Michael S. (“Mickey”) Maurer’s career as an attorney and entrepreneur has included cable television, film production, radio broadcasting, newspaper publishing, real estate and banking. An Indianapolis native, Mickey graduated from North Central High School. He attended the University of Colorado and graduated with a B.S. in accounting. He is a member of Beta Alpha Psi accounting honorary society. Mickey attended Indiana University School of Law where he received a Doctor of Jurisprudence. He was a writer and an editor of the Law Journal. He successfully completed the CPA examination. Mr. Maurer is admitted to both the New York and the Indiana Bars.
Mickey serves as Chairman of the Board of IBJ Corporation. IBJ owns and publishes The Indianapolis Business Journal, Court and Commercial Record, and The Indiana Lawyer.
Mickey serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of The National Bank of Indianapolis, the largest locally owned financial institution in central Indiana.
Throughout his career Mickey was involved in a number of other industries, including cable television, radio broadcasting, racquetball and film production. His film, “Diving In” enjoyed a national release and showings on HBO and Cinemax.
In 2001, Mickey established “Mickey’s Camp,” a charitable endeavor that has raised over $1 million for central Indiana charities.
In 2005, Mickey was named President of the Indiana Economic Development Corp. and in 2006 Mickey was named Indiana Secretary of Commerce by Governor Mitch Daniels.
Mickey hosts an Emmy award winning program on Fox 59, “Mickey’s Corner” in which he interviews Indiana luminaries.
Mickey enjoys leadership through active participation as a director of numerous businesses, civic, educational and philanthropic organizations. He has served as President of the Jewish Community Relations Council and Chairman of the Board of the Indianapolis Zoological Society and the United Way of Central Indiana.
In 2008, in recognition of Mickey’s longtime service and generosity to his alma mater, Indiana University School of Law — Bloomington was renamed Indiana University Maurer School of Law.
In 2009, Mickey was named Philanthropist of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Mickey is a regularly published contributor to the New York Times crossword puzzle. His hobbies also include skiing, biking, mountain climbing, woodworking and underwater photography. His woodworking has won a blue ribbon at the Indiana State Fair. In 1999, he successfully summitted Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa. His underwater pictures have won numerous awards and have been displayed in the Waters Building at the Indianapolis Zoo, The Hilbert Circle Theater, The National Art Museum of Sport, The Indianapolis Art Center and The New York Hall of Science. In 2003 Mickey authored a book of his underwater photography entitled “Water Colors.” In 2009, Mickey’s second book was published, “19 Stars of Indiana”. Mickey is married to Janie Maurer, and they have three children and seven grandchildren.
HONORS AND AWARDS
1996 IUPUI – Spirit of Philanthropy
1996 Indiana University School of Law – Academy of Law Alumni Fellows
1997 Anti-Defamation League – Americanism Award
1999 Society of Professional Journalists – Friend of the First Amendment Award
2000 Hoosier Heritage Civic Leadership Honoree
2000 Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee – Charles L. Whistler Award
2001 Junior Achievement’s Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame
2001 Indiana University – Distinguished Alumni Service Award
2005 Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis – Liebert Mossler Community Service Award
2006 The Columbia Club – Benjamin Harrison Medallion
2006 Sagamore of the Wabash – Governor Mitchell E. Daniels
2007 Indiana University Foundation – President’s Medal
2007 Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis – Ivan M. Chalfie Award
2009 Indianapolis Zoological Society – Life Trustee
2009 Venture Club of Indiana – Cy Smith Award
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