INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July, 21 2026) – Indiana Business Journal has named Ruoff Mortgage Owner and CEO, Mark Music, to the list of 250 Most Influential Hoosiers for a second consecutive year.
IBJ Media on Tuesday revealed its fifth annual Indiana 250, a list of the state’s most influential business and community leaders from a wide range of sectors, including both public and private organizations.
The list was compiled by executives, editors and newsroom staff from IBJ Media’s three news brands — Indianapolis Business Journal, Inside INdiana Business and The Indiana Lawyer — following a months-long process of reviewing nominations, researching Indiana organizations and consulting community leaders across the state.
"To be recognized on the IBJ 250 list for two years running is a major honor," Music noted. "Navigating the financial services industry over this past year has brought plenty of opportunities and challenges alike. Facing those critical decisions head-on has taught me the value of leaning into new perspectives. That’s what keeps us adapting, innovating, and pushing forward as a team. I do my best each day to be an impactful influence both directly and indirectly."
The list features more than 60 new names compared to last year who represent cities and counties from across the state. Music rejoins the list for 2026 with other notable names including Indiana University head football coach Curt Cignetti, INDYCAR driver Alex Palou, David Ricks of Eli Lilly and Co., and Jennifer Rumsey of Cummins Inc., to name a few.
“The Indiana 250 celebrates and recognizes the contributions of Indiana’s boldest thinkers and doers shaping the future of our state,” said Nate Feltman, CEO and publisher of IBJ Media. “Now in its fifth year, the Indiana 250 has become the premiere celebration of those who are investing their talent and passion to make Indiana a great place to live and work.”
Music’s endeavors are no stranger to accomplishments. Since joining the company in 2007, Ruoff Mortgage has been named to Inc. 5000’s list of Fastest Growing Companies for 10 consecutive years. The company has also been recognized by Scotsman Guide’s Top Lender list countless times, named a Top 50 Mortgage Company by Mortgage Executive Magazine, and holds the top spot in Customer Experience by Experience.com, boasting an incredible 98.5% customer satisfaction index.
With little to no struggle to fill his time, Mark Music oversees a total of 8 companies. This includes Music’s most recent community-focused endeavor as the sole developer of Fort Wayne’s new 9,300 capacity soccer-specific stadium that bears the mortgage company’s name as the naming rights parter. Ruoff Mortgage Stadium opened to the public on May 2nd this year, with the Grand Opening taking place on July 4th and is the home pitch for Fort Wayne Football Club, of which Music serves as the majority owner.
To view the complete IBJ 250 list, visit: Indiana250.com
About Indiana Business Journal:
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About Ruoff Mortgage:
Ruoff Mortgage is a full-service residential mortgage company with 60+ retail locations and originates in 21 states through their online consumer direct division. They have been ranked on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America list for ten consecutive years and have appeared in the Top 100 Mortgage Companies in America and Top Mortgage Employer lists by several industry publications. Ruoff Mortgage has a 98.5% customer satisfaction rating, as compiled by CX leader, Experience.com. www.ruoff.com