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
April 14, 2025 • 13 mins
Jeff Downs is the president of MHS Industrial Supply in Mansfield. The company, located near the airport in the industrial park on Sawyer Parkway, is family owned and is a distributor of Industrial supplies to businesses in a 40 mile radius. MHS got started back in 1940 and helps local manufacturers keep going with products and services like sandpaper, nuts, bolts, water, safety supplies, boots and more. Jeff is a Shelby High Scho...
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March 31, 2025 • 16 mins
Brian Hawk is the owner of FreshAire CPAP & Supplies, LLC, which is based out of Wooster. The company started 9 years ago in 2016 and serves people from Wayne, Medina, Holmes, Ashland and Richland Counties. FreshAire CPAP & Supplies, LLC, is locally owned and operated medical equipment supply company focused on Sleep Apnea. Learn more about Brian and his company on the podcast. You can visit his website at https://www.fres...
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March 16, 2025 • 24 mins
Aaron Bates is the CEO of Whitcomb & Hess CPAs & Financial Advisors, which is based in Ashland, Ohio - serving clients locally in Mid-Ohio, and all over the United States. The company was founded in 1983, and has continued to guide clients at any stage of their life to plan, grow and thrive. Whitcomb & Hess has 27 employees and offers business planning, tax, wealth management, accounting, investments and more. Learn m...
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December 9, 2024 • 14 mins
DeLee Powell is the president of Baker's Collison, Glass, and Service Centers, which is located on Fifth Ave in Mansfield. The company was started by DeLee's parents in 1953 and it has continued to grow over the years. DeLee bought the business in 2008 and they provide basically everything from collision repair to brakes, A/C and more. Baker's even has a complete glass center at their location. Learn more about DeLee Powell, and B...
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November 25, 2024 • 31 mins
Robin Ganzert, Ph.D., serves as president and CEO of American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization and the first to serve animals, whenever and wherever they are in need of rescue, shelter or protection.
She is the executive producer of the acclaimed documentary, Escape from Extinction, narrated by Dame Helen Mirren, and its follow-up, Escape from Extinction Rewilding, which features narration by Oscar winner Mer...
She is the executive producer of the acclaimed documentary, Escape from Extinction, narrated by Dame Helen Mirren, and its follow-up, Escape from Extinction Rewilding, which features narration by Oscar winner Mer...
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November 18, 2024 • 19 mins
Terri Wood is the co-founder, and CEO of Hot Shots Shooting Center. The company was established in April of 2024, and is located on Baney Road in Ashland. Terri ,and her business partner, also own and run Classy Chassis in Ashland. Hot Shots has 4 indoor ranges, and offers indoor simulation shooting ranges. Wood said, they offer education and training for the public, all ages and skill levels, plus law enforcement. The facility c...
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November 11, 2024 • 14 mins
Dawn Wisdom is the board president, and interim director of the Raemelton Equestrian Center. The organization is a 501(c3) non-profit organization that was started back in 1995 and is located on Trimble Road in Mansfield. There are 17 horses at Raemelton, which has students that range in age from 2 years old to adults, and serves 130 individuals per week. Dawn was born in the Cleveland area, later moving to Mansfield in 2009. Lea...
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November 4, 2024 • 12 mins
Michele Giess is the Superintendent of Richland Newhope. The organization started back in the 1960's and supports individuals in Richland County who have a developmental disability. They work with other partners in the community and families to support the individual, along with helping them access other services. Michele has been with Richland Newhope for 35 years, and has been Superintendent for 7 years. The organization in to...
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October 28, 2024 • 18 mins
Colleen Rice is the executive director of the Domestic Violence Shelter, serving Richland County. Rice has been in the role for just over a year, starting in August of 2023. The organization started in the late 1970's and has a staff of around 26, some part-time and full-time. In 2023, the organization provided over 7,500 nights of shelter to adults and children, who needed a safe place to stay. The Domestic Violence Shelter is in...
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October 21, 2024 • 14 mins
Brady Groves is the director of the Milliron Foundation. The organization has been around for many years, which was established by Grant Milliron. Grant was a local business owner and philanthropist, which donated to help so many local organizations in Richland County to help with fire stations, schools etc. Groves shares more about the Milliron Foundation, and Grant's work to help improve the lives of local residents, on the pod...
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October 14, 2024 • 19 mins
Simon Clark is the head of school at Discovery School in Mansfield. Simon was born in the U.K. and first moved to the US in 2006 to teach in North Carolina. He has caught in various states, and other countries, before coming to Ohio and Discovery School in 2018. Discovery will be celebrating their 50th year in 2025 and Simon shares all about the school, and more about his career in education, on the podcast.
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October 7, 2024 • 16 mins
ANNOUNCEMENT: Leadership Transition at NECIC
The NECIC Board of Directors is announcing an important leadership transition at the North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC). After eighteen years of dedicated service, Deanna West-Torrence will step down from her role as CEO and assume the title of Founder. Deanna has been a driving force behind NECIC since its inception in 2006 and her legacy in the North End community is ...
The NECIC Board of Directors is announcing an important leadership transition at the North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC). After eighteen years of dedicated service, Deanna West-Torrence will step down from her role as CEO and assume the title of Founder. Deanna has been a driving force behind NECIC since its inception in 2006 and her legacy in the North End community is ...
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September 30, 2024 • 18 mins
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 ...
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September 23, 2024 • 10 mins
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.
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Dennis, who was born in the state of Pennsylvania, is married with two kids.
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September 16, 2024 • 17 mins
MANSFIELD, Ohio The Ohio State University has selected Jason Opal as its next dean and director of The Ohio State University at Mansfield, effective Aug. 15. Opal currently serves as associate dean of graduate studies in the Faculty of Arts at McGill University, one of Canada’s leading public research institutions. A scholar and historian of early America and infectious diseases, he is a professor in McGill’s Department of History ...
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September 9, 2024 • 15 mins
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 Parson...
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September 2, 2024 • 16 mins
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. Cra...
Melissa was born in Crawford County and knew she wanted to be a doctor since the age of three. She attended Col. Cra...
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August 26, 2024 • 12 mins
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.
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August 19, 2024 • 19 mins
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 ...
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August 12, 2024 • 18 mins
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...
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