Walton native graduates from Orr Fellowship, joins 650-person alumni network

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Last Updated on June 4, 2025 by Cass County Communication Network

Orr Fellowship, an early career development program for versatile high-achievers and future-focused businesses in Indiana, is celebrating its graduating class of 53 Fellows and honoring five standout new graduates of the program. As the 2023 class of Orr Fellows completes their two-year Fellowships, they join a network of 650 program alumni who make a significant impact on Indiana’s economy.

Over the past two years, the 2023 class of Fellows has worked to exemplify what it means to be an Orr Fellow while also creating value at their partner companies. The graduating class has worked with some of Indiana’s most dynamic and high-growth companies and organizations, including Indiana University Health, Model 1 Commercial Vehicles and Steele Benefits. Notably, one in every five Orr Fellowship 2023 graduates came from outside the Hoosier state.

“Every graduating class of Fellows makes its mark on the Fellowship, our partner companies and the greater community,” said Steven Emch, President of Orr Fellowship. “As we found in our recent economic impact study, more than half of all Orr alumni remain in Indiana after completing the program, which means their experience and growth over the past two years will continue to pay dividends here at home.”

This year’s commencement ceremony included reflections from current Fellows, alumni and community leaders who have played a meaningful role in the Orr experience, as well as special recognition of five Fellows who exemplify the four core pillars of Orr Fellowship – Career, Community, Commitment and Continued Learning – as voted on by their peers in the class of 2023. The awards and their recipients are:

  • Career: The recipient has prioritized and made a commitment to their career development and has made significant strides to grow as a professional.
    • 2025 Recipients: Claire Neuman, Zionsville, Ind., Taylor University; and McKenna Houston, Indianapolis, Florida Gulf Coast University
  • Community: The recipient embraces community and is a pillar of connection in the Orr and Indianapolis community, creating intentional relationships throughout their network.
    • 2025 Recipient: Kyler Bourne, Angola, Ind., Huntington University
  • Commitment: The recipient embodies commitment, is fully invested in Orr Fellowship, and is an enthusiastic participant and leader in recruitment, Orr events and team initiatives within the Fellowship.
    • 2025 Recipient: Megan Green, Pendleton, Ind., University of Notre Dame
  • Continued Learning: The recipient values continued learning and is a lifelong learner, always striving to gain new knowledge as a leader and professional.
    • 2025 Recipient: Amy Wyse, Elkhart, Ind., Ball State University

The 2023 graduating class includes Fellows from six states:

Indiana

  • Kaitlyn Atkinson, Sullivan, Ind., Indiana State University
  • Caden Beckwith, Fishers, Ind., Wabash College
  • Evan Bohrer, Zionsville, Ind., DePauw University
  • Kyler Bourne, Angola, Ind., Huntington University
  • Megan Boyd, La Porte, Ind., Butler University
  • Maggie Broadfoot, Indianapolis, Taylor University
  • Esther Burson, New Palestine, Ind., Taylor University
  • Meg Butler, Zionsville, Ind., Butler University
  • Olivia Carrico, Fishers, Ind., DePauw University
  • Jack Connors, West Lafayette, Ind., Purdue University
  • Cade Cox, Walton, Ind., Wabash College
  • Adam El-Khalili, West Lafayette, Ind., Wabash College
  • Madeline Freeman, Richmond, Ind., Butler University
  • Veronica Galles, Westfield, Ind., Purdue University
  • Maggie Gibson, Fishers, Ind., Purdue University
  • Megan Green, Pendleton, Ind., University of Notre Dame
  • Cameron Hawk, Indianapolis, DePauw University
  • McKenna Houston, Indianapolis, Florida Gulf Coast University
  • Alyssa Huffman, Terre Haute, Ind., Indiana University – Bloomington
  • Caleb Johnson, Indianapolis, Ind., Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
  • Faith Lamb, Lebanon, Ind., Indiana Wesleyan University
  • Ariana Layton, Fort Wayne, Ind., Taylor University
  • Janet Lovera, Indianapolis, Butler University
  • Ellie Malmquist, Fishers, Ind., Taylor University
  • Natalie Mauk, Terre Haute, Ind., Indiana State University
  • Claire Neuman, Zionsville, Ind., Taylor University
  • Dawson Odle, Linden, Ind., Purdue University
  • Haley Pritchett, Greenwood, Ind., Franklin College
  • Zeke Skulski, Indianapolis, Indiana University – Bloomington
  • Cierra Taylor, Indianapolis, Indiana University – Bloomington
  • Drew Thornton, Carmel, Ind., Marian University
  • Brian Troyer, Goshen, Ind., Indiana Wesleyan University
  • Devon Valentine, Speedway, Ind., DePauw University
  • Jonathan Walts, Marion, Ind., Indiana University – Bloomington
  • Luke Watson, New Haven, Ind., Indiana Wesleyan University
  • Kaelyn Wessel, Evansville, Ind., University of Southern Indiana
  • Cassie Wilcox, Indianapolis, Purdue University
  • Taje Wilson, East Chicago, Ind., Indiana University – Bloomington
  • Abe Wojtalik, West Lafayette, Ind., Ball State University
  • Amy Wyse, Elkhart, Ind., Ball State University
  • Isaac Yops, Whitestown, Ind., Taylor University
  • Rachel Young, Carmel, Ind., Purdue University

Illinois

  • Haley Busman, Lindenhurst, Ill., Indiana Wesleyan University
  • Grace Lansden, Springfield, Ill., Butler University
  • Alyssa Pellegrini, Aurora, Ill., Butler University
  • Elena Sarmiento, Northbrook, Ill., Saint Mary’s College

Ohio

  • Emma Bachtel, Massillon, Ohio, University of Saint Francis
  • Ben Kompar, Dayton, Ohio, Marian University
  • Emily Schaller, Bellville, Ohio, Butler University
  • Katie Sloneker, Monroe, Ohio, Trine University

Michigan

  • Christian Martinez, Berrien Springs, Mich., Indiana University South Bend

South Carolina

  • DeVonia Monroe, Columbia, S.C., DePauw University

Connecticut

  • Emily LeMaire, Trumbull, Conn., Indiana Wesleyan University

Orr Fellowship recruits, assesses and matches university graduates with high-agency roles in growing Indiana businesses. Together, Orr Fellowship and partner companies give graduates the professional development resources and support network they need to accelerate their careers. 

To learn more about Orr Fellowship, visit orrfellowship.org. 

SOURCE: News release from Orr Fellowship

About Orr Fellowship

Founded in 2001, Orr Fellowship is an early career development program for versatile high-achievers and future-focused businesses in Indiana. The organization recruits, assesses and matches university graduates with high-agency roles in growing Indiana businesses. Together, Orr Fellowship and partner companies give graduates the professional development resources and support network they need to accelerate their careers in business and positively impact Indiana. Learn more about Orr Fellowship here.

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