Vol. 17 Issue 4 • FALL 2016 The Magazine of the Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence Gaines Frontier Communications Navy Veteran
From Deployment To Employment
Vol. 17 Issue 4 • FALL 2016 The Magazine of the Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce
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From Deployment To Employment FEATURES 8 HELPING OUR HEROES 12 VETERAN ASSISTANCE
SECTIONS A publication of the Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce 162 W Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Phone (219) 462-1105, Fax (219) 462-5710 [email protected] 16 NEW MEMBER INVESTORS www.valpochamber.org New Board-approved members GREATER VALPARAISO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Rex Richards, President 18 CHAMBER NETWORK NIGHT Julie Gaskell, Executive Vice President Danielle Oeding, Vice President, Sales & Marketing 22 VETERAN SNAPSHOTS Kurt Gillins, Member Services Director Christine Pazdur, Accounting Director Sue Stymiest, Resource Director 26 AROUND TOWN Local Business News VALPARAISO MAGAZINE PUBLISHER: Rex Richards EDITOR: Kurt Gillins 30 A LOOK BACK SALES: Danielle Oeding Answering the Call DESIGN AND PRODUCTION: AC Incorporated FEATURE WRITING: D. Cohn Communications COVER/FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY: Aran Kessler Photo.Imaging 33 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT PRINTING: Home Mountain Printing MAILING: Flanagin’s Bulk Mail Service 34 OUR CORNER To submit “Around Town” entries, call (219) 462-1105 or send to [email protected], Attn: Editor For advertising inquiries: call (219) 462-1105, Attn: Danielle or [email protected]
Valparaiso Magazine circulates 18,000 copies per issue by direct mail to all businesses, and, on a rotating basis, to most households in the 46383, 46384, and 46385 zip codes. From Deployment To Employment By Brianna Reeves
Lawrence Gaines Frontier Communications A struggle for many veterans is finding employment once returning from active duty. Although the military arms men and women with an array of knowledge and skills that Acan translate into the civilian workforce, veterans often face difficulties finding placement in stimulating work environments. Several local companies, however, see the benefit and importance of hiring employees with a military background. Their belief in truly giving back to those who have bravely served our country is what motivates Frontier Communications (2401 Chicago Street) to recruit, hire, and support veterans. “Frontier puts a high value on those who stepped forward and served our country. We want to do more than say ‘thank you for your service’,” says General Manager Lawrence Gaines. By partnering with other organizations, such as Veteran Jobs Mission, Military Friendly Employers, and Military Spouse Employment Partnership, Frontier is able to recruit veterans across the country. With nearly 2,000 employees in Indiana, 11% are either veterans or spouses of veterans. They also offer a “digital interview platform” especially for applicants with a military background. Frontier Communications Region President – Greg Stephens, explains, “It can be hard to translate military skillsets and job titles to a civilian position, and we want to make it as easy as possible for vets to get into our recruitment and hiring system.” Putting time and resources into hiring veterans is not just a way of saying “thank you,” however. “We want to do more than say Gaines notes, “Supporting our military through the hiring of veterans makes Frontier more ‘thank you for your service’.” successful.” The technical and leadership - Lawrence Gaines skills garnered during their time in the service makes them especially qualified to work for a successful technology company, such as Frontier. Teamwork, accountability, and service before self are From just some of the other attributes that veterans bring Deployment to work with Frontier. Their efforts have earned them several professional accolades, as well, including 2015 To Outstanding Employer for Service to Our Country and Community, 2014 and 2015 Most Valuable Employer by Employment CivilianJobs.com, and 2014 and 2015 Top 100 Military Employer by Victory Media. Edward Jones (2000 Comeford Road, Suite B) has been committed to supporting military personnel since before the inception of the company itself. Local Financial Analyst, Darby Straw, explains, “Edward D. Jones was a World War I Navy vet, so going back to the first person in the >>
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Frontier Communications VALPOCHAMBER.ORG 5 company, military is key to our success.” With roughly 1500 “targeted military recruiting program, Kelly Veteran Employment military veterans currently working for Edward Jones around Transition Services (KVETS), recruits veterans in all stages of the country, the dedication to those who have served is still an transition and has a dedicated recruiting team in our Government important value to the company. Solutions area.” The KVETS team utilizes “sourcing best practices, Darby describes the relationship between veteran employees military recruitment expertise, and experience with government and the company as mutually beneficial. “Military candidates are supplies and agencies” to “establish candidate relationships that desirable, because they offer an array of direct and intangible result in immeasurable value to both veteran job seekers and job skills.” From disciplined leadership and integrity to critical employers.” With dedicated team members, ongoing relationships thinking and decision-making skills, former servicemen and with armed services, and the use of technology to reach veterans women come to Edward Jones with the skills necessary to be all over the world, they are able to help the many “service men and successful Financial Analysts, even without prior financial service service women as they step out of active duty and into the civilian experience. In return, Edward Jones offers outstanding training job market.” opportunities and the ability for Analysts to build their business In 2015, Kelly Services hired over 8,000 veterans, and Howard wherever they choose. “As these vets leave the military, they believes these professionals have much to offer to the civilian have a choice of where they want to live, work, and play, and workforce. “Veterans are highly trained individuals who are well when they get to choose where they want to be and who they qualified to support a variety of employment opportunities with want to work with, that leads to a much better opportunity,” competencies that translate to the in-demand skill sets many Darby concludes. organizations are looking for in potential candidates today.” As a world-wide staffing agency, Kelly Services (2146 N. Karwick The Van Gorp Group (10971 Four Seasons Pl, Crown Point) Road Ste. E, Michigan City) attracts and places a wide variety of provides services linked more directly to former service professionals into positions across the globe. Veterans are one members than most organizations. “We do executive protection, population they have worked with to design a specific program armed and unarmed security, and investigations,” describes for recruitment and placement of former service members. President and owner, Anthony Van Gorp. With the often Senior District Sales Manager, Nikki Howard, explains that their volatile and, at times, dangerous nature of the work performed by Van Gorp’s employees,
“Going back to the first person in the company, military is key to our success.” - Darby Straw
Darby Straw Edward Jones those with prior military experience often make ideal candidates. “We have people who have been trained and performed in military environments who know how to react if it gets violent. They don’t get scared, they don’t get intimidated, and they can diffuse. That training is tremendously important to us.” Having come from a long line of veterans personally, Van Gorp’s respect and gratitude for those who have served in the military has been long ingrained. “I love this country beyond words, so we’ll do anything we can do to help the men and women that make us free.” While Van Gorp is happy to support veterans, he believes it is the company that benefits from their experience and sacrifice. “It’s truly our privilege and honor to have them working for us. They were with the finest teams available, and we get to use that experience, so we’re blessed to have them working with us.” Whether the job is directly related to one’s past military experience or not, employers are well aware of the crucial attributes and skills Nikki Howard gained in the service. Many local companies can Kelly Services agree that veterans are welcome additions to their workforce.
