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About LDICompany • History • Community • Management • Board Management Team Andre B. Lacy
Under Andre's leadership, LDI grew from a corrugated box manufacturer to a diversified holding company whose business units have earned the number one and number two positions in their respective industries. Andre began his career at LDI’s predecessor company, U.S. Corrugated, as an office clerk during summer breaks from school. After graduating from Denison University in 1961, Andre took on increasingly more responsibility with the company as an analyst, sales rep, plant manager, and regional manager. Andre eventually earned the title of President and Chief Executive Officer in 1983. Ernst and Young named Andre “Indiana Master Entrepreneur of the Year” in 1994. He serves on the boards of National Bank of Indianapolis, Herff Jones, Inc., Patterson Dental Company (NYSE-PDCO), National Association of Wholesale Distributors and the Nature Conservancy of Indiana. Andre’s strong commitment to central Indiana is reflected by his leadership roles with the following organizations: Indianapolis Public Schools, Indianapolis 500 Festival Association, United Way, Hudson Institute, Rose Hulman Institute of Technology, Community Leaders Allied for Superior Schools (CLASS), Economic Club of Indianapolis, Central Indiana Corporate Partnership, Indianapolis Downtown Inc., St. Vincent Hospital Advisory Board and the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce. Andre is also active with Butler University’s newly established Butler Business Accelerator. Andre and his wife, Julia, have three sons and eight grandchildren. He is a motorcycle enthusiast, a pilot and enjoys outdoor adventure travel.
David N. Shane David serves as President, CEO and board member of LDI, managing the daily operations of the holding company and working with the leaders of the operating companies. David joined LDI in 1997 as Vice President and Corporate Counsel, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the legal field and a strong commitment to the city of Indianapolis. A graduate of Wabash College in 1970 and Duke University School of Law in 1975, David spent 20 years with the law firm of Baker and Daniels. In addition to law, David's other passion has always been education. In 2005 and 2006, David served as Indiana Governor Mitch Daniel’s Senior Policy Advisor for Education and Employment, working in the areas of workforce development, higher education and K-12 education. As a member of the Indiana State Board of Education, he continues to provide leadership to educational improvement efforts by advising various initiatives involving K-12 education, higher education and workforce and economic development. David is an active community member who holds civic leadership positions in several organizations. In addition to his membership on the Indiana State Board of Education, he serves on the board of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership, as a trustee of Wabash College, on the Board of Advisors for the Center of Inquiry and Liberal Arts, the TechPoint Foundation, and education committees for both the Indiana and the Indianapolis Chambers of Commerce. David and his wife, Ann, have two grown children. He is an avid reader.
Michael P. Hutson Mike joined LDI in 1996 as Corporate Controller and was named Chief Financial Officer in 1998. Mike began his career with Ernst and Young after graduating from Butler University in 1982. In his ten years at Ernst & Young, Mike progressed from staff accountant to senior manager responsible for the overall management of audit services for his clients. In 1992, Mike joined Freudenburg-NOK, a manufacturer of precision rubber components for the automotive industry. As Division Controller of the Rubber Products Division, Mike was responsible for the financial management of the company’s four Indiana plants. In 1995, Mike moved to Delco Remy America, a manufacturer of automotive starting motors and generators. As Director of Treasury, Tax and Financial Systems, Mike established initial accounting and treasury operations following the company's divestiture from General Motors though a leveraged buyout. In addition to being a CPA, Mike has an MBA from Butler University and is certified in Production and Inventory Management by the American Production and Inventory Control Society. He is also a member of Financial Executives International (current board member and past President) and the board of Horizon Christian Fellowship Inc. Mike and his wife, Susan, have two daughters. He enjoys running, cycling and other outdoor activities.
