Peace of Mind, Each Step of the Way - Serving Fairview Park, Ohio: During her fifteen year career with the FBI, Bridgett Maynard-Dennis learned the importance of having high expectations of herself, being 100% accurate all of the time, and being ready to go anytime, anywhere. Although the work was very rewarding, the demanding lifestyle left Bridgett feeling torn between her dedication to her job and her responsibilities to her two young children. Seeking a career that would provide a better balance between work and family, Bridgett accepted a position with a title and escrow company where she became a licensed Title Agent. In 2007, she coupled her title experience with her people skills and her penchant for accuracy to found Maynard &Dennis Title with her husband, Ken, and her son, Jeff. We met with Bridgett recently, and listened as she provided this overview of Maynard &Dennis Title's services; - read more...

Top Quality Appliance Repairs Since 1986 - Serving Fairview Park, Ohio: As a small child, Tony DiMassa could frequently be found taking things apart, seeing how they worked, and then putting them back together again. He attended the Cuyahoga County Vocational School during his junior and senior years in high school where he quickly learned the ins and outs of appliance repair. In 1986 Tony founded Total Appliance Service in a small space behind his father's barber shop and his father was often the source of his earliest customers. His father would come back to where Tony had a little desk and one telephone, and say, "I have a customer that needs his washing machine fixed." Tony then got the customer's address, went to his house, and fixed the washer. From these humble beginnings, Total Appliance Service has since grown into being one of the top appliance service companies in the entire northeast Ohio community. We met with Tony recently, and listened as he provided this overview of Total Appliance Service's services and offerings; - read more...

Quality Workmanship That Is Guaranteed! - Sal and Tom Manera, owners of Sal's Landscaping Co., grew up working along side their father where they learned the landscaping and concrete trades. Using the knowledge handed down from father to sons, Sal and Tom Manera have spent nearly three decades introducing Northeast Ohio residents to outdoor living at its finest. We met with Tom and Sal recently, and listened as they provided this overview of the services Sal's Landscaping Co. has to offer; - read more...

State-of-the-Art Technology & Equipment to Allow for Gentle Care and Rapid Relief of Pain - With a lifelong interest in medicine, Dr. Eric D. Trattner chose podiatry as his area of specialty due to his desire to help people improve their health. He graduated from Cleveland's Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in 1988, and performed his residency at the VA Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Upson returning to Ohio, Dr. Trattner opened a practice and also accepted a teaching position at his Alma Mater. In 1992 Dr. Trattner purchased Kamm's Corner Podiatry and later moved the practice to Fairview Park while opening a second office in Twinsburg, OH. We met with Dr. Trattner recently, and listened as he provided this overview of the services his practice offers; - read more...

Focusing on You and Your Special Needs - As an LPN, Veronica E. Brooke worked nights in the orthopedic ward at a local hospital where she frequently would give patients back rubs to help them fall asleep. The patients were so impressed that many of them suggested she consider massage therapy as a career. Veronica earned her Massage Therapist certification, and founded Lakewood Massotherapy in 1984. From a modest location in Lakewood OH, Lakewood Massotherapy has grown from a one-site, one-person operation to a seven treatment room facility with twenty-two therapists in Lakewood, and a four treatment room facility with eight therapists in Fairview Park. When we met with Veronica recently, she shared with us this overview of Lakewood Massotherapy's services; - read more...

Your Partner for Office Space and Superior Office Services - In 2002 Don Stallard purchased an existing administrative services firm and rechristened the company as Superior Office Services. As an affiliate of The Reserves Network, Superior Office Services is located at 22021 Brookpark Road in Fairview Park and provides Northeast Ohio business owners with a perfect solution to their ever-changing office space and support services needs. We met recently with Director of Business Operations Mary Wallace, and listened as she provided this overview of Superior Office Services' offerings; - read more...

An Eighty Year Tradition of Compassion and Caring - Charles A. Mandley founded his funeral home in 1928 at 15480 Triskett Road in Cleveland, OH. His family purchased a summer home in Fairview Park at a time when the city was a sleepy little town on Cleveland's west side, and in 1953 converted this home into a funeral home, also. Mr. Mandley was joined in business by his son-in-law, Clayton Vetrovsky, and later Clayton's son Robert. Robert's sons, Todd and Scott Vetrovsky, became licensed Funeral Directors in 1977 and quickly became the fourth generation associated with the family business. - read more...

Taking Healthcare to the Next Level - Michael Francus, owner of Larchwood Village, inherited his interest in providing long-term care and skill nursing services from his father, a physician practicing in the State of Maryland and the owner of several nursing homes. Michael, an attorney and Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA), has followed in his father's footsteps by purchasing seven skilled nursing and rehab centers throughout Cuyahoga, Lake, Medina, and Summit Counties, the latest addition being Larchwood Village in Cleveland. - read more...

