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CEOs You Should Know - Mansfield
by WMAN AM & FM (WMAN-AM)
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.
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CEOs You Should Know - Clover Hill Early Learning Center - Natasha Repp
Natasha Repp is the founder and CEO of Clover Hill Early Learning Center, which has two locations in Ontario ( Park Campus and Allen Campus). Clover Hill, a preschool and childcare program for ages: 6 weeks to 5 years old, started in November of 2023 and is open year round. The learning center is…
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CEO - Ashland Mobile Med - Christina Spring
Christina Spring is a certified nurse practitioner and owner of Ashland Mobile Med. She started the company in 2023, after being in the health care field for over 20 years. Spring travels to see her patients rather than them visiting an office. Christina, as of May 2026, has over 800 patients and...
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CEO - Buckeye Superstore - Ralph Mahalak, Jr.
Ralph Mahalak, Jr., the low payment king, of the Buckeye Superstore in Shelby, located on State Route 39, shares about the 20th anniversary of the business in 2026. Ralph shares about the new building in Shelby that will open in September (9/23) and a big golf event planned on September 24th at…
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CEO - Johnson Brothers Rubber Company - Ken Bostic
Ken Bostic is the president of Johnson Brothers Rubber Company, which has two locations in the area: Greenwich and West Salem. The business, which supplies parts to companies all over the world in plumbing, air filtration, heavy equipment, got started back in 1946. Learn about what they make and...
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CEO - Mansfield Speedway - Matt Tift
Matt Tift is owner of the Mansfield Speedway, which is located on Crall road and opened in 1959. Tift, a former Nascar driver, purchased the track in the spring of 2025 and has spent the last 10+ months renovating the property. The dirt track will be opening back up on May 2nd and has events...
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CEO - Ultimate Veteran Adventures - Joe Wesner
Joe Wesner is the founder and president of Ultimate Veteran Adventures. The non-profit is based out of Mansfield, Ohio, but takes veterans, first responders and gold star families on hunting, fishing and other trips all over the world. The organization was started back in 2016 after Joe was...
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CEO - Richland Area Chamber - Jessica Gribben
Jessica Gribben was just recently named President and CEO of the Richland Area Chamber and Economic Development, which is one of the largest in the state of Ohio (over 1,100 members). She grew up in Richland County, attended Crestview High School and went to the Ohio State University at…
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CEO -Richland County Park District - Jordan Tackett
Jordan Tackett was named the new executive director of the Richland County Park District in the summer of 2025, and shares all about the organization, which started back in 1965. Jordan helps manage over 1,000 acres in Richland County, where right now they have 10 properties. Gorman Nature Center...
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CEO - Lyn-Way Restaurant Ashland - Rob Stoops
Rob Stoops is the owner of the Lyn-Way Restaurant in Ashland, which is located on Cleveland Avenue. Rob's grandfather opened the restaurant in 1951 and this year, in 2026, they are celebrating a big milestone of 75 years in business in Ashland. The Lyn-Way offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus...
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CEO - Encompass Christian Counseling - Lisa Haberbusch
Lisa Haberbusch is the Regional Director for Encompass Christian Counseling, which has offices in Mansfield and Ashland. The organization is based in Wooster, and helps people all across northeast Ohio too. Encompass Christian Counseling is part of a bigger organization called the Christian...
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CEO - Kind Hearts Hospice - Ben Roby and Chad Berry
Ben Roby and Chad Berry are the co-directors of Kind Hearts Hospice, which covers a 10 county radius in the area. The headquarters is based in Mansfield for the company, which opened in May of 2025. Ben and Chad explain about their unique model of care, where they respond quickly and provide a...
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CEO - Justin Ross -Buckeye Imagination Museum
The Board of Directors of the Buckeye Imagination Museum announced in November of 2025 the appointment of Justin Ross as the museum’s new Executive Director. Justin joins the museum with a proven record of leadership in stakeholder engagement, event management, sponsorship development, and...
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CEO - Corey Thomas - Rapid 7
Corey Thomas is the CEO of Rapid 7. Listen to the entire conversation here and learn more about Corey and the company at https://www.rapid7.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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CEO - Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop - Chris Beers
Chris Beers is the founder and owner of Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop, which has 20 locations in the United States. Chris started the company in 2012 in Pittsburgh and recently opened a store in Mansfield, downtown at 80 West Third Street. Beers said, they have nostalagic candy, chocolate, ice cream,...
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CEO - My Floors Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling - Gary Frankhouse
Gary Frankhouse, and his brother Steve Frankhouse are the co-owners of My Floors Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling in Galion. The company was started back their parents back in 1977. My Floors has helped and continues to serve customers across a good portion of the state of Ohio. Gary mentioned…
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CEO - Ohio Eastern Star Home - Michele Engelbach
Michele Engelbach is the CEO of Ohio Eastern Star Home, which is a continuing care retirement community. That means they have all levels of senior care from independent living, assisted living, neighborhood nursing home living and a short term rehabilitation center. The campus is located in Mount...
