20 Under 40

20 under Forty

HIGHLIGHTING YOUNG PROFESSIONALS IN THE UPPER THUMB

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Current job title/ responsibilities: Recently, I was promoted to the position of regional director for Psychiatric Medical Care after being the program director for the Harbor Beach Community Hospital’s Senior Life Solutions program since it opened in 2013. It is my responsibility to work with hospitals to implement and manage multiple intensive outpatient behavioral health programs for seniors, Senior Life Solutions. PMC is a national behavioral healthcare management company with more than 70 Senior Life Solutions programs across the country, including the two local programs with Harbor Beach Community Hospital and McLaren Caro Region Hospital. I currently oversee the operations of eight programs in my region, which includes Michigan, Ohio and Indiana.

What is the best aspect of your job?

TENNILLE GIBSON

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Age: 38 Spouse/children: Spouse —Denny Gibson; Children — Blake (8) and Jacob (5) Hometown: Bad Axe Employer: Psychiatric Medical Care (PMC)

I love what I do because I see the direct, positive impact we have on the lives of our patients. We help make the “golden years” truly golden, by helping seniors adjust to life changes that can come with aging. I love to hear about their life stories and view on life.

Why is your community a good place to live and work?

I grew up in Huron County and have always loved the area. Not only do we have the best beaches, we

have the best people here.

Everyone is willing to help each other. The professional community supports one another and is always willing to help find the resources that are needed for a patient, even if they are not working with them directly.

What one person has influenced you the most?

My mother, Shirley Pawlitz, has influenced me the most. She taught me from a young age the importance of hard work to get to where you want to be in life. She also taught me accountability and a good work ethic. In addition, my mother has always worked with geriatrics and unlike other caregivers I have seen, she has always treated the people she was caring for as just that, people, and not just a job that she has to do.

She raised me to appreciate the contributions seniors have made to the world, making me want to choose a career where I can help those seniors.

January 26, 2019 is nothing better then a hot bath at the end of the day.

What are your three favorite movies?

The Notebook is my favorite movie, with A Beautiful Mind and National Lampoons Vacation as close seconds.

What are your three favorite movies?

“Tuesdays with Morrie” by Mitch Albom. The book really makes you look sy how you are living your life to the fullest each and every day. It also makes you grateful for things that you take for granted, such as being able to walk or eat independently.

If you could be any fictional character, who would it be?

Winnie the Pooh. He has a great group of friends that all support each other even though they each have some quirks. He also gets to have fun and eat honey most of the day!

What is your biggest goal in life?

What quote do you live by?

My biggest goal in life is to raise my boys to be caring responsible adults. I want them to contribute to the world around them and care for others.

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou.

This quote helps you remember to make all of your interactions with people positive, because they are going to remember how you made them feel when you were with them.

What do you do to relieve stress?

When there is nice weather, I like to walk. I will often give myself a break in the middle of my day by going for a short half hour walk outside. In the winter, there

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healthcare needs from several different angles, from a public health and population health preventative standpoint to treating an acute and emergency medical conditions.

• Working with such dedicated individuals at the health department and at the hospitals who truly are focused on providing the best care possible to their communities, who essentially are their friends and families. It’s such an honor to be working with them and for them.

• Using my role to bring innovative ideas and approaches to dealing with some of the hardest pressed healthcare issues that the community faces.

MARK HAMED MD, MBA, MPH

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Current job title/ responsibilities:

Age: 38 Spouse/children: Amazing wife — Noor; Our young daughters — Sophia, Nadia and Rania Hometown: Novi Employer: Huron County Health Department

zie Hospital and Emergency Department • Medical Director of Sanilac • Medical Director for eight EMS Michigan counties, including Huron, Sanilac, Tuscola, Lapeer • President-elect, Michigan and District Health Department Academy of Family Physicians #2 (Alcona, Iosco, Ogemaw, and (2019-2021) • Attending staff physician at Oscoda counties) • On staff at Harbor Beach Com- Henry Ford Hospital What is the best aspect of your munity Hospital Emergency job?

Department • Working with the Thumb • Medical Director of McKencommunity to help tackle their

bringing me into the Harbor Beach community and for her constant drive for improving healthcare delivery.

• Ann Hepfer (health officer for Huron and Tuscola counties) for her passion to serve her communities and allowing me to be part of her awesome team.

• Dr. Susan Schooley, Henry Ford Health System physician and mentor.

What is your biggest goal in life?

To improve the quality of healthcare delivery and access to healthcare for as many people as possible in a sustainable manner.

Why is your community a What do you do to relieve good place to live and work? stress?

This is just an awesome place Workout or binge-watch on to be. The community consists of some of the most down-toearth, hard-working folks I’ve ever met. It’s an honor and a blessing to work with them and for them.

What one person has influenced you the most?

I think it’s fair to say that there are a handful of influential people I’ve met across my life and career who helped influence my desire to care for this specific population. They include: • My parents, brothers and wife for their constant patience and support of my goals.

• My daughters, Sophia, Nadia and Rania, for giving me a reason to dream big.

• Dr Steve Barnett (McKenzie Health System president/CEO) for his constant support and for opening my eyes to the “big picture” of population health management in rural Michigan.

• Deanna Braun (Harbor Beach Community Hospital) for

Netflix — sometimes both at the same time!

What are your three favorite movies?

Lorenzo’s Oil, Groundhog Day, and Seven Pounds Name a book that has influenced you.

“Tuesdays with Morrie” by Mitch Albom.

If you could be any fictional character, who would it be?

Superman — his drive and passion for helping is awesome.

Being able to fly will cut down on gas expenses too.

What quote do you live by?

“A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.” — Oliver Wendell Holmes

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Current job title/ responsibilities: Owner/president of Thumb Office Supply. Also do traveling sales in Huron and Sanilac counties.

What is the best aspect of your job?

Getting to know a lot of people in the area and developing great relationships with my customers.

Why is your community a good place to live and work?

JOSH TSCHIRHART

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Age: 32 Spouse/children: Dani Tschirhart Hometown: Born and raised in the Port Hope and Harbor Beach area. Currently living in Bad Axe the last four years.

