PRESS RELEASE: Orr Fellowship Welcomes Over 90 Recent, Upcoming College Graduates to 2026 Cohor

The following is a press release written by Megan Custodio for Dittoe Public Relations. 

Orr Fellowship, an early career development program for versatile high-achievers and future-focused businesses in Indianapolis and Evansville, announced today its newest cohort of Fellows for 2026. More than 90 college seniors and recent graduates have been matched with leading Indiana-based partner companies and will begin their Fellowships upon graduation in January 2026 for December graduates and in June 2026 for May graduates. 

 

Founded in 2001, Orr Fellowship recruits, assesses and matches university graduates with high-agency roles at growing Indiana businesses in Central and Southwest Indiana. Together, Orr Fellowship and its partner companies give graduates the professional development resources and support network they need to accelerate their careers. The program boasts a network of nearly 700 alumni from universities across the U.S.

 

“We’re thrilled to welcome this new group of highly motivated up-and-coming talent to Orr Fellowship,” said Steven Emch, President of Orr Fellowship. “With these vetted, high-potential graduates, Orr partner companies gain dedicated, skilled employees who contribute significantly to their success and are more likely than their non-Orr peers to remain with the organization long-term.”

 

As the Southwest Indiana Orr Fellowship chapter continues to grow, it has added over a dozen new partner companies for 2026, including:

 

• Atlas World Group
• Banterra Bank
• Boys & Girls Club of Evansville
• Easterseals
• German American Bank
• Indiana American Water
• Matrix Integration
• Orthopaedic Associates
• SS&C Technologies
• Ten Adams
• University of Evansville
• University of Southern Indiana
• Youth First 
• United Companies

“Orr Fellowship’s mission aligns perfectly with our regional plan to grow the young adult population,” said Lloyd Winnecke, President and CEO of the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership. “Our first cohort of Fellows is having an amazing experience, immersing themselves in world-class business opportunities and fun, unique cultural events. As the premier post-graduate experience in the nation, Orr Fellowship is an important facet of helping us attract and retain top talent in the region.”

 

This year’s Fellows, formally selected after Finalist Day interviews in Indianapolis and Evansville, will gain unparalleled career development, an expedited pathway into the Kelley Evening MBA program and Butler University MBA program, formal leadership training, networking opportunities, mentorship and community building within Indiana’s thriving business ecosystem. 

 

Orr Fellowship has also added more than a dozen new partner companies in Central Indiana to its network for 2026, including:

 

• Authenticx                                  
• First Merchants Bank
• Frēijē Engineered Solutions Company
• Guidepath Consulting
• KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller)
• Lockhart Cadillac
• Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)
• Mission Critical Group
• Recovery Force Health
• Royal United Mortgage
• The Mind Trust
• The Oaks Academy
• Topo Advisors
• Will Power Excavation and Bulldozing
• Yalla Solutions

For the first time, the new Orr Fellowship cohort includes graduates from University of Houston and University of Washington, further expanding its national reach.

 

Below is the full list of Fellows joining Orr Fellowship this year:

 

