Life in the Spotlight

Chris Cioroianu never intended to spend his career taking care of some of the Region’s most beautiful parks, but when his initial job plan left him wanting a change in scenery, the decision to make the move was a walk in the park. Cioroianu was...

Meg Piercy grew up in Kansas City and went to high school at the American School of London. Piercy had always been interested in business, especially when it came to putting a creative twist on something, so after finishing high school, she decided...

It’s amazing how one small moment in a person’s life can change everything and set them on a remarkable course, and that’s exactly what happened to Selena Bradley. In second grade, Bradley had a teacher who was really hard on her because she...

Ryan Trisler grew up in Noblesville and went to Noblesville High School. After graduating, he headed off to Cincinnati Christian University to earn his degree in biblical studies and ended up falling in love with his future wife. The couple wanted to...

While growing up in Merrillville, Brianna “Bri” Hairlson always knew that she wanted to be a dancer. So, when she went off to college to find a way to marry dance and business together, it came as no surprise to anybody. She went to Howard...

Featured image: Rajiv Lala (right) and partner Asheesh Seth (left) Rajiv Lala grew up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. After graduating from high school, Lala immediately knew he wanted to go down the business route, so he headed off to Western...

Many people in the Region know Nancy Frigo-Sventanoff as a go-getter, as someone who has been nominated the “Most Influential Person” several times over. She definitely is the hardworking person everyone loves, but what truly makes her so...

Imagine dropping out of college not just once, but two times. That's how Valentine Torres' story begins. Her decision to go to school only when she was ready may not be the typical journey, but it changed her life for the better.  Torres grew up in...

Robert DeRuntz grew up in Knox, Indiana, and ever since he was little, he knew he wanted to be a teacher. His parents always had a bunch of history books and maps lying around, and he used to spend hours poring over them. He wanted nothing more than...

For Scott Underwood, being a business owner and family man are mutually inclusive. Ever since the original owners sold it to Underwood’s father in 1978, Lincoln Carry Outs has been under his family’s ownership, and the business has since been...