Lucas Oil has announced the promotion of Morgan Lucas to chief executive officer and Katie Lucas to president, according to a press release.
Since May 2020, Morgan has held the role of president, after having been senior vice president of sales. He is credited with being instrumental in several new product launches as president, as well as streamlining operational processes in the company. In 2023, he was named one of Indiana Business Journal’s Forty under 40, and in 2022 was selected as a finalist in the media, entertainment, and sports category of Indy’s Best and Brightest.
Katie will be leaving her role as chief administrative officer, which she took on in 2022 after serving as the company’s vice president of strategy and philanthropy. She is described as having a hands-on leadership style that helped cement policies, procedures, campaigns, and growth within the company. She was named Indy’s Best and Brightest by Junior Achievement of Central Indiana in 2023 and was on the Indianapolis Top Forty Under 40 List of Outstanding Young Professionals in 2022.
In his new role as CEO, Morgan will oversee company strategy and vision while also guiding financial and operational sectors. As president, Katie will manage daily operations and ensure that all departments are working together to accomplish goals. Following her promotion, Katie will continue to lead the company’s philanthropic and community engagement efforts.
