John graduated from the Professional Flight Program at Purdue University and proceeded to never fly again.  Instead, he focused his time on the world of ecommerce and operations/logistics and has greatly enjoyed his experiences in those two industries.  He joined Peepers in 2014 and collaborated with other team members to launch a new website that was designed to create an optimal customer experience.  Since then, the ecommerce team has grown exponentially and has created an enterprise-level online experience that stands out from the competition.

He and many other team members also took part in the strategy and execution of bringing Peepers’ distribution operations back to Michigan City which created 20+ new jobs in 2019.  This project included building a 23,000+ sq foot distribution center, creating a custom warehouse management system, and moving, organizing, and putting back hundreds of thousands of pairs of glasses…. among many other things. 

John lives in La Porte with his wife, two sons, and dog. He loves golf, basketball, and traveling with his family.  Go Boilers!

Steve started his career in the disability supports field in April of 1996. As a group home manager in Indianapolis with a company called REM (now Mentor). He moved to La Porte when accepted a job with Dungarvin in March of 1998, starting as a Program Director/QDDP. Then being promoted to Area Director, Director of Development, and Senior Director. He supervised residential services to individuals in supported living sites through the waiver and individuals living in ICFs. Dungarvin was one of three agencies that provided services to individuals in Exceptional Support Need ICFs, commonly called ESNs. He developed a nursing department and behavior management program, working for Dungarvin for nearly 23 years. He is involved with INARF and currently sits on the Membership Development Committee. Steve has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and graduated from Indiana University Purdue University in Indianapolis.

Tony has the most fun job at The Lodge as the excursion’s concierge. Guests wishing for an experience on the preserve such as chartered boat cruise, guided fishing, or a waterfowl hunt will get to meet Captain Tony. With over 35 years as a U.S. Coast Guard Captain, tony is the guy to know if you want to catch fish. Tony has years of experience guiding upland bird hunts, chartering on lake Michigan, and waterfowl hunts.