Rainmakers Press Release
For Immediate Release: May 27, 2008 
Contact: Tony Scelzo
317-331-3188
tony@gorainmakers.com

James Kuester
317.806.1543
james@kusterdesign.com

INDIANAPOLIS, IN:  May 27, 2008 - Rainmakers, Indiana’s fastest growing business networking association announced the Carmel Hub has appointed James Kuester of Küester Designs as its new chair. In this role Kuester will provide direction and coordination of the activities of the Northwest group as well as providing advice and feedback to the Rainmaker management team.

James will replace Eric Scheller who has been appointed to a Vice President position in Rainmakers.

“We are growing so rapidly, we must continually identify talented and committed individuals to step into leadership roles,” says Rainmaker Founder, Tony Scelzo. “A long-time member of Rainmakers, Kuester has been an integral part of the Northwest’s advisory board and has already contributed to our growth; I truly value his willingness to be an active part of our future.”

Supporting Kuester is an advisory board comprised of representatives of Rainmakers members from a variety of industries. Board members include: Stephanie Williams, WestPoint Financial; Brian Lester, Chem Dry of Indianapolis; Danny O’Malia, Trustpointe; Dr. Brean Symmonds, Indy Sports Chiropractic; James Kuester, Küster Design; Jenny Hartmann, The Ginkgo Tree; Jeremy Ciano, Revolution Eyes; Mike Granger, RSVP; Pam Weber, Consolidated Insurance Services, Inc; James Gadient, Jag Window Tinting; Nesli O’Hare, Foster Results, LLC; Becky Pruitt, The Travel Agent; Debbie Anderson, Decorating Details; Ron Stevens, The F.C. Tucker Company.

James and the rest of the Carmel board are be responsible for coordinating the activities of the Carmel AM meeting held the third Friday of each month from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. at BD's Mongolian Barbeque located at 2430 E. 146th Street Carmel IN 46033.

About James Kuester: An Indianapolis native, James attended Purdue University where he completed a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and a Master of Science in Industrial Administration. After graduating in 1987, he went to work for Emerson Electric in St. Louis, Missouri. During his tenure at Emerson he was able to assist the Specialty Motor Division in saving over $40 million through improved operations.

He continued his emphasis on efficient operations and good ergonomic design at Allied Metal Products, first as Vice President of Operations and then as President and CEO. Founding Küster in 2002, James focuses on providing a full range of interior design services with a strong emphasis on branding and solid ergonomic design. Over the years he has developed his branding theories and practices and combined them with his passion for design to create a specialization he calls “interior branding.”

About Rainmakers: Founded in 2002, Rainmakers is a business to business professional networking organization which is committed to helping individuals, meet learn and grow. Today, Rainmakers has more than 1,200 members and is the fastest growing organization of its kind in the state. For more information go to: www.gorainmakers.comm