With over 150 years of doing business in Springfield, Ohio and surrounding areas, Wallace & Turner serves the community through far more than insurance. President Patrick Field’s motto is “Take care of the community, and they’ll take care of you,” which is evident in the countless ways our agency strives to gives back.
To date, Wallace & Turner has secured nearly $20,000 for Second Harvest Food Bank of Clark, Champaign & Logan Counties by nominating the nonprofit for Liberty Mutual and West Bend Mutual Insurance’s award grants. Agency staff also regularly contribute their time to Second Harvest and donate financially, including sponsoring annual events such as the Empty Bowls fundraiser to fight hunger. Patrick has served on Second Harvest’s Board for many years and is the current Board President, and Mary Jo Leventhal, Director of Operations & Business Development, is also a Second Harvest Board member.
Wallace & Turner has been a long-standing contributor to United Way of Clark, Champaign & Madison Counties and was recognized as a partner who “Lives United” at the 2018 United Way Awards. Patrick was also the recipient of the 2018 President’s Award for his outstanding volunteer involvement for over 15 years. The same year, Wallace & Turner raised nearly $9,000 for United Way’s annual campaign which included holding a coat drive for Rocking Horse Community Health Center and serving as a sponsor for the Annual Power of the Purse event. Wallace & Turner is also a fundraiser for the annual United Way Pacesetter campaign raising thousands in financial contributions and donated goods; serves as a regular for the sponsor of the United Way Golf Scramble; and Patrick currently assists Rocking Horse with Special Projects fundraising.
The agency places great importance on giving back to educational organizations, and in 2022, donated a score table to Cedarville University Athletics which fulfilled the need to enhance the game day experience for student-athletes, staff and fans at the Callan Athletic Center. W&T also frequently sponsors the University’s Faculty & Staff Appreciation Days and Faith & Family Nights.
As a longtime Clark State Community College supporter and champion for education, Patrick was presented with Clark State’s Founder’s Award in 2018. The award honors individuals and organizations who have contributed significantly to the success and sustainability of the Performing Arts Center. Patrick also initiated the start-up of Clark State’s Champaign City Scholars program in Clark County and the subsequent program in Champaign County, which ensures participants receive three free years of college, and has served as a mentor for the program since its inception. Wallace & Turner has regularly sponsored the Champaign County Scholars 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser which is a partnership between Clark State Foundation and the Urbana and Graham school districts to support students who will become the first in their families to earn a college degree.
Each year, Wallace & Turner serves as a sponsor of Ridgewood School’s Hearts & Hands Auction, which raises funds for the school to continue offering high-level curriculum and extra-curriculum, employing outstanding teachers and offering scholarships to worthy students. Additionally, in recognition of his significant contribution of time, effort and resources to the school’s welfare, reputation and prestige, Patrick was acknowledged in 2020 with the Honorary Alumni Award.
Wallace & Turner has been a continuous sponsor of Catholic Central School’s Annual Emerald Evening Auction which raises proceeds for the High School General Aid and High School Scholarships via the Catholic Central Foundation. Patrick and Partner Otto Larson have both served as Co-Chairs of Emerald Evening, and Otto has co-chaired the Sponsorship Committee for since 2020. Patrick is currently serving on the Catholic Central Foundation Board and the Catholic Central Board of Directors and Administration with the goal to raise over $7 million for the expansion and renovations of the school.
For many years, retired Partner P.J. Miller was a classroom volunteer with Junior Achievement, helping kids understand business and economics, and setting them up for future success. Wallace & Turner continues to support the organization by sponsoring fundraising events such as the annual Bowl-A-Thon and Golf Classic.
In other philanthropic efforts, Wallace & Turner adopted 525 East Home Road as part of the Clark County Solid Waste District program “Operation Adopt-A-Drop” to improve the recycling experience for residents. The program invites residents or groups to become stewards of the county’s recycling sites, and is aimed at creating a pleasant recycling experience by having volunteers clean up those sites. Residents or groups that decide to adopt a recycling site are expected to clean-up their adopted site at least once a month.
In addition to the above, the Wallace & Turner team holds various roles in non-profits which impact the community, including:
Patrick is the past President of the Springfield Museum of Art and chaired the Springfield Museum of Art’s The Art Ball. He also served on the Urbana University Board of Trustees.
Otto is an active community member serving on various boards and as a volunteer, including Springfield Rotary Club, Springfield Arts Council, Mental Health Foundation, Leadership Clark County, Springfield Country Club, Ohio Small Business Development Center – Springfield, Ohio Means Jobs and the Red Cross. He has also co-chaired the Springfield Museum of Art’s The Art Ball.
Myles Trempe is a member of the Finance Committee for the Springfield Foundation; a Committee Member for the Springfield Christian Youth Ministries, Manpower; and a board member with Ferncliff Cemetery and Arboretum, Springfield Arts Council and Partners for the Parks, and served as Co-Chair for the Slice of Springfield 2022 fundraiser.
Ben Galbreath is the Vice President of the Board of Education for the Clark‐Shawnee Local School District and previously served on the board at Southgate Baptist Church. He was a member of the Leadership Clark County 2019-2020 Academy Class, completing a training program with a focus on leadership development, sensitivity to community needs and the history of Clark County. He currently serves on Leadership Clark County’s Curriculum Committee and is Co-Chair of the Non-Profit and Board Governance Session. Ben was also an Assistant Baseball Coach at his alma mater Kenton Ridge High School from 2005 through 2011.
Mary Jo is Co-Chair of the Springfield Rotary Gourmet Food Truck Competition and the Springfield Museum of Art’s The Art Ball, past President of the Springfield Rotary Club, past Area Director for American Heart Association, and continues to be active in United Way of Clark, Champaign & Madison Counties.
The above is only a short list of ways Wallace & Turner gives back. The agency also contributes through donations and volunteering time with organizations such as Buck Creek Boom, Champaign County Fair, Champion City Kings, Clark County Fair, Community Health Foundation, CultureFest, Dayton Dragons, DyeHard 5K benefiting Developmental Disabilities Endowment Fund of the Springfield Foundation, Happy Half Marathon benefiting the Mercy Health Cancer Center, Holiday in the City, Leadership Clark County, On-the-Rise youth farm program, Project Woman, Rocking Horse Golf Classic, Rotary Food Truck Competition, Slice of Springfield, Springfield Arts Council and the Summer Arts Festival, Springfield Museum of Art, TAC – The Abilities Connection, Urbana Second Saturdays, Yellow Springs Pride Festival, and many more.
In November 2024, Wallace & Turner was honored with the Greater Springfield Association of Fundraising Professionals “Outstanding Philanthropic Business Award” in recognition of the agency's exceptional dedication and contributions to the community.