Central Indiana Chapter

1. Addison Owens, Indiana University, Selerix
2. Aidan Luttrell, University of Indianapolis, The MJ Companies
3. Alexis Sutton, Indiana Wesleyan University, Offprem Technology
4. Alvaro Arranz, Miami University Ohio, Royal United Mortgage
5. Amber Cruser, Purdue University, Spry Inc.
6. Antonio Santana, Purdue University, InPwr Inc.
7. Ava Hunt, Miami University Ohio, Applied Research Institute
8. Avery Toole, Marian University, Robert Dietrick Company
9. Ben Gomez, DePauw University, Royal United Mortgage
10. Benjamin Greiwe, Indiana Wesleyan University, Ryan Fireprotection Inc.
11. Blake Schnackenberg, Butler University, KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller) 
12. Bri Wilmouth, Indiana University, Stitch
13. Brooklyn Cornelius, DePauw University, Authenticx
14. Calla Giallombardo, Purdue University, InPwr Inc.
15. Carter Wittendorf, Indiana University, Applied Research Institute
16. Chris Combs, University of Washington, The Heritage Group
17. Christopher Royal, Wabash College, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)
18. Colin Vance, Butler University, Royal United Mortgage
19. Damon Gregory, Indiana University, First Merchants Bank
20. Damon Hocket, Taylor University, Royal United Mortgage
21. Daphne Murray, Butler University, Ryan Fireprotection Inc.
22. David Voss, Taylor University, Applied Research Institute
23. Drew Rathbun, Wabash College, Covideo
24. Dylan Fall, Miami University Ohio, Applied Research Institute
25. Dylan Haslett, Wabash College, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)
26. Eli Johnson, Wabash College, Selerix
27. Ellie Kate Skelton, Purdue University, Arlington/Roe 
28. Emi Robinson, Purdue University, The MJ Companies
29. Emma Peyton, Purdue University, Mission Critical Group
30. Evan Myers, Indiana University, Fords Fast Freight
31. Faith Bluel, Indiana State University, Applied Research Institute
32. Garrett Koch, Marian University, Arlington/Roe 
33. Greg Gottlieb, Purdue University, The Heritage Group
34. Hannah Natschke, Indiana State University, The MJ Companies
35. Harrison Stomps, Indiana Wesleyan University, Duke Homes
36. Isabelle Lucas, Indiana Wesleyan University, InPwr Inc.
37. Isabelle Westerfeld, Purdue University, Terraboost Media
38. Jenna Burd, Butler University, Yalla Solutions
39. Joey Best, Ball State University, Royal United Mortgage
40. John Wrachford, Trine University, Mission Critical Group
41. Josh MacKinnon, Purdue University, Remodel Health
42. Joshua Cartwright, Indiana Wesleyan University, Will Power Excavation and Bulldozing
43. Joshua Kale Helms, University of Notre Dame, Cloud Accountant Staffing
44. Josiah Linnemann, Purdue University, Element Three
45. Julia Fales, Butler University, Recovery Force Health LLC
46. Kara Simison, Indiana Wesleyan University, The Annex Group
47. Landrie Flack, Indiana State University, Fords Fast Freight
48. Leah Burks, Purdue University, Selerix
49. Magwire Graybill, Purdue University, Pellegrino & Associates
50. Markevious Keys, Marian University, Selerix
51. Mason Hedges, Indiana State University, Cloud Accountant Staffing
52. Matthew Fritton, University of Dayton, MDMi (Materials Data Management)
53. Matthew Roxas, Purdue University, Valve Meter Performance Marketing
54. Michael Hoover, Taylor University, SEP
55. Mitch Gunn, Indiana Wesleyan University, Guidepath Consulting
56. Nathan Reynolds, Purdue University, Model 1 Commercial Vehicles
57. Norah Aalsma, Taylor University, The Oaks Academy
58. Paige Zurcher, DePauw University, hc1 Insights Inc.
59. Peter Pizarro, Miami University Ohio, Royal United Mortgage
60. Piper Watkins, Indiana State University, Cloud Accountant Staffing
61. Prosper Kpotufe, Purdue University, The MJ Companies
62. Quin Sholar, Wabash College, The Mind Trust
63. Riley Ross, Butler University, OPENLANE Inc.
64. Ryan Saroian, Indiana University, Topo Advisors
65. Sami Hamdalla, University of Houston, The Heritage Group
66. Samuel Brumley, Ball State University, Frēijē Engineered Solutions Company
67. Sophia Lattimer, Indiana University, KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller) 
68. Will Cromer, Purdue University, Terraboost Media
69. Wodsander Maxime, Indiana University, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)

 

Evansville Chapter           

• Abigail Rhoutsong, University of Southern Indiana, Orthopaedic Associates
• Alex Kindig, Wabash College, Banterra Bank
• Ann Okhiria, Indiana University, Boys and Girls Club
• Ashley Keneson, Indiana University, Orthopaedic Associates
• Brennan Smith, Wabash College, Atlas World Group
• Bruno Llatas, University of Southern Indiana, SS&C
• Carson Mehringer, University of Southern Indiana, German American Bank
• Elizabeth Sergesketter, University of Evansville, Deaconess Health Systems
• Emmy Libke, Kentucky Wesleyan University, Ten Adams
• Gracie Davidson, University of Evansville, Koch Enterprises Inc.
• Jawan Jones, University of Evansville, Matrix Integration
• Justice White, Taylor University, University of Southern Indiana
• Larsen Morehouse, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Old National Bank
• Nathaniel Kooi, Taylor University, Boys and Girls Club
• Nicholas Smith, Capital University, SS&C
• Olivia Nairn, Taylor University, Easterseals
• Olivia Patton, University of Southern Indiana, Old National Bank
• Owen Vinson, Indiana University, SS&C
• Randy Kelley, Wabash College, American Water
• Roderick Locke, University of Evansville, Old National Bank
• Rosalie Degenhart, Purdue University, University of Evansville
• Trystan Means, University of Southern Indiana, SS&C
• Warren Halbig, University of Southern Indiana, Amcor
• Xavier Tyler, Wabash College, Indiana American Water
• Zach Schoenstein, University of Southern Indiana, United Companies

A full list of Orr Fellowship partner companies is available here. The program continues to accept applications from interested partner companies. To become an Orr Fellowship partner company, apply here. Upcoming college seniors who are interested in joining future cohorts can express interest here.