Comprehensive Foot & Ankle Care - Dr. Paul M. Shearer, a native of Bucyrus, Ohio, harbored a fascination with medicine throughout his childhood years. He attended Valparaiso University in Northwest Indiana, then studied at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. After graduation, Dr. Shearer completed a two year surgical residency at University Hospital Health Systems followed by a fellowship at the VA Hospital in Cleveland where he gained extensive knowledge of wound care and diabetic care of the foot. - read more...

Achieving Maximum Fitness in Minimum Time - Jeffrey Tomaszewski and Josh Trentine met while working for University Hospital Systems. Jeffrey left University Hospital Systems to become the Athletic Trainer at Case Western Reserve while studying for mis Master's Degree. Josh meanwhile began providing personal training for three therapy clients out of his home. As Jeffrey was approaching graduation, Josh's business had grown to the point that he had to either stop taking new clients or move his business to a larger commercial facility. Josh and Jeffrey combined forces and opened Overload Fitness in Beachwood, Ohio on November 1, 2004, and in mid 2007 opened a second location in Westlake, Ohio. We met with Jeffrey recently, and listened as he provided this overview of Overload Fitness' services and offerings; - read more...

The Optimum Choice for All Your Eye Care Needs - Avon, OH: After receiving her medical degree from West Virginia University, K. Anne Jacobs, M.D., F.A.C.S., completed her Internship at Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation in New Orleans, LA, and her Residency at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. A member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Medical Association, ARVO, ASCRS, and the International Society of Refractive Surgeons, Dr. Jacobs founded Jacobs Eye Center in Avon, OH in July 1986. We met with Dr. Jacobs recently, and listened as she provided this overview of the services available at Jacobs Eye Center; - read more...

Quality Driven, Customer Focused - Avon, OH: Jeff Mitchell's career in heating and air conditioning began shortly after his high school graduation. As he gained experience in the employ of others, he quickly realized that the keys to success in his chosen industry would be possessing an uncanny degree of technical expertise coupled with an unswerving dedication to providing a high level of customer satisfaction. In 1985 Jeff founded Westland Heating/Air Conditioning which he continues to run today with the assistance of his wife, Debi, and their son, Zach. We met with Jeff and Debi recently, and listened as they described the services Westland Heating/Air Conditioning provides; - read more...

Over 40 Years of Greenhouse Excellence - Avon, OH: After emigrating from Denmark, Niels Jensen worked for relatives in their Avon greenhouse until he founded his own in Avon Lake in 1966. He moved his operation to Detroit Road in Avon in 1985, and by the late 1980s his sons Bryan and Bruce were overseeing the day-to-day operation of the company. Today Bryan and Bruce are co-owners of Pinehaven Garden Center & Greenhouses, Inc. which they run with the help of their parents, two sisters, Bryan's daughter, and Bruce's son. We met with Bryan and Bruce recently, and listened as they provided this description of Pinehaven Garden Center & Greenhouses' offerings; - read more...

For All of Your Residential and Commercial Remodeling Needs - Avon, OH: R.J. Kearney Construction Co., Inc. was founded in 1972 by Russ Kearney. His son, Joe, began working for his father part-time during high school, and later attended Lorain Community College followed by a four year apprenticeship through the carpenters union. Today Joe serves as the President of R.J. Kearney Construction Co., Inc., and continues to build the reputation for quality construction his father began thirty-six years ago. We met with Joe recently, and listened as he provided this overview of R.J. Kearney Construction's services; - read more...

Putting the Customer Back Into Customer Service - Avon, Ohio: The Pompeii family has been a well-known and highly respected name in the local contracting industry for over sixty-six years. Matt Pompeii's original dream was to be a drummer for a rock and roll band, although when the reality of irregular paychecks set in, Matt returned to his contracting roots and founded Pompeii's Custom Plumbing & Heating Inc. in 1982. Since that time, Pompeii's Custom Plumbing & Heating has earned an envious reputation for both excellent workmanship and superior customer service, and is one of less than 3,000 companies world-wide certified in residential air balancing and diagnostics. We met with Matt recently, and listened as he provided this overview of the services Pompeii's Custom Plumbing & Heating provides; - read more...

Committed to Quality and Customer Value - Avon, OH: After Tom Brunner graduated from Ohio State in 1972, he went to work for a national lawn care company where he remained employed for several years. Late in the fall of 1976 he returned to Northeast Ohio and founded Personal Lawn Care, starting with himself, his brother, and a friend. Focusing on providing their customers with quality workmanship on each and every job, the company specialized in mowing and fertilization services. - read more...

Expert Tree Care Since 1973 - Avon, Ohio: Mike Wechter began working for a local tree service while still in high school. After gaining a few years' experience and attending courses at Ohio State along the way, Mike decided to open his own business. In 1973 he founded Mike's Tree Service Inc. which originally consisted only of himself and one truck. Throughout the years, the fledgling company continued to grow as a result of plenty of hard work and dedication to complete customer satisfaction. To accommodate this consistent growth, Mike built a new facility on Just Imagine Drive to house his business in the 1980s. We met with Mike recently, and listened as he described the services Mike's Tree Service Inc. provides; - read more...

Promoting Good Health Through Eating Well - Avon, Ohio: Phiner Dike-Jelden, a native of Lagos, Nigeria, has built a career as an author, model, dancer, and actress. While growing up, she was taught by her parents the secrets and importance of great nutrition and eating well. In fact, her hometown is home to many people who, due to proper nutrition, live very productive lives well into their 100s. After moving to Avon, Ohio, Phiner decided the best way to help her new community was to open a restaurant where she could educate local residents about health. She opened A Phiner Bistro in August 2006 where she shares her God-given talent for improving health through proper nutrition. We met with Phiner recently, and listened as she provided this overview of A Phiner Bistro's offerings; - read more...

Cleaning and Restoration Specialists Since 1930 - Avon, Ohio: Duraclean International Inc. has been solving restoration, remediation, and cleaning problems since 1930. Recognized as one of the founding fathers of modern carpet cleaning, Duraclean holds several patent on cleaning equipment and chemicals, and has since added multiple services enabling the company to remain at the forefront of the cleaning and restoration industry. We met recently with Todd Wearsch, owner of Duraclean Restoration and Cleaning Services, Inc. in Avon, Ohio, and listened as he provided this overview of the services available from Duraclean; - read more...

The Benchmark for Quality Service and Craftsmanship - Avon, Ohio: When he was in high school, Andy Stack began helping a contractor repair furnaces and install gas barbeque grills. His interest in the business and his expertise continued to grow, and in 1976 Andy and his wife founded Stack Heating & Cooling which currently employs their three sons and daughter in addition to six other employees. We met with Andy recently, and listened as he provided this overview of the services Stack Heating & Cooling offers; - read more...