Van Gorp Group, Left to Right: Cory Coder (US Coast Guard 1994-2005) Adam Rollins (US Army) Anthony Van Gorp (civilian, owner Van Gorp Group) Gene Stevens (US Navy 1978-1982, Army National Guard 2007-2011)
VALPOCHAMBER.ORG 79 Helping Our Heroes By Brianna Reeves
“...you can make things better by taking action.” - James Berman
James Berman, MA, LMHC, LCAC, NCC
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“Warriors go to war to protect, and the community helps warriors heal.” - Laurie Mullet Laurie Mullet
Service members and veterans are often in need of help from the with traumatic brain injuries, adjusting to civilian life, addiction, or community, whether that be therapy for post-traumatic stress post-traumatic stress disorder, Berman stresses the importance of disorder (PTSD), assistance acclimating to civilian life, or simply getting help. “The worst thing you can do is nothing. Just coming in Sknowing they are not alone. Our close-knit community is full of and acknowledging ‘I have a problem’ to someone else is a relief. I people and organizations who want nothing more than to lend don’t guarantee you won’t have symptoms again, but you can make a helping hand to those who have sacrificed so much. Together, things better by taking action.” we can provide comfort and healing to many, as several local professionals demonstrate. Laurie Mullet’s first day as CEO of Pines Village Retirement Communities (3303 Pines Village Cir) was September 11, 2001. A With 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist, James Berman harrowing day for all Americans, it was especially surreal to Mullet is doing his part to help veterans, active duty service members, and when her son came home from school that day and announced he their families cope with trauma and stress. Currently working with would be joining the Marines upon graduation. As the daughter of Silhavy Place (505 Silhavy Road), his training over the a disabled World War II veteran, Mullet’s passion for supporting the years has focused on “specialized treatment in treating vets military, honoring veterans, and educating the community has never and active duty service members.” Berman also extends services to wavered. She works tirelessly to engage the community to provide their families. “I primarily offer very focused, support for our service members. “We have this social contract, military-specific, individual and family counseling and from the beginning of time, that warriors go to war to protect, and psycho-education,” he explains. the community helps warriors heal,” Mullet stresses.
Military personnel commonly struggle with stress-related disorders, Through her work with the Pines, Mullet has started a monthly with a suicide rate of almost twice the national rate. Veterans are veterans’ group, raised over $165,000 to send veterans to often in need of timely, expert help, which Berman is able to provide. Washington D.C., and participated in symposiums. She has “As a therapist, I am taken daily by the courage of the people I work partnered with Porter Starke and Valparaiso University to present with as they work through their mental health issues or their trauma a speaking series with Dr. Edward Tick, PTSD expert and author. or anxieties,” notes Berman. To those who are currently struggling The series consists of several speaking events, culminating in a >>
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speech given by Dr. Tick at VU on November 7th. Mullet hopes this for a variety of problems, including anxiety, depression, and event will educate the community on how to better serve veterans. insomnia, and of special interest to veterans with difficult post- “Embracing veteran issues and engaging our community leaders service problems.” Along with a well-supported therapy model, will create an opportunity for our vets to no longer be alone and be Kallus employs the use of “cranial electrotherapy stimulation.” This honored for their true personal sacrifice.” technology, introduced to him by a Colonel who used it with soldiers returning home from combat, has proven effective for over 80% of users and “helps the brain function in its ideal, normal way.” The difficulties faced by many veterans and active duty service members is vast, but Kallus wants to remind those who are suffering that things can change for the better. “In the same way that your mind was rewired to become a fighter, it can be rewired once again. Even though the memories don’t leave, it is possible to live with them and have a happy, productive life.” By reaching out and providing tested, successful therapies, Kallus is happy to make even a small impact on the military community. “If I can help just one vet obtain the relief he or she needs, that will have made all the work worthwhile.” Robert Kallus If you are an active duty service member or veteran who is struggling or is interested in more information about the topics Robert Kallus, of Robert Kallus Therapy (www.robertkallustherapy. above, please reach out to any of the individuals featured or contact com), has been an individually practicing, licensed psychotherapist the Valpo Chamber office at 219-462-7105. for 15 years. He provides “evidence-based traditional psychotherapy
VALPOCHAMBER.ORG 11 Friends of Folds of Honor – Northern IN www.fohnwi.com 219-548-9825 Bob Carnagey Friends of Folds of Honor is a group of concerned citizens that raise money for the Folds of Honor (FoH) Foundation, a national charity based in Owasso, OK. The FoH Foundation provides Scholarships for the children of military families that have had a parent killed or severely wounded while serving in the military post 9/11. Each of these children (to date over 10,000+ scholarships have been awarded) has lost a parent or has a severely wounded parent due to deployments protecting our freedom. The American Citizens need to step up and attempt to fill this void in these young lives. It is impossible to completely fill this void but we need to show our appreciation.
