J.P. Engelbrecht

J.P. is in his second decade as the CEO of South Central Inc., the family office and investment company of the Engelbrecht family of Evansville, Ind. The company has deployed patient capital into minority and majority investments and businesses from the early stages through maturity. Initially rooted in media and telecom, investments continue to be wide-ranging in spaces such as healthcare, consumer package goods, technology, banking, real estate, HR/PEO services and contracting services. During his tenure, he has dramatically expanded the company’s geographic footprint in the United States and greatly diversified the asset base.

Additionally, J.P. is a Director of the Commerce Bank, the Evansville Regional Business Committee and the EVV Pilots Club. He is also Chairman of the Evansville Airport Authority, a member of YPO’s Bluegrass Chapter and a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He is an instrument-rated pilot, a certified Executive Coach and avid reader.