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The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingIndiana NIL guru says settlement threatens 'what we love about college sports'Any day now, a federal judge is expected to give final approval to a $2.8 billion settlement of three antitrust lawsuits that could dramatically alter the landscape of college sports. And given the tumult since the creation of the transfer portal and name, image and likeness opportunities for athletes, that’s saying something. In addition to awarding damages to athletes over the last decade who lost out on NIL opportunities, the settlement agreement lays out a framework for compensating athletes going forward that smashes the status quo. Under the deal, schools will be able to pay athletes directly for the us...2025-04-2242 min
Indiana 250: Off the Record with Nate FeltmanPete Yonkman, president of Cook GroupIn this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Pete Yonkman, president of Cook Group and its subsidiary Cook Medical. Based in Bloomington, Cook is Indiana’s 3rd largest private company and a key player in the life sciences sector. Yonkman shares insights on what it takes to be a medical innovator and why Cook’s 57 medical firsts were all born from collaboration. He also discusses a unique partnership with Goodwill that brought a manufacturing facility, and new opportunity, to a historically underserved Indianapolis neighborhood. A Crown Point native and IU Maurer law grad, Yonkman reflect...2025-04-1751 min
Hoosiers Connect Player's PerspectiveCurt Cignetti: Boss' PerpectiveIn this special episode of Player's Perspective, Indiana Football head coach Curt Cignetti joins guest host Pete Yonkman for an inside look at the Hoosiers' offseason. Coach Cignetti reflects on his first season in Bloomington, breaks down what he's learned from watching film, and shares how winter conditioning is setting the tone for the year ahead.They also dive into offseason vacations, recharging for the grind, and what fans can expect from the Hoosiers in 2025.2025-03-0425 minHoosiers Connect Player's PerspectiveFernando Mendoza: Player's PerspectiveIn this special episode of Player's Perspective, guest host Pete Yonkman sits down with Indiana Football’s newest star, transfer quarterback Fernando Mendoza! Fresh off his commitment to IU, Fernando shares what led him to Bloomington, his goals for the upcoming season, and what Hoosier fans can expect from him on the field. Tune in for an exclusive look at his journey, the transition to Big Ten football, and why he's excited to call IU home. Don’t miss this in-depth conversation with the Hoosiers’ newest playmaker!2025-02-0428 minHoosiers Connect Player's PerspectiveScott Dolson: Boss' PerspectiveIn this episode, guest host Pete Yonkman sits down with Indiana University Athletic Director, Scott Dolson, to delve into the stories and strategies behind his impressive career at IU. They discuss pivotal topics like revenue sharing, the unforgettable magical football season, exciting facility upgrades, and much more. Tune in to get an insider's view of the vision and hard work driving IU Athletics forward!Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to hear directly from the leader shaping the future of Hoosier sports. Hit play and join the conversation!2024-11-1234 minHoosiers Connect Player's PerspectiveCurt Cignetti: Player's PerspectiveJoin us for an exciting episode of the Player’s Perspective Podcast, where guest host Pete Yonkman sits down with the head coach of Indiana Football, Curt Cignetti. In this episode, Coach Cignetti shares his insights on the journey and challenges of coaching at the highest level, strategies for building a winning team culture, and his personal experiences and stories from the field. Don’t miss out on this in-depth conversation with one of the most respected coaches in the game. Whether you’re a die-hard football fan or just love a good story, this episode has something for everyo...2024-10-1433 min
Uncommon with Pete YonkmanReuben VandeventerIn this episode, Pete chats with Reuben Vandeventer, an expert in Artificial Intelligence. AI has caught the attention of the world, now more than ever. Pete and Reuben chat about how we use AI every day and what the future of AI looks like for businesses and our lives. 2023-12-1939 minUncommon with Pete YonkmanDr. Fenwa MilhouseIn the latest episode, Pete chats to Dr. Fewna Milhouse, a urologist based in Chicago, about a chance encounter that introduced her to the area of urology. They discuss the use of social media for healthcare purposes to educate people about medical issues 'down there'. 2023-10-3042 minUncommon with Pete YonkmanDr Vincent RoweIn this episode, Pete chats with Dr Vincent Rowe, a leading vascular surgeon. They discuss what it means to be a vascular surgeon and what it's like to be a doctor in today's world. They also chat about Dr Rowe's work in DEI and the formation of the Society for Black Surgeons.2023-10-0336 minUncommon with Pete YonkmanAmy Yasbeck and Dr. Dianna MilewiczIn this episode, Pete is joined by Amy Yasbeck and Dr. Dianna Milewicz to chat about their work in raising awareness about aortic disease. In 2003, Amy’s husband, actor John Ritter, died from an acute thoracic aortic dissection. Since then, she’s been working with Dr. Milewicz through the John Ritter Foundation to spread awareness of aortic health through research, education and advocacy.2023-09-1250 min
