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Local Comedian Sensation & America’s Got Talent Finalist Ryan Niemiller Loves to Entertain
So after graduating in 2006, he packed up his car and drove to L.A. When he arrived out west, he did an internet search on “how Being born with short arms, one might to get started in stand-up comedy” and went expect that Ryan Niemiller would be selffrom there. At just 24 years old, he claims conscious about his disability and do his the “ignorance of youth” helped him push best to blend into the background. However, past his fear of failure. ever since he was young, he has gravitated toward the spotlight. “I think I’m wired backward to the way most Writer / Christy Heitger-Ewing Photography Provided
“I watched a ton of stand-up comedy in high school and always wanted to try it,” Niemiller says. “But I mistakenly thought that you could only do it in L.A. or New York. I didn’t know you could start here in the Midwest.” His dream simmered on the back-burner as he studied theatre at Indiana State.
people are,” Niemiller says. “I just had this feeling that it would all work out.”
He enrolled in an eight-week comedy class, which provided the basic foundation for stand-up. Mining material for his sets has always come easy.
“When you have a disability, a lot of stuff happens for you,” he says. He does what he calls “observational comedy” in which he “I love theatre, but I was getting tired of observes how people treat him or others and telling other people’s stories,” Niemiller says. works it into his set. He notes that stand-up “I was ready to tell my own.” comedy is one of the few art forms in which atGreenwood.com / JULY 2020 / GREENWOOD MAGAZINE / 5
career,” he says. Niemiller lived in L.A. until 2009, at which time he bopped around from Terre Haute to Indianapolis to Pensacola, Fla., taking various “real jobs” to begin saving money to buy a house. He found, however, that as much as he liked having health insurance, he couldn’t stomach a desk job. “My brain just couldn’t do it,” he says. There’s a joke amongst comedians that it typically takes 15 years to become an overnight sensation.
the only way you know you’re good is by performing in front of other people. “If you want to learn guitar, you could spend 10,000 hours in your bedroom and know you sound pretty good before you ever let another set of ears hear it,” Niemiller says. “With stand-up, however, you may think your material is hilarious, but you don’t actually know until you do it for others.” The first official show Niemiller performed was on October 2, 2006, at an empty coffee shop. “I’d gone to an open mic to get a feel how it worked and found out that my teacher had signed me up to do a set,” Niemiller says. “I was totally put on the spot. I don’t know if it was performer’s pride or stubborn male pride, but I didn’t want to back down from a challenge. He performed in front of four other comics and a barista and scored a few chuckles. “I’m lucky that I got a couple of laughs because if not, that could have affected my confidence and changed the trajectory of my
“I beat that trend. It only took me 13,” he says with a snicker. His big break came in the summer of 2019 when Niemiller competed on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” (AGT), performing in front of judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Julianne Hough, and Gabrielle Union, along with 3,400 spectators at the Dolby Theatre. The experience didn’t faze him. “That felt at home,” Niemiller says. “Now, if you told me afterward to go ask the girl out who was sitting in the fifth row, that would be mortifying to me. Large crowds have always been easier than one-on-one interaction.”
Though he didn’t get teased much as a child, he suspects that’s because he learned, early on, that if he made the jokes first, people left him alone. “It became my default,” he says. “Whether it’s fair or not, it’s kind of on me to make other people comfortable with me.” It didn’t hurt that he had a natural affinity for easing tension through humor. Though he calls himself the “cripple threat of comedy,” refers to his fan club as “club nub” and regularly incorporates his disability into his sets, he admits that having a disability is difficult. “As much as I’ve come to terms with it and made the best of it, it’s not what I would have chosen,” Niemiller says. “Yes, I use it in my comedy, but it’s not a crutch. It’s me talking about my life.” Niemiller, who recently turned 38, notes that one of the toughest parts of this career is the way it affects the timeline of his life. “Being a touring stand-up comic puts strain on a lot of things,” he says. “When you’re 25, not married, no kids, on the road all the time with no health insurance, that’s easier to power through than when you’re 35 in that same position.” For now, he’s riding the success of AGT after placing third in the show and returning for AGT’s The Champion’s show in January 2020.
