Eskridge
Eskridge, KS · Business
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Melissa Deister | 20 Under 40
Melissa Deister, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, is a nurse practitioner at The Refinery Medical Aesthetics in Topeka, specializing in functional medicine, hormone optimization and medical aesthetics. Before earning her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Kansas Medical Center, Melissa spent eight years as a registered nurse in acute and post-surgical care at Stormont Vail Health. She is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Emporia State University.
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Casey Richardson | 20 Under 40
Casey Richardson serves as general manager and director of operations at West Ridge Mall, where she oversees property operations and plays an active role in the mall’s ongoing redevelopment. Prior to joining West Ridge in 2024, Casey spent seven years with The Buckle, where she developed her career in retail management and leadership.
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The Coconut Mama
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A Treasure Around Every Corner | The Market At MacVicar
When Lisa Werner and her husband took over The Market at MacVicar, they inherited more than a collection of longtime vendors. They also inherited Karl. The Market’s resident shop cat came with the territory, and these days, the 14-year-old feline is practically part of the brand. Customers regularly ask where Karl is when they stop in, and the shop even celebrates his birthday with an annual event. He’s also known to patrol the back door in search of the occasional Italian wall lizard that finds its way inside.
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Alex Orel | 20 Under 40
Alex Orel is founder and principal of Citadel Public Affairs, a Topeka-based public affairs firm he launched in 2025. A Kansas City, Kansas native, he has worked in Kansas public service and advocacy since 2012, beginning as an intern in the governor’s office. He later served as the governor’s legislative liaison, then led government relations for Kansas Electric Cooperatives before spending more than seven years at the Kansas Bankers Association, most recently as executive vice president of government relations.
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Two Businesses, One Life | Sunsations & Yard Crafters
Kelly Robbins spends most of her working hours thinking about skin, wellness and the next service she can bring to her customers. Her husband, Ian, is more likely to be thinking about lawns, landscaping crews, equipment and whether a job was done right. Their businesses could hardly look more different,...
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Christine Caplinger | 20 Under 40
Christine Caplinger is the owner of Caplinger Law and Verity Title. She has been a licensed attorney for six years and specializes in business, real estate and construction law. Before becoming an attorney, Christine owned a clothing business and mentored women in business across the country. She graduated from Washburn Rural High School, then graduated from Kansas State University and Charlotte School of Law. She has a 4-year-old daughter and an Australian shepherd puppy, both of which keep her very busy!
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Great Bend Post
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Community National Bank Announces Retirement of President and CEO Dorsey Hall
Community National Bank (CNB) today announced that Dorsey Hall has announced his impending retirement as President and Chief Executive Officer, marking an important leadership transition for the Bank. Succession planning was established as a priority in the Bank’s Strategic Plan, adopted in 2025. Building on that work, the Board of...
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UKHS St. Francis Campus announces new CEO
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus has named its new CEO. Effective Jan. 1, 2027, John Worden, the hospital’s current chief executive officer, will become CEO of St. Francis Campus in Topeka. “I’m excited for this opportunity and look forward to serving...
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The Topeka Capital-Journal
It's Your Business has Goodell, Stratton, Edmonds & Palmer
Honors Goodell, Stratton, Edmonds & Palmer LLP received the following rankings in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms: Regional Tier 1 (Topeka) Employment Law – Individuals; Employment Law – Management; Health Care Law; Litigation – Labor & Employment, Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants; Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants; Regional Tier 2 (Topeka) Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Litigation – Insurance; Product Liability Litigation – Defendants; Regional Tier 3 (Topeka) Litigation – Trusts & Estates; Tax Law; Trusts and Estates. Topeka-area hirings, promotions, retirements and other announcements can be emailed to iyb@cjonline.com . This article originally appeared on Topeka Capital-Journal: It's Your Business has Goodell, Stratton, Edmonds & Palmer