CEOs You Should Know - Mansfield
CEOs You Should Know, is a weekly podcast that spotlights CEOs from area businesses and introduces you to the person behind the success of these businesses in our communities.
Episodes
September 23, 2023 • 8 mins
Louis Cortez is the president of Earthworm Construction, which is based out of Galion, Ohio. The company has been in operation since 1978 and does projects in about a 50 mile radius of their headquarters. Louis was born in Toledo and went to High School at River Valley. He is married with 5 kids and enjoys camping in his spare time. Learn everything his business does and more on the podcast.
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September 17, 2023 • 12 mins
Anne Strouth recently took over as the director of the Ashland County EMA, Emergency Management Agency. Anne was born in Ashland and attended Loudonville High School. Strouth went to the University of Akron and NCTC for her education, then worked for Loudonville Police and the Highway Patrol. Learn about what all her office does in preparing residents for any type of weather or emergency.
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September 10, 2023 • 10 mins
Dr Cathy Trevathan, -Hillsdale Schools Superintendent, just took over the role on August 1st, 2023. Cathy was born in southwestern Ohio and has spent time working in multiple school districts during her career. She shares about high school, college and her career path, along with the great new facilities at Hillsdale. Cathy talks about her family and what brought her to Hillsdale on the podcast.
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September 4, 2023 • 18 mins
Julia Dexter, the founder of Shoelace Learning, is a woman who has defied great odds to become a successful entrepreneur and athlete. Her journey began when she was labeled “dumb” in fourth grade due to a speech impediment and reading struggles. Despite this, she found confidence in sports and eventually became a national-level kayaker and Olympic athlete.After becoming a single mother and struggling financially, she started buildi...
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August 28, 2023 • 11 mins
Barb Joudrey is the owner of Apple Hill Orchards, which has two locations in Mid-Ohio (Mansfield and Fredericktown). Apple Hill has been around since the 1930's and Barb's family has owned it since the late 1980's. Over 30 different types of apples and several other fruits and vegetables are offered at their locations. Apple Hill's donuts are one of their most popular items. Barb was born in Mansfield and shares about her business ...
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August 20, 2023 • 13 mins
Jeff Hartmann is the new Superintendent Galion City Schools. Jeff, who is from the Pittsburgh area, took over the role on August 1st, 2023. Hartmann has over 20 years in education and has worked in several states, including Maryland. Jeff most recently was a principal in the Akron, Kent area before coming to Galion. Learn more about Jeff, and the Galion Schools, on the podcast.
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August 12, 2023 • 11 mins
Michael Browning, Shelby City Schools Superintendent, was officially hired on August 1st by the district. Michael was born in Toledo and attended Whitmer high school before going to Ohio State. Browning spent time teaching and in administration in the Columbus area. He is married with kids and shares about his family and how excited he is to be in Shelby.
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August 5, 2023 • 11 mins
Brad Turson is in his 5th year as the Superintendent of the Plymouth-Shiloh Local schools. Turson is entering his 36th overall year in the district, which has around 680 students and more than 100 total staff members. Turson was born in Willard, but grew up in Plymouth and graduated from Plymouth. He spent 17 years as a basketaball coach, which included many long tournament runs. Brad is married with kids and grandchilren and enjoy...
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July 30, 2023 • 13 mins
Angela Phillips is the CEO of the Phillips Tube Group, which has 3 locations: Shelby and Middletown, OH, along with Richmond, Indiana. The company was started by Angela's father, Ralph Phillips, back in the 1960's in Shelby. The company makes products for the steel tube industry and has around 240 employees, Angela was born in Shelby and tells the story of the company, her family and more on the podcast.
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July 8, 2023 • 20 mins
Melanie Miller, Ohio State Representative (67th District), covers all of Ashland County and a portion of Medina County. Miller was born in Brook Park, near Cleveland, attended Mid Park High School and graduated from Cleveland State University. Melanie was named Miss Ohio in 2006, calling it her favorite job! Learn the entire story of Melanie, her family, what she is currently working on and much more on the podcast.
