Jennifer Trowbridge says her first year as president and CEO of Northwest Indiana Community Action based in Crown Point was an eye-opening journey.
For health of community
President and CEO Maria Fruth says helping create the Healthcare Foundation of La Porte “has been a dream.”
Gus Bock legacy continues
The Grill family continues the Gus Bock tradition with Ace Hardware stores in Dyer, Munster, Winfield and Lansing, Illinois, and plans Dyer store expansion.
All in the family
The bugs mostly haven’t changed for the third generation of Wilsons leading Monroe Pest Control, but the way they control them has.
Catalyst for tasty change
White Lodging of Merrillville’s new CEO of hospitality management Jean-Luc Barone has his sights set on transforming the brand one property at a time.
Help for those in most need
Marcus Martin founded Grace Beyond Borders to provide hope to the homeless and those struggling with addiction in East Chicago.
Longtime RDA leader steps up
Sherri Ziller, who started at Regional Development Authority in the beginning, offers plan for future development in Northwest Indiana.
New leader says about time
Rebecca Richards, the first woman to serve as tribal chair of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, says her 25 years of service make her more than ready to lead.
Musical inspirations
Judith Neville says the pandemic brought in new customers to Gratz Opus 118 Music & Dance in Valparaiso — people who were looking for ways to feel normal again. Her students are happy: “She teaches in a way that makes music come alive.”
A year of learning
Indiana University Northwest Chancellor Ken Iwama says his first year was one of unity in navigating the pandemic and how to best serve students. Now he’s looking forward to pursuing his top priorities, especially increasing enrollment.