Gerry A Hays

Senior Lecturer of Finance at Kelley School of Business

Schools

  • Kelley School of Business

Links

Biography

Kelley School of Business

Areas of Expertise

Innovation, Start-up Financing, and helping others build big things

Academic Degrees

  • JD, Indiana University School of Law, 1997
  • BA, Indiana University, 1991

Professional Experience

  • Managing Partner, Slane Capital Partners, LLC (2008-Present)
  • Co-Founder / Co-Owner, Kingmaker Foods, LLC (2007-Present)
  • Co-Founder & CEO, Charley Biggs Food Company (2004-2015, Acquired)
  • Co-Founder & CFO, Apparel Media Group (2008-2013, Acquired)
  • Founder & CEO, HomeYeah.com (1999-2003, Acquired)
  • Director of Legislative Affairs, American Automobile Manufacturers Association, 1997-1999
  • Director of Environmental Policy, Indiana Chamber of Commerce, 1994-1996
  • Legislative Director, Indiana Department of Environmental Management, 1993-1995
  • Fellowship, Governor Evan Bayh''s Office, 1991-1992

Awards, Honors & Certificates

  • 40 under 40 Award / Indianapolis Business Journal
  • Trustee Teaching Award / 2009-10
  • Teacher’s Excellence Award / 2011-12
  • Trustee Teaching Award / 2001-12
  • Innovative Teaching Award / 2012
  • Teacher’s Excellence Award / 2012-13
  • MIRA Technology in Education Excellence & Innovation Award Finalist
  • PATENT AND METHOD for System for providing customized or personalized memorabilia in association with vendor bidding, allowing for such costs to be offset by any sponsorship underwriting the memorabilia
  • PATENT AND METHOD for control of bailment inventory
  • Member, Indiana Bar

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