CEOs You Should Know - Mansfield

Garrett Hall is the owner and CEO of Jones Rental. The company is located on Cleveland Avenue in Ashland and has been in business for 29 years. Garrett started working at Jones while in high school and has been the owner for 10 years.  Jones rents all kinds of tools and equipment for contractors and homeowners. You can pick-up at their shop in Ashland or they even deliver to you around the area. ...

Stan Jefferson is in his 5th year as Superintendent of Mansfield City Schools, which has been around for roughly 200 years.  Jefferson came to Mansfield as a teacher, back in 1976, and has held various roles in the district over the years - including head football and track coach.  Stan was born in Dayton and holds degrees from the Ohio State University and Bowling Green State University. Jefferso...

Kevin Lacey is one of the co-owners of Bo Lacey Construction, which has 4 locations ( Mansfield, Norwalk, Mount Vernon and Circleville) in Ohio. Kevin's dad, Bo Lacey, started the business back in 1984 in Greenwich, Ohio. Kevin and his business partner, who were football teammates in college at Ashland University, took over the company in 2012, and have continued to grow the company statewide. Bo...

ASHLAND, Ohio – Jon Parrish Peede (pronounced PEE-dee), former chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities, has been selected as the next president of Ashland University and Ashland Theological Seminary. The AU Board of Trustees unanimously approved Peede’s appointment following a thorough search process conducted by a presidential search committee that included trustees, alumni, faculty...

Joe Clime is the president and CEO of First Federal Bank of Ohio, which has been around since 1891. First Federal Bank of Ohio has 9 locations to serve customers in North Central Ohio. Clime, who is from Bucyrus and went to college at Ohio State, has been with First Federal for 17 years. Joe shares all the great work they do for their customers, and more about his family, on the podcast. See omnys...

Jay Allred is the CEO of Richland Source, which covers local news for Richland, Ashland and Knox Counties.  The company was started in 2013 and has a group of 10 professional journalists that provides their online content.  Allred was born in Montana, attended high school in Texas and is a graduate of Ashland University.  Jay, as a kid, spent time growing up in several states, due to his dad being...

Craig Rust is the president of the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, which is located just outside of Lexington.  Rust has been in the role for 13 years and previously ran Watkins Glen in New York, before coming to Mid-Ohio in 2011.  Craig was born in Pennsylvania and attended Lehigh University. Rust got his start in sales in New York City, in 1996, at Madison Square Garden.  The Mid-Ohio Sports Car Cou...

Gary Eberts is the owner of Eberts Heating and Cooling, which is located on Ashland road in Mansfield. The company was started in 1965 by Gary's parents, which serves roughly a 30 mile radius - including Richland, Knox, Morrow, Wayne and Crawford counties, along with the Willard area. Gary is married with 4 children and has several grandchildren. Customer service and satisfaction are very importan...

Don Barr is the president and CEO of Galion Building and Loan Bank. The company, which got started back in 1888, is a community bank providing home loans, construction loans, car and personal loans, along with home equity lines of credit. Don, who has been with GBL Bank since 1976, was born in Galion and is a graduate of Galion High School. Barr went to college at Wittenberg University in Springfi...

Joe Schramm is the president of Schramm Industries, which is located on West 4th Street in Mansfield. The company specializes in hydraulics and has an expert repair facility in hose fittings, lines and cylinders. Schramm helps those in the field in construction, industrial and agricultural.  The company has been in operation for over 20 years and serves residents of Richland, Ashland and surroundi...

Dr. Curt Gingrich is the president of OhioHealth Mansfield hospital and Shelby hospital. Mansfield is the 3rd largest hospital in the OhioHealth family and has 325 beds.  Curt has been in the role of president for 7 months and there are around 2,800 associates between the two facilities, along with outpatient practice facilities.  Curt was born in Lima, attended Elida High School and got his medic...

Natalie Thomas and her husband, Ed Thomas, are the co-owners of Thomas Electric, which is based in Mansfield.  The company, which is locally owned and operated, was started 17 years ago, back in 2007. Thomas Electric is an elite dealer with Generac Power Systems, providing power solutions when the power goes out with home generators.  They offer sales, install, parts and service with a great staff...