Margot L. Eccles Margot Lacy Eccles directs Community and Shareholder Relations for LDI and is a member of the LDI Board of Directors. “Mrs. E” began her career in 1951 as the switchboard operator for U.S. Corrugated. She worked her way through a variety of positions and was promoted to lead community relations for the firm in 1983. Mrs. E is the granddaughter of the company's co-founder, Howard Lacy. Mrs. E attended Tufts University and is a graduate of the American Theater Wing of New York City. She also pursued advanced studies in France at the University of Paris (Sorbonne). Since 1976, Mrs. E has helped develop one of the nation’s most outstanding executive leadership programs: the Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series (SKL). SKL raises awareness of community issues and promotes a sense of community stewardship through seminars, tours, reading, and interaction with experts, leaders, and decision-makers. Young professionals selected to participate in the program must have a sincere, demonstrated interested in the welfare of the community as well as the potential to influence positive change. (See Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series and Lacy Leadership Association for more information.) Mrs. E’s personal commitment to central Indiana also can be seen in her leadership roles as Chair of The Lacy Foundation and as a member of the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee, Franklin College Board of Trustees, Indiana Symphony Society, The Spirit & Place Advisory Board at The Polis Center, and the Urban Design Oversight Committee. She is Chair of the annual Indian Market & Festival at the Eiteljorg Museum and is also a member of the Heartland Film Festival Board of Governors, the Indiana Black Expo Cultural Gala Committee and the Race Relations Leadership Network Committee. She created and sponsors the annual "Young Playwrights in Process" program to encourage students from 6th-12th grade to write plays. Her prior leadership roles include affiliations with United Way, Junior Achievement, Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, 500 Festival Associates, Indiana Repertory Theater, Starlight Musicals, Indianapolis Parks Foundation, International Center of Indianapolis and Indianapolis Downtown,. Inc. Mrs. E and her late husband, Robert, have one grown daughter. Mrs. E is an enthusiastic patron of the arts and is often seen racing between meetings on her Segway in downtown Indy
Marc
D. Johnson
317.237.5400 Marc leads LDI’s acquisition activities and joined LDI in 1996 as Director of Treasury and Investments. He was promoted to Vice President – Investments and Corporate Development in 1998. He has worked on numerous transactions, including LDI’s purchase of a controlling interest in FinishMaster, a tender offer for shares of a NASDAQ-traded competitor of FinishMaster and acquiring add-on businesses for FinishMaster and Tucker Rocky. He also negotiated the sale of Major Video Concepts and directed a successful operational restructuring and sale of Answer Products in 2004. Marc began his career at National Westminster Bank in New York after graduating with a BA in Political Economy from Williams College in 1981. Marc earned an MBA from the Amos Tuck School at Dartmouth College in 1986 and then joined GE Capital’s Corporate Finance Group in Dallas – financing buyouts in the late 1980’s. Marc was recruited in 1993 to join Lucas McPhee, a private equity advisory firm created by partners from Bain & Company. In 1995, he joined an early-stage manufacturer of rapid prototypes as its Chief Financial Officer. Marc and his wife, Janice, have three children. He serves on the board of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Foundation, leads Boy Scout backpacking trips and enjoys cycling, skiing and high altitude trekking.
Paula
K. Bachert Paula Bachert joined LDI in 1998 as Vice President of Strategic Planning and Market Development. She provides marketing and sales support for Tucker Rocky and is currently an executive on loan to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway helping to organize the inaugural “Red Bull Indianapolis GP” - an international Grand Prix motorcycle race. Paula began her career as an Assistant Manager in Parts Marketing at Cummins Engine Company after graduating from the University of Illinois with a BS in Business Administration. After Cummins, Paula returned to school for her MBA at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Paula then joined Indiana Bell and held various positions in marketing, finance, operations and strategic planning. She left Indiana Bell to work with USA Group as Vice President of Strategic Planning before ultimately joining LDI. Paula has two grown children. She serves on the Board of BehaviorCorp and also likes to read, travel, garden and watch Illini sports.
Gary
M. Bilsland Gary Bilsland joined LDI in 1998 as Treasurer and is responsible for LDI’s consolidated banking, cash management and risk management services. After earning a BS in Industrial Engineering and an MBA in finance, both from Purdue University, he joined General Motors as an engineer. Gary then transferred to General Motors’ EDS subsidiary where he became a Financial Controller. He left EDS to join Anacomp, Inc. as its Assistant Treasurer before joining LDI. Gary and his wife, Cathy, have two children. He enjoys cycling and reading about science and military history.
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