Here is Bob’s story: The first year we held a Fort Wayne golf outing to raise money for the Foundation we had a couple call and register for our golf outing. I called them to make sure they understood what we were attempting to do. They told me that they did and this was their way to give back as their son was killed in Iraq in 2003 while serving in the Army. Bomber Girls, LRC When they arrived, I invited them to my home before golfing and they told www.bombergirlslrc.com me their son’s story. Their grandson was 3 when his Dad was killed and, as 219-242-0911 grandparents, they were attempting to fill in as best they could to assist the mother. I was deeply touched, as you can imagine. I never expected to be Cathy Cushway and Brenda this close to the real reason for the Foundation. They have become great Coleman friends and they have attended every event since. The Bomber Girls LRC is an ALL female When I called the Foundation to share the success of our first event I also motorcycle organization, 501 (c)(3), formed shared with the Founder, Major Dan Rooney, the story of my new friends and in 2007 in Savannah, GA. Four ladies the fact their son was killed and they were helping their grandson. He stopped decided to give back to our military by me in mid-sentence and asked me to gather all the information I could on the sending care packages to deployed troops. death of the soldier and the complete details on the son. I did this over the In 2014, it added two new chapters, next couple of days. He then asked me to have the family call the Foundation. Senoia, GA and Valparaiso, IN. As they Within two weeks the young son was awarded a scholarship that could have grown, so have efforts to support amount to over $20,000 over a four year college education delivered directly to veteran causes. Their dedication to proudly the bursar’s office so it can only be used for school expenses. support military personnel and their families is well grounded through shipping care Our friendship has grown and the son has been to some of our events and packages to our heroes, and is ‘world gone to a Bears game with me at Soldier Field. I have been blessed by meeting famous’. They believe patriotism is not just this family in so many ways. The image of their young grandson that I have July 4th and Veterans Day. Patriotism is watched grow up over the past 6 years is the image that keeps driving me to welcoming home and sending off deployed do more each year. I hope others feel that we cannot do enough to let these soldiers, writing them and sending them children know that we care and appreciate their sacrifice for our freedom. pieces of home through care packages. Fundraisers are not exactly ‘normal’ but
12 VALPARAISO MAGAZINE • FALL 2016 they are FUN and they raise money to send They have shipped to Afghanistan, Japan, he made. These beds weigh packages to soldiers. The packages arrive Iraq and other locations. Many of the items 5lbs each. It costs over $1,000 to at the exact time the soldiers need to know sent are much needed as some places do ship them.” there are people at home in the U.S. that not have a PX or the locals charge inflated On October 22nd, from 4:00 p.m. - care about each and every one of them. prices. The goal is to send a little piece of 10:00 p.m. Bomber Girls are having an They send care packages out in August, home, whether it is chocolate chip cookies event at Zao Island called Putting for November (in time for Christmas) with made by a grandmother or a Valentine Patriots. Ticket is $25.00 and includes homemade stockings and trees and made by a first grader. It might not seem miniature golf and 5 attractions. Ticket January (in time for Valentine’s Day) with grand, but means the world to the soldiers. proceeds will benefit Bomber Girls LRC - homemade cookies and Valentines from Coleman relates this story: “We have a Valparaiso and Empowering Patriots. >> the school children in the area. They also young man, Hunter Reynolds, who makes try and send smaller shipments in between dog beds that we ship over to the K-9s those times. They are always looking for serving in Afghanistan. He is 12 years old monetary donations and names of soldiers and has helped us since he was 9. Last to send the packages to. January, we shipped out 30 dog beds that
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Housing Opportunities, Inc. 2001 Calumet Ave - Valparaiso www.housing-opportunities.com 219-548-2800 Lisa Mathis, Development Officer For 16 years, Housing Opportunities (HO) has provided housing for homeless vets, helped struggling families to keep their homes, and taught veterans sustainable lifestyles. The program is a true continuum of care. Most agencies that address homelessness, particularly agencies that address the veteran homeless population, are just a piece of the puzzle. You will see an overnight shelter, or a day center, or mental health Eagle Aircraft therapy. HO is unique in that it offers a large umbrella of services 4001 Murvihill Rd and programs with the goal of eliminating barriers its clients/ www.jseagle.com veterans face when they have to deal with more than one agency. 219-464-0132 They understand how difficult it is to be in a crisis situation, as well as the added stress of having to repeat John and Joyce Slegers your story to more than one agency and Eagle Aircraft is approved to offer VA Benefits for flight training. having to uproot yourself or your family We are an affiliate of Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA so we when you’re ready for the next step. offer a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aeronautics to our military They are the complete package from men and women through Liberty. They complete the college crisis mode to independent stable living classes online while doing the flight portion of the training with us. for veterans. They streamline services Eagle Aircraft is one of only three flight schools approved by the that speak to restoring dignity and VA in the State of Indiana. We enroll VA students at Eagle from building self-esteem for clients/veterans as far away as Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, and