Bill Theby, CEO, Lensing Building Specialties

“One of the biggest challenges to running a family business, or any business, is balancing the need for good business decisions with the need to be understanding and empathetic to the people impacted by those decisions,” says Bill Theby, CEO, Lensing Building Specialties. “Successful people are those who care—about the people they work with, about their friends, about their community.”

It’s not surprising that Theby is known for his willingness to help improve the local business climate. He has been a member of the Board of Advisors for the Romain College of Business for several years, served on the Family Business Alliance of the Southwest Indiana Chamber of Commerce, worked with the Evansville Industrial Foundation, and he holds a community directorship with the Evansville Region Board of Old National Bank. His community spirit extends to participation with the United Way Campaign Cabinet and membership in the Rotary Club. He has helped lead capital campaigns for Holy Rosary Parish and for Reitz Memorial High School.

“It has been rewarding to play a part in the Romain College of Business' growth,” says Theby. “Our community is blessed to have an institution of this caliber preparing people with skills to build their futures and contribute to the vitality of our region.”

Read our interview with Theby as he talks about leadership and gives advice to college students.