Rhiannon Gonzales moved to Midland recently, but has been working in and connected to the community for years. Originally from Hemlock, she moved to Saginaw while attending Saginaw Valley State University.
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Joelle Jacobs moved back to Midland about a year-and-a-half ago. After growing up in Midland, Joelle moved to New Mexico for a few years after college, and is now the Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator for Midland County.
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Jessica Blewett has lived in Midland for the last 11 years. She originally started in Midland at the Center for the Arts before working several years in insurance at various agencies. She moved on to The Boy Scouts before coming to The Legacy Center a few years ago.
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Kathleen Haney has lived in Midland for over 12 years. In January 2024, she launched her own marketing and design business, Made Up Media, focused on helping small businesses improve their brand, website, social media, and graphic design.
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Emily Bolesky, a native Midlander, has worked at Allied HR for three years, starting just a couple of years after they opened. While she was born and raised in Midland, she is actually a dual citizen of the U.S and Germany - where her mother is from. Her parents met in Germany while her father was in the Army.
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Before stepping into nonprofit leadership, Holly built a successful career in the corporate world, working in advertising, writing, and graphic design—including running her own ad agency. But over time, she found herself more drawn to volunteer work than client work. “I was spending a lot of my time volunteering around at-risk youth, serving on the school board, and mentoring with Big Brothers Big Sisters,” she said. That passion led her to take a bold leap into the nonprofit world nearly two decades ago—a decision she says was the best of her career.
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When Rebecca and her family relocated to Midland, she never imagined that opening a LEGO-themed resale and retail shop would be her next chapter. But like many great stories, it started with a small spark—or in this case, a scoop of LEGO bricks from a bulk table.
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Sean Haney is a Mortgage Loan Officer at Dow Credit Union. Sean’s story is uniquely rooted in the Midland community—his credit union journey began long before he joined the team professionally. “I started my journey with Dow Credit Union at six months old,” Sean laughed. “My parents moved to Midland and opened an account for me. I’ve banked here my entire life.”
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“There’s a saying: “Bread is the head of everything.” It starts every meal, every day. But the bread we found in stores here didn’t taste like food. It was lifeless. We couldn’t find a single loaf that gave us that nourishing, energizing feeling.” -Natalia Iakovleva
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Saralyn joined Midland's Open Door two years ago, initially inspired by the meaningful work of her predecessor, Renee Pettinger. "I came here because I admired how Renee truly cared for people," Saralyn explained. "To me, love for God and love for neighbor are central. Open Door embodies that by treating everyone with dignity and compassion, recognizing each person’s inherent worth. We have the opportunity to see people that others sometimes overlook, to care deeply for them, and to remind them of their value."
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Krista Martelli of Ayre Rhinehart Real Estate Partners had a passion for real estate at a young age, inspired by her mother who transitioned from dental hygiene to construction, building her own company when few women were in the industry.
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Josh and Chynna Eckman, the husband-and-wife creative team behind J&C Media, are redefining storytelling right here in Midland. Operating out of their studio in Ashman Plaza in Midtown, the Eckmans have brought their passions for videography, photography, and podcasting together to help individuals and businesses share their stories in powerful, authentic ways.
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In her role at Little Forks Conservancy, Lily Kelsey sees herself as a bridge between scientific research and public understanding.
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The MYPros Community Crowdfund is an initiative designed to make a significant economic impact in Midland County while actively engaging young professionals. For 2025 a single business will receive up to $60,000 in funding for the first time in the Crowdfund's history. The funds will be raised through community contributions and matching funds. The volume of impact for one business makes this the most focused and high-impact MYPros Community Crowdfund to date.
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Meet Sandy Temple, the Residency Coordinator at Riverside Place in downtown Midland. With a background in marketing, sales, and hospitality—including running a bed and breakfast—Sandy has always had a passion for helping others.
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Alina Warner’s journey into health coaching began with her concern for the next generation. “I read alarming statistics about kids having shorter predicted lifespans than their parents,” she shares.
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Combining his background in sales and culinary arts, Patrick Whittaker has brought a fresh and exciting dining experience to Midland while staying committed to the community he and his family now call home.
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Brandon’s path to Feeny Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Midland began after his service in the Army, where he was a sergeant and military police officer stationed with the 108th Airborne Air Assault unit. Reflecting on his transition, he shares, “I’ve always been a people person, and after the military, I knew I wanted to work in a role that allowed me to connect with others.”
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Dr. Annu Mohan, MD, is a physician first. She began her medical career, after graduating from Midland Family Practice Medical Residency Program, as a family physician and has been in practice for over 20 years.
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Earlier this year, we began coordinating quarterly meetings for Midland Communicators. Our goal is to connect communicators for collaboration that supports the Midland County vision statement: Midland: An inclusive community. Together. Forward. Bold. An exceptional place where everyone thrives.
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