Lafayette. We while staying results driven. are the only Liberty Flight Training Affiliate (FTA) in the Midwest. “Frank came to us almost 2 years ago. He is a Korean War With the current high demand for pilots, a GI can use his or her veteran and relies on our service for housing. He was a sailor benefits to train at Eagle Aircraft and get a job with an airline in the Navy for 5 ½ years. Frank went to Barber School after immediately after they complete their training. Training does not the war and opened a shop in Valparaiso called ‘The Squire’. include the cost of obtaining a Private Pilot License (PPT). He was a barber for 59 ½ years. In 1971 Frank was the “Throughout the years we have had over twenty veterans go President of the State Barber board and he was in charge of through our program. One young man is currently working his way licensing all the new barbers in the state for 4 years. Frank through the Liberty University program. As with all students, once was also the only two-time flat top State Champion for 2 they complete the flight ratings, we will hire them to work for Eagle years in a row! Some of Frank’s family lives nearby, but most Aircraft as a flight instructor. When the students have completed are from out of state. He relies on his community of friends their training we hire them to work as flight instructors so they can to help him to the V.A. for medical appointments as well as build their flight hours in order to get a job with an airline.” weekly card games. Frank moved here from East Chicago The VA will only allow benefits to be used at FAA Certified Part 141 in 1936 and has been a Valparaiso resident ever since. ‘I Schools. The VA looks at a flight school’s history, success rate, am so blessed to have Housing Opportunities to turn to for number of years at location, etc. They want to make sure the school is my housing needs. Before finding out about the services going to give quality service to the VA students. It is our privilege to be of Housing Opportunities, I’m not sure where I would have approved and chosen to be one of these schools. We are proud to be ended up. With out of state family, I didn’t want to leave this able to help our veterans improve their careers and lifestyle through the community. This is why I stayed; the community’.” program. We encourage veterans to stop in and talk to us about the program. If interested, veterans can call our office or visit www.liberty. edu/eaglestudent.
14 VALPARAISO MAGAZINE • FALL 2016 Valparaiso University Office of Veteran Programs and Services 219-465-7969 Joseph Baruffi – Coordinator of Veterans Programs and Services The Office of Military and Veteran Programs and Services serves all Valparaiso University students who are active duty or reserve military, National Guard, members of Army and Air Force ROTC detachments, military veterans, or spouses or children of veterans through a wide range of support services. The coordinator serves as advisor to the Assistant Provost for Diversity and Inclusion and other administrators on military issues, particularly as they relate to students’ educational progress and opportunities. Valparaiso University has numerous graduate and undergraduate degree programs of great interest to the military and veteran communities, especially nursing, information technology, cyber security, business, law, and engineering. “I likely would not have the career I have today were it not for Valparaiso University Law School reaching out and bringing in representatives from the armed services to meet with the students. The first step is as simple as a conversation and interview, but something that simple can be daunting for a law student with a busy academic schedule. By bringing active duty Marines, Soldiers, and Airmen to the students and making it easy for the students to schedule time with them, the Law School facilitated a step that for myself and others turned out to be the first step of a career, states “Sonny L. Hodgin, Captain, USMC, Juris Doctor, 2012 Valparaiso University Law School. Valparaiso University is in the beginning stages of its programming for both campus and community veterans. It will be offering programs of interest to all local and regional veterans, in addition to the student population, beginning in November 2016. In partnership with Pines Village Retirement Community, Porter Starke, and VU’s Institute for Leadership and Service, they will be hosting Dr. Edward Tick November 7, 2016. Dr. Tick has been honored nationally for his groundbreaking work in the spiritual, holistic, and community-based healing of veterans with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and moral injuries.
USA Cares, Indiana Chapter USA Cares provides critical support that our veterans and military www.usacares.org families need to create a foundation for financial resilience. 219-871-2567 USA Cares takes a “holistic” approach to helping military service Jeff Albertson, Kevin Kosek, John Moore members, veterans and their families. Services are free; and applications for assistance are accepted 24 hours a day, seven USA Cares is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization that addresses days a week. The goal is to make contact within two business days the critical and unmet needs of post 9/11 service members, with an eligibility determination. Needs are verified through required veterans and military families facing service-related hardships. documentation. Financial assistance is not given directly to service members or their families; instead, payments are made to mortgage lenders, utility companies, and other vendors. Each family approved for assistance is assigned an advocate from our Family Resource Center who assures that assistance is timely and effective. These advocates often mobilize additional support for families from other military assistance groups, and the service member’s community of local organizations. USA Cares typically receives between 200 and 250 requests per week and assists these emergencies with over $20,000 weekly. We have responded to over 80,000 requests for emergency financial help with millions of dollars in granted assistance.
