Beth Ireland

It’s the season for giving, but at Centier Bank, giving actually lasts all year long. With a long history of community engagement and philanthropy, Centier Bank has giving back ingrained in the company culture. “We are wired in our DNA to be a...

Lisa Beck is a strong woman. A lawyer, State Representative, advocate, wife, and mother, Beck uses her experiences and position to help those around her.  “I just came from a background where you help people who need help,” she said. A Crown...

As a youth, Dante Brown dealt with fluorosis, a dental disorder that was affecting his confidence. His dentist, Dr. Ruiz, fixed his teeth and smile, setting him on a new course full of confidence. Now, Brown is a general dentist with Marram...

Nothing says Merry Christmas like watching children tell Santa their secret holiday wishes. On Tuesday evening, Porter Regional Hospital’s associates and families gathered for just that, and some merry-making, too, at the hospital’s annual...

When a loved one is being cared for at the VNA of Northwest Indiana it's important that they and their family have a comfortable, home-like space that is peaceful and serene. The VNA’s Arthur B. and Ethel V. Horton Hospice Center has provided that...

If you’re looking for someone who takes his job seriously when it comes to making the community better, look no further than Teachers Credit Union’s Brandon Hearne, manager of its Gary branch. “TCU is all about community involvement, so what I...

Wendy Rae Englander was a shining light within her family. Her sister, Dr. Janice Katz, founder of Imagination Station, attributes her passion for child development to Wendy and recognizes that she was part of the reason Dr. Katz became a clinical...

In 1993, Fred Ruiz had an acorn of an idea—start a wealth management business. Over 25 years, that acorn has grown into the mighty oak of a company that is Oak Partners, Inc.  Like any big milestone in life, 25 years of business deserves to be...