Business & Beyond with Gerry DickPete Yonkman: Carrying On a Legacy of Changing Lives“It was just his humanity. He was very attuned to business issues and equally attuned to human issues.” As president of Bloomington-based Cook Group, Pete Yonkman leads a multi-billion company with some 12,000 employees. And while the Crown Point native is always focused on the medical device company’s bottom line, he is also acutely aware of the legacy of founders Bill and Gayle Cook, who sought to change lives, one community at a time.
2023-09-0534 minUncommon with Pete YonkmanGovernor Eric HolcombJoin Pete as he chats with Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb about what it means to be civil in today's political world, and what it's like to try get attention with all the distractions online, when you're trying to be serious. 2023-08-2035 minUncommon with Pete YonkmanAngela B. FreemanPete chats with Angela B. Freeman, a former biologist who now works as a Partner and Intellectual Property/Patent Attorney for Barnes & Thornburg LLP and is the monthly podcast host by the IBJ, called The Freedom Forum with Angela B. Freeman. She was president on the board of Women & Hi tech and is an advocate for diversity and inclusion.2023-07-3147 min
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2023-07-1323 minUncommon with Pete YonkmanDana MarloweIn this episode, Pete is joined by Dana Marlowe, a business owner, mother and human rights advocate. Pete chats to Dana about the organization she founded, I Support The Girls, which came from an idea and transformed into a global organization. I Support the Girls is a non-profit organization that provides a source of dignity, self-esteem, empowerment, and support to marginalized women via the donation of bras and menstrual hygiene products.2023-07-1135 minUncommon with Pete YonkmanShunryu Garvey In the first episode of Uncommon with Pete Yonkman, Pete chats with Shunryu Garvey, a Zen Buddhist Monk who specialises in artificial intelligence. Pete hears about Shunryu’s journey from life in Bloomington, America to becoming the head priest of a temple in Niigata, Japan. With ChatGPT and other technological advances appearing every day Pete wants to know if we should be worried about AI.2023-06-201h 02Uncommon with Pete YonkmanUncommon teaserJoin Pete Yonkman as he chats with people who are leading in their community in unexpected ways. They may be at the forefront of a community group, an expert in their field or doing something others would deem unconventional. The conversations reflect Pete’s curiosity for people with different viewpoints, experiences, and ideas. Join us for Uncommon with Pete Yonkman.2023-05-3100 min
WNIT's Economic OutlookEconomic Outlook - Conscious Entrepreneurship with Pete YonkmanHe’s a Hoosier Native, and CEO of one of Indiana’s largest companies with over 12,000 employees, the Cook Medical Group, a leader in the medical device industry. We’re hearing today from Pete Yonkman, as he shares more about the responsibility companies have to improve the communities where they operate, coming up on Economic Outlook.2023-03-0926 min
Behind the RegionPete Yonkman | President & CEO, Cook MedicalSend us a textPete Yonkman, President/CEO of Cook Medical, shares his insights on how conscious entrepreneurship leads to uplifted communities and can be the greatest tool for societal improvement. He is actively involved in issues like adult education, workforce development, fostering startups, and creating a business culture that supports entrepreneurs. A born and bred Hoosier, Pete’s leadership philosophy is that businesses are the missing engine needed to drive meaningful and lasting change. His keynote at the 2023 Salute to Business ceremony garnered a standing ovation by the 900 in attendance. Pete not only talks about running a...2023-03-0927 min
The Freedom Forum with Angela B. FreemanThe Freedom Forum: Pete Yonkman, President at Cook Group IncorporatedPete Yonkman is the President of Cook Medical and Cook Group. In this episode, although Pete acknowledges that Cook hasn’t yet cracked the code on DEI, he engages in a very transparent conversation about how he and Cook have approached diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts that have had a significant impact on the members of his organization, their families, as well as members of our Indiana communities.
