I grew up on the Northside of Syracuse, NY and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Le Moyne College. I moved to Florida when I was 27 and stayed there for 12 years where I began working with Enterprise Rent A Car and learned what it took to run a business. During…
Teresa Wren
I’ve lived in Mason my entire life. I own and run Kean’s, a third-generation Dime Store, now a trendy retail destination for the Mid-Michigan area. Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family. I have been married to Steve Wren for 30 years! We have 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Q: Please tell…
Kendra Patterson
Hi, I am Kendra Patterson. Wife, Mom of 2 amazing kids, and business owner! We own Michigan Barn Wood & Salvage here in Mason. I am very passionate about supporting small local businesses and helping my community of Mason by promoting Michigan-made products. I love hosting events at my store that help bring people to…
Valentino Orlando
I’m a lifelong Michigander!!!! I was born in Lansing, grew up in Mason. My family owned and operated the Mason Foodland ( which is currently the Courthouse Pub) in the ’60s and 70’s, the local grocery store long before we had a Meijer. That same entrepreneurial spirit led to the development of FunTyme Adventure Parks…
Joe Gorishek
Hello! My name is Joe, I am a 17-year-old senior at Mason High School. Through the high school I am dual-enrolled at LCC and am also very involved in the robotics program. I am the owner of J&M lawn care and Snow removal, I would love to hear from anyone who is looking for help…
Sue Craft
Hello, my name is Sue Craft. I have lived in Mason since I was in the 3rd grade. I am a wife, mother, grandma, daughter, sister, friend, and business owner. Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family. I’m married to Mike. I have three adult children: Josh (married to Heather), Sara…
Cory Hummel
I am a graduate of Mason High School Class of 1996. I have lived in the area for most of my life. I own Speedy G Bail Bonds. I am also involved with a few local charities, the two most notable are Give-A-Kid Projects, & The Alexandrea Robertson Memorial, or “ARM”. Q: Please tell us…
Robert Adado
My name is Robert Adado. I grew up in Lansing, Michigan. I sold cars for 35 years in Lansing and in Mason. Eight years ago I came to Mason and started working for Kelly Automotive Group. Two years later I bought the business with my wife Beverly Adado and changed it to Adado Sales. We…
Brandon Doerr
My name is Brandon Doerr. I am originally from Holt, MI. 3 years ago my wife, Laura, and I bought Snap Fitness in Mason. We have been very passionate about the gym and our members. Seeing the community come in day in and day out to improve their health is amazing. Q: Please tell us…
Sarah Pierce
Back in 2014, after spending way too much of my life in a rut, I did something that would take me on a journey I couldn’t have imagined – I opened a Twitter account and started seeking out and sharing unique events that were taking place in the Greater Lansing Area. I was tired of…