The First Sign of Spring - The annual opening of Dariview has heralded the arrival of spring for Fairview Park residents since the mid-1950s. From the time the lights go on and the first customers begin to line up at the window, co-owners Paulette Baglyos and Shelley Shupp continue Dariview's decades-long tradition of serving refreshing ice cream treats to the young and old alike. - read more...

For All of Your Automotive Repair Needs - Rich Keller and Larry Egan met while working at a local auto repair facility. In 1999, Rich and Larry decided to combine their talents and founded Complete Automotive Repair Service, Inc. at 18990 Lorain Road in Fairview Park. We met with Rich and Larry recently, and listened as they provided this overview of the services available at Complete Automotive Repair Service; - read more...

Quality Driven, Customer Focused - Jeff Mitchell's career in heating and air conditioning began shortly after his high school graduation. As he gained experience in the employ of others, he quickly realized that the keys to success in his chosen industry would be possessing an uncanny degree of technical expertise coupled with an unswerving dedication to providing a high level of customer satisfaction. In 1985 Jeff founded Westland Heating/Air Conditioning which he continues to run today with the assistance of his wife, Debi, and their son, Zach. We met with Jeff and Debi recently, and listened as they described the services Westland Heating/Air Conditioning provides; - read more...

More Than Just a Home - Shirley M. Horta, a woman with a heart of pure gold, shares her North Olmsted home with up to fourteen roommates at a time. Not just anyone needing a place to call home, mind you, but people needing an extra bit of care and understanding as they navigate the endless little details of daily life. In 1985 Shirley and her husband founded a similar home on W. 117th in Cleveland, and then another near Mochican Park in Ashland, Ohio. In 1995, she opened River Crossing at Bradley Woods, conveniently located at 29794 Lorain Road. We met with Shirley and RN Consultant Carol Hale recently, and listened as they provided this overview of the services available at River Crossing at Bradley Woods; - read more...

Making a Difference - One Resident at a Time - Huntington Woods Care and Rehabilitation Center was founded in Westlake in January 2008 as the premier healthcare provider in Northeast Ohio. With a goal of providing superior care through a positive and healthy environment for residents, their friends and families, and the company's employees, Huntington Woods Care and Rehabilitation Center began accepting residents in March 2008. We met recently with Executive Director Keith Alberts, and listened he described Huntington Woods' services and offerings; - read more...

Senior Living at Its Finest - Our House has been caring for the Westshore community's older adults since the late 1970s. At that time the only options available to older adults were either living at home or moving into a nursing home. When Mattie Maran founded Our House in November 1978, area seniors gained the opportunity to join a community of their peers where they could stay independent, stay involved, and continue to live their lives to the fullest. Since 2000 Our House has been owned and operated by Mattie's daughter, Marguerite L. Van Derwyst, while Mattie continues to enjoy the good life at Our House as a resident. We met with Marguerite and Office Manager Corey Niebes recently, and listened as they provided this overview of Our House's services and offerings; - read more...

Lifestyle. Quality. Philosophy. - Devon Oaks assisted living is proud to be part of Eliza Jennings Senior Care Network, a non-profit organization caring for older adults in the Cleveland area for 120 years. Devon Oaks opened its doors in 2000 in the heart of Westlake on Crocker Road, across from (what is now known as) Crocker Park. We met recently with Executive Director Danielle Maur, Director of Marketing Carrie Cuadrado, and Administrator of Clinical Services Melissa Foldi, and listened as they provided this overview of Devon Oaks: - read more...

We Keep You Covered - Paul DiSilvestro, after working in the construction industry in his younger years, and then the roofing industry for a number of years, founded DiSilvestro Roofing Co. & Home Improvements in 1998. We visited recently with Paul and General Manager Linda Sullivan, and learned about their company and the many services offered by DiSilvestro Roofing & Home Improvements; - read more...

Banking Beyond Expectations - Century Federal Credit Union was founded in 1948 and originally chartered to serve the federal employees working in the City of Cleveland and throughout Cuyahoga County. Over the past sixty years, Century Federal has expanded to serve the employees of over 150 Select Employee Groups, in addition to their family members and others living in their household. With over 23,000 members and $200M in assets, Century Federal is one of the largest credit unions in Northeast Ohio. We met recently with Branch Manager Sandra Previte and Business Development Coordinator Jeff Lanzen, and listened as they provided this overview of Century Federal Credit Union's offerings; - read more...

Say "No!" to Drugs - Say "Yes!" to Herbs - Disillusioned with conventional medicine, Dr. Jane Semple, MA, ND earned her Master's Degree from Case Western Reserve, graduating first in her class in 1984. She completed a dual Doctorate in Naturopathy and Naturopathic Ministry from Trinity College of Natural Health, and became the first in the area to complete her Naturopathic Doctorate and become nationally board certified. Dr. Semple was a professor at Cuyahoga Community College for six years and Baldwin-Wallace College for three years. She developed an Anatomy and Physiology module for Trinity College. - read more...