Employer: Thumb Office Supply

We live in an area where strangers treat people like family. Our area has many small business and people in the community support the local workers/businesses.

What one person has influenced you the most?

My dad. He was excellent in sales and has been there all my life for the good and bad times. He has always supported me no matter what I do.

What is your biggest goal

January 26, 2019 in life?

To have a successful family and career with my wife, Dani.

What do you do to relieve stress?

Golfing, hanging out with my wife, Dani, and playing with our dog, Rue.

What are your three favorite movies?

The Dark Knight, Lord of the Rings Trilogy, and The Prestige Name a book that has influenced you.

The Bible. It offers many life lessons and morals.

If you could be any fictional character, who would it be?

Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy.

He can’t die and controls plants and trees (which would help when I golf.)

What quote do you live by?

“Everybody’s different.”

GARRET MAUSOLF

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Current job title/ responsibilities:

I’m a CPA, devoting a majority of my time to the tax side of public accounting. &pWhat is the best aspect of your job?

Getting to work with and help clients in a wide range of ways with a mishmash of problems and tasks. I like the variation in clients as far as size, complexity, and industry. It makes my job very interesting, as I rarely am doing the same thing each day. Some examples of things I do might be

Age: 33 Spouse/children: Wife – Erica; Three sons — Emsley, Griffin and Ellison; and one more child arriving in June 2019 Hometown: Bad Axe (west side of downtown Verona to be exact) Employer: Hyzer, Hill, Kuzak & Co., P.C. general business consulting for folks starting up new businesses, tax planning to save client’s money by utilizing new tax laws to the client’s advantage, and dealing with multiple generations in a family helping to transition the family business seamlessly and in a tax advantageous way.

Why is your community a good place to live and work?

I love Huron County. My wife and

I are both originally from this area and had always considered moving back when the time was right for our family. We relocated here a few years ago after starting our careers and living in East Lansing after college. We were fortunate enough to find good jobs in Huron County that we both enjoy in our fields of work. When it comes down to it, the people in Huron County are friendly, the schools are good, and having family around to help with the kids and spend lots of time with means so much to the both of us.

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January 26, 2019 What one person has influenced you the most?

My mom — she sacrificed a great deal for my siblings and I growing up, and she taught us a lot about life. Thanks, Mom!

What is your biggest

goal in life?

To be the best father and husband that I can be and to raise kind, hard-working children.

What do you do to relieve stress?

Lift weights and run.

What are your three favorite movies?

The Green Mile, Shawshank Redemption and American Beauty

Name a book that has influenced you.

“The World is Flat” by Thomas

Current job title/ responsibilities: Brad and I are fortunate enough that we get to work together on all our business concepts and goals. From that point, we divide and conquer, so to say. Brad is at the helm of our businesses, and is the face that makes your sandwiches, steams your milk, or extends your gym membership. My responsibilities at both the gym and the coffee shop are centered around bookkeeping, marketing and design, and just general piddly details.

What is the best aspect of your job?

JESSI SEVERANCE

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Age: 30 Spouse/children: Husband — Bradley Severance; Children — Emma, Elijah and Oliver Severance Hometown: Bad Axe Employer: My husband and I own Bad Axe Club Fitness and Emma’s Coffee House

Both the gym and the coffee shop are businesses that thrive on community, fostering a space that friends, family, neighbors and strangers can come together and enjoy common interests is an absolute pleasure and by far the most satisfying aspect of either business.

Friedman.

If you could be any fictional character, who would it be?

How about a mixture of a couple people put together as one?

I’ll take Saved by the Bell’s Zack Morris’ looks and persuasiveness,

or their grandson was one of your high school friends, or your parents play cards together. Because of that connectedness, we tend to be more aware of each other and more kind, understanding and gracious. These tendencies go a long way in making Huron County a wonderful place to live your life and do the work that is put in front of you.

yone who knows me knows that I fall short of this every day, but I am trying!

What is your biggest goal in life?

What quote do you live by?

To love God and to the love others as I love myself. An-

“Treat others how you would like to be treated.”

What do you do to relieve stress?

Lame but true answer: I clean my house.

What are your three favorite movies?

Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Man from Snowy River, and A What one person has Muppet Christmas Carol influenced you the most?

Name a book that has influI know it says one, but I have enced you. to credit both my folks for being the biggest influencers Cliché but true, I’d have to say the Bible has left the in my life. I was shaped by largest imprint of any book my mother’s kindness and patience, and my dad’s hard I’ve read or studied. work ethic and animated If you could be any personality. I have no doubt fictional character, who that they were the biggest influencers in my life, and I would it be? hope that I can be half the Mary Poppins! parents that they were.

Why is your community a good place to live and work?

I love the ‘history’ of this place. So many of our pasts are already tied together because of the smallness of the community. We are very connected. You start chatting with someone you haven’t met before, and before long, you realize that you stood up in their neighbor’s wedding,

Doogie Howser’s intelligence, and Kevin from The Wonder Years’ overall good natured-ness.&pWhat quote do you live by?

Not so much a quote, but some people talk about working smarter, not harder. My thoughts are to do both, and things will often work out in your favor.

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CAITLIN STONE-WEBBER

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will be adding something to their daily routine or home to help the wildlife or plants in their area. But I especially enjoy the children. I love seeing their eyes light up when they’ve seen a new animal in a presentation or explored the trails and run back to tell us all they’ve seen!

Why is your community a good place to live and work?