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Lunch at The MillEpisode 30 - Michael and MarckusWhen COVID hit our communities in early 2019, we paused our Lunch at the Mill podcast series to follow proper social distancing protocols. The pandemic certainly took a lot away from us over the past few years, but it also provided some interesting opportunities. In that time, Cook Medical has partnered with other like-minded organizations to work on a unique project that serves as a model for how organizations across all sectors can come together to create positive social change. The 38th and Sheridan project is a collective of business, not-for-profits, and community partners who are using their...2022-05-0347 min
Lunch at The MillEpisode 29 - Joseph WelshWhen COVID hit our communities in early 2019, we paused our Lunch at the Mill podcast series to follow proper social distancing protocols. The pandemic certainly took a lot away from us over the past few years, but it also provided some interesting opportunities. In that time, Cook Medical has partnered with other like-minded organizations to work on a unique project that serves as a model for how organizations across all sectors can come together to create positive social change. The 38th and Sheridan project is a collective of business, not-for-profits, and community partners who are using their...2022-05-0330 min
Lunch at The MillEpisode 28 - Tom GuevaraWhen COVID hit our communities in early 2019, we paused our Lunch at the Mill podcast series to follow proper social distancing protocols. The pandemic certainly took a lot away from us over the past few years, but it also provided some interesting opportunities. In that time, Cook Medical has partnered with other like-minded organizations to work on a unique project that serves as a model for how organizations across all sectors can come together to create positive social change. The 38th and Sheridan project is a collective of business, not-for-profits, and community partners who are using their...2022-05-0346 min
Lunch at The MillEpisode 27 - Joyce Randolph and James CampbellWhen COVID hit our communities in early 2019, we paused our Lunch at the Mill podcast series to follow proper social distancing protocols. The pandemic certainly took a lot away from us over the past few years, but it also provided some interesting opportunities. In that time, Cook Medical has partnered with other like-minded organizations to work on a unique project that serves as a model for how organizations across all sectors can come together to create positive social change. The 38th and Sheridan project is a collective of business, not-for-profits, and community partners who are using their...2022-05-0352 min
Lunch at The MillEpisode 26 - Keith GravesWhen COVID hit our communities in early 2019, we paused our Lunch at the Mill podcast series to follow proper social distancing protocols. The pandemic certainly took a lot away from us over the past few years, but it also provided some interesting opportunities. In that time, Cook Medical has partnered with other like-minded organizations to work on a unique project that serves as a model for how organizations across all sectors can come together to create positive social change. The 38th and Sheridan project is a collective of business, not-for-profits, and community partners who are using their...2022-05-0350 min
Lunch at The MillEpisode 25 - Ashley GurvitzWhen COVID hit our communities in early 2019, we paused our Lunch at the Mill podcast series to follow proper social distancing protocols. The pandemic certainly took a lot away from us over the past few years, but it also provided some interesting opportunities. In that time, Cook Medical has partnered with other like-minded organizations to work on a unique project that serves as a model for how organizations across all sectors can come together to create positive social change. The 38th and Sheridan project is a collective of business, not-for-profits, and community partners who are using their...2022-05-0350 min
Lunch at The MillEpisode 24 - Kent KramerWhen COVID hit our communities in early 2019, we paused our Lunch at the Mill podcast series to follow proper social distancing protocols. The pandemic certainly took a lot away from us over the past few years, but it also provided some interesting opportunities. In that time, Cook Medical has partnered with other like-minded organizations to work on a unique project that serves as a model for how organizations across all sectors can come together to create positive social change. The 38th and Sheridan project is a collective of business, not-for-profits, and community partners who are using their expertise and resources...2022-05-0352 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingThe ’surreal’ story behind filming supernatural thriller in West BadenBest-selling author Michael Koryta of Bloomington based his book, “So Cold the River,” at the West Baden Hotel in Orange County. In fact, you could argue the hotel is essentially a character in the book. And so when it came time to make "So Cold the River" into a movie, there could be no other spot to do it.