Sonja Pluck is the director of the Madison Adult Career Center, which is located at Madison High School. Sonja, who is a graduate of Madison, started working at the Career Center in 1997 and is in her 27th year.  They offer 75 courses and most programs can be comnpleted in a year or less.  The Madison Adult Career Center will celebrate 50 years in 2025.  Learn more about all the programs and direc...

Attorney David Dick has been practing law for more than 15 years. His company, David M Dick L.P.A., helps clients all across the state of Ohio and beyond.  The company is based out of Mansfield and is located at 21 N Walnut Street in downtown Mansfield.  David was born in Mansfield, attended Crestview High School and went to college at Ohio Dominican University.  Dick also, operates a cattle farm...

MANSFIELD - Brady Groves has announced his retirement as president of the Richland County Foundation after serving 13 years in that position. The RCF Board of Trustees has named Senior Community Investment Officer Allie Watson as the incoming president at the organization. Watson will become president on April 16. “We believe that Allie’s leadership will not only sustain but elevate the Foundation...

Tim O'Neal, CEO of Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona With nearly three decades of experience working in the thrift industry, Tim O’Neal has spent the past 23 years focused on the vision of ending poverty through the power of work. When O’Neal was brought on with Goodwill of Central Arizona, the organization was in serious financial trouble and at risk of having its membership removed by Goo...

Ellen Heinz was named to the role on February 13th, 2024. The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development and Richland Community Development Group (RCDG) proudly announce the selection of Ellen Heinz as the next President & CEO. This appointment follows a thorough search facilitated by the Chamber's board and a selection committee led by Kristine Lindeman, Vice President of Alumni Roofing...

Jason Bammann was sworn-in on Friday, March 22nd, as Mansfield Police Chief. Mansfield, OH—Mayor Jodie Perry is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason M. Bammann as Chief of Police for the City of Mansfield. Bammann replaces Chief Keith Porch who was appointed Safety Service Director on February 28th. Chief Bammann began his career with the Mansfield Police Department in August 1999 as a Pat...

Rollie Harper, who is Mansfield's new law director, was elected in November of 2023 and took office in January of 2024.  Rollie was born in Mansfield, went to Senior High and graduate from Ohio University. Harper knew from a young age he was going to pursue a law degree, which is something he promised his mother.  Listen to Rollie's incredible story and learn more about Mansfield's law director on...

Keith Porch was recently named Mansfield's Safety Service Director at the end of February of 2024. Porch retired after 30 years in law enforcement, 25 in total with Mansfield Police, and the last 5, as Chief. Keith, also spent 5 years working for the Richland County Sheriff's Office. He shares about the transition into his new role and all of the job duties that includes. Porch is married and is a...

Doug Cooper is the founder and owner of Goldberry Roasting Company. The business has two locations, Ashland on Franklin Ave and the other, on the Oberlin College Campus. Doug founded the business back in 2010 and they have grown over the last 14 years. Cooper said, they sold coffee to people in 43 states in 2023 and roast coffee beans from all over the world. Cooper's son, Pete helps run the busin...

Kelly Blankenship is the Finance Director for the city of Mansfield. Kelly is a graduate of Malabar High School and Coastal Carolina University. Blankenship took office in January of 2024, explains all of her duties and shares some of her vision for the future of finance department. Kelly has 3 kids and spent time working as Executive Director of Wayfinders Ohio, prior before being elected in Nove...

Michael Kemerer was recently sworn-in as Mansfield Municipal Court Judge. Michael took the bench officially, January 1st, for a 6 year term. Kemerer was born in Northwest Ohio, where he attended Antwerp High School. Michael, who is married with a son, is a graduate of Bowling Green State University and the Toledo College of Law. Learn more about Michael's story and path to Richland County on the p...

Cam Grayson is the President and CEO of Advantage Credit Union, which is located on Stumbo road in Ontario. Advantage Credit Union is the largest, locally owned credit union in Richland County. The organization dates back to the early 1960's, when it was called "Auto Workers Credit Union. Cam has been in the role as President and CEO for 3 years, but has worked for the company for over 35 years in...

David Badnell was recently elected in November of 2023, and sworn-in last month in January, as Municipal Court Judge in Mansfield. David's term is for 6 years and he shares all of the duties of a Municipal Court Judge on the podcast. Badnell was born in Columbus, and later moved to Morrow County as a child, before attending Highland High School. David is a graduate of the Ohio State University and...