The KrohnCast exists to illuminate the human stories behind success in Southern Indiana. When national noise drowns out local voices, we make space for real conversations with the entrepreneurs, executives, civic leaders, and innovators who make our region stronger.
Every success has a story worth telling — challenges overcome, lessons learned, risks taken, values lived out. By sharing them, we aim to:
Southern Indiana is full of quiet excellence — family businesses spanning generations, trailblazing professionals, and community servants who show up every day. These aren’t just success stories; they’re blueprints for building a thriving, self-reliant region.
Whether you’re a business owner navigating growth, a young professional seeking direction, a civic leader working for change, or simply someone who loves a good underdog story, The KrohnCast offers insight, encouragement, and connection.
Each episode is an in-depth conversation with a local leader on:
Guests include multi-generation business owners, industry pioneers, nonprofit directors, and civic figures shaping Evansville and beyond.
Dylan Krohn combines a successful career in commercial real estate and insurance with a strong dedication to community service. He serves on several nonprofit boards, prioritizes time with his wife Molly and son Miller, and works to strengthen the Southern Indiana region.
Sean Georges is a Gibson County native, Naval Academy graduate, former Marine Corps JAG officer, and longtime Shoe Carnival HR/legal leader (22 years). He is co-author of “On Mission: Your Journey to Authentic Leadership” and delivered a TEDxEvansville talk.
Absorb battle-tested servant leadership principles from military and corporate experience, including flipping the org chart, building teams of leaders, authentic care with high standards, turning failure into growth, and practical ways to fix struggling teams. Perfect for creating committed, high-performing organizations in Southern Indiana.
Greg Risch is a seasoned Southern Indiana executive and community leader from Henderson, KY, with extensive nonprofit board service (e.g., Ronald McDonald House, chambers, Deaconess, Kentucky Wesleyan College) and a track record of developing leadership programs that impact thousands.
Get practical leadership tools on communication, building trust, intentional living (aligning time/resources with priorities), recognition, and helping others succeed. Actionable strategies for executives, business owners, and community leaders to drive impact and legacy in Evansville/Southern Indiana.
Jordan Duncan owns Boone Funeral Home, one of Evansville’s oldest establishments (founded in the late 1800s), which he and his wife Samantha purchased a few years ago to carry forward its legacy of service.
Follow Jordan’s resilient journey from construction dreams disrupted by the 2008 crash to building a thriving funeral business (growing from ~120 to over 300 families served annually), community integration, team-building after personal challenges, and balancing demanding work with family and faith. Real stories of service, patience, and small-business success.
Darryl Marin is the Lead Pastor of The Hills Church in Evansville, where he has helped grow the congregation from about 300 people in 2018 to over 3,000 weekly attendees, making it one of the fastest-growing churches in the Midwest.
Discover community-centered leadership strategies for explosive growth, including creative outreach, giving people ownership, daily prayer, knowing your audience, and finishing well. Timeless wisdom for building lasting organizations, teams, or movements in Southern Indiana.
Mike O'Daniel is President of D-Patrick Auto Group and a third-generation leader in one of Evansville’s longstanding family businesses, which has expanded across multiple brands and locations while employing over 500 people.
Learn the realities of sustaining and growing a multi-generational family empire in a tough industry, including work ethic lessons, overcoming risks and missed opportunities, adapting to technology like AI, and preparing for the future of retail and car ownership. Actionable insights for entrepreneurs and business leaders.
Christopher “Prez P” Pietruszkiewicz is the 24th president of the University of Evansville. A lawyer by training who practiced in Washington, D.C., he previously served as a law professor and law school dean before leading UE since 2018.
Gain inspiration from how Prez P turned challenges into growth at UE, securing major grants, boosting enrollment and retention, achieving a 97% career success rate for graduates, and driving community initiatives like mental health support and opportunity grants. Practical leadership lessons for making higher education accessible and impactful in Southern Indiana.
