INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 2, 2025) – Lucas Oil President Katie Lucas was named as a C-Suite Award winner by the Indianapolis Business Journal (IBJ) as part of its inaugural CEO of the Year and C-Suite Awards program. The award honors leaders who are respected by their peers, seen as innovators and changemakers, and whose companies play a significant role in Indiana’s economy and civic life.
As President, Lucas steers both daily execution and long-range vision for Lucas Oil. She architects policy, sharpens operating systems, and mobilizes teams around measurable goals that support growth and deepen connections with customers and the local Indianapolis community. Her leadership has propelled organizational alignment and earned national recognition for brand trust and workplace culture including honors such as USA Today’s Most Trusted Brands 2025 and Top Workplaces Awards.
“What I see every day is a leader who treats people like family, who listens, and who expects exceptional results without ever compromising who we are,” said Morgan Lucas, CEO of Lucas Oil. “Leadership here isn’t about titles. It’s about how you show up for your team, your customers and your community, and Katie embodies that wholeheartedly. Her leadership has made Lucas Oil a stronger company and a stronger community partner.”
Beyond her work at Lucas Oil, Lucas has built a reputation as a highly engaged philanthropic leader. She serves as Board Chair of the Ascension St. Vincent Foundation and holds leadership roles with the Indianapolis Zoo, Grit & Grace Nation Foundation, the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation, and the IU Women’s Philanthropy Leadership Council. She is also the Founding Member and Inaugural Chair of Called to Care of Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital.
“The strength of Lucas Oil comes from a foundation rooted in trust and integrity, and Katie has carried that forward with discipline and vision,” said Melissa Wonser, Vice President of Marketing at Lucas Oil. “She leads with a people-first mindset, brings out the best in all of us, and routinely demonstrates a deep commitment to serving our team and community.”
Her previous honors include IBJ Forty Under 40, Indy’s Best & Brightest, the Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award, Indiana 250, Indiana’s Woman of Influence, the Champions of Diversity Exemplary Service Award and Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year.