Current job title/ responsibilities: I hold a seat on the Huron County Nature Center’s board of directors and act as the center’s volunteer naturalist. My position is a volunteer-based, unpaid, spot. As any non-profit organization that relies on volunteers, I wear many hats at the nature center. I recently gave up the treasurer seat on the executive board to focus my efforts on new programming. We want to start offering camps, workshops and more festivals (which will take a lot of time and money)! Fundraising and scheduling have become a full-time gig for me. Beyond that, the board and myself work tirelessly to create an indoor and outdoor space for families to come and learn, explore,

We have the best community and working for a non-profit, I get to see that first hand. We rely solely on donations, grants, and community involvement. It’s funny, though, as many people I speak with don’t know we exist — that they have an opportunity to visit a nature center right here in the Thumb! As more and spend time together in nature. and more people learn about us, Our board of members, associate the support has been wonderful to members and volunteers are so mo- see. We really do live in a communitivated right now, and I’m incredibly ty of people who want the area to excited to be involved in the direcgrow and succeed for themselves tion we’re growing. We are working and children, and their children’s on flipping our indoor museum and children! classroom areas to include an updated kids area, gift shop, and new What one person has museum displays. We are also in the process of adding five more miles of influenced you the most? trails for bicyclists and those looking Hands down my children. I know I’m for a more rugged hike. We have so cheating and not just naming one many plans and hopes to bring to individual, but my children have our area — we just need the money always been my biggest inspiration and community support (this is my and my drive. Every decision I’ve shameless plug for the non-profit)! made has been for them and they What is the best aspect of your job? are a huge part of the work I do for Definitely the people. I love how the nature center. Every new idea, excited our patrons are when they project, or presentation I work on, come to an event, letting us know has a little bit of each of them in that they’ve learned something or mind.

Age: 31 Spouse/children: Shawn Webber is my husband and our big, blended family includes Hunter, Hailey, Leila and Cecilia.

Hometown: Bad Axe Employer/organization: Huron County Nature Center (volunteer)

What is your biggest goal in life?

Ultimately, I just want a life where my children can say they are proud to have me as their mom. Like I said before, all of my work at the nature center goes back to them. I want to build something for them. I want to be part of creating a place where kids and families — like my own — can reconnect with each other and with nature. I want to help the nature center grow into a weekly adventure for families to hike, bike, and learn in our museum — both from our exhibits and a well educated staff of volunteers. I am incredibly lucky to work with a wonderful group there, and I foresee some big things happening.

What do you do to relieve stress?

I do a version of yoga. My version includes pulling out my mat and putting on some music. From there, I may get one or two poses in before a dog or two dogs, sometimes with a cat, and a toddler come to “help” me. After that, it turns into 30-45 minutes of laying on the mat with the above mentioned creatures. It may not be true yoga or relaxation, but I feel better after it.

What are your three favorite movies?

Jurassic Park, Return to Me, and Moulin Rouge. I’m a sap for love stories, dinosaurs, and musicals.

Name a book that has influenced you.

“The Scent of Water” by Naomi Zacharias. I’ve read it five or six times now. It’s an autobiography about a woman who is dealt a major load of lemons and turns it into a trip around the world helping families and women in various hardships, from tsunamis to victims of domestic violence. It’s a good reminder of a few things. First, no matter how bad you think any moment is, it could be worse. Second, one person can make a difference. And third, no matter the lemons, you can always make lemonade. It’s a Christian-based author, but I think it’s a beneficial read no matter your religious background!

If you could be any fictional character, who would it be?

Can I pick two? Or create a character that combines two? I can’t decide between Mary Poppins and Dana Scully. Mary Poppins for her kindness, grace, and musical abilities (not to mention she’s magic). I find her to be just as enchanting as an adult as I did when I was little. But as a huge X-Files fan, who doesn’t want to be Dana Scully? She has literal out-of-this-world adventures, and she’s incredibly intelligent, and has a calm confidence about her.

Both are very strong characters!

What quote do you live by?

“I have no special talents. I’m just passionately curious.” — Albert Einstein

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Age: 38 Spouse/children: Wife — Mallory Klosowski (married since 2010); Daughter — Summer Klosowski (3) Hometown: Pigeon Employer: Elkton-PigeonBay Port Laker Schools (11 years) and Delta College (four years)

Current job title/ responsibilities:

district have a solid financial base with good and accurate information keeps the district moving in the right direction, provides tools for good decision Chief financial officer for EPBP Laker making, and allows the school district Schools — Responsibilities include formulating budgets, state and federal to be able to provide the best quality overall education to the youth (our reporting, payroll duties, analysis future). Working at the district has also of employee benefits and human given me the opportunity to coach. I resource functions, preparation of financial statements, communicating have been the cross country coach at EPBP Lakers for 10 years now, and it is financial information to stakeholda very rewarding experience. Getting ers, which includes the board of education and administration, and all to work with kids in a competitive environment, helping kids learn financial-related matters that occur about good worth ethic, and building within the district. relationships is all a part of coaching. I Adjunct instructor for Delta Colwas a cross country athlete myself in lege — I currently teach one or two evening classes per semester. Classes junior high and high school, so it has been fun to now be on the other side I have taught include accounting for managers, accounting foundations 1 and coach. At Delta College, I enjoy being able to give back my account& 2, and governmental/not for profit ing and finance knowledge and accounting. helping people learn. Learning never What is the best aspect of ends, and I think education is so vital in every aspect of life.

your job?

The best aspect of my job at EPBP is being able to give back to the school district and the community in which I grew up in and where I continue to live and raise a family in. Helping the

Why is your community a good place to live and work?

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ANNE TSCHIRHART

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Age: 37 Spouse/Children: Husband — Jake Tschirhart; Children — Taylor (8) and Bree (4), and twins Jacob and Eve (6 weeks) Hometown: Harbor Beach Employer: Self-employed Verona Tavern and Jake’s Plumbing & Heating

Current job title/ responsibilities.

dren to be strong, hardworking and respectful adults.

Owner/Operator of Verona Tavern and Jake’s Plumbing & Heating What is the best aspect of your job?

My Customers I can’t say enough nice things about them, they truly are the best.

What do you do to relieve stress?

Why is your community a good place to live and work?

Doing anything with my husband and kids from game night to fishing, or just spending the day at home. They make me laugh, enjoy life and slow down.

What are your three favorite movies?

I’ve lived in Huron County most of my life and not once have I ever wanted to leave. This is a great community with great people and a great place to raise a family.

Secretariat, Mary Poppins and Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.

What one person has influenced you the most?

I can’t say I have one. I definitely need to read more.

My mom, Theresa Kloc; my fatherin-law, Bob Tschirhart; and my husband, Jake. I can’t just choose one. Each one has had a huge impact on my life.

What is your biggest goal in life?

My No. 1 goal is to raise my chil-

Name a book that has influenced you.

If you could be any fictional character who would it be?

Elizabeth Bennet

What quote do you live by?