Enter Pete Yonkman, president of the hotel's owner, Cook Group. Yonkman is friends with Koryta and the folks at Pigasus Pictures, a Bloomington-based film company.
So he connected the two—and stayed involved. In fact, Yonkman and Co...2022-05-0233 min
Lunch at The MillEpisode 23 - Erika OliphantThe prosecuting attorney is one of the hardest positions in government. This elected role has prosecutorial discretion, which means they have the power to make decisions about whether or not to file charges against a citizen. Erika Oliphant is currently seeking her second term as Monroe County’s Prosecuting Attorney in 2022 and in this pre-COVID episode of LATM, Pete talks with her about how she navigates ethical decision-making and gets her perspective on current community issues. 2022-04-2856 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingGroup recruits IU athletes to help not-for-profits via NIL dealsHoosiers For Good Inc., the brainchild in part of Cook Medical Group President Pete Yonkman, is a new organization that is looking to pay Indiana University athletes to represent and promote Indiana not-for-profit organizations.
Just a year ago, such an arrangement would not have been possible. But last summer—under pressure advocates for student-athletes as well as states legislatures and Congress—the Indianapolis-based NCAA approved new rules that let student-athletes be paid for endorsements, autographs and more.
In most cases, companies will pay athletes for the right to use their name, image or likeness—referred to as N...2022-03-1427 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingCan Cook Medical help turn an Indy neighborhood around?Bloomington-based Cook Medical announced last week that it will invest $7 million to help build a $15 million medical device manufacturing facility at 38th Street and Sheridan Avenue that is expected to be transformational for the lower-income neighborhood on the northeast side of Indianapolis.
Cook has partnered with Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana, The Indianapolis Foundation, Impact Central Indiana and the United Northeast Community Development Corp. to build the facility and hire 100 employees for jobs expected to pay an average hourly wage of $16 plus benefits.
Goodwill will operate the plant with the goal of hiring workers from t...2020-11-3024 min
Lunch at The MillEpisode 22 - Michael KorytaWhy would a New York Times best-selling author sit alone in a dark cave for an hour? What does an executive producer for a movie really do? And can you be happy and still make good art? In this episode, Pete sits down with his long-time friend—and author of So Cold the River—Michael Koryta to discuss these questions and more over lunch from DeAngelo’s. They also discuss Michael’s newest novel, The Chill, published under the name Scott Carson.2020-03-061h 10
Lunch at The MillEpisode 21 - Shawn GibbsCoronavirus has been dominating the news lately and you may be wondering, what exactly is coronavirus? And how worried should you be about it? In a special breakfast edition of the podcast, Pete sits down to discuss the potential pandemic with Shawn Gibbs, the Executive Associate Dean and Professor of Environmental Health at the IU School of Public Health. Pete learns more about how viruses like this spread and what precautions government officials take in an effort to keep people well. 2020-02-2555 min
Lunch at The MillEpisode 20 - Audi and Ivy (Siosi Design)Somewhere in the heart of Bloomington is a woodworking studio that handcrafts one-of-a-kind furniture that you'll never find in the big box stores. Siosi Design has gained an incredible following through social media and takes pride in their relationships with clients, including once delivering a table through a fifth story window in Tribeca. In our 20th episode, Pete sits down with Audi Culver and Ivy Siosi to learn about the art of woodworking, how they got started in this niche industry, and their plans for the future.2020-02-2153 min
