Growing up around a family-owned small business, Jeff Rea developed a deep understanding of business operations and acquired valuable skills. This experience became significant throughout his career, culminating in his current position as president...
Life in the Spotlight
Northern Indiana is full of people working hard every day to make their communities a better place. Since 2011, GreatNews.Life has been putting the spotlight on the people spreading this positivity in the Region with our Life in the Spotlight series. New articles are published every Wednesday, so be sure to check back often to learn more about the stories of great people doing great things in Northern Indiana.
A Michiana Life in the Spotlight: Bethany Hartley
From small-town girl to a strong champion for non-profit work, Bethany Hartley, CEO and President of South Bend - Elkhart Regional Partnership, is fueled by a passion for community development and a commitment to lifelong learning. Growing up in the...
A Michiana Life in the Spotlight: Stephanie Krol
Stephanie Krol aspired to live in Chicago and build a career at a leading public relations (PR) agency. She not only fulfilled this ambition but also surpassed her own goals. For the past 18 years, she has successfully led her own PR practice....
A Michiana Life in the Spotlight: Phil Blasko
Driven by a passion for community and a desire to raise his family in his hometown, Phil Blasko has been serving as the Mishawaka Parks and Recreation Superintendent for the past eight years. After graduating from Mishawaka High School, Blasko...
A Spotlight on Northwest Indiana Businesswomen
Over the years, we have celebrated and featured many people through our Life in the Spotlight series. With over 1,000 spotlights shared, it can be easy to miss a few here or there. As such, we want to bring a few special ones back to the forefront,...