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Dana Rifai
Dana Rifai initiated the firm’s immigration practice, focusing on employment, business and family immigration matters. She has been successful in assisting clients with many immigration petitions. She is also a member of the firm’s Business Practice Group. She counsels clients in business, estate planning, and probate matters, working extensively with her clients one-on-one to achieve…
Read MoreJoe Battistoni
Joe currently serve as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for The Times Media Company which includes The Times, NWI.com, Amplified (a full service marketing agency) Get Healthy Magazine and IN Business Magazine. Prior to his role current role Joe worked in various digital leadership positions in at both The Times Media Company and Chicago…
Read MoreJeff Meyers
You could say insurance is in his blood. Representing the third generation, Jeff and his family have been insuring Northwest Indiana and the surrounding communities since 1931. Jeff began his career in the insurance industry in 2006 as a commercial lines producer for HIA Insurance, the family business and one of the area’s leading providers…
Read MoreMackenna Schon
Mackenna Schon is the Director of Volunteer Engagement at the United Way of Porter County. She has found a calling in connecting people to community needs and helping others find their passion in service. Through her work at United Way and as a volunteer, she directs a variety of programs and plans many special events.…
Read MoreJason Topp
Jason is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and has been serving over 300 families in our region and across the country for over 16 years. He believes that many people seeking financial advice are simply tired of being sold to. His 3-step process, Story, Collaboration, and Implementation focuses on putting clients at the center, not…
Read MoreNichole DeMario
Nichole DeMario is the Director of Communications & Professional Development of the Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS® (GNIAR), which represents nearly 2,000 REALTORS® in offices throughout Lake, Porter, Jasper, Newton, Starke and Pulaski Counties. She has been with GNIAR since April of 2009. She continues to freelance write for several local and national publications…
Read MoreCelina Weatherwax
Celina Weatherwax currently serves as President of the McMillan Family Foundation. Prior to joining the McMillan Family Foundation, Celina served as founder of her own government and public relations company. Celina has dedicated her life to serving others through various roles. She served as Regional Director for U.S. Senator Richard Lugar for nearly 10 years…
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