Our Story
We take a new, positive approach to online publishing that creates new opportunities to spread good news about communities.
We don’t create websites. We create online communities large enough to support major advertising, but small enough to remain hyper-local.
Forming positive communities
We strive to form positive, online communities centered around the idea that, given the option, users prefer to read about the good things going on in their community instead of the often-negative slant given to traditional media.
Bringing great news to all
Starting in Northwest Indiana, we’re looking to bring these hyper-local, community-based websites to every city, township, county, or region that wants to break the traditional cycle of media, bringing something new and refreshing to their area.
Competitive technology
Utilizing web publishing, social media networks, and full editorial control, we are able to direct the best articles, editorials, photos, videos, and stories going on into the community directly in front of thousands of active, positive-minded people in each community.
Meet the Lifers
Natalie Mahlmann
Financial Director
Natalie is our Financial Director. She works most closely with payroll and accounts receivable and payable.
Aubrey Thomson
Senior Editor
Aubrey writes, edits, and trains new staff using her mind for language, eye for detail, and heart for growing others.
Lauren Grasham
Contributing Editor
Lauren is both an editor and GNL's spotlight connoisseur, headlining many of the features on the sites.
Ashley Spargo
Editorial Director
Ashley manages all staff members, assigns content and coverage.
Damon Modglin
Editor
Damon is a contributing editor keeping content error-free.
Kale Nelson
Social Media & Marketing Director
Kale manages the Social Media team and creates social media campaigns across all platforms.
Jess Mangual
Administrative Assistant
Jess assists the administrative team with various daily tasks
Monika Krcoski
Junior Full-Stack Web Developer
Monika is in charge of the day-to-day tech operations of the office.
Shelby Prouty
Administrative Assistant
Shelby keeps a positive influence in the GNL team while assisting with office duties and maintaining partner relationships.
Field Team
Gena DeMuth
Sr. New Media Journalist
Curtis Hankins
Sr. New Media Journalist
Dan Petreikis
Sr. New Media Journalist
Alayna Wilkening
New Media Journalist
Nick Poulos
Media Publishing & Event Coverage
Zach Blair
New Media Journalist
Emily Kozina
Publishing & Social Media Editor
Jennifer Arzola
New Media Journalist
Autum Meyers
New Media Journalist
Brenna Sealy
Media Publishing & Event Coverage
Elise Sims
New Media Journalist
Kyler Wagner
New Media Journalist
Rylin Sherron
New Media Journalist
Charles Beard
New Media Journalist
Kyle Boyd
New Media Journalist
Haynen Johnson
Video Production Editor
Ethan Levy
New Media Journalist
Garrett Spoor
New Media Journalist
Clarissa Espinoza
Publishing & Social Media Editor
Abby Babcock
Video Production Editor
Jona Robinson
New Media Journalist
Julio Herrera
New Media Journalist
#1 Student Team
Aadil Khan
Crown Point High School
Megan Lambert
La Porte High School
Ireland Hanna
Morgan Township High School
Audrey White
Chesterton High School
Meaghan Painter
Michigan City High School
Diana Santos
Lowell High School
Dorothy Lakshmanamurthy
Munster High School
Joseph LaPatra
Griffith High School
Madison Gresham
Michigan City High School
Olivia Pierce
Portage High School
Trinity Austin
Hammond Central High School
Alyssa Frazier
Morton High School
Guinevere Clark
John Adams High School
Madison Gaskins
River Forest High School
Ally Henrich
Marquette Catholic High School
Mallory Stanage
Boone Grove High School
Alexis Largent
Clay High School
Hannah Kole
New Prairie High School
Rafael Ferreira
Penn High School
Katie Richardson
Washington Township High School
Cameryn Rodriguez
Lake Central High School
Bella Born
Lake Central High School
Vivian Mundell
Hebron High School
Kaylee Allen
South Central High School
Ava Jimienez
Andrean High School
Naudia O’Brien
Valparaiso High School
Regan Bandy
West Side Leadership Academy
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Read their stories
A La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership Case Study
As an organization that is constantly working to drive economic activity in the La Porte community and aiding in its development, LEAP brings together the business community of The City of La Porte
read the case studyA City of Hammond Case Study
Early on in GreatNews.Life’s history, McDermott connected with GreatNews.Life and has maintained that relationship for many years. After meeting with GreatNews.Life Founder Chris Mahlmann, McDermott quickly saw the value of positivity.
read the case studyA REGIONAL Federal Credit Union Case Study
Even the smallest instance of positivity can make a huge difference, and Kevin Kosek is ecstatic about helping others see that there is good news happening in the Region.
read the case studyA Flanagin’s Bulk Mail Service Case Study
Flanagin saw that GreatNews.Life was not just an outlet to educate Northwest Indiana on bulk mailing, but also as a way to share with the area the things most media outlets don’t cover.
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