“If you want something, work hard for it.”

of each other. This community is very loyal, which is a quality that is important to me. The people make the community, and I really enjoy the people of this great community.

What one person has influenced you the most?

I would have to say it would be two people: My mom and dad. They have instilled the many values that I have, and I thank them for that. My hard work ethic was instilled at an early age and treating people with respect was just one of the traits that I learned from my mom and dad. My mom and dad still to this day are good influences, and now they are able to be a part of my wife’s, my daughter’s, and my life, which is very special.

What is your biggest goal in life?

My biggest goal in life is to live a life I can be proud of, which includes giving back to society, being a good husband to my wife, Mallory, and being a good role model and dad to my daughter, Summer.

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What do you do to relieve stress?

I have been an avid long distance runner since 1993. During the year, I can be found at many running events in which I am able to compete, spend time with many of my running friends, and also spend time with my wife and daughter as they come to most of (and often participate in) the running events as well.

What are your three favorite movies?

Prefontaine, which is a great movie about the life and times of Steve Prefontaine, who is a young distance runner who pursued the dream of Olympic gold and the story of his life and tragic end. Another movie I enjoy is National Lampoon’s Vacation.

It provides a lot of humor and shows how a family as crazy as the Griswolds can get through just about anything.

Finally, I enjoy any horror movie. I am a fan of the horror movies because it provides a way to get immersed into another world and see a story play out. They are enjoyable to watch because they are fictional.

Name a book that has influenced you.

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SHANNON POPHAMWOLSCHLAGER

The book that has the biggest influence on me is the Bible. These basic instructions before leaving earth provide the advice and guidelines in which I live by. Life is full of many challenges, but no challenge is too big or too small to overcome.

If you could be any fictional character, who would it be?

If I were to be a fictional character, I would choose Santa Claus. Santa provides smiles and happiness to so many children and he gets to travel all over the world.

What quote do you live by?

I have always lived by the quote, “What is popular is not always right; what is right is not always popular.”

I saw that quote back when I was about 13 years old and it really made me ponder the true meaning of it and how it applies to me personally. Life is full of many challenges and this quote is easy to refer back to, especially when it comes to making the right decision over what is most popular.

Age: 36 Spouse/children: Children — Jayvien (16) and Landen (15) Hometown: Bad Axe Employer: First grade teacher at Elkton-PigeonBay Port Laker Elementary and manager at PAK’S Backyard in Port Austin

Current job title/ responsibilities: During the school year, my title is first grade teacher at Laker Elementary.

This job has an enormous amount of responsibilities, but most of all the most important one is creating a collaborative and safe learning environment for my students. Of course, teaching the curriculum is imperative.

During the summer, I am a manager of a PAK’S Backyard and have many various job tasks that include waiting tables, ordering product, inventory, managing staff members, and helping create events for the venue.

What is the best aspect of

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The best aspect of my job during the school year is building relationships with each student in my classroom and watching them blossom with knowledge throughout the year. In the summer, I get to work outdoors and meet many unique individuals, and some great relationships are formed.

Why is your community a good place to live and

work?

me and what I have become in life. &pWhat is your biggest goal in life?

Our community is a good place to live The biggest goal in life that I have is and work because when one of our to be able to open a residential care community members is struggling or treatment facility in Huron County for going through tough times, we come children who have had an unfortutogether as a whole and unite. nate home life or are a ward of the state. I want them to be able to feel What one person has a part of a family by getting to do influenced you the most? family outings and having dinner with people that care about them.

The one person that has influenced me the most would definitely be What do you do to relieve my grandpa Jim Popham. I have always wanted to make him proud of stress?

SAMANTHA SCHNETTLER

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Anyone who knows me would say I would just work more to relieve stress.

However, I would say I would go for a massage.

What are your three favorite movies?

My three favorite movies are Sweet Home Alabama, Pretty Woman, and Monsters Inc. Name a book that has influenced you.

A book that has influenced me is one of my most recent books that I have read: “Culturize: Every Student, Every

a beautiful beach on the shores of Lake Huron.

make a positive difference in the lives and businesses of others.

• Business Soil — Own and operate a boutique web and marketing firm serving hundreds of clients throughout the state of Michigan.

• Barker’s Performance — Identify and support growth and overall vision; manage daily operations for a performance exhaust system company.

• Harbor Beach Kayak — Manage operations and growth for a seasonal kayak business in Harbor Beach.

What is the best aspect of your job?

Freedom and variety, hands down.

Everyday is incredibly different from the myriad of clients I work with through Business Soil, and learning about different industries they represent. At Barker’s Performance, I’m fascinated by the challenges of supporting the growth and vision of a manufacturing facility that has a global market share. Running a seasonal kayak business doesn’t suck, either. There are days where I have to pinch myself that one of my tasks for the day include sitting on

Why is your community a good place to live and work?

What do you do to relieve stress?

Our proximity to Lake Huron is at the top of the list. Huron County as a whole offers endless opportunities to young people and entrepreneurs in ways that other communities simply can’t. I cannot imagine a better place for this transplant to call home.

Cook! If I’m not working, I’m definitely in the kitchen.

What one person has influenced you the most?

Name a book that has influenced you.

My grandfather: He is the classic rags to riches story and is one of the smartest people I have ever met.

His business acumen is unmatched and I aspire to be like him. When a unique challenge presents itself I think, “What would Grandpa do?”

The Sun Does Shine -Anthony Ray Hinton

What is your biggest goal in life?

What quote do you live by?

To never retire, to always be able to

What are your three favorite movies?

Catch Me If You Can, Chinatown, and Maria Full of Grace

If you could be any fictional character, who would it be?

Olivia Pope, minus the affair with the president

“When in doubt, do without.” -Samuel ben Hofni

If you could be any fictional character, who would it be?

If I could be any fictional character, I would be Jay Gatsby.

What quote do you live by?

“Do one thing every day that makes you happy.”

KIM JONES Age: 36 Spouse/children: Spouse — Jerry Jones; Children — Tyler and Alyson Jones Hometown: Ubly Employer: Meadow Lane Assisted Living

Age: 32 Spouse/children: Justin Schnettler Hometown: Kannapolis, North Carolina/Ormond Beach, Florida Employer: Co-owner/president, Business Soil LLC; Partner in Success, Barker’s Performance; Operating partner, Harbor Beach Kayak

Current job title/ responsibilities:

Day, Whatever It Takes” by Jimmy Casas.