Lunch at The MillEpisode 19 - Brent MolnarIf you own a TV, chances are you’ve watched public television. Broadcasting from Indiana University Bloomington’s campus, WTIU has been on our television airways since 1969 and reaches Hoosiers in over 26 counties. In episode 19, Pete eats lunch with Brent Molnar, the current Station Operations and Content Director, to learn more about creating content for a diverse state audience and how WTIU connects community members to resources with their annual Conference on Aging. 2020-02-111h 20
Lunch at The MillEpisode 18 - AJay and AnaOur current prison system seems as if it’s designed to set newly-released offenders up for failure. The cost of daily drug screens, the rent to live in a halfway house, finding transportation, reporting to probation meetings—all of these tasks become monumental challenges when most offenders struggle to find work or reliable transportation. AJay and his wife Anna set out to change the outcome for these men and women by starting Made Up Mind (M.U.M.), an organization committed to helping ex-offenders develop honest accountability and provide them with the tools to build a new life.2020-01-281h 07
Lunch at The MillEpisode 17 - Fred GlassFred Glass is no stranger to the public eye: He’s a former lawyer, served as chief of staff to Governor Evan Bayh, and is currently serving as the Athletics Director for Indiana University. However, Glass will enthusiastically tell you that first and foremost he’s a proud grandfather of four girls and as of the new year, one grandson. In episode 17, Pete and Fred chat over Swing-In pizza about what it’s like to be a student athlete in the age of social media and what’s in store for Glass when he retires at the end of the 2019...2020-01-141h 02
Lunch at The MillEpisode 16 - Jason Whitney (Freezefest)Chainsaws, blow torches, beer, and 600 pounds of ice—where do we sign up? In episode 16, Pete kicks off the new year with Jason Whitney, the Associate Vice President of IU Ventures and one of the masterminds behind Bloomington’s inaugural Freezefest. Say goodbye to the post-holiday blues and winter doldrums with our community’s first ever winter festival from January 6-11. Master ice sculptors, a chili cook-off, interactive games, and more make this a can’t-miss event for the whole family.2020-01-0334 min
Lunch at The MillEpisode 15 - Justin LovelessJustin Loveless is an entrepreneur, a self-proclaimed cheeseburger connoisseur, and one of the biggest ice purveyors in town (really). Perhaps most notably, Justin is a co-owner of the beloved Chocolate Moose and has a reputation for giving jobs to individuals who are looking for a second chance. In episode 15, Pete sits with Justin to talk about the history of “The Moose”, some of the weirdest bets he’s had to settle about an enigmatic basement, and the importance of bringing ice cream to community events.2019-12-1656 min
Lunch at The MillEpisode 14 - Jennie VaughanClasses on Sundays, shorter semesters, digital textbooks—This might sound like the college of the future, but for Ivy Tech Community College it’s simply meeting the needs of today’s student population. In episode 14, Pete sits down with Chancellor Jennie Vaughan to learn how Ivy Tech serves traditional and non-traditional students alike and contributes to education of an entire community through strategic partnerships. We also ask Jennie who she’d love to have lunch with most (besides Pete, of course) and the answer may surprise you.2019-12-101h 02
Lunch at The MillEpisode XIII – May the Fork Be With YouIn this episode, Pete sits down with arguably some of the biggest Star Wars fans in Bloomington to talk about the timeless franchise and its enduring nostalgia, including the best and worst installments, the popularity of Star Wars conventions, and how the space-opera continues to bring generations together.2019-12-101h 06
Lunch at The MillEpisode 12 - Announcing the Stride Coalition and Crisis CenterIn a special episode of Lunch at the Mill hosted in the executive conference room at Cook Medical, Pete sits down with members of the Stride Coalition to make an important announcement about a new crisis center for Monroe County. Substance use disorders impact our entire community, and Stride’s mission is to mobilize its resources, knowledge, and influence to drive coordinated treatment efforts and help build healthier lives. 2019-11-191h 14