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Brian Sheely, President Epic Limo Inc. US Army – 1995-2004 Military Awards Received: Mark Trumbull, CEO Army Commendation Medal, Army Digital Graphic Solutions Good Conduct Medal, Global War U.S. Air Force – 1984-1988 on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Military Awards Received: Global War on Terrorism Service Air Force Outstanding Unit with Medal, National Defense Service Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Force Medal (2nd), Armed Forces Reserve Good Conduct Medal, Air Force Medal with “M” Device, Army Longevity Service Award Ribbon, Service Ribbon, Overseas Services Bar (2), Parachutist Badge. Air Force Training Ribbon, Small Tours of Duty: Arms Expert Marksmanship Iraq’: One Ribbon “I oversee the operation and plan the direction of our company. I Tours of Duty: started Epic Limo to provide luxury transportation to Northern Indiana U.S. deployment, Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, NM and I’m proud to say that, in five years, we’ve gone from a one vehicle “I am the President of Digital Graphic Solutions here in Valparaiso operation to the largest luxury limousine provider in Indiana, with over and we make products that help people brand their businesses. My 30 vehicles and counting.” team of extraordinary professionals design, manufacture, and install Skills learned in the military that apply to your business today: a wide range of vehicle wraps, event graphics, window films, interior The challenges faced in the military gave me the ability to put business and exterior signs for companies nationwide. The military provided and life challenges into perspective. Team building and perseverance. me with the personal development, training, structure, and discipline How do you celebrate Veterans Day? With Family needed to transition from high school into the rest of the world. I had the privilege of meeting and working with people from every race, walk of life, and social class and we learned about each other in ways Lee Lane that made us all better for the experience.” Genetos Lane & Buitendorp Skills learned in the military that apply to your business today: LLP Focus, self-motivation, teamwork, and commitment are among the United States Army Reserve many skills fostered by military service. Only in that environment can and Illinois Army National such a diverse group of people come together and learn to function Guard – 14 Years of Service as a unit and accomplish the serious work required when wearing Military Awards Recevied: the uniform. Air Medal, Army Achievement How do you celebrate Veterans Day? Veteran’s Day is a Medal, National Defense Service special occasion when all vets are recognized by their families, Medal (2), Global War on Terrorism their communities, and the nation for their service. It’s also the Service Medal, Armed Forces day when vets make a special effort to honor each other and Service Medal with “M” Device, other various service medals acknowledge the commitment to serve as a volunteer in the United Tours of Duty: States Armed Forces. Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom) “I am a partner at the law firm of Genetos Lane & Buitendorp LLP. As a real estate and corporate attorney, I am involved in (1) all types of contract-related real estate transactions, including sales,
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leasing, development, and litigation; and financing involving loan that are widely used in the military today, including a very early version documentation and legal opinions for lenders and borrowers regarding of drone technology.” enforceability of loan documents under Indiana law); (2) corporate Skills learned in the military that apply to your business today: matters involving formation, asset sales, dissolution, and the resolution Without a doubt, the most valuable skill that I learned in the military of conflicts among shareholders/members. Our firm also does a is leading people. Whether I am organizing a team of employees to significant amount of collections work representing creditors in various accomplish a task or taking a group of Scouts on a camping trip, the fields of business, with a particular emphasis on healthcare, banking ability to lead and organize a group of people has proven invaluable. and credit unions, as well as bankruptcy work representing both creditors and debtors. I loved the opportunity to serve with some How do you celebrate Veterans Day? I make a point of reaching incredible people who are ingrained in my memory and in my heart, out to as many Veterans as I can throughout the week. It’s a great and I loved flying helicopters.” opportunity to thank them for their service, catch-up and find out where they are, and what’s going on in their lives. Skills learned in the military that apply to your business today: Patience and persistence – I wouldn’t say I learned these in the military, but the military definitely honed them. David Lee, Owner How do you celebrate Veterans Day? It varies - some years I’ve Hot Shop Valpo gotten together with friends from the military, some years I’ve spoken United States Marine Corp – at Veterans Day events, some years I’ve attended Veterans Day 22 years of active duty celebrations. Every Veterans Day I’m thankful for God’s grace in Military Awards Received: my life, for the service and sacrifices of service members past and Navy and Marine Corps Medal present, and for the freedoms that we have in America. I pray that I (Heroism), Meritorious Service never take that for granted. Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Doug Klemz, President Medal (4), Combat Action Ribbon, Home Mountain Printing Joint Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Unit Commendation, United States Marine Corp – Meritorious Unit Commendation (3) Good Conduct Medal (7), National 1992-2000 Defense Service Medal (2) Southwest Asia Service Medal (3), Global Military Awards Received: War on Terrorism Medal, Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Sea National Achievement Medal Service Deployment Ribbon (2), Marine Corps Recruiting Ribbon, Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia), Kuwait Liberation Medal Tours of Duty: (Kuwait), Navy and Marine Corps Parachutist Insignia Fifth battalion, Eleventh Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Tours of Duty: Camp Pendleton, California Recruit Global Service; from both coasts of the US to the Far East to the Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California Middle East, to 300 miles north of the Arctic Circle and just about “Home Mountain Printing is celebrating its 110th year in business in everything in between. Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, 2016. We are a full service commercial printer specializing in short and Instructor at Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron, a long run printing, bindery services and we have an in-house mailing graduate level international school for aviation and ground combat department. We also specialize in carton and package printing with tactics, techniques, and procedures. Non Commissioned Officer in capabilities to print, die cut, fold and glue a variety of thicknesses of Charge of Northwest Indiana Recruiting. board and paper stock. I was very fortunate to have served during a “Since retiring from the Marine Corps I have worked as an executive time of peace. There were regional conflicts in which small units were in the real estate finance industry but my passion comes as owner of deployed to assist but no large scale wars as we have seen over the Hot Shop Valpo. HSV is a glass blowing studio focused on art for the past 15 years. A highlight of my service was having the opportunity to home, commercial installations, and cremation ash memorial art. We work and train with several teams that were developing technologies lit the fire in 2014. >> BUSINESS SNAPSHOTS My initial training was as an Air Traffic Controller both in garrisone tande a yearr and thea rest in Ft Polk,n Louisiana. I was able to help migrate and deployed. I transitioned into Marine Air TrafficV Control Mobile our battalion from Germany to the United States by writing a database Team (Combat Control) just prior to Desert Shield/Storm and program in dBase III+.” deployed tactically in this capacity for the first time in Marine Skills learned in the military that apply to your business today: Corps history proving the concept in the Marine Air Ground Combat COBOL, presentations (Harvard Graphics), speaking, and dBase Team. I then taught that discipline at Marine Aviation Weapons and III+ database programming. Additionally used complex geometry for Tactics Squadron. sending rounds down range taking into account wind conditions, My wife Susie (High School sweetheart) and I were married while I temperature, and atmospheric readings for field artillery. was on leave from Boot Camp and have been happily married for How do you celebrate Veterans Day? We thank all of the veterans the last 32 years. She clearly sacrificed a lot to support a Marine on that day but also anytime we see a soldier we always thank them husband and raise our family during those most trying years. We for their service. raised two sons during my time in the service and we are quite proud of them both. They graduated from Wheeler High School. Jim, our oldest, is a Marine himself, and Bryan is a fellow glass blower at Hot Stan Arbuckle Shop Valpo and will be graduating from IUN this year.” US Navy Skills learned in the military that apply to your business today: 1973 - 1977 Leadership first and foremost. The Marine Corps teaches and Naval Air Station Atsugi, pushes leadership down to the lowest echelon. Japan Marine Corps Leadership Traits served me well as a Marine and really Attack Air Squadron 113 prepared me well for the civilian sector as an executive and now as a Deployed on Aircraft Carrier business owner. USS Ranger My family and I tend to be How do you celebrate Veterans Day? How do you celebrate Veterans Day? I reflect on my experience and very reflective on Veterans Day. As a Veteran family we are proud of interactions with people of different nationalities and the struggles they this country and have an appreciation for the sacrifice it takes to keep go through. My parents both served in World War II. I reflect on their this nation sound BUT at the same time enjoy all that it provides to us service and the sacrifices all military personnel go through. in return. It was an honor to serve this great nation.
Wes Barnes, Certified John Marx, CEO Financial Planner JM 2 Webdesigners Scannell Wealth Management United States Army – 1992- United States Marine Corps 1995 – 2011-Present (Active Military Awards Received: Duty Dec 2011-June 2013, Iraq War Good Conduct, Reserves June 2013-Present) Honorable Discharge Military Awards Received: Tours of Duty: Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Iraq – First Gulf War medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve “JM2 Webdesigners is a web design and digital marketing company Medal, NATO Medal – ISAF Afghanistan and is proud to say veteran owned and marketed nationally as a veteran owned business. One of our graphic designers is also a Tours of Duty: United States Marine veteran (Teresa Gagne) and we are proud to Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) – Afghanistan have her on our team. “At Scannell Wealth Management, we deliver proactive, objective plans During my military duty, I had the honor to meet President George and solutions in order to help our clients reach their distinctive family H.W. Bush in Germany on base, I spent a year and a half in Germany goals. As fiduciaries, my team and I place our clients’ interests first and provide transparent, objective, and comprehensive financial advice. BUSINESS SNAPSHOTS eteran Our partnership with HighTower, an advisor-owned and client-centered “I provide skincare to my clients, as basic as a facial to special V independent advisory firm, helps us maintain our open, genuine client concerns such as rosacea, acne, skin tags, and unwanted focus with Wall Street resources and sophistication. pigmentation. We address overall health and the effects of one’s My desire to join the military initiated as a result of a strong calling environment and disease processes on the skin. If I cannot solve to serve my country after 9/11 events and to make a contribution the problem, my medical director can step in to help. My time in the to the war effort. After 3 years of working with the Scannell Wealth service helped to shape who I am today. From self-discipline, to how Management team, I took a leave of absence and applied to I treat others, the army gave me a wider perspective of the world we undergo Office Candidate School in September 2011. I received live in, and the people we share it with.” my commission as a Marine Corps Officer 3 months later as a 2nd Skills learned in the military that apply to your business today: I Lieutenant. From January 2012 to September 2012, I remained on met physicians’ standards in ATLS (advanced trauma life support) active duty for additional training and completed the Infantry Officer training, and was the NBC officer (Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Course. In October 2012, I was assigned to Regimental Combat warfare) for our unit. I continued my trauma training by obtaining Team 7 and deployed to Afghanistan serving as a Rifle Platoon my Trauma nurse specialty certification (I was in the first class in Commander in Helmand Province until returning