I'm Gary Dawayne Amick, owner of That Computer Guy 26 / TCG Solutions, website builder for Cornerstone Foundation & Waterproofing, and founder of Indiana Businesses Exposed. This article is a consolidated look at what I've been doing to investigate and expose questionable business practices across Indiana — using public records, customer stories, and on-the-ground reporting.

Who I am and what I do

• Full legal name: Gary Dawayne Amick
• Location: Seymour, Indiana (Jackson County)
• Phone: 812-414-9097
• Facebook: facebook.com/gary.amick.90
• Instagram: @garyamickk

I run That Computer Guy 26 / TCG Solutions as a small-business-focused IT shop — full-stack web development, desktop and web applications, server infrastructure, AI integration, and local-network troubleshooting. The business is built around helping other small businesses automate, secure, and modernize their operations without over-complicated sales fluff. Separately, I built and maintain the website for Cornerstone Foundation & Waterproofing in Columbus, Indiana — not an owner there, just the developer behind their site. The contract gives me direct exposure to contractor-style operations, homeowner concerns, and the gap between marketing promises and actual work quality. Paired with that, I lead Indiana Businesses Exposed, an investigative-brand project focused on exposing patterns of consumer harm, safety violations, and regulatory non-compliance among Indiana businesses. The goal is simple: hold companies accountable, arm consumers with facts, and push for greater transparency.

Indiana Businesses Exposed — Lumos Fiber & Floyd County

One of the first big investigations under Indiana Businesses Exposed was Lumos Fiber of Indiana's work in Floyd County, specifically around New Albany. The project was sold as bringing high-speed fiber to tens of thousands of homes, but the rollout quickly turned into a series of public-safety and property-damage complaints. Residents reported that Lumos crews left unfilled trenches in yards and easements, damaged driveways, sidewalks, and curbs, and ripped up landscaping — failing to restore original topsoil or sod and leaving yards permanently scarred. More seriously, the New Albany Township Fire Protection District reported Lumos struck seven underground gas lines in about one month, including four in a single week, forcing evacuations and emergency repairs. The Floyd County Commissioners and the Building & Development Services Department issued an immediate stop-work order, halting all permits until the company verifies repairs and safety protocols. Read the full investigation →

Indiana Businesses Exposed — Don's Auto Sales (Franklin)

Another major piece was an investigative profile on Don's Auto Sales in Franklin, Indiana, a small-lot used-car dealership known for low-budget vehicles and high-risk financing options. The article centers on Levi, a real customer in recovery, trying to rebuild his life. He saved for six weeks, scraping together about $1,500, and walked into Don's Auto Sales hoping to secure a car so he could get better employment and finish required drive-time hours. The salesman pushed one older car, calling it “solid” and “running perfect,” with a “30-day limited warranty” that turned out to be extremely narrow. Within days the car began failing across multiple systems; when Levi reached out for help, the dealership treated the sale as “as-is,” minimized the warranty, and provided little support. Read the full investigation →

Indiana Businesses Exposed — Credit Acceptance Corporation

The Credit Acceptance investigation focuses on how its financing model affects Indiana borrowers. Aggregating customer reviews, APR breakdowns, and complaint patterns shows that many customers end up paying far more than the nominal rate advertised on the sales floor. Dealerships sell high-risk vehicles and pass the loans to Credit Acceptance, which structures long-term, high-interest payments. Common complaints include aggressive collection calls, difficulty negotiating changes, and borrowers feeling trapped after rapid depreciation. Read the full deep-dive →

Indiana Businesses Exposed — Superior Auto & SAC Finance (personal case)

I documented my own experience as a case study under the Indiana Businesses Exposed banner. In March 2025, I purchased a 2017 Ford Escape from Superior Auto with financing through SAC Finance. The car was sold as “reliable” and “mechanically sound,” but it quickly began failing across transmission, battery, lights, dashboard electronics, brakes, tires, and suspension. Despite maintaining payments and upkeep, I had to pay for virtually all repairs myself. When I reached out to Superior Auto and SAC Finance — requesting trade-in options, relief, or adjusted terms — I was often ignored, given vague responses, or told the car was “as-is.” On March 23, 2026, I personally dropped the vehicle off at Superior Auto with no formal repossession team involved. Read the full personal case →

Indiana Businesses Exposed — NTN East (CVJ East) plant closure

The investigation into NTN East (CVJ East) in Columbus, Indiana, focused on how the plant's ramp-down and partial closure impacted workers, families, and the local economy. Hundreds of employees faced layoffs or reduced hours. The article walks through what workers are entitled to under federal and Indiana law — WARN-Act-style notification expectations, unemployment benefits, and re-training options — and emphasizes how abrupt this change felt for many employees. The community-impact section details how the loss of NTN East workers as customers hurt local restaurants, gas stations, churches, and small businesses. TCG Solutions positions itself as a local resource for displaced workers (resumes, job-search profiles, data backup, device cleanup, secure communication setup). Read the full investigation →

Civil actions & patterns against Indiana businesses

Indiana Businesses Exposed also tracks and analyzes civil actions and legal exposure tied to specific Indiana businesses. The project uses public-record databases such as MyCase.in.gov, Justia, and county-court dockets to pull case numbers, allegations, and outcomes, then translates them into plain-language narratives for consumers. Indiana law treats “as-is” sales as restrictive but not absolute — even in an “as-is” environment, dealers cannot legally misrepresent the vehicle's condition or hide obvious defects. Read the analysis →

Brand, templates, and future targets

The brand uses a consistent article-template structure so readers always know what to expect: narrative lead, business profile, pattern-and-problem section, buyer-tips / worker-tips, and call to action. Moving forward, the project can expand into:

• Fiber-internet providers
• Home-service contractors (roofing, HVAC, foundation, etc.)
• Local-government-contracting firms
• Charity- and nonprofit-adjacent businesses
• Subprime auto-finance companies beyond Credit Acceptance

The goal: keep Indiana consumers informed, hold businesses accountable, and use transparency as a tool for safer, fairer commerce across the state.