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“If you make the finals on AGT as a standup comedian, your career gets a huge bump,” says Niemiller, noting that his social media following grew throughout the season but doubled between the semifinals and finals. When he made finals, the number of bookings he got quadrupled. Growing up poor in a trailer park and not owning a bed until he was in college, Niemiller found comedy to be his ticket to travel. And travel he has, week after week. Take last November, for instance. He performed 25 out of 30 days that month. Calling himself a “road dog,” he says he has a reputation for doing 14-hour drives to get to the next gig. Prior to the pandemic, his day-to-day was driving to shows, hotels, airports and more shows. But he made the best of it, exploring new places whenever his schedule allowed. “I like to try local restaurants — find at least
one place that’s unique to that location,” Niemiller says.
somewhere,” Niemiller says. “I want there to be more.”
In the future, he hopes to return to acting, perhaps doing television, movies and podcasts.
Niemiller, who currently lives on the southside of Indy, played several sold-out shows at Avon’s Red Curb Improv Comedy Club earlier this year. He also appeared on WZPL’s Smiley Morning Show and the Pat McAfee Show. He loves performing locally as he says Hoosiers always have his back.
“As much of a life-changing experience as AGT was, if I’m still the dude from AGT years down the road, I’ve screwed up
“A lot of people have been surprised that I still live here,” Niemiller adds. “They are trained to think that if AGT says I’m from Indiana, that must have been years ago. Then they see me at Kroger and are like, ‘Oh, you’re actually here!’” And he’s happy to be here, as he adores Indy’s small town and big city feel. “There’s theatre, pro sports and great restaurants, but you don’t feel like you’re in this huge metropolis where you have to struggle to get around,” he says. “If there’s traffic in Indy, it adds 10 minutes to your trip whereas in L.A. it can legitimately add four hours.”
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Dr. Christian J. Carter and Dr. Derrick “Pete” Yoder, the co-owners of Emerson Chiropractic, Indianapolis, are thrilled to be part of their community. Dr. Carter, who is known to his patients as Dr. Christian, says he and Dr. Yoder, who is known as Dr. Pete, have been enthusiastically welcomed by local residents since they opened. “We took over Cerefin Family Chiropractic in November 2019, from Dr. Michael Cerefin, known as Dr. Mike, who started the practice in 1995,” Christian says. “In March 2020, we transitioned the name to Emerson Chiropractic.”
continue to expect from us. We take pride in helping our patients with their health goals, and keeping them feeling and functioning at their best. We’re excited to take over the business, and continue to be a part of the community.” Dr. Christian says the staff is committed to helping people feel better.
“The common consensus on a Chiropractor is that we ‘pop your back.’ The truth is there is a lot more to it. We are focused on making sure that your spine is functioning and moving properly so that your brain and body can communicate efficiently through Dr. Christian worked with Dr. Mike for almost two years before the sale and change the nervous system. Your body undergoes in ownership. He originally started with Dr. a lot of stress that can come from physical, Mike at Cerefin Family Chiropractic in 2018 environmental, and emotional sources in as an associate after obtaining his doctorate. your day to day life.” “Dr. Pete has spent 11 years practicing in Washington, Indiana and North Carolina,” Dr. Christian says. “He moved back to Indianapolis and we joined together to create Emerson Chiropractic. He brings great experience to the practice.” The staff at Emerson Chiropractic takes pride in their work. The doctors work with patients to achieve any unique health and wellness goals they have. “Many people have come to know our name, or have heard about Cerefin Family Chiropractic in some way,” Dr. Christian says. “Our goal is to continue to provide a high level of patient care that many people have experienced in the past, and will
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Given the circumstances, he’s had to make a few adjustments to keep his customers safe and protect his team from exposure.
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he Art of Roof Warz, isn’t just a fancy tagline but a mantra that Dustin Rees, a lifelong Center Grove resident, wears on his sleeve. Literally, a Roof Warz logo goes everywhere with him and his team at Gladiator Roofing and Restoration. Rees is the President and CEO of Gladiator Roofing and Restoration and is on a mission to do things differently.
for his company to hit the ground running. “People need us,” Rees says. “Especially now. During this time of year, we’re out here every day, seven days a week, going to bat for homeowners.”