Current job title/responsibilities: Assisted Living Care Coordinator. My responsibilities are to do ADLs, administer medications, and communicate with families and doctors any questions or concerns about our residents.

What is the best aspect of your job?

I love helping out the elderly and seeing the smiles on their faces as well as forming relationships with family and other staff.

Why is your community a good place to live and work?

Ubly is a small town, so there is always someone who knows you and is willing to help out whenever possible.

What one person has influenced you the most?

My parents are a package deal!

They’ve both had a huge impact on my life and have taught me many important life skills. I couldn’t imagine my life without them.

What is your biggest goal in life?

To be successful both at work and at home. I want to set a good example for my kids.

What do you do to relieve stress?

I love to listen to music.

What are your three favorite movies?

If I Stay, ‪Steel Magnolias, and any type of horror movies.

Name a book that has influenced you.

“90 Seconds in Heaven” — it just goes to show you that you have nothing to fear in life after death.

If you could be any fictional character, who would it be?

Wonder Woman, of course!

What quote do you live by?

“Quality means doing it right when no one is looking.” — Henry Ford

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Age: 36 Spouse: Jeremy Reinke; Children — Emmett Rhys Reinke (2), Harrison Reid Reinke (6 months), Gabrielle Leigh Reinke (my 15-year-old stepdaughter), and Stewart Bernardo Harrison Testolin-Reinke (a 9-year-old Bengal cat) Hometown: Port Hope Employer: 73B District Court & 52 Circuit Court – Family Division

Current job title/ responsibilities:

day. I like to work in Huron County, or more specifically for the Huron County courts, because it is our mission to be fair, friendly and neutral, and I believe Attorney magistrate – 73B District Court; and attorney juvenile referee – 52 we meet this goal every day.

Circuit Court Family Division What is the best aspect of your job?

What one person has It’s hard to pick a “best aspect” of my job. influenced you the most?

I love working with the public. I thrive My father, Gene Testolin. He grew up on and enjoy personal interaction with the public. I love that every day at work a ranch in Nevada. When he left home, he was given nothing. He worked is different. One day I may be writing through college doing road construcopinion, filing, or working on spreadtion, among other things. When he sheets, and the next day I could be doing an arraignment for a felony, or an graduated college as a civil engineer, he began working for Fluor (an internainformal hearing for a careless driving. tional construction company) and conI love the fact that I work with a very tinued to work there until his retirement knowledgeable staff and boss, it helps at 70 years old. Because of his job, we each workday to be less stressful. moved all over the world. But because of him, I learned to be hardworking, Why is your community honest, and cultured. I learned to never a good place to live and give up and to follow my dreams. He work? was certainly hard on me at times, but It is a good place to live because Huron without that, I may never have ended up where I am today.

County is gorgeous. Seeing the Milky Way at night or the sunset over a field or the sunrise over the lake is not something many people get to experience.

If I was working in the Detroit area, it is likely I would only get to see those things when on vacation. I can see the splendor of Michigan each and every

MATT ZIMMERMAN

13 Age: 35 Spouse/children: Spouse — Jena; Children — Gwyneth (11) and Reid (9) Hometown: I grew up in Port Austin and have lived in Pigeon for the last 15 years Employer: Zimmerman and Sons Electric

Current job title/ responsibilities I am the project manager. I specialize in residential, agricultural, and highway projects.

I have also served for 19 years as a volunteer firefighter for Windsor Fire Department and Port Austin Fire Department.

What is the best aspect of your job?

I like to work with the public and alongside customers, helping them create their vision. I also like the different challenges that come with certain jobs. Everyday is different.

Why is your community and good place to live

What is your biggest goal in life?

January 26, 2019 What do you do to relieve stress?

I like to run (although I haven’t had much time to do that lately with my two young sons). I like to read (particularly adventure and fantasy). I like to spend time with my Bengal cat (it’s proven having a cat can relieve stress).

What are your three favorite movies?

In no particular order; Pretty Woman, Dirty Dancing, and Clueless. Honorable mention: Demolition Man, Overboard, the Great Outdoors, Uncle Buck, Zoolander, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Tangled.

Name a book that has influenced you.

The Box Car Children Series originally created by Gertrude Chandler Warner.

My mom and I would read a chapter ever night together when I was 7. It was the first non-picture book series that sparked my love for reading.

If you could be any fictional character who would you be?

Helen Parr

To be a good mother like my mother, to What quote do you live by? be successful in my profession like my father, and to be kind and giving like my “Do or do not, there is no try.” — Yoda best friend, Nerissa.

and work?

work ethic in my kids as well. They like to come to work with me I have learned to appreciate where during their breaks from school. we live and take advantage of things most people take for grantWhat do you do to ed — whether it be enjoying our lakes and beaches or appreciating relieve stress? the small town life. I often work in I like to hunt in the fall/winter and bigger cities and nothing beats enjoy our boat as much as I can the small town feel. The people in the summer. I also like to travel are friendly and I feel like I leave with my family. every job with new relationships.

What one person has influenced you the most?

I’ve had several great influences in my life. My dad, Don, has taught me a strong work ethic and helped me get to where I am today, and my wife, Jena, has always been there for me.

What is your biggest goal in life?

To be successful and happy in my career and personal life. I strive to make sure my family’s needs are met and I hope to instill a hard

What are your three favorite movies?

Step brothers, American Sniper, and Young Guns.

8. If you could be any Fictional character who would it be?

James Bond

9. What quote do you live by “Theres is no substitute for hard work.” — Thomas Edison

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ADAM DUBS

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Age: 27 Spouse/children: Spouse — Jessica Dubs; Children — Lilah and Violet Hometown: Kinde Employer: Owner of airtech heating of Huron county LLC

Current job title/ responsibilities:

What is your biggest goal in life?

I own airtech heating, and my duties include the service and installation of furnaces, air conditioners, boilers and geothermal heat pumps.

My biggest goal is to give my family an easy, happy and healthy life.

