CEOs You Should Know - Clover Hill Early Learning Center - Natasha Repp

Natasha Repp is the founder and CEO of Clover Hill Early Learning Center, which has two locations in Ontario ( Park Campus and Allen Campus). Clover Hill, a preschool and childcare program for ages: 6 weeks to 5 years old, started in November of 2023 and is open year round. The learning center is a…

CEO - Ashland Mobile Med - Christina Spring

Christina Spring is a certified nurse practitioner and owner of Ashland Mobile Med. She started the company in 2023, after being in the health care field for over 20 years.  Spring travels to see her patients rather than them visiting an office.  Christina, as of May 2026, has over 800 patients and…

CEO - Buckeye Superstore - Ralph Mahalak, Jr.

Ralph Mahalak, Jr., the low payment king, of the Buckeye Superstore in Shelby, located on State Route 39, shares about the 20th anniversary of the business in 2026.  Ralph shares about the new building in Shelby that will open in September (9/23) and a big golf event planned on September 24th at th…

CEO - Johnson Brothers Rubber Company - Ken Bostic

Ken Bostic is the president of Johnson Brothers Rubber Company, which has two locations in the area: Greenwich and West Salem. The business, which supplies parts to companies all over the world in plumbing, air filtration, heavy equipment, got started back in 1946. Learn about what they make and mo…

CEO - Mansfield Speedway - Matt Tift

Matt Tift is owner of the Mansfield Speedway, which is located on Crall road and opened in 1959.  Tift, a former Nascar driver, purchased the track in the spring of 2025 and has spent the last 10+ months renovating the property.  The dirt track will be opening back up on May 2nd and has events plan…

CEO - Ultimate Veteran Adventures - Joe Wesner

Joe Wesner is the founder and president of Ultimate Veteran Adventures. The non-profit is based out of Mansfield, Ohio, but takes veterans, first responders and gold star families on hunting, fishing and other trips all over the world.  The organization was started back in 2016 after Joe was medica…

CEO - Richland Area Chamber - Jessica Gribben

Jessica Gribben was just recently named President and CEO of the Richland Area Chamber and Economic Development, which is one of the largest in the state of Ohio (over 1,100 members).  She grew up in Richland County, attended Crestview High School and went to the Ohio State University at Mansfield.…

CEO -Richland County Park District - Jordan Tackett

Jordan Tackett was named the new executive director of the Richland County Park District in the summer of 2025, and shares all about the organization, which started back in 1965.  Jordan helps manage over 1,000 acres in Richland County, where right now they have 10 properties. Gorman Nature Center …

CEO - Lyn-Way Restaurant Ashland - Rob Stoops

Rob Stoops is the owner of the Lyn-Way Restaurant in Ashland, which is located on Cleveland Avenue.  Rob's grandfather opened the restaurant in 1951 and this year, in 2026, they are celebrating a big milestone of 75 years in business in Ashland.  The Lyn-Way offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus…

CEO - Encompass Christian Counseling - Lisa Haberbusch

Lisa Haberbusch is the Regional Director for Encompass Christian Counseling, which has offices in Mansfield and Ashland.  The organization is based in Wooster, and helps people all across northeast Ohio too.  Encompass Christian Counseling is part of a bigger organization called the Christian Child…