Business Briefs 10.13.2018
October 12, 2018 at 6:44 p.m.
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Cory Benz, owner of Titus Funeral Home, will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 20 at the funeral home, 2000 E. Sheridan St.
Light refreshments will be served and tours of the building will be given.
Following the October 2017 passing of Jerry Titus, Benz purchased the funeral home from Titus’ wife, Kathy. The purchase, made final in December, allowed Mrs. Titus to retire and spend more time with her growing family. Benz worked for several years with the Tituses before making the purchase.
“Titus Funeral Home has a long tradition for providing exceptional funeral care to the Warsaw community,” said Benz. “Each year an increasing number of families trust our staff with their loved ones. We are excited to be able to present this beautiful building, and know that the soft, soothing updates will help it to feel more like home.”
Titus Funeral Home was founded by Ned and Maryon Titus. Formally known as Bilby Funeral Home, the business was established in 1937. Prior to 1976, the funeral home was at the corner of High and Main Streets in downtown Warsaw.
The current location sits on nearly three acres and the 13,000-square-foot building has been completely updated.
“Our home has strong roots and ties to the community,” said Benz. “We serve families of all faiths and all economic means and we understand that while those we serve have many common values, they also have individual needs and wishes.
“Our service is based on trust, value, and integrity with our first emphasis on the celebration of each individual’s life.”
The home offers many amenities including a large community room and full-service kitchen. The community room can accommodate families and gatherings of all sizes and has been used to host workshops, meetings and other events.
The community room, both visitation areas and all of the public spaces boast new flooring, paint, lighting and furniture.
For more information, call 574-267-3104, visit www.titusfuneralhome.com or find the funeral home on Facebook.
Kauffman Presents At International Meeting
Jennifer Kauffman, CEO of Kauffman Medi Spa, Inc., presented at the annual International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses meeting Sept. 28-30 in Chicago.
The annual gathering is presented by international leading physicians and medical specialists, who teach the most current cosmetic treatments, technologies and techniques. ISPAN provided Kauffman with vast experience and exposure to the latest in cosmetic care that will be offered at the medi spa in Warsaw.
While there, Kauffman received advanced training on Sculptra from internationally recognized dermatologist Dr. Shino Bay Aguilera.
Kauffman learned the Wu MicroBotox technique for the lower face and neck, a state-of-the-art technique to smooth skin, reduce neck creases and lift the jawline. She also gained experience utilizing Restylane Lyft to restore age-related volume loss to the back of the hands.
Kauffman presented with Dr. Tapan Patel, a London-based cosmetic physician, and Maria Malota, clinical director, TrulySkin Aesthetic Center, Chicago. The medical professionals collaboratively spoke about Voluma, Vollure and Botox while providing demonstration to 300 attendees.
For more information about services provided at Kauffman Medi Spa, go to kauffmanmedi spa.com.
Christian Named To Board Of Directors
Lakeland Financial Corporation and Lake City Bank announced this week that Darrianne P. Christian has been appointed to their respective boards of directors.
Christian began her career with the Central Intelligence Agency, followed by stints as a consultant and program manager in information technology. In recent years, she has led several strategic initiatives for BCforward, a global information technology consulting and workforce fulfillment firm founded by Christian and her husband, Justin Christian, in 1998.
“Darrianne will bring a fresh perspective on several levels to our boardroom. Her professional experience in the technology sector will prove to be valuable as we work to ensure that we remain innovative in providing technology-driven solutions to our clients,” said David M. Findlay, president and chief executive officer.
“In addition, Darrianne’s active personal and professional engagement in Indianapolis will increase our profile in the market and contribute to future opportunities for growth. Finally, her deep engagement in the non-for-profit sector will help ensure that we continue to fulfill our commitment to be actively engaged our communities,”
Christian has a bachelor’s degree in computer science from DePauw University and a master’s in business administration from the Mendoza School of Business at the University of Notre Dame. She is a board member of Newfields (formerly the Indianapolis Museum of Art) and the Central Indiana Community Foundation. In addition, she works closely with the Justin and Darrianne Christian Center for Diversity and Inclusion at DePauw University.
“I am pleased to join the Lake City Bank and Lakeland Financial Corporation boards. The bank’s focus on partnering with the communities it serves aligns with my passion for community engagement,” Christian said. “Directors play an important role in the company and I am excited to become part of such an impressive group. I appreciate that Lake City Bank is committed to taking care of its clients, employees and their communities.”
