--- title: E is for everyone stories | People description: People | E is for everyone stories --- [![eisforeveryone\_logo-svg](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/hubfs/eisforeveryone-blog-images/eisforeveryone_logo-svg.svg)](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/) # People ![Kyle sitting on a bench in Evansville, Indiana ](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/hubfs/12e48998710bb2f9a1101df1480992f63b14e5a1-1320x1524.webp) ### [Kyle's e-story: Rebuilding Life, Business and Sense of Home in Evansville, Indiana](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/stories/kyles-e-story-rebuilding-life) “There’s something for everyone here,” Kyle said. “We’re not planning on moving anywhere else.” For most of his life, Kyle assumed Arizona would be... ![](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/hubfs/cmoe%20(7).png) ### [Samantha's e-story: Showing Up for a Brighter Future](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/stories/showing-up-for-a-brighter-future) Meet Samantha Buente, the Unofficial Queen of Haynie’s Corner. 👑 Not the crown-and-scepter kind (though we wouldn’t put it past her)—Sam reigns with... ![](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/hubfs/Carl%20header-min.png) ### [Carl's e-story: Reviving the Past, Leveling Up the Present](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/stories/revivingthepastlevelingupthepresent) When Carl Arnheiter swapped the skyscrapers of New York City for the skyline of Evansville, Indiana, he wasn't just relocating—he was rebooting.... ![](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/hubfs/Mayor%20Terry%20(1).png) ### [Mayor Terry's e-story: Forward Together](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/stories/forwardtogether) Mayor Stephanie Terry isn’t just making history—she’s shaping the future. As the first female and first African American mayor of Evansville, she’s... ![](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/hubfs/Logan%20header%20(1)-min.png) ### [Logan's e-story: Finding Opportunities in a New Community](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/stories/findingopportunities) Logan Jenkins is a golden goose.🪿 Some people move to a new city quietly, slipping into the background like a whisper. Logan Jenkins? Not a chance.... ![Gelina Mascoe Haitian Center](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/hubfs/Bounce%20into%20fun%20(1).png) ### [Gelina's e-story: One Community](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/stories/onecommunity) Gelina Mascoe is bringing a unique slice of Caribbean life to the Midwest! Gelina founded the Haitian Center of Evansville in 2023 with one goal in... ![](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/hubfs/Abby%20header-min-1.png) ### [Abby's e-story: The Art of Connection](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/stories/theartofconnection) Abby Elpers is the kind of person who radiates possibility, with a knack for turning dreams into reality. She’s a sunshiny dreamer with can-do... ![Alex & Ben](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/hubfs/Alex%20header-min.png) ### [Alex's e-story: Building a Community of Pride, Love, & Lattes](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/stories/buildingacommunityofpride) Nestled between two corn fields in Posey County is a whimsical town called New Harmony. Known for its charm, New Harmony might feel like it's pulled... ![Lynn Miller Pease ](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/hubfs/lynn%20miller%20pease%20(1)-min.png) ### [Lynn's e-story: Forging a Brighter Future](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/stories/forgingabrighterfuture) Lynn Miller Pease is the Dumbledore of the Evansville Region. Minus the beard. 😆 She is beloved, mysterious, mischievous, and magical. And if she... ![Stephanie Peckenpaugh ](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/hubfs/Stephanie%20Peckinpaugh%20Thumbnail%202-min.jpg) ### [Stephanie's e-story: A Connected Community](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/stories/aconnectedcommunity) On the north side of Evansville, there's a small oasis of community spirit and entrepreneurial energy. It's here that Stephanie Peckenpaugh, a... ![](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/hubfs/Melissa%20Falconett-Thumbnail1-min.jpg) ### [Melissa's e-story: Putting Down Roots](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/stories/puttingdownroots) When Melissa Falconett left the Evansville Region 15+ years ago, she didn’t imagine returning, much less planting roots, but her passion for historic... ![](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/hubfs/Diana%20Rodriguez-Thumbnail3-min.jpg) ### [Diana's e-story: A Supportive