“No-Contact roof inspections. Basically, we don’t have to have contact with the homeowner if they prefer that,” Rees says. “We can inspect the roof, take pictures, take videos, email them, and meet with their insurance adjuster on their behalf. Once the claim is approved, homeowners can just go straight to our website and pick their shingle covers from there.” Back in April, when many states were questioning whether to restrict general contract work and others had even declared it nonessential, Rees begged to differ. Luckily for him, Indiana State Legislatures
Rees lives in Bargersville with his loving family including 12-year-old son Mason and 2-year-old daughter Mila. “We settled in Bargersville because my family is here and I love this area!” Rees says. “There is not a better place to live anywhere around Indianapolis than right here on the southside. Everyone is warm and welcoming, and the area has everything you could possibly want while raising a family.” This same Hoosier hospitality is why Rees started Gladiator Roofing and Restoration. “Our community really cares about trust and commitment, and that aligns perfectly with why Gladiator Roofing and Restoration wants to be an integral part of our community,” he says. But things are far from business as usual. In the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Indiana saw its first hailstorm of the year on March 28, then another on April 8th. For Rees, these two large storms within one week of each other meant it was time
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and the Department of Homeland Security were on his side. “We’re out here because we’re essential. Once a roof starts leaking, that home is compromised. We’re here to make sure people are taken care of, to help them get what they deserve out of their insurers. So, we’re out here for the economy, too—we’ve got to keep the money circulating. And who’s got all the money?” Rees asks, laughing. “Insurance companies.” He’s half-joking, of course. But he isn’t wrong either. In all fairness, filing an insurance claim is the easy part, it’s getting approved that takes skill. For instance, plenty of roofers are all too eager for customers to file a claim but then won’t show up to meet their adjuster and see it through. That’s a real problem for homeowners. Whether that claim is approved or not, it counts. That’s right, even if there was never any damage at all there may as well have been—at least according to their insurance premium. And this is precisely the kind of thing that gets Rees going. Now, in the wake of recent events, it isn’t just homeowners Rees is concerned about. Local businesses have suffered major property 12 / GREENWOOD MAGAZINE / JULY 2020 / atGreenwood.com
are driven by our customers’ complete satisfaction of a job well done using the best products available today.” Essentially, for anyone who’s in the business of prioritizing money over people, Rees has a list with their name on it. It isn’t a short list either, and that’s okay with him. “War is long,” he says, adding with a grin, “and this is “#Roof Warz.” damage from rioting and looting.
developing after just a few years.
“Hoosier businesses are already struggling to come back from the pandemic and lockdowns,” he says. “And as a small business owner myself, I knew I just had to do something. When I saw what was happening [in Indianapolis], I reached out to offer our services. I want to help protect those businesses and to also make sure their insurance companies are doing the right thing.”
“If there’s a good, better, best, we put on the best and we put it on the front end of every job. We’re the professionals, they’re the homeowners, and it’s our responsibility to help them give their home what we know is going to last.” “They know us,” Rees says about his vendors. “They’ve been working with us for years, and they know what I and everyone on my team are capable of. They know we treat everyone fairly, that we’re out to do right by everyone—the people we work with and our customers.” And so far, his business model is working.
On May 31, in the early hours of that Sunday morning, Rees and crew boarded up several Indianapolis buildings to protect those businesses from further damage. “Their insurers are covering the work because that’s what insurance is for,” Rees says. “To protect our assets, our homes, our businesses — and I’m going to make sure they follow through.
“I’d been ready for a long time to go out on my own, be independent,” Rees says. “I, and everyone on this team, we
“What I’ve done is I’ve built a dream team with more than 100 years of combined industry experience,” he adds. “Everyone here is the best at what they do. As a team, we’re arguably the best in the business.” For his customers, Rees pulls out all the stops. Take, for example, most roofing companies charge extra for securities like ice and water shields, synthetic felt, drip edge, and gutter apron. At Gladiator, everything gets installed on every roof whether the insurance companies agree to pay for it or not. “It would be nice if every insurance company paid for this stuff. But if they won’t, oh well,” Rees says, throwing his hands up in the air. “It’s worth it to guarantee our customers won’t have issues atGreenwood.com / JULY 2020 / GREENWOOD MAGAZINE / 13
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Sometimes a message really penetrates when it’s written on something concrete — like a rock. Leadership Johnson County (LJC) is an adult leadership class that’s coordinated through Franklin College. The Youth Leadership Academy, the youth division of LJC, has a goal to complete a class community service project each year. These are determined by the Johnson County Community Foundation and voted on by the current class members. Last fall, the Johnson County Community Foundation presented a few ideas to the students, and they voted on the project that they wanted to complete as a class — one involving rocks.
develop a project idea that would include all school corporations in the Johnson county area,” says Savannah Waddick. “We chose to develop a rock garden. The purpose for this project was to show how unique individuals could come together to make our community a more inclusive and vibrant place to live, work, lead and play.” The project was called “Only One You” and was inspired by Linda Kranz’s book by the same name. Students in the Youth Leadership Academy painted rocks similar to the fish rocks found on the pages in this book. They involved community groups throughout Johnson County in the painting as well. This rock garden is now showcased at Greenwood’s Independence Park.