It's Never Too Late to Start - Frank Versagi traveled to China in 1995 to train in the martial arts at the Shao-Lin Temple in the Henan Province. After returning home, he founded Shao-Lin Center for Martial Arts in North Olmsted, Ohio in March 1996 so he could begin to share what he had learned with residents of Northeast Ohio. Frank returned to China in 1998 and again in 2005 where he has lived in the mountains with the Shao-Lin monks and Taoist Priests while continuing to study. Master Sifu Frank Versagi has earned his 5th Degree Black Sash in Chinese Martial Arts, 3rd Degree Black Belt in Shorin-Ryu Karate, and has trained in Shao-Lin Kung-fu, Yang Style Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Bagua, Xing-Yi, Iron Palm, and Iron Body. We met with Sifu Frank recently, and listened as he provided this overview of Shao-Lin Center for Martial Arts' offerings; - read more...

Complete Accounting and Financial Services - Levy, Black, & Sneiderman was founded in Independence, Ohio in 1991 as a result of a merger between Dale Black & Co. of Lakewood, Ohio and Levy & Sneiderman of Euclid, Ohio. When Richard Tomola, CPA merged his company with Levy, Black, & Sneiderman in 2000, the company name was changed once more to Sneiderman, Tomola & Co. We met recently with Richard Tomola, a 1983 graduate of Bowling Green State University, and listened as he provided this overview of Sneiderman, Tomola & Co.'s offerings; - read more...

Specializing in Amish-Made Outbuildings and Outdoor Furniture - While working for a Strongsville homebuilder, John Rumancik was placed in charge of landscaping their model homes. He next accepted a foreman's position with a Columbia Station firm where his expertise was instrumental in helping the company win a first place award from PPG for their landscaping. In 1983 John founded his own landscaping company which has grown not only into one of the area's top landscaping firms, but has become a leading supplier of a wide range of Amish-made gazebos, sheds, and outdoor furniture. We met with John recently, and listened as he provided this overview of his companies products and services; - read more...

Expert Tree Care Since 1973 - Mike Wechter began working for a local tree service while still in high school. After gaining a few years' experience and attending courses at Ohio State along the way, Mike decided to open his own business. In 1973 he founded Mike's Tree Service Inc. which originally consisted only of himself and one truck. Throughout the years, the fledgling company continued to grow as a result of plenty of hard work and dedication to complete customer satisfaction. To accommodate this consistent growth, Mike built a new facility on Just Imagine Drive to house his business in the 1980s. We met with Mike recently, and listened as he described the services Mike's Tree Service Inc. provides; - read more...

Eliminate Gutter Cleaning Forever - Guaranteed!™ - After many years in the home improvement industry, Mike Shanks decided to start his own company. While searching for the right opportunity, he discovered the remarkable Gutter Topper®, gutter protection system. In June of 1998, Mike became a dealer for Gutter Topper® and founded The Gutter Cover Company in Elyria, Ohio. We met with Mike recently, and listened as he explained how you can eliminate gutter cleaning forever; -read more...

Resolving Family Disputes Amicably and Professionally - As a certified divorce mediator and Social Worker, Susan M. Weaver was a supervisor for Child Protective Services in the mid-1970s. She received her law degree from Cleveland Marshall College of Law in 1980, and served as the Executive Director of Divorce Equity Inc. from 1982 to 1985. Susan designed the first set of Child Support Guidelines used in the state for the Cleveland court, and also designed and implemented the Guardian ad Litem (GAL) program where attorneys receive training in representing children in divorce and juvenile courts. In 1983 Susan was recognized by Northern Ohio Live as one of Cleveland's Most Influential Women, and in 1985 entered private practice. We met with Susan recently, and listened as she provided this overview of the services her company offers; - read more...

Specializing in the Transportation Needs of Busy Children - Tony Babic has over thirty years experience in the transportation industry. His two children, ages ten and twelve, noticed KIDSmobile vans running around Westlake every day, and suggested that it might be something their father should check out. Approaching the owner, Tony discovered the company had been in operation since 1992, and made an offer to buy the business. Today Tony and his wife Sandy are the owners of KIDSmobile, Inc., which they run with the assistance of Office Manager Connie Bolger. We met with Tony and Connie recently, and listened as they described the valuable service they provide to busy parents in the Westshore community; - read more...

The Pathway to a Better Life - For over two decades, Dr. William P. Mulhausen, Ph.D., P.C., N.C.S.P., R.A.S. has been helping Northeast Ohio residents find the pathway to a better life through hypnosis, counseling, and school psychology. Utilizing a breadth and depth of both knowledge and experience seldom found in one individual, Dr. Mulhausen has experienced phenomenal success in areas ranging from smoking cessation to weight loss, stress reduction, grief and anger management, and overcoming various addictions. He's enabled his patients to improve their relationships, build their self-confidence, increase their memory and concentration skills, discover new-found motivation, overcome procrastination, enhance their study skills, and heighten their sports performance. All these and more are available through Dr. Mulhausen's ACC Alpha Counseling Center®; - read more...