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CEO - Brittany and Desiree - Agape United Home Care
Brittany Rayburn and Desiree Nidiffer are the co-founders and CEOs of Agape United Home Care LLC. The company, which is based out of Mansfield and Cleveland, got started back in 2024. Desiree and Brittany went to college together at North Central State and are registered nurses. Agape takes care…
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CEO - Peggy Anderson - Third Street Family Health Services
Peggy Anderson is the President and CEO of Third Street Family Health Services, which locations in 4 area counties - Richland, Ashland, Crawford and Marion. Third Street offers primary care, women's health care, mental health services, large dental program and community health workers. Third…
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CEO - Jeremy Harrison - OneTable Strategy
Jeremy Harrison is the Founder and CEO of OneTable Strategy, which is based in Ashland and has a 2nd location in Tiffin. The company got started as "Spire" around 20 years ago and this summer announce the name change to "OneTable Strategy. The goal of OneTable Strategy is to help businesses grow....
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CEO - Eric Thiel - Cabinet Restylers
Eric Thiel is the CEO of Cabinet Restylers in Ashland. The company got started back Eric's father back in the late 1960's (1967). His business manufactures kitchen cabinets and cabinet doors and ships them all across the United States. Eric mentioned the company is growing, adding a third…
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CEO - Brice Eyerly - CHAP
Brice Eyerly is the Executive Director of CHAP, Community Health Access Project. The organization was formed in 1999 and helps people in several area counties: Richland, Ashland, Crawford, Huron, Knox and Morrow. CHAP helps individuals remove risks like food insecurity, lack of housing and...
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CEO - Jeff Franks- JBF Distribution
Jeff Franks is the president of JBF Distribution, which is based in Wooster, Ohio. The company was started by his father back in 2011 and distributes plastic products for the agriculture industry, mainly for hay and straw production. JBF Distribution sends products across Ohio and into...
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CEO - Matthew Scruggs - NECIC
Matthew Scruggs is the new Chief Executive Officer of the North End Community Improvement Collaborative. Scruggs was named CEO of NECIC in May of 2025 and shares how excited he is for the role and to help the community. Matthew was born near Pittsburgh, and has lived all over the country in…
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CEO - Michael Benson - Richland Academy of the Arts
Dr. Michael Benson is the Executive Director of the Richland Academy of the Arts in downtown Mansfield. He is heading into his 3rd year in the role for the organization, which started in 1991. Benson shares about all of the wonderful programs they offer at the Richland Academy of Arts, which…
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CEO - Kevin Long - Step2
Kevin Long is the plant manager for Step2 in Perrysville, Ohio. The company is a toy manufacturer, and well known for children's toys, but also offers many other products like wagons, cars, play kitchens chairs and tables. Step2 was started 35 years ago in Streetsboro, Ohio, which is where the...
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CEO - Jim Cutright - Ashland County Community Foundation
Jim Cutright is the President and CEO of the Ashland County Community Foundation. The organization now in their 30th year making grants and scholarships to benefit the Ashland community. Jim, better known as "Cutty", is in his 13th year in the role and has been living in Ashland for the last 45...
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CEO - Andrew Schraedly - Charles Mill Marina, Pleasant Hill Marina
Andrew Schraedly is co-owner of Charles Mill Marina and Pleasant Hill Marina in North Central Ohio. Charles Mill is on the east side of Mansfield and Pleasant Hill Marina is located in Perrysville. Each location docks about 300 boats, mostly pontoon boats and they offer rentals, along with sales...
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CEO - Joe Reep - Comfort Control
Joe Reep is the president of Comfort Control, which is a full service heating, air conditioning, plumbing and fireplace contractor. The company was started in 1980 by Joe's parents, Jeff and Joy, and is based out of Ashland, plus a 2nd location in Wellington. Comfort Control has close to 40 staff...
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CEO - Nate Shultz - Spreng-Smith Insurance Agency
Nate Shultz is the CEO of the Spreng-Smith Insurance Agency, which is based in Ashland. The company is a full service independent insurance agency and got started in 1950. 2025 is a big year as they are celebrating their 75th anniversary. They offer commercial insurance, along with home, auto…
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CEO - Julie Schwartz - Ohio Bird Sanctuary
Julie Schwartz is the executive director of the Ohio Bird Sanctuary, which is located on Orweiler road in Mansfield. The organization is a wildlife rehabilitation center, as they take in 500 to 600 birds a year, along with education for area schools. Annually, 12,000 people make their way through...
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CEO -Jeff Downs - MHS Industrial Supply
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...
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CEO - Brian Hawk - FreshAire CPAP & Supplies, LLC
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...
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CEO - Aaron Bates - Whitcomb & Hess CPAs & Financial Advisors
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....
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CEO - DeLee Powell - Baker's Collison, Glass, and Service Centers
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...
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CEO - Robin Ganzert - American Humane
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...
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CEO - Terri Wood - Hot Shots Shooting Center
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...
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CEO - Dawn Wisdom - Raemelton Equestrian Center
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…
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CEO - Michele Giess -Richland Newhope
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…
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CEO - Colleen Rice - Domestic Violence Shelter, serving Richland County
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...
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CEO - Brady Groves - Milliron Foundation
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,...
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CEO - Simon Clark - Discovery School
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…
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CEO - Tony Chinni - NECIC
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…
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CEO - Primrose Retirement Community - Allison Campbell, Sam Marshall
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...
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CEO - Dennis Riggans - Aire Serv
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...
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CEO - Jason Opal - The Ohio State University at Mansfield
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...
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CEO - Myles Parsons - Wayfinders Ohio
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…
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CEO - Dr. Melissa McRae - Vitality Natural Wellness
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…
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CEO - Matt Weekley - Weekley Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram in Butler
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…
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CEO - Kris Knapp - Mayor of Ontario
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…
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CEO - Rich Parron - Hickory Vines Winery & Venue
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...
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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.
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