Michael Heckmann uses a unique acronym to describe his life as a peacemaker whose mission is prayer. The acronym is … Read
Hometown Hero: Ruth Gholz
In the nursing profession that is known for the care of others, Ruth Gholz took that caring to the next … Read
Hometown Hero: Brad Grosjean
At age 24, Brad Grosjean has spent more time carefully considering his life’s path than most people twice his age. … Read
Hometown Hero: Kayla Geisen
Kayla Geisen is a teacher dedicated to her profession and to the students with whom she interacts in the classroom. … Read
Hometown Hero: Brad Winters
Winters Financial has brought faith into the marketplace for three generations, which is a remarkable feat. Brad Winters, grandson of … Read
Hometown Hero: Skye Haruyama
Skye Haruyama represents a new generation of faith active Christians who will be leading the way in establishing the kingdom … Read
Hometown Hero: Katie Middleton
Katie Middleton was raised in church in a small town in South Carolina, but her transformative journey to real faith … Read
Hometown Hero: Rick Baltzerson
As many faith at work stories often begin, Rick Baltzerson entered college with an idea of what he thought he … Read
Hometown Hero: Orlando Hale
Orlando Hale is a multi-talented young man who has harnessed his gifts to serve those who serve young people. Part … Read
Hometown Hero: Michelle Smith Lewis
Michelle Smith Lewis’s story begins with family. Married with two sons, Michelle talks lovingly of the three beautiful granddaughters who … Read
Hometown Hero: Janet McLendon
Anyone meeting Janet McLendon is immediately struck by her warmth and humor. Having grown up on a farm in south … Read
Hometown Hero: David Vermaak
Born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, David Vermaak left his five-year career in project management to move to the … Read
Hometown Hero: Stacy Doose
Stacy Doose grew up in a faith environment as a second-generation preacher’s kid. His maternal grandfather was a Pentecostal minister … Read
Hometown Hero: Karla Blair
Karla Blair’s faith journey has taken her from a childhood as one of eight children raised by a single mother … Read
Hometown Hero: Hayley and Brandon Vorhees
Musicians Brandon and Hayley Voorhees met while working at Buddy Rogers Music. They recently celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary. Part … Read
Hometown Hero: Whitney Webster
Whitney Webster’s motivation to become a lawyer began in high school when she became friends with a Chinese woman who … Read
Hometown Hero: Rachel Pitman
“The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.” —William Ross Wallace Rachel Pitman has been known as a gifted … Read
Hometown Hero: Brogan Orcutt
What do you do when you have an accounting degree and are first in line to take over your family’s … Read
Hometown Hero: Sabrina Donley
Sabrina Donley’s story is one of family legacy: the beautiful outcome of one generation building into the next. Having been … Read
Hometown Hero: John Jordan
John Jordan spent thirty years as a packaging engineer and food scientist, developing new food products for a number of … Read
Hometown Hero: Kejal Shah
Kejal Shah grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, but his background is very different from many who were raised in the … Read
Hometown Hero: Bethany Butler
For Bethany Butler, becoming a missionary at an early age planted seeds that would later fuel a passion for service … Read
Hometown Hero: Charmetra Bailey
If you see a person with a big smile when you enter the Mason Food Pantry, chances are it is … Read
Hometown Hero: Andrew Lentz
Anyone meeting Andrew Lentz for the first time immediately senses that he is a someone who has a great measure … Read
Hometown Hero: James Lenhoff
James Lenhoff’s career began with an event some would consider serendipitous, but what he knows to be the sovereign hand … Read
Hometown Hero: Dorian Cucinotta
Dorian Cucinotta’s Life Coaching website begins with a verse from the book of Daniel in the Old Testament. “Do not … Read
Hometown Hero: Dan Snively
Dan Snively grew up on the Yakama Native American reservation in Washington state where his father was a pastor. He … Read