City](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/stories/asupportivecity) In a world where borders often define our identities, Dr. Diana Rodriguez Quevedo's story stands as a testament to the power of resilience,... ![Mo Hobgood](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/hubfs/Mo%20Hobgood-Thumbnail%201-min.jpg) ### [Mo's e-story: A Place for Everyone](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/stories/aplaceforeveryone) Around here, we’re known for our Hoosier Hospitality, and Mo Hobgood lays it on thicker than your grandma’s cornbread. Mo is a visionary with a... ![](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/hubfs/Jaimie-Thumbnail1_1.26.1-min.jpg) ### [Jaimie's e-story: Living Small to Impact Big](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/stories/livingsmalltoimpactbig) We are convinced that Jaimie Sheth is a superhero in disguise. That’s the only \*logical\* way to explain how quickly she makes such a huge impact... ![Dom Poggi](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/hubfs/Dom-Thumbnail1_1.19.1.jpg) ### [Dom's e-story: A Place for Opportunity](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/stories/aplaceforopportunity) When Dominic Poggi moved to Evansville, he knew that something was missing… something never-before-seen in the Region… something that pairs flippers... ![](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/hubfs/Annalisa%20Thewis-Thumbnail3-min.jpg) ### [Annalisa's e-story: Something Good is Brewing](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/stories/somethinggoodisbrewing) How many times a day do you think about quitting your job and opening a coffee shop? For Annalisa Thewis, it’s not just an empty threat, but a... ![](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/hubfs/Chris%20Johnson-Thumbnail1-min.jpg) ### [Chris's e-story: A Setting for Success](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/stories/asettingforsuccess) Chris Johnson is a ball of energy. Literal Golden Retriever energy: always smiling, always ready to help, and always spreading unwavering positivity!... ![Ben Trockman e-story Evansville ](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/hubfs/Ben-Thumbnail1-min.jpg) ### [Ben's e-story: Making a Difference](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/stories/making-a-difference) East side of Evansville born and raised, on the playground is where Ben Trockman spent most of his days. Whether that’s completely accurate or not,... ![](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/hubfs/Carmen-Thumbnail1_1.28.1-min.jpg) ### [Carmen's e-story: A Community for Life](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/stories/acommunityforlife) Growing up in Evansville, Carmen Alford has found her niche here through the University of Evansville and an active group of friends in the city. As... ![](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/hubfs/Brad-Thumbnail2_2.30.1.jpg) ### [Brad's e-story: A Sense of Purpose](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/stories/a-sense-of-purpose) While other Purdue students were busy doing Fountain Runs during Boiler Gold Rush, Brad Niemeier was honing his entrepreneurial spirit by selling... ![](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/hubfs/Stephanie-Thumbnail2_1.24.1-min.jpg) ### [Stephanie's e-story: Community Within Community](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/stories/community-within-community) As a newcomer to the Evansville Region, Dr. Stephanie Young has found her community within the community through her passion for running with the 812... ![Zach Garcia ](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/hubfs/Zach%20Garcia-Thumbnail_1-min.jpg) ### [Zach's e-story: A City of Growth](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/stories/acityofgrowth) Zach Garcia chose the Evansville Region to make an environmental impact. If you ask him, he’d say that he “has an environmental and ecological... ![](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/hubfs/Abby_1.6.1-min.jpg) ### [Abby's e-story: A Great Place to Be](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/stories/greatplacetobe) If a rainbow was a person, Abby Murphy would be it. She’s vibrant, cheery, and colorful. A refraction of light that brings a smile to everyone she... ![](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/hubfs/Kim-Thumbnail4_2.43.1-min.jpg) ### [Kim's e-story: The Sound of Evansville](https://local-e.eisforeveryone.com/stories/thesoundofevansville) Everytime you see Kim Wren, you learn something new about her. She’s complex, yet incredibly relatable. Kim’s passionate about the community she... ### Keep in touch. Sign up to our newsletter to keep up with the latest from E. 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