Cory Benz, owner of Titus Funeral Home, will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 20 at the funeral home, 2000 E. Sheridan St.
Light refreshments will be served and tours of the building will be given.
Following the October 2017 passing of Jerry Titus, Benz purchased the funeral home from Titus’ wife, Kathy. The purchase, made final in December, allowed Mrs. Titus to retire and spend more time with her growing family. Benz worked for several years with the Tituses before making the purchase.
“Titus Funeral Home has a long tradition for providing exceptional funeral care to the Warsaw community,” said Benz. “Each year an increasing number of families trust our staff with their loved ones. We are excited to be able to present this beautiful building, and know that the soft, soothing updates will help it to feel more like home.”
Titus Funeral Home was founded by Ned and Maryon Titus. Formally known as Bilby Funeral Home, the business was established in 1937. Prior to 1976, the funeral home was at the corner of High and Main Streets in downtown Warsaw.
The current location sits on nearly three acres and the 13,000-square-foot building has been completely updated.
“Our home has strong roots and ties to the community,” said Benz. “We serve families of all faiths and all economic means and we understand that while those we serve have many common values, they also have individual needs and wishes.
“Our service is based on trust, value, and integrity with our first emphasis on the celebration of each individual’s life.”
The home offers many amenities including a large community room and full-service kitchen. The community room can accommodate families and gatherings of all sizes and has been used to host workshops, meetings and other events.
The community room, both visitation areas and all of the public spaces boast new flooring, paint, lighting and furniture.
For more information, call 574-267-3104, visit www.titusfuneralhome.com or find the funeral home on Facebook.
Kauffman Presents At International Meeting
Jennifer Kauffman, CEO of Kauffman Medi Spa, Inc., presented at the annual International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses meeting Sept. 28-30 in Chicago.
The annual gathering is presented by international leading physicians and medical specialists, who teach the most current cosmetic treatments, technologies and techniques. ISPAN provided Kauffman with vast experience and exposure to the latest in cosmetic care that will be offered at the medi spa in Warsaw.
While there, Kauffman received advanced training on Sculptra from internationally recognized dermatologist Dr. Shino Bay Aguilera.
Kauffman learned the Wu MicroBotox technique for the lower face and neck, a state-of-the-art technique to smooth skin, reduce neck creases and lift the jawline. She also gained experience utilizing Restylane Lyft to restore age-related volume loss to the back of the hands.
Kauffman presented with Dr. Tapan Patel, a London-based cosmetic physician, and Maria Malota, clinical director, TrulySkin Aesthetic Center, Chicago. The medical professionals collaboratively spoke about Voluma, Vollure and Botox while providing demonstration to 300 attendees.
For more information about services provided at Kauffman Medi Spa, go to kauffmanmedi spa.com.
Christian Named To Board Of Directors
Lakeland Financial Corporation and Lake City Bank announced this week that Darrianne P. Christian has been appointed to their respective boards of directors.
Christian began her career with the Central Intelligence Agency, followed by stints as a consultant and program manager in information technology. In recent years, she has led several strategic initiatives for BCforward, a global information technology consulting and workforce fulfillment firm founded by Christian and her husband, Justin Christian, in 1998.
“Darrianne will bring a fresh perspective on several levels to our boardroom. Her professional experience in the technology sector will prove to be valuable as we work to ensure that we remain innovative in providing technology-driven solutions to our clients,” said David M. Findlay, president and chief executive officer.
“In addition, Darrianne’s active personal and professional engagement in Indianapolis will increase our profile in the market and contribute to future opportunities for growth. Finally, her deep engagement in the non-for-profit sector will help ensure that we continue to fulfill our commitment to be actively engaged our communities,”
Christian has a bachelor’s degree in computer science from DePauw University and a master’s in business administration from the Mendoza School of Business at the University of Notre Dame. She is a board member of Newfields (formerly the Indianapolis Museum of Art) and the Central Indiana Community Foundation. In addition, she works closely with the Justin and Darrianne Christian Center for Diversity and Inclusion at DePauw University.
“I am pleased to join the Lake City Bank and Lakeland Financial Corporation boards. The bank’s focus on partnering with the communities it serves aligns with my passion for community engagement,” Christian said. “Directors play an important role in the company and I am excited to become part of such an impressive group. I appreciate that Lake City Bank is committed to taking care of its clients, employees and their communities.”
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