home in May 2013. Ill. when the program first started). I continue to seek educational After my deployment, I then transitioned back to reserve status and opportunities in my field of expertise. rejoined the Scannell Wealth Management team in June 2013. The most outstanding part of this experience was the enormous support I received by family, friends and the Scannell Wealth Management team. Eric Zosso, Founder I am extremely fortunate and grateful for this. Since my time on active Zoseco Coworking duty, I have had the privilege to continue to serve on reserve basis and United States Air Force – 7 I am currently a Captain in the United States Marine Corps Reserves.” years total, 5 Active Duty, 2 Air Force Reserves Skills learned in the military that apply to your business today: The most impactful skill I have been taught as an Infantry Officer is Military Awards Received: to adapt, persevere and overcome challenges in environments of Air Force Commendation Medal uncertainty and to do so with integrity. As a proactive Wealth Manager, “Zoseco Coworking is a club for remote workers and entrepreneurs. we design, implement, and monitor comprehensive plans that address It’s a fun place to hang out and get work done, while being surrounded uncertain markets and changing tax laws for the families we serve. by other passionate people. As founder of the company, I wear a Also, I believe the military has taught me the ability to work as a Team few different hats in trying to support the community and growing the Member and as a Team Leader; to understand that if you are unable business. I was lucky enough to be assigned on the GPS mission. to make others around you better, you will fail. On a day to day basis, I worked on a team that controlled all GPS How do you celebrate Veterans Day? On Veterans Day, I try to satellites out in space. This was a fascinating experience, as the nature express thanks and support as much as I can to the men and women of the mission meant our team was having a global and constant who are currently serving. impact on billions of people. The people who worked in that section were some of the sharpest and most mission-focused individuals I’ve met. I am grateful for the incredible experience.” Linda Gaddis, Owner Skills learned in the military that apply to your business today: Skinfully Smooth Teamwork in diverse groups, problem-solving in asymmetrical United States Army – 7 years environments, differences between tactics and strategy, and planning of active duty and how plans change. Military Awards Received: How do you celebrate Veterans Day? I celebrate Veterans Day Army Achievement Medal for quietly and introspectively. developing a triage training program for the enlisted in our unit.
Tours of Duty: Stationed in Fort Benning Georgia, and deployed to Korea to trial a new hospital system. Toured the Korean Demilitarized Zone, DMZ (scariest place on earth).
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Porter Regional Hospital is the first healthcare facility in Indiana to receive full Atrial Fibrillation with Electrophysiology Services Accreditation status from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care, an Institute of the American College of Cardiology. “We are pleased to receive this important accreditation that recognizes our unique expertise in atrial fibrillation,” said Porter’s Cardiovascular Service Line Director Terri Gingerich. “Over the years, our cardiovascular team has developed a program that offers many options for our patients who have atrial fibrillation. Today, we are proud to be a state-wide leader in the recognition, management and treatment for this serious health disease.” Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia and has become recognized as a health concern that in some cases can lead to stroke and possible death. More than 5 million patients in the United States have atrial fibrillation and that number is rapidly increasing as our population ages. For more information, visit PorterHealth.com
Porter County Recorder Jon Miller is excited to announce a new service for local Veterans, named Honor Rewards. With Honor Rewards, Veterans can sign up at the Recorder’s office or online to receive an Honor Rewards card, which qualifies them for discounts and incentives at participating businesses in the local community. This service is being made available at no cost to the county and its taxpayers. To sign up, all a veteran needs to do is visit www.honorrewards.com, click on Porter County, IN and fill out the form with details on when they served and with what branch of the armed forces. For more information, contact us at 219-465-3465 or visit www.honorrewards.com
26 VALPARAISO MAGAZINE • FALL 2016 Do you love fashion? Don’t miss Goodwill’s Little Black Dress Fashion Show Luncheon at Avalon Manor in Merrillville on Thursday, November 3rd. Stylist and Image Consultant, Kathy Friend, will host the program featuring the latest looks for fall. Doors open at 10:00 am for shopping 50% OFF in the Goodwill Boutique. The luncheon and fashion show begin at 11:30 am with: Emcee Laura Waluszko, Adams Radio Group News Director. WIMS-AM Partner and General Manager, Ric Federighi, will participate as Goodwill’s Celebrity Model. For more information, visit: www.GoodwillFashionShow. com, contact Sharron Steward at: (866) 649-7300, or email: [email protected]. Purchase tickets online or at your nearest Goodwill Retail Store.
The Kotys Group is excited to announce the launch of its new brand, Kotys Wealth Professionals, and newly designed website - www.kotyswealthpro. com! Kotys Wealth Professionals operates as an independent Registered Investment Advisory firm, where the advisors offer fee-only advice. The firm’s founder, Wesley M. Kotys, has more than 17 years of experience and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™ professional and Accredited Asset Management Specialist. Since 2007, Kotys has delivered extraordinary service to clients and will continue to help guide our clients to achieve their dreams through true wealth management. Contact us at 219-465-6924 for a no-cost initial meeting where you can experience how Kotys Wealth Professionals work as a Registered Investment Advisor. >>
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VALPOCHAMBER.ORG 29 Ever wonder what it is like to hear every bell and whistle in By Kevin Pazour Valparaiso sound at the exact same time? Residents had the chance to hear it twice in one day on June 24, 1916. All of the school, church, fire, and courthouse bells chimed in unison with the shrill blows of the factory whistles to alert the men of Company L, Third Indiana Infantry, of Valparaiso, to head to the Pennsylvania Depot in order to protect the Mexican/American border and to aid in the pursuit of Pancho Villa.