Lunch at The MillEpisode 11 - Courtney Payne - TaylorCourtney Payne-Taylor graduated from the IU Kelley School of Business and immediately moved into a van. While that may not be the ideal outcome for a business student, it helped Courtney jumpstart GRO (Girls Riders Organization), a non-profit organization that uses skateboarding to help young girls become confident leaders. Courtney talks with Pete about her passion to empower and how the key to success (and skateboarding) is not being afraid to fall. 2019-11-0855 min
Lunch at The MillEpisode 10 - Katie Calles WhitsonDoes clothing make the man or woman? According to Katie Calles Whitson, owner of Blond Genius (renamed Alibi in January 2020), the right outfit can enhance your personal style and confidence. Katie sits down with Pete to talk about making the career leap from farming to clothing and how relationships and experience are what will keep brick and mortar stores “in fashion”.2019-11-071h 02
Lunch at The MillEpisode 9 - Chelsea Sanders“Do cool sh*t and make money” is the ultimate goal for anyone looking to follow their passion. Chelsea Sanders, founder of Blueline Media Productions and co-founder of the Be Golden women’s conference is an entrepreneur, visionary, artist, and leader who is earning her MBA through street smarts.2019-10-3056 min
Lunch at The MillEpisode 8 - Rich Jackson Rich Jackson is more than just the new editor of The Herald-Times. He’s also a food enthusiast, a secret novelist, and a former polka radio DJ. Pete and Rich sit down with lunch from Uptown Cafe and discuss the past and future of the newspaper, the economic thread that connects Bloomington’s convention center to a KFC in Pennsylvania, and getting to the heart of an organization with a single word. 2019-10-101h 01
Lunch at The MillEpisode 7 - Lee Hamilton“So many boards and almost too many awards” is the perfect way to describe Congressman Lee Hamilton and his impressive list of accomplishments. We’re honored to sit down with the Presidential Medal of Freedom winner and learn more about his fascinating life, including his perspective on how we formulate our beliefs and having an open mind when it comes to issues that impact our country.2019-09-0659 min
Lunch at The MillEpisode 6 - Leslie, Lisa and Michelle from Stone BeltWhat’s it like living with a disability? Michelle and Lisa share their personal stories, the challenges that come with having a disability, and how Stone Belt helps them maintain independence.2019-08-0956 min
Lunch at The MillEpisode 5 - Ericka and FannieIf you want to be inspired, this is a lunch conversation you have to hear. Ericka and Fannie share their journey that finally led them to a high school diploma after dropping out of school years ago. 2019-06-201h 09
Lunch at The MillEpisode 4 - Reeve AndrewsCan a haircut change your life? Reeve Andrews, co-founder of Bent Barbershop, knows it can.2019-05-3150 min
Lunch at The MillEpisode 3 - Wendi GoodlettWendi Goodlett, the CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County, chooses lunch from FEAST and clears up some misconceptions about the good work Habitat is doing in our community.2019-05-0352 min
Lunch at The MillEpisode 2 - Mike Emmett and Chris AbertMeet the IRA. Well not that IRA, but two members of the team from Indiana Recovery Alliance. Pete sits down with Mike Emmett (Board Member) and Chris Abert (Executive Director).2019-04-0957 min
Lunch at The MillEpisode 1 - Bob ZaltsbergPete sits down with Bob Zaltsberg, who recently retired after more than 30 years as editor of the Herald-Times newspaper in Bloomington, IN.2019-03-1954 min
Scratch EntrepreneurPete Yonkman - Walking Billboard for Cook MedicalMedical conversations are usually one of two things: confusing, bad news (or both). Join me and Pete Yonkman as we talk medical equipment shop in a way you, your five year old, or your great grandmother would understand. Learn how medical devices changed the face of healthcare forever, how Bill and Gayle Cook went on the entrepreneurial venture of a lifetime, and how Cook President Pete Yonkman once kidnapped a scooter. Along the way, you’ll gain insight into how to create a positive company culture, how to give back to your community, and how the...2019-01-2352 min