What is the best aspect of your job?

What do you do to relieve stress?

My stress reliever is listening to music or going for a motorcycle ride.

But what makes us

Truly Special

The best aspect of my job is working with my father as a What are your three favorite partner, and being appreciated movies? by customers for my services.

Tommy Boy, Dumb and DumbWhy is your community er, and King Pin a good place to live and work?

Name a book that has This community has lots of great people to work for. I love when I meet another cool customer who turns into a friend.

Living here is good because we are tight knit and people help each other.

What one person has influenced you the most?

My wife has influenced me the most.

influenced you.

Where the Red Fern Grows If you could be any fictional character, who would it be?

None really What quote do you live by?

“If you are gonna do something, do it right.”

is our caring staff.

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JESSICA DUBS Current job title/ responsibilities: Owner and cosmetologist at polished salon in Kinde. My duties range from running and operating the salon, ordering products and supplies, managing employees, payroll, marketing, providing services for clients that include hair coloring, pedicures, manicures, haircutting, waxing and much more.

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What is the best aspect of your job?

Age: 28 Spouse/Children: Husband — Adam Dubs; Children — Lilah Dubs (2) and Violet Dubs (1) Home town: Port Austin Employer: Polished Salon

Hair styling can be one of the most rewarding and amazing careers.

You get to help people feel their very best!

Why is your community a good place to live and

relieve stress?

Living in a small community like we Ironically, getting a pedicure do, it’s more likely to build personal and manicure help me when I’m relationships with clients, knowstressed. ing many of them by name. The vommunity we live in is more like a What are your three family than it is a town. Everyone is always there to support each other. favorite movies?

Law Abiding Citizen, The Blind Side, and P.S. I love you.

What one person has

influenced you the most?

I would have to say my husband, Adam. I’ve always dreamed of opening my own salon and with his guidance and support he has helped make that happen.

What is your biggest goal in life?

My ultimate goal in life is simply to be happy.

What do you do to

Name a book that has influenced you.

“Girl, Wash Your Face” by Rachel Hollis

What quote do you live by?

“Life is give and take. Give thanks and take nothing for granted. Being happy doesn’t mean you have it all, it means you appreciate it all.” — John Reyes

JESSICA LICHT Current job title/ responsibilities:

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Age: 30 Spouse/Children: Husband — Nate; Daughter — Dani (1) Hometown: Pigeon Employer: Great Lakes Bay Health Centers

Dentist. My responsibilities include promoting oral health and disease prevention, diagnosis of dental disease, oral cancer screenings, creating treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health, and completing the treatment necessary to maintain dental health.

What is the best aspect of your job?

I meet a lot of great people and build a relationship with them over the years by seeing them for recall visits at least twice per year. It is very rewarding to see the happiness and confidence that I can instill in my patients by helping to improve their smile and oral health.

Why is your community a good place to live and work?

I am originally from the Thumb area and have always enjoyed living in a small town. It is a great place to raise a family. It is a beautiful area with the lakes and nature and I like that it is a close-knit community.

What one person has influenced you the most?

I feel very fortunate to have several people that have influenced me. My top two are my mom and dad. They are both extremely hard workers who have always encouraged me to do my best and have always been there for me.

What is your biggest goal in life?

To be happy.

What do you do to relieve stress?

Spend time with my family and friends, exercise and listen to music.

What are your three favorite movies?

American Sniper, Ladder 49, and Hocus Pocus Name a book that has influenced you.

Love What Matters

If you could be any fictional character, who would it be?

Hermie the Christmas Elf (who wanted to be a dentist)

What quote do you live by?

“Do what you can with all you have, wherever you are.” — Theodore Roosevelt

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STEPHANIE STEINMAN Current job title/ responsibilities: Owner of Threaded Edge Boutique, which entails purchasing clothes, advertising via social media, overseeing the website, inventory management, packaging and shipments, managing photo shoots and editing images for advertisement, setting up props, and accounting/finances.

What is the best aspect of your job?

I love building women’s confidence by providing a clothing line that fits their life style. I firmly believe that clothing can be a huge confidence booster!

Age: 24 Spouse/children: Husband — Nick Steinman; Daughter — Charleigh Steinman Hometown: Bad Axe Employer: Threaded Edge Boutique

Why is your community a good place to live and work?

I love living and working in the Thumb.

I was born and raised in the Thumb, so it has always been home to me. The

Thumb is the perfect place to begin my business because overall, this small community is extremely supportive.

I have been overwhelmed with the amount of business and support I have received by members of this community. I also love being able to raise my daughter in the same community I was raised.

What one person has influenced you the most?

My 3-year-old daughter is definitely my pride and joy. She is my inspiration and my reason for reaching for my dreams.

I want her to see that one can do anything, if they work hard and are truly dedicated. Having goals and reaching for the stars is not unimaginable.

What is your biggest goal in life?

I would love to see my business grow and succeed. I want to reach people all across the United States, and become a well-known women’s’ clothing boutique.

What do you do to relieve stress?

Listening to music has a tremendously relaxing effect on my mind. I love all genres!

What are your three favorite movies?

I’m a big fan of the Harry Potter series.

The movies are very entertaining and make me feel immersed in this amazing other world for a few hours.

Name a book that has influenced you.

Every woman needs to read the book, “Girl Wash Your Face” by Rachel Hollis.

This book has changed my life. Every

woman comes to a point in life, when they need encouragement, and this book shows you how to live your best life and never give up on your dreams.

This book will be a huge inspiration to you. If I had the money, I would give out copies of “Girl, Wash Your Face” like Oprah gives out cars.

If you could be any fictional character, who would it be?

Meredith Grey. She is strong. She is a power to reckon with. She goes after what she wants and never gives up no matter what the situation may be. She is beyond successful.

What quote do you live by?

