REBAR DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP CHANGE
FISHERS, IN - Rebar Development announced today that Partner, Tom Dickey has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer. Founding partner and previous CEO, Shelby Bowen, has transitioned into a strategic advisory role for the company while moving forward with the creation of Bowen Development Group. This leadership transition is the culmination of a succession plan put into place when Dickey joined the firm in January 2024.
Bowen co-founded Rebar Development in 2017, steering the company through years of impactful growth. Under his leadership, Rebar delivered more than $300 million in public-private partnership developments across central Indiana, establishing itself as a trusted partner. Notable recent projects include:
District South – a $32 million mixed-use development in downtown Fishers
McCord Square – a $50 million master development in McCordsville
Union Station Lofts – a $20 million mixed-use project currently under construction in Warsaw
Ambrose on Main – a $27 million project in Westfield being co-developed with Hudson Investing
“I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished at Rebar since 2017 and the impact our projects have had in communities across Indiana,” said Bowen. “It’s been very rewarding to work alongside such a talented team. With Tom stepping into the CEO role, I’m confident the company is poised for even greater success.”
Bowen’s next chapter includes consulting at Rebar Development, joining the Board of Directors at First Farmers Bank & Trust, and the creation of a new closely-held commercial real estate development firm, Bowen Development Group.
To learn more about Rebar Development and track future growth plans, visit www.RebarDev.com or follow @RebarDev.
