Jack Laurie Group is proud to announce that CEO John Laurie has been named to the 2026 Indiana 250, the Indianapolis Business Journal’s annual list recognizing the state’s most influential and accomplished leaders across business, government, philanthropy, and their communities.
“This recognition is deeply meaningful, but no one builds something worthwhile alone. I’m fortunate to work alongside an incredible team whose dedication and commitment make awards like this possible,” said Jack Laurie Group CEO John Laurie.
This recognition reflects more than John’s professional accomplishments. It honors the people-first leadership, long-term vision, and commitment to service that have guided Jack Laurie Group throughout his career.
This latest recognition follows another significant honor from IBJ Media. In 2025, John was named CEO of the Year in the $50 million to $100 million revenue category, further recognizing his leadership, vision, and impact on Jack Laurie Group and the communities it serves.
Under John’s leadership, Jack Laurie Group has grown into one of Indiana’s leading commercial flooring and interior services companies, employing more than 600 people and serving organizations throughout Indiana and beyond. While the company has experienced tremendous growth, John has remained committed to preserving the values on which it was built: hard work, integrity, craftsmanship and taking care of people.
For John, leadership has never been about individual recognition. It is about building a company where people have opportunities to grow, customers know they can depend on their partners, and communities are stronger because of the work being done.
That belief can be seen throughout Jack Laurie Group, from its investment in employee development and its Department of Labor-recognized apprenticeship program to its continued support of organizations such as Habitat for Humanity. John has consistently championed the idea that a successful business should create opportunities not only for its employees and customers, but also for the communities it serves.
His leadership has helped Jack Laurie Group expand its capabilities across commercial flooring, sports flooring, specialty surfaces and interior construction while remaining grounded in the relationships and values that have defined the company for generations.
The Indiana 250 recognition is a well-deserved honor for John, but it is also a proud moment for the entire Jack Laurie Group team. It celebrates what can be accomplished when strong leadership is matched by talented people who share a commitment to excellence.
Congratulations, John, on being named one of Indiana’s most influential business leaders. We are proud of this recognition and even more proud of the leadership, character, and purpose behind it.
