Under his leadership since 1994, Stewart Richardson has grown to be Indiana’s premier deposition firm, expanding to include offices throughout the entire state. Recognizing the importance of technology in court reporting, Tom has tirelessly invested in top-tier equipment to ensure clients have the best, most reliable tools for their depositions.

A Registered Diplomate Reporter, Tom's court reporting experience spans over 34 years. Including serving as the Honorable S. Hugh Dillin’s official court reporter for 11 years in the United States District Court.

Tom currently holds a leadership position with the National Network of Reporting Companies, served as past-president of the Indiana Shorthand Reporters Association and is a past member of the technology committee of the National Court Reporters Association.

Personal Interests: Tom and his wife Sally have four grown children. His outside activities include leadership in Bible Study Fellowship, the local Walk to Emmaus community and Starfish Initiative. Tom is a loyal Indianapolis Colts and Pacers fan and he enjoys reading and cycling.

“To me, it’s about being part of a team that strives to be at the top of its field by constantly learning and growing. I’m consistently challenged to improve along with my colleagues.”

As Chief Operating Officer, Rose is responsible for day-to-day operations, ensuring that things are running smoothly and everyone is happy. She oversees accounts payable and works diligently to manage and schedule all reporters’ daily assignments.

After graduating from Taylor University in 2000, Rose quickly became a part of the Stewart Richardson team where she works to exceed clients’ expectations every day.

Personal Interests: Rose and her husband Ryan stay busy chasing after their two kids, Phoebe and Maverick. In their limited downtime, they enjoy the outdoors, reading books and watching movies.

“Each day, I have the privilege of interacting with our clients when scheduling depositions and addressing questions. I strive to be pleasant and helpful so that everyone’s experience with us is quick and hassle-free.”

It was through teaching high school English that Tawnia realized her passion for working with others, finding the best solutions to address their questions. At Stewart Richardson, she enjoys working with both our clients and court reporters to make sure all questions are answered quickly, and everyone comes away feeling valued. She thrives on helping others experience excellent service every day.

After graduation, Christine became a part of the Stewart Richardson team, where she works with clients to schedule Coast 2 Coast depositions. She enjoys the challenge of exploring and aligning all the variables when scheduling depositions across the country and making sure our clients receive the same level of service wherever they schedule a deposition.

Personal Interests: Whether she’s sipping coffee or relaxing after a long day of providing amazing service to clients, Christine enjoys bringing smiles wherever she goes.

After several years of working and helping individuals achieve their goals in health and fitness, Elise became a part of the Stewart Richardson family. As the Indianapolis Office Manager, Elise loves to make everyone feel welcome. She greets each person that walks through our doors with a warm smile and a cup of coffee.

Elise graduated from Purdue University where she ran track and field. Her husband, Brady is finishing his fourth year in medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine. They enjoy living in downtown Indianapolis and take advantage of the ever-growing restaurant scene.

Personal Interests: She loves being on the water, spending time with her family, and enjoys the outdoors.

Andy graduated from Ball State University with his Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications emphasizing in Television and Film Production. As video production manager, Andy is responsible for scheduling videographers to film depositions and producing a high quality video product every time for clients.

Personal Interests: Andy is an avid fisherman and all around outdoorsman. On the weekends he can usually be found fishing for smallmouth bass on the White River. He also enjoys photography and cooking. Andy married in 2016. He and his wife, Shannon recently welcomed daughter Layla to their family. He still manages to fish but maybe not quite as often as he used to.

Cortney graduated from the College of Charleston with a BA in English, and moved to Indianapolis from Charleston, SC in December of 2016. Prior to moving she worked nine years for another court reporting company in Charleston, and brings that experience to her role here as our Client Care Manager. Cortney’s position here involves building relationships with local attorneys and paralegals, keeping a pulse on client satisfaction, and organizing client-appreciation events.

Personal Interests: Cortney enjoys reading, gardening, and spending time out in the sunshine with her boyfriend Kyle. She also enjoys getting to know the city of Indianapolis by visiting one of the many parks in the area, or by checking out popular restaurants and breweries in the city.