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July 1, 2023 • 10 mins
Jordon Wurthmann, Vice President of Business Development, at Purdy Construction shares the story of the company, which is now in their 100th year. Jordon talks about the very first project, to the now 300+, that they complete annually. Jordon's family is involved in the company, which is working on some cool projects in Mansfield right now. Listen to learn more about Purdy Construction, and Jordon, on the podcast.
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June 24, 2023 • 24 mins
Phil Naumoff is one of two, Richland County Common Pleas Court judges, in the general division. Phil was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and moved to Mansfield when he was a young child. Naumoff has been a judge for approaching 5 years. Phil is a graduate of Malabar High School, Miami University in Ohio and the Toledo College of Law. Naumoff is married and has a children, along with one grandchild. Phil enjoys sports in his sp...
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June 17, 2023 • 19 mins
Brent Robinson is a judge in the Richland County Common Pleas Court. Robinson is in the general division and has been on the bench since 2014. Brent was born in Mansfield and is a graduate of Lexington high school . Robinson attended college at Otterbein and law school at Capital University. Learn more about Brent, his family, how many cases he handles in a year and all of the duties of a local judge - on the podcast.
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June 10, 2023 • 17 mins
Jim Cutright is the President and CEO of the Ashland County Community Foundation. Jim has been a part of the organization since it was founded back in 1995. The Ashland County Community Foundation has had incredible growth in recent years, which has allowed for numerous scholarship grants and other projects to help improve the community. Jim was born in Mansfield and went to Plymouth High School. Lear more about him and the Founda...
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June 5, 2023 • 13 mins
Jodie Schumacher took the oath of office as Richland County Prosecutor in May of 2023. Jodie has spent close to 20 years working in a total of 3 county prosecutor's offices in the state of Ohio. Schumacher was born in Northwest Ohio and attended Tiffin University and the Toledo College of Law. Jodie has 3 kids and enjoys running in her spare time. Learn more about what the Richland County Prosecutor's Office does, along with more ...
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May 26, 2023 • 10 mins
Jim McKinney is the CEO of EZ Management Solutions, which is based out of Mansfield, Ohio. Jim started the company in 2011 and a software company for auto recyclers. Logistics and part processing are two of the main areas with the business reaching all across the U.S, and to a good amount of Canada and as far as the U.K. Jim is married and is from the Shelby area. Learn more about the company on the podcast.
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May 20, 2023 • 21 mins
Matt Finfgeld is in his 2nd year as director of the Richland County Board of Elections. Matt has been involved at the Board of Elections in various roles since the 1990's. Finfgeld was born in Mansfield and went to Madison High School. Learn what all the local board of elections does prior to and leading up to an election. Close to 400 poll workers are need to run an election and Matt shares all the details on the podcast.
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May 12, 2023 • 17 mins
Jason Johnson is a globally recognized subject matter expert in the International K-9 Community. As the Founder and CEO of Project K-9 Hero, Jason has dedicated his career to making sure retired Police K-9s and Military Working Dogs receive the medical care, rehabilitation, or rehoming that they deserve once their service to our country is complete. He is a former Field Canine Coordinator for the National Explosives Detection Canin...
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May 5, 2023 • 10 mins
Duana Patton is the CEO of the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, which covers 9 counties across the Mid-Ohio area. The organization, which is one of 12 in the state, is based out of Ontario and is located on Park Ave West. Patton has been serving in the role of CEO since 2006. Learn about their many services, who all they offer services for and more about Duana on the podcast.
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April 29, 2023 • 10 mins
Joe Perri is the President and CEO if Perri Hearing Aid Service. Joe's business is a franchise of Miracle Ear and is located on Stumbo Road in Ontario. Perri has been in the business for 55 years and welcomes clients from all across the area. Joe Perri was born in West Virginia and spent time in the Air Force for 4 years. Learn more about Joe and his company on the podcast.
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