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“We have enjoyed the creativity of our youth, and we hope that park patrons will enjoy this aspect as well.” In November students formed a project steering committee. Then in February 2020, they secured 800 rocks. The Youth Leadership Academy project committee was charged with the task of organizing painting sessions within their respective school corporations. Multiple groups contributed to the painted rocks, including a number of local elementary, middle and high schools as well as bible clubs, 4-H clubs and best buddy programs. Isaiah Estes enjoyed promoting the “Only One You” message. “It encourages people to be themselves while showing them how their uniqueness creates a beautiful masterpiece,” Estes says. Noah Zahm says the project taught him about how to work collaboratively in the community.
“Working together to build this project has strengthened the community and brought people together to admire one another’s differences and build something grand,” Zahm says.
visitors understand everyone is unique in their own way, but we’re all worthy of love,” Peters says.
On June 13, the students finished their project by placing the painted rocks in a rock garden near the entrance of Independence Park, which was followed by a ribboncutting ceremony.
“I believe that it can help people to realize the importance of being their own unique selves,” Terhune says. “It allows the whole community to see how important it is to embrace yourself and your personality.”
The YLA does its part to help students practice networking skills via lunches with businesses and community leaders. “I have witnessed many students stepping up into leadership roles this year and certainly trying things that are out of their comfort zones,” Kelsay says.
As for Kelsay, she has enjoyed getting to know the students during this program.
The Academy Rock Project is close to Emily Peters’ heart because she worked on it with the essential skills students at her school, whom she works with on a daily basis and with whom she has formed a close bond.
The 2021 YLA class kicks off August 8 at its Opening Retreat. Recruitment for the 2022 YLA class begins in January 2021. For more information on LJC Youth Leadership Academy, contact Amy Kelsay at akelsay@franklincollege.edu.
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Maecee Terhune agrees.
“I love that they represent all of our public corporations and a private school in Johnson County,” Kelsay says. “They are amazing people.”
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CIRCLE CITY CRYOGENICS HELPS CANCER PATIENTS THROUGH UNIQUE PROCESS Writer/Matt Keating Photography Provided
Brian Tomlinson, with Circle City Cryogenics, an Indianapolis company that cryogenically freezes anti-embolism stockings to help cancer patients, says the company has been helping many people since it started. The work that Circle City Cryogenics does has also been a source of comfort and stability since it began as a subdivision of another company. “Tom Dunn owns Circle City Heat Treating,” Tomlinson says. “Circle City Cryogenics is a Division of Circle City Heat Treating, which has been in business since 1952. I started the cryogenics division in 2012. I am the head of sales and marketing for both.” Circle City Cryogenics also treats auto parts for race car teams. “We cryogenically treat engine blocks, all engine components, transmissions, ring and pinion sets, even spark plugs,” Tomlinson says. “We do this from Go-Karts racers, to boat racers to motorcycles, and dirt track racers, all the way up to NHRA Drag Racing Teams. Don Schumacher Racing was gracious enough to write us a nice testimonial.” Circle City Cryogenics has also received positive praise from cancer patients for the work they do cryogenically freezing embolism stockings for cancer patients. Tomlinson adds that cryogenics also helps businesses. “Anti-embolism stockings are designed to promote healthy blood flow and prevent blood clotting,” Tomlinson says. “Patients have told us they are stronger and last longer. They do not snag and run like they used to. Our cryogenic process is saving them money.” It also gives cancer patients long-term benefits. “Our cryogenic process at 300 degrees below zero significantly improves the wear resistance and strength of parts, resulting in dramatically longer wear life,” Tomlinson says. “Any metal that is formed is full of stress. Our cryogenic process stress relieves metal and some plastics making them stronger.”
“It improves the dimensional stability, helping to lower the operating and maintenance costs of large and small businesses,” Tomlinson says. Tomlinson believes the future of Cryogenics is strong. “When people first hear the word cryogenics, they think we have Ted Williams and Walt Disney frozen from all the sci-fi shows on TV,” Tomlinson says. “We don’t freeze bodies.” Cryogenics does save people a lot of money, according to Tomlinson.
