Like mother, like daughter. Crystal Olympidis instills in her children the importance of giving back to the community. She leads by example, taking her children to various volunteer events she helps organize through the Valparaiso YMCA. Her daughter,...
Read MoreA Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Kelly Johnson
Kelly Johnson grew up in north central Indiana where she attended high school at Elkhart Memorial High School. She then furthered her education at Bethel College in Mishawaka where she earned her bachelor’s of art degree in sociology and her...
Read MoreA Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Allison Andersen
Allison Andersen grew up in Valparaiso where she attended high school at Valparaiso High School. She then continued her studies at Purdue North Central where she obtained her elementary education degree. After Allison finished schooling, she went on...
Read MoreA Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Aimee Tomasek
Aimee Tomasek, a Wisconsin native, is an Associate Professor of Art and the Department Chair for the Valparaiso University Art Department. Aimee attended high school at Amery High School in Amery, Wisconsin. She then continued her education at The...
Read MoreA Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Amanda Facer
Amanda Facer, the TCA competitive cheerleading director/coach at The Courts in Valparaiso, is a Northwest Indiana native who grew up in Hebron where she attended grade through high school and was active in cheerleading. Amanda continued her...
Read MoreA Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Jeni Elkins
“When you cannot change the world, make your corner smile.” Those are the words Jeni Elkins lives by. She has balanced motherhood, a career in the technology industry, and her responsibility to her community all while dodging the rocks life has...
Read MoreA Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Chuck Harris
A coroner’s duties are something most would choose not to endure. For Porter County, a Coroner’s responsibilities involve investigating deaths to determine cause and manner, the notification to the next of kin, transport, and the drawing of...
Read MoreA Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Matt Vessely
Banking is in the blood of this week's Valpo Life in the Spotlight, Matt Vessely. Since the time he was in high school through his journey to Valparaiso Regional President of 1st Source Bank, banking has been all about helping others. “My banking...
Read MoreA Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Ben Lieske
If you have ever heard the word “syllabi” proudly shouted while you wander the halls of Valparaiso High School, Ben Lieske is more than likely to blame. His tradition of excitedly sharing his favorite word with his students on the first day of...
Read MoreA Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Laura Gutzwiller
“Movement is life.” Those are the words Laura Gutzwiller lives by. She is a personal trainer, yoga instructor, and sports apparel salesmen, and that is just the beginning of her resume. From a young age, Laura learned the importance of taking...
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