Aubrey Thomson

17 years in the making: Pokagon Citizen Mary Smith named Four Winds Casinos’ COO

17 years in the making: Pokagon Citizen Mary Smith named Four Winds Casinos’ COO After transitioning through a variety of roles at the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi’s Four Winds Casinos since she started back in 2007, Mary Smith was thrilled to accept her new role as Chief Operating Officer (COO) this year. After 17 years in the...

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Whiting’s third Sheridan Stage Summer Concert Series welcomes people of all ages to fun-filled evening out

Whiting’s third Sheridan Stage Summer Concert Series welcomes people of all ages to fun-filled evening out With its mission to bring people together and give back via art, Arts Alive was proud to present the third Sheridan Stage Summer Concert Series in Whiting, Indiana on Friday, June 7, kicking off the concert lineup with musician Phil Angotti. With the...

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First RedHawk Golf Classic bolsters athletics and connects donors with student-athletes

First RedHawk Golf Classic bolsters athletics and connects donors with student-athletes Indiana University (IU) Northwest hosted its first RedHawk Golf Classic at Innsbrook Country Club on June 3 to engage with the community and boost financial support for IU Northwest athletics. Attendees golfed as individuals or foursomes competing in...

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Mike Avery shares the power of intentional teams through Center Circle Influencers following #oneVALPO initiative

Mike Avery shares the power of intentional teams through Center Circle Influencers following #oneVALPO initiative Having been part of a soccer team for 51 years, jumping straight from playing to coaching, Mike Avery is no stranger to working closely with teams. Avery is currently the head coach for Fort Wayne Football Club (FC), previously coached Valparaiso...

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From experiencing personal growth to witnessing employee successes, AJ Miller takes pride in working at UnitedHealthcare

From experiencing personal growth to witnessing employee successes, AJ Miller takes pride in working at UnitedHealthcare This month, AJ Miller celebrated his 20th year at UnitedHealthcare, where he started working after college and grew into his current role of vice president of small businesses for Illinois and Missouri. When Miller started his career, his father, who...

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Methodist Hospitals’ Patrick Ohaver named Athletic Trainer of the Year

Methodist Hospitals’ Patrick Ohaver named Athletic Trainer of the Year Photo by Randy Walker After 23 years of working with student-athletes in Northwest Indiana, Methodist Hospitals Sports Medicine Program Coordinator Patrick Ohaver’s efforts have been recognized by the Secondary School Committee of the National...

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Couple designs dream home at The Brooks at Vale Park after a walk with their dog

Couple designs dream home at The Brooks at Vale Park after a walk with their dog After taking their dog for a walk through The Brooks at Vale Park and admiring the rolling topography, Jeff and Liz Bartholomew decided that The Brooks would be the perfect location for their new home. The couple was looking to build a ranch-style...

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NWI Breast Care Center Mammography Technologists Educate and Encourage Patients Concerned About Mammograms

NWI Breast Care Center Mammography Technologists Educate and Encourage Patients Concerned About Mammograms While many women may be intimidated by the prospect of getting a mammogram, the mammography technologists from Northwest Indiana (NWI) Breast Care Center at Methodist Hospitals are there to educate and encourage everyone who walks through the door. ...

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