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“The more people learn about cryogenic processing, they find all the different ways it can save them money,” Tomlinson says. “From the everyday razor blade to lawnmower blades and gun barrels. We do this for as many individuals as we do large and small companies and municipalities.” Tomlinson adds that Circle City has also taken care of fishing lines, golf clubs, golf balls, baseball bats and gun barrels to increase their quality. He said they also last longer and their accuracy is improved. Tomlinson notes that Dave Johnson with the Greenwood Fire Department has been using their cryogenic process on equipment to save the City of Greenwood, and taxpayers, money for at least the last 10 years. “We also do this for Indianapolis IFD, Beech Grove and many other Fire Departments around Indiana,” Tomlinson says. Positive word of mouth has spread about the company. “A farmer dropped off some parts a couple of weeks ago and brought a pair of his blue jeans wanting to see if it made them stronger,” Tomlinson says. “When I posted the picture on our Facebook page, doctors and nurses started calling and wanting us to test their scrubs. They’re going through a ton of them because of COVID-19. Matt Ferrell with Purdue Polytechnic in Columbus, Indiana will be doing the testing.” To find out more about Circle City Cryogenics, visit them online at circlecitycryogenics.com or give them a call at 317-440-9102. Circle City Cryogenics is located at 2243 Massachusetts Ave in Indianapolis.
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Writer / Christy Heitger-Ewing
Let’s face it. These days, emotions are running high. And understandably so. In a society where we are used to Googling how to do life—e.g., “How to build a bird cage” or “How to get in shape,” we are suddenly at a loss since we can’t exactly type into a search engine, “How to navigate a COVID-19 existence.” Because we have entered unchartered territories, we may alternate between moments of feeling fine and moments of total terror. Just so you know, if you awake in the wee hours of the morning thinking, “I don’t know what to do,” “I don’t know what to think,” or “I don’t know how to live,” you are totally normal. And that’s because our world suddenly feels inside out and backward. When we run into someone we know out in public, we can no longer greet them with a handshake or a hug. That feels odd. And when someone has passed away, we aren’t allowed to attend the funeral to console the mourning. That’s also sad and unsettling. When the coronavirus spiraled into our world like an F5 tornado, it wreaked havoc on life as we knew it. I don’t think that any of us conceived of the day when schools would shut down, followed by churches, restaurants, gyms, doctor’s offices, beaches, parks, movie theaters, retail stores, barbers, hair salons, amusement parks. We didn’t anticipate concerts, sporting events, parties and even the Magic Maker itself, Disney World, halting indefinitely. On top of that, in the blink of an eye, we suddenly went from shopping with abandon to feeling uneasy partaking in completely mundane tasks like pumping gas and cruising the aisles of a grocery store. As we tiptoe back into safely resuming normal life, let’s give each other grace, kindness and the benefit of the doubt. The “we’re all in this together” mantra is meant to remind us that although we may be feeling lonely, disconnected, scared, frustrated or confused, we are not the only ones harboring such feelings.
Below are five tips for picking yourself up when you’re feeling down:
1. Explore nature. Inhaling fresh air, hearing the birds sing and
watching the squirrels scamper brings true healing power. In today’s world where we are inundated with disheartening news stories, overwhelming statistics and heated opinions on social media, it’s smart to put down the phone and lace up your shoes. Stepping outside has never been more important.
2. Connect with a pet or a vet or a jet. Not to get all Dr. Seuss
on you, but the point is to try and get your mind off your own worries by focusing on something or someone else. That might mean playing with your dog or cat. It may involve dropping supplies at a VA center. Or it may be looking skyward to enjoy a flyover to boost societal morale. The idea is to get outside your own head, especially if you tend to perseverate on negative or anxious feelings.
3.Listen to the music your parents used to play around the house when you were a kid. Trust me, it’s the closest thing
you’ll get to a time machine, and transporting yourself back to a happier, simpler headspace is just what the doctor ordered.
4.Declutter a room. I know it doesn’t sound like fun, and
it’s not necessarily fun while you’re in the midst of doing it, but wow — the joy you feel when a space is free of excess is truly exhilarating. Even my 9-year-old, whose room was an unmitigated disaster, admitted that when it was picked up and organized, he felt less oppressed. He even claimed he slept better in a clean room!
5.Make a gratitude journal. In times like these, it’s easy to focus on the losses, the negativity and the things we are missing out on. But a change in focus can quickly shift a gloomy mood. Doing this activity with your spouse or children is a great way to not only bond as a family but acknowledge the many blessings that surround us daily.
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