Hometown Hero: Anna Greer Ballentine
Many parents worry, legitimately so, about the long-term effects of the COVID-19 quarantine on their children. For seventeen-year-old Anna Greer … Read
Hometown Hero: Pete West
Pete West is challenging the typical American mindset of retirement being a time for relaxation: for soaking in the sun … Read
Hometown Hero: Brandon Meuse
Brandon Meuse has used his role as a patrol officer on the overnight shift to bring the love of Christ … Read
Hometown Hero: Catherine KingsVail
Catherine KingsVail spent 15 years in the field of technology, but began to cultivate her passion for wellness as a … Read
Hometown Hero: Jim Mullaney
Jim Mullaney, Founder and CEO of Edoc Service, has always been ahead of the curve. He has jokingly been told … Read
Hometown Hero: Brett Ralston
The idea for Roots Staffing began far away from Cincinnati in the country of Kenya. Brett Ralston and his wife … Read
Hometown Hero: Whitney Blackston
Whitney Blackston and her husband, Jeremiah, had planned their perfect family and their perfect life. They dreamed of having two … Read
Hometown Hero: Jan Hamilton
Jan Hamilton has always liked to draw. As a child, he often used to doodle on stones. Now she uses … Read
Hometown Hero: Bobbie Sparks
Sometimes when answering the call of God, life takes you in very unexpected directions. Such was the case for Bobbie … Read
Hometown Hero: Tom Busch
How will we respond when God interrupts our seemingly safe and secure career and asks us to take a different … Read
Hometown Hero: Kelly McCracken
Often peace and understanding are in short supply in our diverse and ever changing world. In her role as President … Read
Hometown Hero: Sherman Bradley
In the current climate of ethnic and cultural divide, Sherman Bradley is a builder of bridges. Along with his wife … Read
Hometown Hero: Robin Kiley
What happens when a child is born to a professor of neurology and an oil painter? The answer is Robin … Read
Hometown Hero: Julie Thomas
What does leadership look like in crisis? If you are Julie Thomas of Priority Dispatch and Priority Logistic Group (woman … Read
Hometown Hero: Jason Goodall
When we are thinking about our favorite place to go for good comedy, the office of our financial advisor would … Read
Hometown Hero: Katie Nees
After a happy childhood as a pastor’s daughter, a traumatic experience at age seventeen changed the trajectory of Katie Nees’ … Read
Hometown Hero: Spencer Hogan
A popular topic of conversation among older adults is what life will look like when the torch of leadership is … Read
Hometown Hero: Kevin Schwieger
Kevin Schwieger was born in Kenya to a missionary family whose roots in the mission field were deep on both … Read
Hometown Hero: Patrick Vail
Patrick Vail’s career began in the musical world. After completing undergrad and graduate work in music performance, he was a … Read
Hometown Hero: Carrie Pagenstecher
What would you do if you were a stay-at-home mother who suddenly became a single parent of three children under … Read
Hometown Hero: Wayne and Sue Williams
When disaster happens, chaplains are the people who are deployed to serve the mental, emotional, and physical needs of those … Read
Hometown Hero: Dave Pinson
Dave Pinson of City Gospel Mission says that, at one time, his future was perfectly planned. He was in his … Read
Hometown Hero: Melinda Rea
Melinda Rea has spent her life using her creative talents to help businesses tell their story. Her company, Marketing Matters 1 … Read
Hometown Hero: Michelle Thompson
Michelle Thompson could easily boast of her accomplishments as a successful businesswoman in a competitive and complex market. After majoring … Read
Hometown Hero: Ron Rothhaas
Ron Rothhaas, otherwise known as the Arbor Doctor, says that he will do anything for trees but cut them down. … Read
Hometown Hero: Paula Bussard
A true pioneer in workplace ministry, Paula Bussard has served for over 40 years in local church and para-church organizations, … Read
Hometown Hero: David Klingerman
When people ask “who” At Work On Purpose® is, we describe ourselves as a global community of Christ followers embracing … Read