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25 NOV 2024 · Robin Ganzert, Ph.D., serves as president and CEO of American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization and the first to serve animals, whenever and wherever they are in need of rescue, shelter or protection.
She is the executive producer of the acclaimed documentary, Escape from Extinction, narrated by Dame Helen Mirren, and its follow-up, Escape from Extinction Rewilding, which features narration by Oscar winner Meryl Streep. She is also the executive producer of the annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards which aired for ten years on Hallmark Channel and most recently aired on A&E and fyi networks.
Additionally, she is the author of The Humane Table: Cooking with Compassion, Mission
Metamorphosis and Animal Stars. Her next book, Escape from Extinction, is set to come out in
2025. Dr. Ganzert serves on the board of Loro Parque Foundation, the Lois Pope LIFE Foundation
and is a member of The Explorers Club, the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce Trustee Program,
and the International Women’s Forum. She has been awarded the prestigious Gorilla Prize by
world-renowned zoological organization Loro Parque for her efforts in conservation.
Dr. Ganzert is frequently highlighted in prominent national news and media platforms as an
authoritative advocate for animals. In the recent season, she made appearances on shows like
Good Morning America, Fox & Friends, Fox News Saturday Night, and America’s Newsroom,
among others. During her tenure at American Humane, she has been a guest on broadcast outlets
such as the TODAY Show, MSNBC, World News Tonight, CNN, and Fox Business News, to name a
few. Additionally, her insights have been featured in major newspapers, including The Washington
Post, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles
Times, and the Boston Globe.
Under her leadership, American Humane continues to earn recognition for its commitment to
transparency, accountability, efficiency, and financial responsibility. Thanks to this dedication,
American Humane is a top-rated charity having earned, for six years, Charity Navigator’s “FourStar” rating; the “Seal of Excellence” from Independent Charities of America – awarded to fewer
than three percent of charities nationwide; an “A” rating from Great Nonprofits; and is one of the
few charities that meet all of the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance 20 Standards for
charity accountability
Since her appointment in 2010, Dr. Ganzert has spearheaded unprecedented growth and
transformational change at the historic 145-year-old nonprofit, which has reemerged as the most
effective humane organization, directly impacting the lives of more animals around the world than
any other organization through innovative, life-changing and life-saving programs that set the gold
standard in animal welfare and protection. Dr. Ganzert has dramatically expanded the scope and
scale of the organization’s programs globally with a presence in 40 countries making American
Humane the largest certifier of animal welfare in the world. In addition to this growth she has
provided oversight for iconic humane programs such as No Animals Were Harmed®, protecting
animals in film and entertainment; and, American Humane Certified®, helping to ensure humane
treatment of animals in agriculture. She launched a first-of-its-kind humane certification in global
conservation for animals in zoos and aquariums and an innovative humane certification effort for
the airline industry to help improve the safety and protection of companion animals in
transportation. Most recently, Dr. Ganzert launched a new Humane Certified Pet Provider
program focused on assessing the condition, well-being and welfare of small mammals, birds,
reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and aquatic life at pet provider locations and animal suppliers.
Dr. Ganzert is also responsible for the creation of American Humane’s famed Pups4Patriots™
program that provides lifesaving service dogs for wounded warriors facing Post Traumatic Stress
and Traumatic Brain Injury.
American Humane is now the largest certifier of animal welfare in the world, overseeing the
care of more than 1 billion animals annually. This represents more than a 2,000 percent increase
during her tenure in the number of animals protected every year.
Additional programmatic efforts include leading American Humane’s emergency rescue
missions to help the animal victims of catastrophic disasters from Superstorm Sandy to
Hurricanes Harvey and Ian; creating a groundbreaking clinical trial documenting the efficacy of
therapy dogs in helping childhood cancer patients; founding the bipartisan Congressional Caucus
for the Humane Bond; and, securing a major legislative victory with the passage of language in the
National Defense Authorization Act mandating that all American military working dogs must retire
on U.S. soil.
Dr. Ganzert holds a B.S. in Business & Accounting, an MBA and a Ph.D. She previously served
as the vice chair of the governing board of the National ALS Association. Prior to her appointment
at American Humane, Dr. Ganzert directed philanthropic services and charitable giving at The Pew
Charitable Trusts and Wachovia Wealth Management.
Dr. Ganzert resides in South Florida and Washington D.C. with her beloved cats and dogs and
enjoys spending time with her three wonderful children.
