Seth Sailors Named to Business Weekly’s 2025 Forty Under 40 Class

FORT WAYNE – Seth Sailors, a director in KSM’s (Katz, Sapper & Miller’s) Fort Wayne office and a member of the firm’s Business Advisory Group, has been named to the Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly’s 2025 Forty Under 40 Class. This recognition honors young professionals who are making a significant impact in northeast Indiana through their professions and community involvement.

At KSM, Sailors serves as a trusted advisor to businesses in various industries, with a particular focus on construction and automotive dealerships. His expertise in tax strategy, business consulting, and succession planning has helped countless clients navigate complex financial landscapes. In addition to being a certified public accountant, Sailors has also earned the Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) designation, an indication of his expertise in construction financial management.

Beyond his professional achievements, Sailors is committed to strengthening northeast Indiana’s commercial construction industry. Through his involvement with the Building Contractors Association (BCA) of Northeast Indiana and the Northern Indiana Chapter of the Construction Financial Management Association, he plays an integral role in fostering economic growth, workforce development, and collaboration among business leaders​.

In addition to his industry contributions, Sailors serves as board treasurer for the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission, a not-for-profit that provides shelter and meals to individuals experiencing homelessness. Under his financial leadership, the organization delivered nearly 120,000 nights of safe shelter and over 350,000 meals in 2023 alone​. He also volunteers as a youth football coach for Norwell Community Schools.

Sailors will be recognized along with the other winners at an awards program in Fort Wayne on March 27.