Hometown Heroes Archives

Many business leaders spend years searching for their true calling. For Lisa Vermaak owner of Blu Skyy Travel in Cincinnati, … Read

For many professionals, career transitions can feel unsettling. For Christians in business, those seasons often raise deeper questions about trust, … Read

Brandon Meuse has used his role as a patrol officer on the overnight shift to bring the love of Christ … Read

Ron Rothhaas, otherwise known as the Arbor Doctor, says that he will do anything for trees but cut them down. … Read

Jereca Humphries’ journey offers a powerful reminder for Christian business professionals that faith isn’t confined to Sunday services or “ministry” … Read

In today’s fast-paced business world, many Christian professionals wrestle with how to authentically live out their faith in their daily … Read

From Performance to Peace: How Understanding Grace Transformed One Christian Artist’s Business David Falter is not your typical entrepreneur. The … Read

Joe Porter never planned to become a professional photographer. With no money and a restless four-year-old son who wouldn’t sit … Read

In a world where ethical shortcuts often tempt even the most principled professionals, Tim Graham’s story stands as a beacon … Read

In the fast-paced world of business, where success is often measured by metrics, milestones, and market share, it’s easy to … Read

Kayla Geisen is a teacher dedicated to her profession and to the students with whom she interacts in the classroom. … Read

For Christian business professionals, the story of Nick Jackson, a former football coach turned motivational speaker, offers a powerful example … Read

From family business to faith-driven calling, Micaiah Dawson’s story is one of transformation, faith, and the power of divine connections. … Read

Yes, our Hometown Hero’s real name is Bubba. Bubba Jennings. He was born and raised in Oklahoma but has lived … Read

Karen Meyers has been in the medical profession in one form or another for most of her professional career. She … Read

  Miguel Rizo Lopez was born in Mexico and, with his family, immigrated to the United Staes when he was … Read

Sister Karen Elliott felt an early call on her life, which her family supported. She says “even as a young … Read

Dorian Cucinotta’s Life Coaching website begins with a verse from the book of Daniel in the Old Testament. “Do not … Read

Tom Vollmer has worn many vocational hats during his career, but all of them led to an understanding of how … Read

When serving God at work means literally getting into the trenches with those in most need of a shepherd, the … Read

Tiffany Seifman’s ministry to expectant mothers and their families began with a single encounter with a close friend. That experience … Read

For many Christians, the concept of bringing Sunday faith into Monday work is something that doesn’t become clear until several … Read

Rich Jackson had built a successful career in the financial services industry when he had a paradigm shift that changed … Read

Fine art has been part of Valerie Hoffman Hicks’ life since she was a child. She found a creative outlet … Read

Aunt Flora had long carried a desire to share her deep love for God with others. God met her in … Read

Katherine Helms’ vocational journey has just begun, but her depth and insight are reminiscent of someone much older. She graduated … Read

Sometimes we think that being responsive to God’s vocational call on our work life happens once, and then it’s set … Read

Jane Doerman is a clear example of someone who had a dream, laid it down in faith, and then watched … Read

The vocation journey for Cam Moss has taken him from the world of professional ministry into the world of the … Read

Brian Valasek has worked in the mental health field for 18 years. He is a mental health and addictions counselor … Read

When she was in high school, Susanna Filippi thought her love for science and people would translate into a career … Read

Michael Heckmann uses a unique acronym to describe his life as a peacemaker whose mission is prayer. The acronym is … Read

In the nursing profession that is known for the care of others, Ruth Gholz took that caring to the next … Read

At age 24, Brad Grosjean has spent more time carefully considering his life’s path than most people twice his age. … Read

Kayla Geisen is a teacher dedicated to her profession and to the students with whom she interacts in the classroom. … Read

Winters Financial has brought faith into the marketplace for three generations, which is a remarkable feat. Brad Winters, grandson of … Read

Skye Haruyama represents a new generation of faith active Christians who will be leading the way in establishing the kingdom … Read

Katie Middleton was raised in church in a small town in South Carolina, but her transformative journey to real faith … Read

As many faith at work stories often begin, Rick Baltzerson entered college with an idea of what he thought he … Read

Orlando Hale is a multi-talented young man who has harnessed his gifts to serve those who serve young people. Part … Read

Michelle Smith Lewis’s story begins with family. Married with two sons, Michelle talks lovingly of the three beautiful granddaughters who … Read