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18 NOV 2024 · Terri Wood is the co-founder, and CEO of Hot Shots Shooting Center. The company was established in April of 2024, and is located on Baney Road in Ashland. Terri ,and her business partner, also own and run Classy Chassis in Ashland. Hot Shots has 4 indoor ranges, and offers indoor simulation shooting ranges. Wood said, they offer education and training for the public, all ages and skill levels, plus law enforcement. The facility can also host private events and is open Tuesday through Saturday. Learn more about Terri, and Hot Shots Shooting Center on the podcast.
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11 NOV 2024 · Dawn Wisdom is the board president, and interim director of the Raemelton Equestrian Center. The organization is a 501(c3) non-profit organization that was started back in 1995 and is located on Trimble Road in Mansfield. There are 17 horses at Raemelton, which has students that range in age from 2 years old to adults, and serves 130 individuals per week. Dawn was born in the Cleveland area, later moving to Mansfield in 2009. Learn more about Raemelton, and Dawn Wisdom on the podcast.
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4 NOV 2024 · Michele Giess is the Superintendent of Richland Newhope. The organization started back in the 1960's and supports individuals in Richland County who have a developmental disability. They work with other partners in the community and families to support the individual, along with helping them access other services. Michele has been with Richland Newhope for 35 years, and has been Superintendent for 7 years. The organization in total has around 200 staff members.
Learn more about Richland Newhope, and Michele Giess, who is from Richland County, on the podcast.
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28 OTT 2024 · Colleen Rice is the executive director of the Domestic Violence Shelter, serving Richland County. Rice has been in the role for just over a year, starting in August of 2023. The organization started in the late 1970's and has a staff of around 26, some part-time and full-time. In 2023, the organization provided over 7,500 nights of shelter to adults and children, who needed a safe place to stay. The Domestic Violence Shelter is in need of donations, monetary and other items. The have a 24/7 crisis hotline number 419-774-5840, and their website is thedvshelter.com.
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21 OTT 2024 · Brady Groves is the director of the Milliron Foundation. The organization has been around for many years, which was established by Grant Milliron. Grant was a local business owner and philanthropist, which donated to help so many local organizations in Richland County to help with fire stations, schools etc. Groves shares more about the Milliron Foundation, and Grant's work to help improve the lives of local residents, on the podcast.
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14 OTT 2024 · Simon Clark is the head of school at Discovery School in Mansfield. Simon was born in the U.K. and first moved to the US in 2006 to teach in North Carolina. He has caught in various states, and other countries, before coming to Ohio and Discovery School in 2018. Discovery will be celebrating their 50th year in 2025 and Simon shares all about the school, and more about his career in education, on the podcast.
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7 OTT 2024 · ANNOUNCEMENT: Leadership Transition at NECIC
The NECIC Board of Directors is announcing an important leadership transition at the North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC). After eighteen years of dedicated service, Deanna West-Torrence will step down from her role as CEO and assume the title of Founder. Deanna has been a driving force behind NECIC since its inception in 2006 and her legacy in the North End community is profound. A longtime resident and community leader, she has dedicated her life to improving the quality of life and economic landscape of the North End.
Her journey with NECIC began with a vision of a resident driven plan to address the numerous challenges faced by the neighborhood. Having served on Mansfield City Council as the Fifth Ward council representative, she recognized that there was no comprehensive plan that addressed the issues residents wanted solved. As early as 2005, following her council service, Deanna was hired under former Mayor Lydia Reid, to be the Director of the city’s Department of Regional Community Advancement (formerly the Neighborhood Youth Corps). It was then that she began conversations with the then Fran and Warren Rupp Foundation and they suggested convening a group of residents and community leaders to address the challenges faced by the neighborhood. Under her leadership, NECIC has become a cornerstone of community development, empowering residents and fostering sustainable growth. The Community Economic Development plan was the first of its kind, laying the groundwork for future community planning efforts such as Mansfield Rising that also encompassed parts of the North End. Under Deanna’s leadership, the organization has delivered three iterations of the Community Economic Development Plan and has accomplished many of the goals of the program through its programming that has grown to include the African American Leadership Initiative, neighborhood small grants, blight elimination projects, elder and youth programming, civic engagement programs, housing related services, small and minority business development, an alternative staffing agency, community garden grants program, a teaching garden, and urban farming. All of these efforts were part of fulfilling the residents’ wishes and building on the assets available. Most recently, the organization launched an effort to build a Community Impact Center which is a long-term goal that will provide healthcare, mental health arts, education, recreation, and office space to several partner agencies who have come together to impact the community, even beyond the neighborhood.
