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CEOs You Should Know - Mansfield
CEOs You Should Know - Mansfield
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30 SEP 2024 · Primrose Retirement Community is located on Millsboro road in Mansfield. Primrose, which has 82 units and 14 villas, opened in 2007 and offers independent and assisted living to seniors in the community. Allison Campbell, Executive Director and Sam Marshall, Sales Manager, share on the podcast about the wonderful food they have at Primrose, along with a movie theater, ice cream parlor, wellness center and pub. You can stop by for a tour at Primrose and learn more about them on the podcast with Allison and Sam.
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23 SEP 2024 · Dennis Riggans is the owner and CEO of Aire Serv. The HVAC company, which handles refrigeration, heating and cooling for residential and light commercial, is located on Illinois Ave South in Mansfield. Aire Serv has been in operation since 2014 and serves Richland, Ashland, Morrow, Marion, Huron and as far south as Licking county.
Dennis, who was born in the state of Pennsylvania, is married with two kids.
Learn more about Dennis Riggans, and his company, on the podcast.
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16 SEP 2024 · MANSFIELD, Ohio
At Ohio State Mansfield, Opal will lead efforts to extend and amplify the university’s commitment to student success, innovation in teaching and learning, research opportunities and community engagement.“
Jason is an experienced leader who is passionate about improving the student experience,” said Ryan J. Schmiesing, senior vice provost for external engagement. “I look forward to collaborating with him as our regional campuses continue to engage with stakeholders across the state to identify opportunities, enhance student outcomes and fulfill workforce needs.
”In addition to his scholarship, Opal will bring extensive administrative experience to the Mansfield campus. In his role as associate dean at McGill, Opal is responsible for overseeing graduate programs and improving the student experience for McGill’s largest academic unit. Before joining the dean’s office, Opal served as chair of the Department of History and Classics, the largest department in the Faculty of Arts. Before joining McGill in 2009, he was an assistant professor at Colby College in Waterville, Maine.
“The Mansfield campus combines all the good things of a small campus with all the benefits and resources of a powerhouse university,” said Opal. “That’s a rare combination, and I wanted to be a part of it.”
Ohio State Mansfield is a thriving model for sustainability, experiential education, and hands-on research. The campus has a 20-acre sugar bush for maple syrup production; vernal pools, pine plantations, wetlands and stream heads; and an EcoLab in collaboration with the School of Environment and Natural Resources.
More than 1,500 first-year Ohio State students start their academic journeys on a regional campus. Students can complete the first one to three years of any of Ohio State’s 200-plus majors on the Mansfield campus before transitioning to the Columbus campus to complete their degree. Twelve majors can be completed at Ohio State Mansfield.
Opal also looks forward to being part of the Mansfield community and serving in Ohio State Mansfield’s smaller-campus environment, known for its strong faculty-student connections and holistic student support.
“My first teaching job was at such a campus, and I love the creative interactions and supportive feel that those kinds of schools can provide,” said Opal. “The faculty and staff at Mansfield are passionate about their students, their writing and their projects. My goal will be to share that enthusiasm and to enable the faculty, staff and students to flourish.”
Opal earned his bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and his master’s and doctoral degrees from Brandeis University. He has published or edited three books, written numerous scholarly articles and chapters, and been tapped by American, Canadian and French radio and TV networks to provide historical clarity to pressing issues.“We are grateful for all who supported the search, including the search advisory committee, chaired by David Horn, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences,” said Karla Zadnik, interim executive vice president and provost. “We are also especially appreciative of Eric Anderman and his dedicated service as interim dean and director of Ohio State Mansfield over the past two years.”
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9 SEP 2024 · Myles Parsons is the Executive Director of Wayfinders Ohio, former known as the Harmony House in downtown Mansfield. The temporary shelter assists folks who are homeless or are in danger of becoming homeless. The shelter, which can hold 58 people and has two floors, helped over 620 people in 2023. Myles was born in Mansfield, attended Crestview High School and graduated from the Ohio State University. Learn more about Myles Parsons, who is married with 3 kids, on the podcast.
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2 SEP 2024 · Dr. Melissa McRae is the CEO of Vitality Natural Wellness, which has two locations in Mansfield and Powell. The company was started back in 2007 in Mansfield and is now located on Lexington Avenue in town. Vitality Natural Wellness focuses on many things like gut health, hormone heath, Thyroid and stress management.
Melissa was born in Crawford County and knew she wanted to be a doctor since the age of three. She attended Col. Crawford High School and is a graduate of Ohio University. Learn more about Dr. Melissa McRae, and her company, on the podcast.
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26 AUG 2024 · Matt Weekley is the owner of Weekley Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram in Butler. The dealership has been around for over 100 years and was started by Matt's grandfather (1921). Weekley's is the oldest Chrysler dealer in the state of Ohio and the 6th oldest in the United States. Matt was born in Mansfield and went to Clear Fork High School, before college at North Central State. Learn more about Matt and Weekley on the podcast.
19 AUG 2024 · Kris Knapp is the new mayor of the city of Ontario. Kris was appointed to the role on August 1st and is excited to continue working for the city, where he has been the Safety Service Director since 2022. Knapp was born in Mansfield and grew up in Ontario. He is a graduate of Ontario High School and Ashland College. Kris was a long time teacher and coach at Ontario, along with being an athletic trainer. Knapp is married with two kids and shares more about him, and what is going on in Ontario, on the podcast.
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12 AUG 2024 · Rich Parron is the owner of Hickory Vines Winery & Venue, which is located in Mifflin Township. The company has been open for around 8 months and features a total of 27 wines, which 8 of them are made locally. The venue has 3 pavilions, which can be rented for weddings and other events. Rich and his wife run Hickory Vines Winery & Venue in Mansfield. Parron was born in New York and shares his story and about his business on the podcast.
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5 AUG 2024 · Garrett Hall is the owner and CEO of Jones Rental. The company is located on Cleveland Avenue in Ashland and has been in business for 29 years. Garrett started working at Jones while in high school and has been the owner for 10 years. Jones rents all kinds of tools and equipment for contractors and homeowners. You can pick-up at their shop in Ashland or they even deliver to you around the area. Garrett was born in Ashland, attended Loudonville High School and went to college in Lima. Learn more about Garrett, and his company, on the podcast.
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29 JUL 2024 · Stan Jefferson is in his 5th year as Superintendent of Mansfield City Schools, which has been around for roughly 200 years. Jefferson came to Mansfield as a teacher, back in 1976, and has held various roles in the district over the years - including head football and track coach. Stan was born in Dayton and holds degrees from the Ohio State University and Bowling Green State University. Jefferson spent time coaching football at Ohio State down in Columbus and Ashland University. Learn more about what is happening in the Mansfield City Schools, and more about Stan Jefferson, on the podcast.
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