Anyone meeting Janet McLendon is immediately struck by her warmth and humor. Having grown up on a farm in south … Read

Born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, David Vermaak left his five-year career in project management to move to the … Read

Stacy Doose grew up in a faith environment as a second-generation preacher’s kid. His maternal grandfather was a Pentecostal minister … Read

Karla Blair’s faith journey has taken her from a childhood as one of eight children raised by a single mother … Read

Musicians Brandon and Hayley Voorhees met while working at Buddy Rogers Music. They recently celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary. Part … Read

Whitney Webster’s motivation to become a lawyer began in high school when she became friends with a Chinese woman who … Read

“The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.” —William Ross Wallace Rachel Pitman has been known as a gifted … Read

What do you do when you have an accounting degree and are first in line to take over your family’s … Read

Sabrina Donley’s story is one of family legacy: the beautiful outcome of one generation building into the next. Having been … Read

John Jordan spent thirty years as a packaging engineer and food scientist, developing new food products for a number of … Read

Kejal Shah grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, but his background is very different from many who were raised in the … Read

For Bethany Butler, becoming a missionary at an early age planted seeds that would later fuel a passion for service … Read

If you see a person with a big smile when you enter the Mason Food Pantry, chances are it is … Read

Anyone meeting Andrew Lentz for the first time immediately senses that he is a someone who has a great measure … Read

James Lenhoff’s career began with an event some would consider serendipitous, but what he knows to be the sovereign hand … Read

Dorian Cucinotta’s Life Coaching website begins with a verse from the book of Daniel in the Old Testament. “Do not … Read

Dan Snively grew up on the Yakama Native American reservation in Washington state where his father was a pastor. He … Read

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

Pete West is challenging the typical American mindset of retirement being a time for relaxation: for soaking in the sun … Read

Brandon Meuse has used his role as a patrol officer on the overnight shift to bring the love of Christ … Read

Catherine KingsVail spent 15 years in the field of technology, but began to cultivate her passion for wellness as a … Read

Jim Mullaney, Founder and CEO of Edoc Service, has always been ahead of the curve. He has jokingly been told … Read

The idea for Roots Staffing began far away from Cincinnati in the country of Kenya. Brett Ralston and his wife … Read

Whitney Blackston and her husband, Jeremiah, had planned their perfect family and their perfect life. They dreamed of having two … Read

Jan Hamilton has always liked to draw. As a child, he often used to doodle on stones. Now she uses … Read

Sometimes when answering the call of God, life takes you in very unexpected directions. Such was the case for Bobbie … Read

How will we respond when God interrupts our seemingly safe and secure career and asks us to take a different … Read

Often peace and understanding are in short supply in our diverse and ever changing world. In her role as President … Read

In the current climate of ethnic and cultural divide, Sherman Bradley is a builder of bridges. Along with his wife … Read

What happens when a child is born to a professor of neurology and an oil painter? The answer is Robin … Read

What does leadership look like in crisis? If you are Julie Thomas of Priority Dispatch and Priority Logistic Group (woman … Read

When we are thinking about our favorite place to go for good comedy, the office of our financial advisor would … Read

After a happy childhood as a pastor’s daughter, a traumatic experience at age seventeen changed the trajectory of Katie Nees’ … Read

A popular topic of conversation among older adults is what life will look like when the torch of leadership is … Read

Kevin Schwieger was born in Kenya to a missionary family whose roots in the mission field were deep on both … Read

Patrick Vail’s career began in the musical world. After completing undergrad and graduate work in music performance, he was a … Read

What would you do if you were a stay-at-home mother who suddenly became a single parent of three children under … Read

When disaster happens, chaplains are the people who are deployed to serve the mental, emotional, and physical needs of those … Read

Dave Pinson of City Gospel Mission says that, at one time, his future was perfectly planned. He was in his … Read

Melinda Rea has spent her life using her creative talents to help businesses tell their story. Her company, Marketing Matters 1 … Read

Michelle Thompson could easily boast of her accomplishments as a successful businesswoman in a competitive and complex market.  After majoring … Read

Ron Rothhaas, otherwise known as the Arbor Doctor, says that he will do anything for trees but cut them down. … Read

A true pioneer in workplace ministry, Paula Bussard has served for over 40 years in local church and para-church organizations, … Read

When people ask “who” At Work On Purpose® is, we describe ourselves as a global community of Christ followers embracing … Read