Meet 25 Individuals Who Are Leaving Their Mark On Our Region Everyday heroes are all around us. Parents, emergency responders and teachers come quickly to mind. But what about the small-business owners, conservationists, philanthropists and quiet leaders among us? It’s easy to take for granted, but it’s important to recognize the many ways these heroes inspire us to dream more, ...
A Servant’s Heart Patti Thayer Geissler is the kind of behind-the-scenes leader who puts others’ accomplishments in the spotlight. “I don’t believe we can do anything without a team,” says the owner of Thayer Energy Solutions, in Loves Park, Ill. “I don’t believe this business is a success without the right people.” Indeed, in business and volunteering Thayer Geissler surrounds ...