Deanna recently relocated to San Diego to be with her family, including her daughter, son-in-law, and grandson. Although she is stepping back from her role as CEO, she will continue to provide her invaluable wisdom and guidance to NECIC as its Founder. In this role Deanna will focus on strategic mentorship of the incoming CEO, program development and innovation, managing special projects, and supporting grant writing and fund development efforts. This role allows Deanna to leverage her deep institutional knowledge and community connections to ensure NECIC's ongoing growth and success while empowering the new CEO to lead independently.
We are also pleased to announce that Tony Chinni, our current Research and Development Manager and the longest-serving staff member at NECIC, will be stepping into the role of Interim CEO. Tony joined NECIC in 2007 as its first intern, even before the doors were officially open. He has played a critical role in helping Deanna establish the organization and has been at the forefront of our community development planning efforts ever since. Tony has served as the CommunityDevelopment Manager, Housing Coordinator, and most recently its Research and Development Manager.
Born and raised in Mansfield, Tony graduated from Mansfield Senior High in 1994 and later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in European History from The Ohio State University in 2007. Throughout his time at NECIC, Tony has been the primary author of the North End’s Community Economic Development Plans, the key documents that have guided our work in the community. He is currently leading the latest update to this plan, ensuring that our efforts continue to reflect the needs and aspirations of North End residents.
“As I step into this role, I am deeply honored and humbled to continue the incredible work that Deanna and I dedicated ourselves to over the past seventeen years,” Tony Chinni stated. “Deanna has not only been a mentor but also a dear friend, whose leadership and vision have profoundly shaped this organization, this community, and me personally. Together with our incredible team, we’ve worked tirelessly to strengthen our community, and I am committed to upholding the values and progress we’ve achieved. I look forward to leading this agency with the same passion and dedication that Deanna has instilled in me, as we continue to foster economic growth and opportunity for the North End and beyond.”
Reflecting on the transition, Deanna stated, "Founding and leading NECIC has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. I am deeply grateful for all we've achieved and excited for the future. From our committed investors and donors, strategic partners, amazing staff and boards since 2007, we have been able be incredibly impactful in our work. Tony has always been a critical part of our success since his days as NECIC’s first intern. Supporting him during his tenure as Interim CEO will be an honor, and I am grateful to remain on board to continue working for him with the same level of dedication and commitment that he has demonstrated for me since the first day he walked through the door. I am thrilled to see him share his incredible institutional knowledge and talent in this new way, and I am confident in his leadership to keep advancing our mission. I also appreciate our board's leadership during this process and applaud their foresight in selecting Tony and ensuring a strong transition plan to support our amazing team."
The transition process for hiring a permanent CEO officially ends with the goal of having a new CEO in place by July 1, 2025. NECIC’s Board of Directors are forming a Transition Committee, have engaged a consultant specializing in nonprofit executive searches and capacity building that will also support our staff development during this time. This plan emphasizes a smooth leadership transition while ensuring that NECIC’s mission and vision continue to thrive under new leadership.
Phil Mazzocco, NECIC's Board President, shared his thoughts on the transition: “As NECIC embarks on this new chapter, we remain committed to our mission and the community we serve. We are confident that with Tony’s leadership as Interim CEO and Deanna’s continued involvement as Founder, NECIC will continue to be a beacon of hope and progress for the North End. Deanna’s vision laid the foundation for NECIC's transformative work, and we are incredibly grateful for her leadership. We look forward to continuing her legacy with Tony at the helm as Interim CEO. Please join us in thanking Deanna for her eighteen years of service and in welcoming Tony to his new role as Interim CEO. We look forward to the continued growth and impact of NECIC under Tony’s leadership.”
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30 SET 2024 · Primrose Retirement Community is located on Millsboro road in Mansfield. Primrose, which has 82 units and 14 villas, opened in 2007 and offers independent and assisted living to seniors in the community. Allison Campbell, Executive Director and Sam Marshall, Sales Manager, share on the podcast about the wonderful food they have at Primrose, along with a movie theater, ice cream parlor, wellness center and pub. You can stop by for a tour at Primrose and learn more about them on the podcast with Allison and Sam.
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23 SET 2024 · Dennis Riggans is the owner and CEO of Aire Serv. The HVAC company, which handles refrigeration, heating and cooling for residential and light commercial, is located on Illinois Ave South in Mansfield. Aire Serv has been in operation since 2014 and serves Richland, Ashland, Morrow, Marion, Huron and as far south as Licking county.
Dennis, who was born in the state of Pennsylvania, is married with two kids.
Learn more about Dennis Riggans, and his company, on the podcast.
CEOs You Should Know, is a weekly podcast that spotlights CEOs from area businesses and introduces you to the person behind the success of these businesses in our communities.
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