Gerry A Hays, JD

Department: Finance

Campus: Bloomington

Areas of Expertise

Entrepreneurial Finance, Venture Capital, SEC Accredited Investor Rules

Managing Partner, Doriot Markets, LLC (2018-Present)
Co-Founder / Co-Owner, Kingmaker Foods, LLC (2007-2018, Acquired)
Co-Founder & CEO, Charley Biggs Food Company (2004-2018, Acquired)
Co-Founder & CFO, Apparel Media Group (2008-2013, Acquired)
Founder & CEO, HomeYeah.com (1999-2003, Acquired)
Director of Legislative Affairs, American Automobile Manufacturers Association, 1997-1999
Director of Environmental Policy, Indiana Chamber of Commerce, 1994-1996
Legislative Director, Indiana Department of Environmental Management, 1993-1995
Fellowship, Governor Evan Bayh's Office, 1991-1992

40 under 40 Award / Indianapolis Business Journal
Trustee Teaching Award / 2009-10
Teacher’s Excellence Award / 2011-12
Trustee Teaching Award / 2001-12
Innovative Teaching Award / 2012
Teacher’s Excellence Award / 2012-13
MIRA Technology in Education Excellence & Innovation Award Finalist – The Venture Game
MIRA Technology in Education Excellence & Innovation Award Finalist – Fantasy Startup
PATENT AND METHOD for System for providing customized or personalized memorabilia in association with vendor bidding, allowing for such costs to be offset by any sponsorship underwriting the memorabilia
PATENT AND METHOD for control of bailment inventory
Member, Indiana Bar

Edited on February 8, 2023