Rainmakers Press Release
For Immediate Release: January 30, 2008
Rainmakers Contact: Tony Scelzo
Phone: 317- 331-3188
Email: TScelzo@gorainmakers.com 

INDIANAPOLIS, IN:  January 30, 2008 - Rainmakers, Indiana’s fastest growing business association, announced the winners of its 5th annual Rainmaker of the Year Awards Tuesday evening at the Knights of Columbus in Indianapolis. The presentations made by Rainmaker founder, Tony Scelzo and President Lorraine Ball recognized the contributions of members who consistently live the core values of the organization.

Cindy and Mike Hartman of Hartman Inventory Systems were nominated both individually and as a team by their peers. They were presented with the prestigious 2007 Rainmaker of the Year award at an award ceremony held at the Knights of Columbus on Tuesday, January 29th.

“The selection process was extremely difficult this year with so many qualified candidates,” said Lorraine Ball. “Cindy and Mike emerged as our first choice because of their unwavering dedication to the organization. Contributing both individually and as a team they have been a cornerstone of our growth activities in the last year.”

“As an organization we are richer because of Mike and Cindy’s contributions,” said organization founder, Tony Scelzo. “Because of their commitment to serving others in true Rainmaker style, they have been an inspiration to all of us.”

In addition to the annual Rainmaker of the Year Award, three additional awards, The Golden Boomerang, Rookie of the Year and a new Rainmaker Share award were presented.

Michelle Urban, Today’s Staffing, was honored with the 2007 Golden Boomerang Award, recognizing her long-term involvement with the organization.

Jacob King, Eaglepoint Golf Course, who has been a member less than a year, was selected as 2007 Rookie of the Year Award by the Rainmakers chairs.

Cathy Langham, Langham Transport, who is not a member of Rainmakers was honored with the first ever, Share Award.

Additional nominees for the Rainmaker of the Year award were:

About Cindy Hartman:
Cindy co-founded Hartman Inventory with her husband, Mike, in 2004. In addition to providing their asset documentation service to local residential and business customers, they have recently launched a mentoring program nationally to help other entrepreneurs become independent inventory service providers.

Active in the local business community, Cindy attends a variety of networking events throughout the Indianapolis area, is a member of the Hendricks County Professional Business Women’s Association, founder of Indy West Networkers and serves as Vice President - Chapter Development for Rainmakers.

About Mike Hartman:
Mike Hartman co-founder of Hartman Inventory, an asset documentation firm that serves residential and commercial customers throughout Central Indiana. Established in 2004, he and his wife Cindy provide photographic and detailed written reports for disaster preparedness and estate planning, along with many other purposes.

In addition to Rainmakers, Mike is a member of the Avon American Legion and Carmel Sertoma.

About Michele Urban:
As Branch Sales manager at Today’s Staffing, Michele Urban is an extremely client focused and dedicated professional. Urban has been with Today’s Staffing for seven years and has worked in both the permanent placemen St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame University. A long time Rainmaker, Michele was a member of the original board, president’s advisory board and today serves as a member on the advisory board of the Rainmakers hub downtown.

Active in the local community Michele has been a volunteer coordinator for the Indy 500 Festival Parade as well as her role in Rainmakers.

About Jacob King:
With a degree in Management from Purdue University, Jacob King, has worked in the hospitality industry for over 10 years. As the Sales Director for Eagle Pointe Golf Resort, he coordinates the sales of the golf course, lakeside condominiums, banquet and meeting space, and catering services.

At Purdue, Jacob was heavily involved in competitive sports and the Co-ed Professional Business Fraternity, Delta Sigma Pi, as well as several honorary societies. Currently, Jacob is actively engaged in the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, volunteering for both the Golf Fundraiser Committee and the Franklin Initiative. In addition, he has been committed to the network marketing industry since college, and is presently an independent associate with Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.

As a rookie, Jacob is relatively new to Rainmakers but has stepped in as chairman for the Bloomington hub.

About Cathy Langham:
A graduate of Indiana University, Cathy Langham today serves as the President and CEO of Langham Logistics, one of Indiana’s largest locally based firms. Actively engaged in the business community, she is a vocal supporter of the state’s transportation, distribution and logistics industries, serving as spokes person in local and national firms.

Exuding Rainmaker values, Cathy is most well known for networking her way to the President of the United States.

About Rainmakers: Founded in 2002, Rainmakers is a business to business professional networking organization which is committed to helping individuals, meet learn and grow for more information go to: www.gorainmakers.com.