The seventy-nine initial men to answer the call of the Mexican Expedition hailed from Valparaiso—residents of the town and students of Valparaiso University—and of greater Porter County. Tireless recruiting to attain new members for company was done on the courthouse lawn in the same spirit as was seen with the Civil War and Spanish-American War.
While the call to arms was anticipated for weeks, it was still a shock to many when the moment arrived. This did not prevent Valparaiso from giving the soldiers a memorable send-off. More than a thousand people gathered down Main Street (renamed Lincolnway in 1921) and at the Pennsylvania Depot in preparation to say goodbye as the company departed for Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis.
The company had only been given one-half hour to prepare for entraining. Solider ranks broke into enthusiastic cheering as Captain Edward T. Heineman read the official orders. Everything was quickly loaded so the uniformed men could march down Main Street to the awaiting train cars.
Members of the Valparaiso City Band accompanied the marching soldiers as the courthouse bell clanged repeatedly. Businesses temporarily closed so everyone had ample opportunity to congregate and line the streets and surround the depot. Hands and hats were waved from the windows, and from the crowd went up cheers, hands, hats, and handkerchiefs as down went the sorrow deeper into the hearts of those left behind.
30 VALPARAISO MAGAZINE • FALL 2016 The deep-toned whistle of the Chicago Mica Company blew It would take another year and a half for the events of World War salute after salute until the train and its patriotic occupants I to reignite the passion of Company L. Drills would eventually had disappeared around the curve behind the buildings of resume and the company returned to full strength. Original Valparaiso University. Then the crowd filed silently back to their members from the Mexican Expedition enrolled thirty-six new routine tasks in store, shop, factory, and home. recruits by June 21, 1918, bringing Company L to full military strength with 106 men. While a World War introduced the people At Fort Benjamin Harrison, Company L members submitted to of Valparaiso to a larger-scale conflict, it never erased the memory a physical examination and were given inoculation for typhoid of the bells and whistles from the summer of ‘16. and smallpox. After fifteen days of strenuous camp maneuvers, Company L boarded a special train for Mercedes, Texas, in the Rio Grande Valley, about four miles from the Mexican border.
Additional combat training was conducted in hot, humid conditions and was inspected by Major-General John J. Pershing, later commander of the American Expeditionary Forces in France. Company L was eventually assigned to the task of building roads, digging ditches, and constructing a water system for the camp supply. Remarkably, the company members never experienced real war battles.
In the latter part of January, 1917, the troops were brought back to Fort Benjamin Harrison. After a thorough inspection and checkup, the Valparaiso troops were mustered out of the federal service and back into National Guard service.
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As the daughter of a decorated US Marine, growing up in the Kennedy era, honor, patriotism, and midcentury values were Ainstilled in me at a very young age. In fact, at age 12, I entered and won 1st place in an Indiana state essay contest on the subject of “What America Means to Me.” Freedom, justice, protection, education, opportunity, and the unlimited potential that could be found in the pursuit of my dreams, were some of the things I valued most.
Now, all these years later, I enjoy the great privilege of helping home buyers and sellers in the community I serve, to achieve the American Dream of homeownership.
That’s why it makes perfect sense for my company, Century 21 Dawn Collins Executive Realty, to become one of the exclusive Homes for Heroes affiliates in our region. Dawn Collins is the broker/owner of Century 21 Executive Realty in Valparaiso. She is in the top ½ of 1% of Century Started shortly after the tragedy of 9/11, Homes for Heroes is a 21 Realtors worldwide. Dawn has been named one of NWI national network of real estate professionals who are giving back Most Influential Women in 2013 and Volunteer of the year at by offering significant savings to local heroes when they buy, sell, the Valpo Y in 2015. She also has served as Executive Chair or refinance a home. Our core group of heroes includes: military of the American Heart Association Go Red for Women in (active or retired), police officers, firefighters, educators, and 2014 & 2017. She currently serves on the boards of the Valpo health care workers. Chamber and the Aberdeen Property Owners Association. My husband, former US Army Sargent, Dave Collins, has a passion for helping others, especially veterans, and a talent for bringing the right people together. Dave is currently serving as our public relations liaison, spreading the word about Homes for inspection. Additional savings may also be available on various Heroes. David is working hand in hand with two of our leading services such as moving, storage, pest, and lawn care. Homes for Heroes specialists, Clytis Engel and Millie Hartley, both of whom have over twenty years of experience in handling the Every time a hero uses Homes for Heroes, they not only help real estate needs of our community. In alignment with the nation- themselves, but can help others in need. A portion of Homes for al Homes for Heroes guidelines, Clytis and Millie have pledged Heroes earning is donated to the Homes for Heroes to give back 25% of their gross commission earnings from each Foundation, a not for profit 501 (c) 3. The Foundation’s sole qualifying transaction. purpose is to provide and coordinate financial assistance and housing resources to our nation’s heroes who are in need. The In addition, through our “Friends of Heroes” partnership program, Foundation, through its growing network of contractors and Century 21 Executive Realty has secured additional savings for generous donors, continuously endeavors to provide assistance our heroes from the following partners: Diamond Residential to those who serve our country and our communities every day. Mortgage, championed by Robby Rud and Dale Price, offers $500 in discounted lending fees; Fidelity National Title of Lake If you think you, or someone you know, may qualify, or to and Porter County, offer $100 toward title fees; Jamie Green of learn more about the program, heroes may visit WIN Home Inspection offers a $50 discount on a home www.HomesforHeroes.com.
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