For nearly three decades, Wes Lasher has been telling stories through a lens at The Production House, a Bloomington-based video production company he founded in 1996. This year marks its 30th anniversary of operation; a milestone that speaks to both longevity and adaptability in an industry established by constant change. From corporate and training videos to event coverage and nonprofit storytelling, The Production House has remained a secure creative partner for organizations that prioritize authenticity, clarity, and purpose.
 
Wes chose entrepreneurship out of necessity and creative independence. At the time, Bloomington offered very few traditional career paths for video production, and developing his own business allowed him to do meaningful and creative work on his own terms. With a double major in telecommunications and theater, Wes blends technical skill with storytelling and collaboration; an approach that still defines his work today. Rather than pursuing volume, he prioritizes long-term relationships with a smaller group of clients, building trust through consistency and mutual respect.

At the core of Chef Lee in Your Home is its founder, Chef Lee Rosser, a chef whose work is as personal as its flawlessness. His business began as an in-home cooking experience and evolved naturally into a brick-and-mortar presence. Subsequently, it eventually moved into large-scale catering events and pop-up style services across Bloomington and Monroe County. Despite the growth, Chef Lee’s business hasn’t followed a traditional expansion model. There are no franchises, no replicas, and no shortcuts; his philosophy is simple: when he stops cooking, the business stops with him.
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Before becoming a professional chef, Lee spent years as a professional wrestler, traveling across the country and submerging himself into different cultures, people, and cuisines. Those experiences continue to impact his cooking, in addition to his confidence, discipline, and ability to connect with his guests. His personal mantra: “it is what it is, until it isn’t” reflects both his resilience and authenticity. Furthermore, it represents his appearance of the present linked with the consistent push to improve. For Chef Lee, entrepreneurship means never fully turning off; there is always a detail to refine or another way to boost the experience.