“Your dream is worth fighting for, and while you’re not in control of what life throws at you, you are in control of the fight.” ― Rachel Hollis

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Age: 33 Hometown: Ubly Employer: USPS

NTFT Clerk USPS — My day begins at 7 a.m. I start the morning reports and then I unload the packages/mail dropped off by the mail truck and Amazon. I sort the mail and packages and get it to the carriers. After clearing the mail and packages for the carriers, I put up the post office box mail/ packages. Afterward, I hand out the accountables to the carriers. At 9, the window opens for service, and I sell stamps, money orders, ready post products, affix proper postage to packages, letters, and flats. I answer questions regarding mail regulations, procedures, postage rates, hold mail requests, address changes, etc. I sort the incoming and outgoing mail/ packages according to type and destination and make sure the items are in proper condition for mailing. At 3:30 p.m., I collect all outgoing mail from the collection boxes and prepare it for dispatch. At 4, I close the window for the day, load up all the outgoing

mail/packages, and put them in the proper APCs. I finish up the deposit, the evening reports and then lock up.

What is the best aspect of your job?

I can’t pinpoint just one aspect of the job that I absolutely love because I love everything about my job! Sure there are challenges, and every day is different, but it keeps the job from getting stale. USPS offers upward mobility, excellent benefits, and great retirement. There is also the ability to put in to transfer to different locations throughout the state and country. I am grateful to be able to work with not only the public on a daily basis but with some pretty fantastic coworkers and bosses.

Why is your community a good place to live and work?

I personally love working and being part of a close nit community that rallies together and provides hospi-

tality that cant be beat! There is just something about the charm of the Thumb that you cant find anywhere else. Its the kindness, the willingness

to help in times of need, the building up of small business, and the coming together that make me proud to be part of this community. Working in

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What one person has influenced you the most?

One person who has been incredibly influential in my life is my grandma,

Nancy Deacons. She has taught me that, first and foremost, you never compromise your faith. Family traditions are important and you respect and love your family. When you love, you love endlessly and never envy somebody’s success. Instead, rejoice with them.

being said, my biggest goal in life is to become a post master in a small community. You have to love what you are doing and I believe that you get back what you put into your job.

I enjoy serving the community and look forward to continuing my journey with the USPS.

What is your biggest goal in life?

What do you do to relieve stress?

Working for the USPS is an incredible opportunity for life-long employment and is an extremely rewarding job. There is also plenty of room for advancement and growth. With that

To break away from stress, I love getting lost in the blues, jazz, and classical music. I also enjoy playing the piano.

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Age: 37 Spouse/children: Husband— Rick Champagne; Daughters — Alexis, Elizabeth and Lacie Hometown: Sebewaing Employer: Thumb Area Psychological Services

Current job title/responsibilities:

proud to say that I am part of this team.

I am the owner and CEO of Thumb Area I conduct staff training, design and oversee data collection, write reports, Psychological Services; founder and clinical director of Turning Point Autism treatment plans, behavior plans and skill acquisition protocols, conduct Clinic; and Board Certified Behavior assessments, monitor scheduling, Analyst (BCBA). assign caseloads, and collaborate with As a business owner, each day is different and the responsibilities ever-chang- highly skilled BCBAs and other ABA ing. I am fortunate to have two amazing (Applied Behavior Analysis) professional team members on implementation of partners, Kathy Mroz and Deb Beers the latest evidenced based practices in who help make each day’s challenges fun and uplifting. I am also blessed with ABA. The focus of my daily responsibilthe most talented business manager on ities in the clinic is to provide supervision and oversight to all 70 employees the earth, Becky Moyer, and the wisest administrative assistant one could ever and over 50 children who are receiving treatment from our clinic. This is where have, Rita Lopez.

As the CEO of Thumb Area Psychologi- I devote most of my energy. As a BCBA, cal Services, I help to manage contracts, I spend every minute I can helping chiloversee audits, and set up systems for dren with Autism and their families who 14 professional therapists and over 800 walk through our doors get the best hundred active counseling clients. treatment and service they possibly As the clinical director of Turning can to be successful and happy in their Point, every day is a whirlwind of home, school, and community. inspiring behavior change. I work with amazing people who make me What is the best aspect of your job?

What are your three favorite movies?

Three of my favorite movies are Walk the Line, Hoosiers, and the Pianist.

Name a book that has influenced you.

One of my all time favorite books is “If You Can’t Be Free, Be a Mystery: In Search of Billie Holiday” by Farah Jasmine Griffin.

If you could be any fictional character, who would it be?

The fictional character I would pick is Elizabeth Swann from the Pirates of the Caribbean series. She is fierce, de-

January 26, 2019 termined to succeed, willing to break out of her comfort zone, is pretty darn good at getting exactly what she wants, and genuinely wants to see the best in everything and everybody. She isn’t afraid to go against the grain and loves adventure.

What quote do you live by?

The one quote that has stuck with me to this day is by Henry Ford. “If there is any one secret of success, it lies in the ability to get the other person’s point of view and see things from that person’s angle as well as from your own.”

NICOLE CHAMPAGNE I have an ability to change lives every day at my job. Not just the way that we all change lives each day, but in a profound, noticeable, life altering way.

I get to see tremendous growth every day in my clients. I’m inspired each day when I get to hear a child who has never spoke utter their first word, a little one who use to cry all day before treatment break out in laughter, or a young person who has been hurting themselves be freed from restraints or equipment they had before they came to us. These are huge and they bring tears to my eyes and make me smile all at the same time. They are the changes that push me to work my hardest and devote every minute I can to making Thumb Area Psychological Services a place our families and community can be proud of and a place that will continue to grow.

Why is your community a good place to live and work?

Living in the Thumb of Michigan has made me the person I am. I grew up in a family with eight siblings and learned from my mom, a principal, and my dad, a WWII veteran, that God, family, and community should always be center in your life. Attending the small school of Owendale-Gagetown gave me a close relationship with classmates and teachers. There, I always felt supported and safe. I worked from the time I was 13, working three jobs at a time most of my life. In our small community, I learned so many things, but above all, I learned to love and care for those around me.

These values are why I always knew I wanted to live, work, and raise my family in this area. I love our community

and I would never want to leave it.

What do you do to relieve stress?

What one person has influenced you the most?

Laugh. Laugh until I cry with my family and friends. That is always the best stress relief.

My dad has been the most influential person in my life. His memory is with me every day. He was intelligent, kind and hardworking. He loved his family and his community and helped to take care of both his whole life. He lived with a growth mindset that he spread to his children, teaching us that we can always do anything we put our minds to and we will never be done learning.

