black Indianapolis®. Board-certified in health care management, he is the president and chief executive officer of the Methodist and Indiana University hospitals and Clarian Health Indianapolis Operations.

Methodist and Indiana University hospitals provide state-of-the-art medical care, and serve as the primary teaching adult facilities for the Indiana University School of Medicine. One of the largest health care employers in the state, Clarian Health Partners is a large component of the Indiana Life Sciences Initiative.

Odle serves as a member of the board for ITT Educational Services, Inc., the Indianapolis Department of Waterworks, the Jordan Foundation, Crossroads of America Boy Scouts Council, and the Methodist Health Foundation. Currently, he also serves as the 2008 campaign chairman for the United Way of Central Indiana. Additionally, he is a past chairman of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Odle received a master’s degree in hospital administration and a bachelor’s degree in allied health education from Indiana University, Indianapolis. He is married to Alexis Odle and has three daughters, Tiffany, Olivia and Montgomery.

“We are fortunate to have such a leader in health care write the foreword for our next edition of the Indianapolis book,” C. Sunny Martin, founder and CEO of Who’s Who Publishing Company, says. “Mr. Odle has been a great asset to the health care society in all the work that he does with community organizations.”

Sherma Wise, associate publisher of Who’s Who In Black Indianapolis®, says, “It is such an honor for us that Sam will write our foreword this year. He has distinguished himself, not just locally, but nationally as a significant leader in health care administration. I know Sam’s level of integrity and commitment to the Central Indiana community is unsurpassed. We salute him for his high level of achievement and for his dedication to mentoring future leaders in his profession.”

Who’s Who Publishing Company began in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1989 and currently publishes similar directories in 22 cities.

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Tony Dungy Signs on to Pen Foreword for
Who’s Who In Black Indianapolis®

Columbus, Ohio – Who’s Who Publishing Company, the nation’s largest annual directory publisher targeting the African-American market, proudly announces that Tony Dungy, head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, has agreed to pen the foreword for the fourth edition of Who’s Who In Black Indianapolis®.

Entering his sixth season as head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, Dungy took the helm of the club on January 22, 2002, after serving six seasons with Tampa Bay. He has directed the Colts to a 60-20 regular season record, fi ve playoff appearances, four AFC South titles, two AFC Championship game appearances, and to a 29-17 victory over Chicago in Super Bowl XLI. The club earned its fourth World Championship this past February, the first title game appearance by the franchise in 36 years.

Dungy joined the Colts after being the most successful head coach in Tampa Bay history. In 1997, Dungy was named Professional Coach of the Year by the Maxwell Football Club after guiding the Buccaneers to a 10-6 record and a Wild Card playoff victory over Detroit. In 2006, Dungy became the first Colts head coach to earn five consecutive double-digit victory seasons. Indianapolis also became the only NFL team to open consecutive seasons with 9-0 records. Previously, Dungy served in various coaching positions with the Minnesota Vikings, Kansas City Chiefs and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Tony and his wife, Lauren, are the parents of six children, daughters Tiara and Jade, and sons, Eric, Jordan and Justin, and the late James Dungy.

C. Sunny Martin, founder and CEO of Who’s Who Publishing Company, stated, “As head coach of the World Champion Indianapolis Colts, I am grateful and proud that Mr. Dungy will write this year’s foreword. His preeminence in the world of professional football is a testament to his humility and the respect he garners both on and off the field.”

Sherma Wise, Who’s Who Publishing’s Indianapolis associate publisher, agrees, “Tony Dungy is highly respected and admired throughout the world. His contribution to our fourth edition is historic and helps to elevate those in the Indianapolis area who are likewise doing great things to advance our community.”

Who’s Who Publishing Company began in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1989 and currently publishes similar annual directories in 15 cities and continues to grow. Upon release, Who’s Who In Black Indianapolis® will retail in area bookstores and newsstands.

Who’s Who In Black Indianapolis® is set for release!

Columbus, Ohio – The highly anticipated release of Who’s Who In Black Indianapolis® is set for release on Thursday, July 20, 2006 at a special book unveiling reception at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis beginning at 6:30 p.m. Deanna Dewberry and Anthony Calhoun, both of WISH-TV, will serve as mistress and master of ceremonies. The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra, directed by Betty Perry, will provide the evening’s entertainment. More than 400 invited guests and dignitaries, including Indianapolis’ African-American leaders and achievers are expected to be in attendance.

C. Sunny Martin, founder and CEO of Who’s Who Publishing Company, the nation’s largest African-American directory publisher states, “We are excited to have the civic, corporate and community support for Who’s Who In Black Indianapolis® for our third annual book unveiling reception.”

Local Indianapolis publisher Sherma Wise-Thomas states, “Who’s Who In Black Indianapolis® is an essential networking resource for our city and serves as both a historical document and a classroom resource that showcases positive African-American role models right here in metropolitan Indianapolis.”

Contributing the foreword to this third edition is Dr. Adam W. Herbert, president of Indiana University. Additionally, the book features a special tribute to the late physician, Dr. Frank P. Lloyd, Sr., former president and CEO of Methodist Hospital.

Who’s Who In Black Indianapolis® is a coffee table quality edition that features pictures and biographical data on the achievements of more than 425 of Indianapolis’ outstanding African-American leaders who have made their mark in their careers, professions, or in service to others in the greater Indianapolis area. Within 312 pages are featured sections that include Interesting Personalities, Corporate Brass, Media Professionals, Entrepreneurs, Spiritual Leaders, Community Leaders, Indianapolis’ Most Influential, and much more.

Who’s Who Publishing Company began in Atlanta, Georgia in 1989 and currently publishes similar annual directories in Atlanta, GA; Cleveland and Cincinnati, OH; Birmingham, AL; St. Louis, MO; and Chicago, IL. Who’s Who In Black Indianapolis® retails for $50.00 (commemorative hardback) and $24.95 (paperback) and will be available in the coming weeks at area bookstores and newsstands throughout Indianapolis.

ISBN # 1-933879-03-3 – Commemorative Hardback Edition
ISBN # 1-933879-02-5 – Paperback Edition

Who's Who Publishing Company
Names Wise Associate Publisher
Of New Indy Publication

April, 2003 - Columbus, Ohio - Who’s Who Publishing Company announced today that Sherma Wise from The Media Wise Communication Group has been named the associate publisher for its upcoming publication titled, Who’s Who In Black Indianapolis.

The company publishes an upscale brand of Who’s Who directories that highlight the significant and outstanding achievements of African-Americans from various career disciplines in Atlanta, Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio.

C. Sunny Martin, President and CEO of the firm stated that, “Ms. Wise’s selection as associate publisher for the publication is most ideal because of her strong community ties and superior communications background.”

Ms. Wise states, “Who’s Who In Black Indianapolis will afford newcomers and long time Indianapolis residents a greater awareness to the many contributions African-Americans have contributed to the city’s growth and development throughout the years.” Wise further states, “Additionally, I believe documenting these achievements of noteworthy Indianapolis citizens is another way of encouraging and nourishing our youth to be the best that they can be.”

Who’s Who In Black Indianapolis will feature pictures, biographical data on Indianapolis’s African-American corporate, civic, spiritual and entrepreneurial leaders and much, much more.

Corporate sponsors already onboard in support the publication include BankOne, FifthThird Bank, Barnes & Thornburg, Crossman Communities and M/I Schottenstein Homes.