“I’ve always tried to do good for all people.” This is what Robin Wilkening had to say about her role as a Portage Township Trustee. Working for the Portage Township for nearly 11 years now, Wilkening was recently promoted to Director of the...
When it comes to stimulating the minds of students and cultivating their interests, Kate Bieker of Willowcreek Middle School would tell you that reading and literature are vital components to success. Working as the Media Specialist for Portage...
Trent Howard is a man dedicated to the shaping of children’s lives all over the City of Portage. As a School Resource Officer (SRO), Howard works to serve as an exemplary role model for youngsters and encourages them to do their best in life....
A veteran in the education field, Michelle Hellwege is the current principal of Saylor Elementary School. Having worked in a variety of Lake County school districts over the years, Hellwege’s current position is her first in...
Jenna Blech is an individual who leads with positivity and strives to be an ideal role model for young students. The current principal at Jones Elementary School in Portage, Blech has been working for the Portage...
For nearly 20 years, Chris Crail has dedicated his life to helping those in need and ensuring their safety. A firefighter and paramedic for the Portage Fire Department, Crail is a man with a strong will and a passion for his community. Crail is also...
Dawn Kelley, the Quality Assurance Coordinator for the Food Services Department at Portage Township Schools, strives to ensure that today’s youth are getting the highest-quality products they need to succeed. According to Kelley,...
Curtiss Asbell has devoted his life to serving his community and paying it forward. He is involved with the Family Promise Foundation, he has been working for decades in service to the people of Northwest Indiana and strives to see the Region become...
Salesman Johnny Alsurakhi of Highland’s Thomas Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM believes good and reliable employee delivers quality customer service and operates with this mindset. His outgoing, positive philosophy as an employee and as an individual...