MANSFIELD – The Blueberry Patch, owned by the Beilstein family, is a permanent staple in the Richland County area. Locals and travelers alike can bask in the sun, pick berries and take a trip to the gift shop for a souvenir. It makes for an ideal pit stop.

LEXINGTON  – From a young age, Kristine Lindeman, vice president of Alumni Roofing, always looked for ways to be involved. Whether it be the secretary of the student council, a member of the PTO or eventually a board member of the Richland County Chamber.

MANSFIELD – Victoria Langer, CEO of Global Medical Foam, is always on her feet. Owning a successful company geared toward the medical community sends her all over the United States to learn, develop and create. 

Sam Looney developed long-standing eye issues over the years. Due to having dry eyes, at night time she would notice big streaks in the headlights of cars she’d pass while driving.

Janet Mitchell started having problems with her eyes at 65 years old. She developed macular holes in her right eye and needed surgery, then two years later she needed the same surgery in her left eye. 

Ronald Nastasi learned eight years ago that he had glaucoma – a common eye condition and one of the leading causes of blindness. Although his condition was mild at that time, he knew that if he didn’t start taking proper care of his eyes, the disease had the potential to become severe.