Having an outlook like this on life, that it’s up to you and your hard work, pushes me to continue to try to be my best for my family and clients. My dad died when I was still young. I remember holding his hand when he said his last words, “I’m trying.” Simple yet forever ringing in my head, to always try until your last breath to give all your love and energy to all you do. I am proud of my dad and his life, and I hope when I see him again he can say the same of me.

What is your biggest goal in life?

I feel content that all my biggest goals in life have been accomplished. I have the most amazing husband, Rick Champagne, and three beautiful, smart daughters, Alexis, Elizabeth and Lacie.

I live and was married at my childhood home, the same house where my mother gave birth to me and my father delivered me. I work in the same wonderful community I was raised and love, and I am working my dream job, owning my own business and running my own autism center. I can’t imagine needing anything more.

What are your three favorite movies?

King and I and The Sound of Music were among the first movies we had growing up so they are special to me.

But I’m not a movie watcher, so I would say my favorite movies are any that my family watches together.

Name a book that has influenced you.

“Verbal Behavior” by B.F. Skinner. Understanding this book and that behavior is a science opened my mind to an approach that has guided me through each of my days ever since I first read it.

If you could be any fictional character, who would it be?

Mary Poppins. She has a bottomless bag armed with all her supplies and reinforcers and travels the world to help children. This is pretty much what BCBA’s do.

What quote do you live by?

There’s a quote on the back of my dad’s headstone that guides me in his absence. “I shall pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.” — M. Ghandi

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Marie Havercamp

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Surendra Raythatha, MD

Family Nurse Practitioner

Hills & Dales Orthopedic Clinic

Ubly Medical Clinic

2254 Main St. Ubly

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Angela Weber

Family Nurse Practitioner

Richard Moyer, DO

6190 Hospital Dr. Suite 104 989.912.6115

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Age: 34 Spouse/children: Husband — Aaron Henderson; Children — Ava (13), Adison (9), and Tristan (6) Hometown: Bad Axe Employer: McLaren Thumb Region

Current job title/ responsibilities: Director of Finance — Responsible for: • Planning and directing all financial activities.

• Establishing standards of performance, quality control, and department production.

• Providing analysis of income, expenditures, and capital asset values with comparisons to pervious periods.

• Making recommendations concerning methods of reducing operating costs and increasing income.

• Preparing and maintaining financial reports, departmental budgets, and annual tax returns and fulfill filing requirements.

What is the best aspect of your job?

I love the people I work with. We have a great team here at McLaren Thumb Region. We have a wealth of knowledge and pooled together we are able to look at things from all angles. We are dedicated to making this the best hospital, and our focus is always on the patient.

Why is your community a good place to live and

Melanie Kramer, MD

Erica Knoerr

Family Nurse Practitioner

Kimberly Knoll

Family Nurse Practitioner

Thumb Pediatrics

6190 Hospital Dr. Suite 105 Cass City 989.872.8503

Dr. Robert Van Howe

Also seeing patients at Millwood Street Primary Care

Andrea Mosher

Nancy Wade, MD

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Darcy Schlund-Tenbusch Family Nurse Practitioner

Cass City Medical Practice

4674 Hill St. Cass City 989.872.8202

John Bitner, MD

Richard Hall, DO

Marlene Schank

Family Nurse Practitioner

Mary Krause

Family Nurse Practitioner

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Norma Abbott

Family Nurse Practitioner

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work?

is important to work through it.

I was born and raised in this community. I love the small-town life. No matter where you go in this town, people will recognize you and greet you with a smile.

My roots are here and I love my community and the people in it.

What is your biggest goal in life?

What one person has influenced you the most?

I couldn’t possibly just pick one, so I am going to say both of my parents. My mom has taught me that hard work and dedication really pay off. She was my biggest cheerleader through my master’s program. The other is my dad. He has taught me about job loyalty as he has been with his current employer for over 30 years now.

While things are not always easy, it

What are your three favorite movies?

Dirty Dancing, Step Up franchise, and Footloose My biggest goal in life is to be a Name a book that has influenced great role model for my children. you.

Everything I do is for them and I I’m going to go back to childhood want them to look up to me and on this one: “The Giving Tree.” This strive to be their very best. book teaches about unconditional love. The tree gives all it has and only in the end does the boy What do you do to realize he just needs the tree and relieve stress? not the “stuff.” &pIf you could be I like to go home at night and curl any fictional character, who would it be? up on the couch with my hubby I’d have to pick Batman. He is just and watch TV. After a long day, it is nice to just sit and decompress. I an everyday person who goes out also love supporting all of my kids and protects the city from evil. in their extracurricular activities, from dance to soccer to hockey!

What quote do you live And when I just need to get away, by? retail therapy with my sister is always fun.

“No one can ruin your day without your permission.”

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TRIBUNE SPOTLIGHT Age: 24 Hometown: Peck/Bad Axe Employer: Huron Daily Tribune

MIKE GALLAGHER Current job title/responsibilities: Staff writer for the Huron Daily Tribune.

What is the best aspect of your job?

My co-workers. They have welcomed me with open arms since I began at the Tribune last February. Another great aspect of my job is meeting new people and hearing their story.

Why is your community a good place to live and work?

The people. Much like Peck, where I grew up, everyone is super friendly, supportive and welcoming.

What one person has influenced you the most?

My parents. My Mom was the one who initially supported me going into journalism, and has been my biggest fan for my whole life. My Dad has always pushed me to be the best that I can be.

What is your biggest goal in life?

Professionally, my biggest goal was to work at a newspaper like the Huron

Daily Tribune, now it’s to continue working for the HDT. Personally, my biggest goal in life is to just be happy.

What do you do to relieve stress?

Spend time with family and friends.

What are your three favorite movies?

Superbad, Goodfellas, and The Departed.

Name a book that has influenced you.

“King of the World: Muhammad Ali and the Rise of an American Hero.”

If you could be any fictional character, who would it be?

Rick Sanchez from Rick and Morty.

Being a genius that can travel to alternate universes seems like it would be pretty fun.

What quote do you live by?

“Journalism gives you a license to be curious.”