Community Spotlight
Michael Fender – Edwards Jones
Michael Fender – Edward Jones Making Sense of Investing p: 419.522.5466 w: edwardjones.com/michael-fender a: 13 Park Ave West | Suite 104 Mansfield, OH 44902 When Michael Fender joined the military, he had no idea the principles and practices he’d learn would help him one day become a better financial advisor. He enlisted in the National…
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From The Ground Up Like most boys, Jeremy loved playing outside in the mud and dirt. Thirty years later and Jeremy Huff has built a thriving business around his passion. He got his start at a young age when his father started a Tree Company. Jeremy was integral in running the business from managing jobs…
Read MoreDermatology Associates of Mid Ohio
Dermatology Associates of Mid Ohio Dr. Scott Drew grew up in Maryland outside of Washington DC. He spent his summers working for his father at the gas station he managed. Dr. Drew always knew he wanted to continue his education after high school, but wasn’t sure what type of career he wanted to pursue. His…
Read MoreADAM H – Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health
ADAM H Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health The Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health (ADAMH) Board of Crawford and Marion Counties was established to ensure the availability of addiction and mental health services to all residents of Marion and Crawford counties. They assess the needs of the community, allocate resources, educate the public, and…
Read MoreMarion County Council on Aging
Marion County Council on Aging In 2005, a group of concerned citizens banded together to find solutions to meet the growing needs of Marion County’s seniors. The Senior Services Levy was placed on the 2005 ballot, and when it passed, the Marion County Council on Aging was established. JoEllen King had spent 25 years as…
Read MoreShanklin Heating & Air Conditioning
Shanklin Heating & Air Conditioning After returning home from World War II, Myron Shanklin went to work in construction. He got his start installing spouting and chimney flashing before transitioning into new construction. When he was laid off in 1960, Myron took a leap of faith and started Shanklin Heating and Air Conditioning. He built…
Read MoreDr. Gagni Family Dentistry
Dr. Gagni Family Dentistry When Sigmund Gagni was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Disease at age 17, his dreams and aspirations were placed on the backburner. He spent two years undergoing radiation and chemo treatments. His positive outlook kept him going and he was declared cancer-free at age 19. He completed his undergrad and enrolled at The…
Read MoreHigh Point Furniture
HighPoint Furniture Tim Krupp’s grandparents had a knack for picking antiques. In the early 1980s, they started an antique shop north of Wooster and saw immediate success. Tim’s grandfather started buying Amish Oak furniture and mixing it in with the antiques piece by piece. Over time, the new Amish Oak furniture was selling so well…
Read MoreTri Rivers Career Center
Tri-Rivers Career Center Like many states across the nation, Ohio faces a dire need for skilled-trade workers. To combat this issue, Tri-Rivers Career Center’s Adult Education offers skills training programs. Tri-Rivers Adult Education Director, Richard George, explains the value adult education programs, “Education is life-changing. Adult Ed focuses on in-demand careers. If we are offering…
Read MoreMary Anne’s Meat
Mary Anne’s Meat In January of 2018, Mary Anne Kettering was facing the most difficult season of her life. She witnessed her once-thriving business shut down unexpectedly and was left with stacks of bills and no income to pay them. She remembers, “I was sitting at my table looking at the bills and knowing I…
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