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VERMILIONLocal marketing consultant receives MBABy his own admission, no one expected local marketing consultant Richard Scheufler to get very far in life, especially after a case of spinal meningitis during his final semester of high school kept him from graduating. But Scheufler, 38, overcame the odds when he recently graduated from the MBA program at Case Western Reserve University."Growing up with ADHD, I had trouble focusing in the classroom and spent a lot of my school years in the hallway," Scheufler said in a recent release. "My teachers knew I was smart, but my attention-seeking behaviors were a huge distraction to the other students. Frankly, no one expected me to get very far in life."Today, Scheufler, along with his wife, Alexandra, owns two companies: VIB Marketing Agency, a global company that serves all size businesses, and Drone Providers Inc., an FAA-licensed aerial videography and photography service. He also founded the nonprofit Marketing Foundation.Scheufler, who resides in Vermilion with his wife and three children, started his first business at age 10, selling worms for bait and produce from his garden. BIRMINGHAM, OHIOHolm named VP of Global Sales at BettcherThomas Holm has been promoted to vice president of Global Sales at Bettcher Industries Inc.In his new position, Holm is responsible for leading the worldwide sales efforts of Bettcher Industries Inc. and its subsidiary company, Gainco. Holm also oversees Bettcher's direct and company-owned presence in the four leading meat processing regions of the world — the United States, Europe, Brazil and China.Holm has an extensive background in the food, food processing and agricultural industries. He joined Bettcher in 2012 as managing director of the company's European subsidiary company based in Lucerne, Switzerland. Prior to joining Bettcher, Holm was employed at Scanvaegt International and Danish-based FOSS. Prior to his business career, Holm was a member of "Patrulje Delingen," a special operations task force within the Royal Danish Army, and completed his business education in Denmark. NORWALKHershey joins Fisher-Titus staffFisher-Titus Medical Center has welcomed Cleveland Clinic cardiologist Dr. Jeffrey Hershey to the Fisher-Titus medical staff.Hershey is board certified and fellowship trained in cardiovascular disease. He began his more than 25 years of experience as a practicing physician in 1992 with the completion of his Internal Medicine residency at Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, affiliated hospitals, in Akron. He completed his cardiology fellowship at Case Western Reserve University, affiliated hospitals, in Cleveland in 1995. Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute in 2017, Hershey practiced cardiology at University Hospitals in northeast Ohio.Hershey sees patients and performs procedures at Snyder/White Heart & Vascular Center on the Fisher-Titus campus. PORT CLINTONMagruder employees receive awards, recognitionFulton Street Café aide Brian West was named Magruder Hospital's Employee of the Year during the facility's recent recognition event to honor employees, medical staff and board members for their service through the end of 2016.In announcing West's award, Magruder president and CEO Todd Almendinger shared some of the comments submitted in his nomination."I always see Brian busy finding something to do," the nomination states. "He is very respectful to everyone ... He will ask even if he doesn't know you well, 'How was your weekend?' and mean it ... Brian takes pride in his job and wants to do the job, whatever it is, the best he can do."Other Magruder Employee of the Year nominees were Rebecca Adams, LPN, Clinic Operations; Denise Ash, ward clerk, Med/Surg; Jill Crawford, director, Clinic Operations; Lindsey Daup, central scheduler, Registration & Communications; Krista Jeffries, RN, Urgent Care; Lisa McComas, section head MT, Laboratory; Holly Reesman, RRT, Respiratory Therapy; Lynn Schmidt, director, Surgery; Lisa Wammes, RN, Med/Surg; Charlene Wiechman, certified technician, Pharmacy.Employees also received special recognition for their years of service: • 35 years — Kathryn Buckingham, Michelle Noble, James Verbryke• 30 years — Amy Fox, Molly Geiser, Amy Goetz, Amy Howerth, Deborah Moore, Sheri Pusateri• 25 years — Gretchen Bossart, Dr. Gary Kresge, Shirley Rose, Pamela Smith, Dr. Carl Steele, Dr. Scott Zgrabik• 20 years — Sheryl Mallory, Dr. Sandy McLean, Susan Rasmussen, Linda Slauterbeck, Jean White• 15 years — Dr. Chad Blunt, Patricia Goff, Dr. David Rickson• 10 years — Suzette Adams, Todd Almendinger, Kimberly Bilger, Lori Blevins, Steven Harris, Sandra Heilman, Kathleen Hotz, Michelle MacGillivray, Angelina Obregon, Jeffrey Sessler, Jenna Stayancho, Dawn Watt• 5 years — Pauline Boyd, Betsy Comstock, Dr. Lawrence Fanelly, Leah Griffith, Beverly Gulau, Terry Hendrix, Jason Kraus, Danielle Mitchell, Lynn Schmidt, Lauren Sloan, Jill Sowers, Sarah Thompson GENOAReception recognizes law enforcementSeveral law enforcement officers from the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office and the Lake Township, Clay Township and Village of Genoa police departments were honored during a recent reception at GenoaBank's Millbury Branch.The bank recognized Sheriff Stephen Levorchick, Deputy Shuff, Deputy Nye and Captain Jim White from the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office; Det. Aaron W. Leist, Sgt. Hannan, Chief Hummer and patrolmen Brian Miller and Matt Simon from the Lake Township police department; Clay Township Police Officer David Dunn; and Chief Weis and Officer Todd Mocniak from the Village of Genoa Division of Police. Each department received a copy of the proclamation signed by the GenoaBank board in recognition and appreciation of their service.HersheyBrian West poses with his Employee of the Year Award. Law enforcement officers and GenoaBank employees pose for a photo during the bank's recent reception to honor local law enforcement personnel.