Giving Back to the Community They Call Home
- 6 days ago
- 4 min read
When Greg and Heidi Schneider think about the Town of Remington, they don't just see the town where they live—they see the community that has shaped their family, their business, and their future.
That's why, when they learned about the Town of Remington's plans to build a new inclusive playground for kids of all abilities at Remington Community Park, supporting the project wasn't a difficult decision.
"It really was a no-brainer for us," Heidi Schneider said. "This park is woven into our daily lives. I walk the trails several times a week, we play pickleball there, when our grandchildren come to visit they love going to the splash pad, and Greg's family recently held their reunion at the park. It's one of those places that brings people together, and we wanted to help make it even better."
Heidi—originally from Akron, Ohio—moved to Remington 35 years ago after marrying Greg, who was born and raised in Remington. The couple founded Greg Schneider Electric back in 2007, and the company–which employs several members of the local community—has built a reputation not only for quality electrical work, but for giving back and helping folks in the community whenever possible.
No place like Remington
Heidi and Greg raised their family in Remington, where their son, Austin, now lives and is preparing to carry the family business into its next generation. Their daughter lives in Ohio, and visits from the couple’s four grandchildren almost always include time at Remington Community Park.
"We raised our kids here, and they had a wonderful experience in the Tri-County schools," Heidi said. "Remington may be a small town, but it's filled with people who genuinely care about one another. There aren't endless attractions, but what we have is something much more valuable—a close-knit community that's always willing to help each other out and work together."
For Heidi, investing in Remington has become part of everyday life. In addition to working as a dental hygienist and helping lead Schneider Electric alongside Greg, she also serves as a member of the Remington Main Street organization, working to strengthen downtown businesses and enhance the community's quality of life.
It was during one of those Main Street meetings that Town Manager Jon Cripe shared updates about the Town's vision for an inclusive playground—a place where children of all ages and abilities can play together.
The project immediately resonated.
"What really stood out to us is that this playground isn't just for Remington," Heidi said. "People already travel here from all over the region because our park is such a beautiful destination. An inclusive playground will make it even more special for families who have children or loved ones with challenges or limitations. Every child deserves a place where they can play, belong, and simply enjoy being a kid. The updated park is going to benefit people in our community, and it will also be helpful to other families in the general vicinity who don’t have facilities like this in their own towns. That's all worth investing in."
The Schneiders also believe projects like this strengthen Remington's future by making the community an even more attractive place to live, visit, and raise a family.
"Our family has always believed in helping our community," Heidi said. "That's just who we are. We've tried to build our business around serving people, treating customers fairly, and supporting our neighbors whenever we can. We're thankful that our son Austin has embraced those same values as he prepares to lead the family business into the future."
Heidi recalls having to adjust when she first arrived in Remington, coming from the fifth-largest city in the State of Ohio.
“There was some culture shock, to be sure,” she said. “In Akron, there were five grocery stores within a short distance, and here there is less, and everything is much further away. Thankfully, the Remington IGA does a great job of serving the town. These days, Remington is simply home for me. Even my family from Akron likes it here. We all love playing Pickleball, and when my family comes to visit—guess where we end up spending a lot of time? You got it, at Remington Community Park. That park has always been central to this community, and my husband and I are glad to support the Town of Remington any way we can.”
You Can Help Build Something Extraordinary!
The Town of Remington is grateful for Greg and Heidi Schneider and Schneider Electric's generous support of the Inclusive Playground Campaign. Their investment reflects the spirit that continues to move this project forward: neighbors helping neighbors create something that will benefit families for generations to come.
Thank you, Heidi, Greg, and the entire Schneider Electric family!
If you or your business would like to help bring this project to life, we'd love to hear from you. Every contribution—large or small—brings us one step closer to creating a playground that welcomes children of all abilities while strengthening one of Remington's most treasured community gathering places.
Together, we're building more than a playground. We're building a place where every child belongs.