PRESENTing the 35TH Class GRADUATES OF THE LEADERSHIP STARK COUNTY SIGNATURE PROGRAM Meet the individuals who are prepared to serve Stark County A department of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce 222 Market Avenue North | Canton, OH 44702 | (330) 456-7253 | www.leadershipstarkcounty.org MEET 35th class graduates: talented, energized, committed leaders ready to serve our community CONTACT them when you need board members, committee members, facilitators, and more FIND the right Leadership program to inspire and energize your employees and your organization
KRISTA ALLISON Stark Education Partnership, Early Education Strategist
BRYAN BADAR Walsh University, Vice-President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students
JILL CALDWELL Hendrickson Trailer Commercial Vehicle Systems, Program Manager
DANIELLE FRYE Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A., Associate Attorney
RACHEL GUTTING
Pro Football Hall of Fame, Senior Director of Communications & Key Initiatives
MICHELLE ALLISON-SMITH Coleman Professional Services, Chief Officer
ANTHONY BELL Innis Maggiore Ad Agency, Executive Director of Client Services
EMILY CLEVENGER Employers Health, Director, Marketing
JUSTIN GANTZ SoL Harris/Day Architecture, Project Architect
CARRIE HAYHURST Huntington Bank, Branch Manager
LAUREN DALESANDRO Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, Director, HR Operations
PAMELA ARRINGTON Stark State College, Registrar
THERESA BENZEL Aultman College, Dean of Foundational Education & Health Professions
ROBERT GRESS Alliance City Schools, Superintendent
JAMIE HURLOCK Altercare Integrated Health Services, VP Business Development
MELISSA ASKREN EDGEHOUSE University of Mount Union, Professor and Director, School of Education CAEP Coordinator
SUSAN BROWN Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health, Clinical Supervisor, Transitional Program Manager, Masters Internship Program Coordinator
ROBERT FOUNTAIN R.L Xperience Salon Owner
MICHAEL GROFF The Timken Company, Senior Manager - External Reporting
MARY ELLEN ICAZA Stark County District Library, CEO & Executive Director
DEANNA KIDWELL Schauer Group, Inc, Client Executive
ANGELA PALOMBA
First Tee Canton, Executive Director
RANDALL LIPSCOMB PBS Western Reserve, Account Executive
JASON MOYER Malone University, Vice President for Enrollment Management
COLLEEN PORTER Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, Community Material Donations Manager
NATHAN KREIS Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, Manager, Network Partners and Programs
KAYLA MAURER Altercare, Director of Communications
LUCAS MURRAY Buckingham Doolittle Burroughs, Attorney, Partner
STACY PARSON Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center, Director of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Quick Care Operations
LEE ROTHLEUTNER The Timken Company, Manager - Materials R&D
MATTHEW KREITZER Stark County Family Court, Chief Magistrate
JEANNE MCNEAL Plain Local Schools - Oakwood Middle School, Administrator
NATHANIEL OBERLY Diebold Nixdorf, Manager R&D
MICHELE PATTERSON-STOKES Aultman Health Foundation Integrated Health Collaborative, Post Acute Care Coordinatior
FREDERICK SAFRAN JR. The Timken Company, Supply Chain Manager Large Bore
JOSHUA LEHMAN Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio, Vice President of Development
KRISTA MILLER Marathon Petroleum Company LP, Sr Human Resources Business Partner
MELISSA OWENS (LINK) Williams, Business Process Administration, Analyst
MARK PAULI Circle K, Senior Director
SCOTT SCHNYDERS Refuge of Hope Ministries, Shelter Director
DAVID THOMPSON JR. Canton City School District, Administrator/ Principal of STEAMM Academy
BEN WHEELER North Canton YMCA, Vice President of Operations
The graduates’ main interests are represented, but they are all equally committed to change in Stark County. (See pages 2 & 3 for
ADDICTION/RECOVERY
Rob Gress
Rachel Gutting
AGING/ELDER CARE
Susan Brown
Emily Clevenger
Danielle Halachoff Frye
Jamie Hurlock
Kayla Maurer
Colleen Porter
ARTS/CULTURE
Krista L. Allison
Michelle Allison-Smith
Pamela Arrington
Jill Caldwell
Justin Gantz
Rob Gress
Michael Groff
Rachel Gutting
Danielle Halachoff Frye
Mary Ellen Icaza
Randy Jr. Lipscomb
Krista Miller
Jason Moyer
Melissa Owens
Michele Patterson-Stokes
Ben Wheeler
CHILD ABUSE
Matthew Kreitzer
Michele Patterson-Stokes
Mark Pauli
COMMUNITY PLANNING
Krista L. Allison
Pamela Arrington
Robert L. Fountain
Justin Gantz
Rob Gress
Rachel Gutting
Deanna Kidwell
Randy Jr. Lipscomb
Krista Miller
Jason Moyer
Lee Rothleutner
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY
Susan Brown
Deanna Kidwell
Lucas Murray
Eric Safran
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Michelle Allison-Smith
Tony Bell
Susan Brown
Lauren Dalesandro
Michael Groff
Matthew Kreitzer
EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION
Melissa Askren Edgehouse
Emily Clevenger
Nathan Kreis
Josh Lehman
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Krista L. Allison
Jill Caldwell
Lauren Dalesandro
Robert L. Fountain
Justin Gantz
Rachel Gutting
Deanna Kidwell
Randy Jr. Lipscomb
Krista Miller
Jason Moyer
Melissa Owens
Michele Patterson-Stokes
Mark Pauli
Lee Rothleutner
Eric Safran
Ben Wheeler
EDUCATION
Krista L. Allison
Pamela Arrington
Melissa Askren Edgehouse
Theresa Benzel
Justin Gantz
Michael Groff
Mary Ellen Icaza
Deanna Kidwell
Josh Lehman
Jason Moyer
Angela Palomba
Lee Rothleutner
David Thompson Jr.
ENVIRONMENT/NATURE
Rob Gress
Rachel Gutting
Danielle Halachoff Frye
Deanna Kidwell
Nathan Kreis
Josh Lehman
Mark Pauli
Colleen Porter
Lee Rothleutner
David Thompson Jr.
GOVERNMENT
Tony Bell
Rachel Gutting
Mary Ellen Icaza
Randy Jr. Lipscomb
Jason Moyer
Melissa Owens
Michele Patterson-Stokes
Lee Rothleutner
David Thompson Jr. Ben Wheeler
HEALTH SERVICES
Krista L. Allison
Michelle Allison-Smith Lauren Dalesandro Michael Groff Jamie Hurlock
David Thompson Jr.
HOMELESSNESS
Michelle Allison-Smith
Danielle Halachoff Frye Nathan Kreis Michele Patterson-Stokes
HUNGER
Susan Brown
Michael Groff
Mary Ellen Icaza
Nathan Kreis
Randy Jr. Lipscomb
Krista Miller
Michele Patterson-Stokes
MENTAL HEALTH
Krista L. Allison
Emily Clevenger
Lauren Dalesandro Rob Gress
Rachel Gutting Danielle Halachoff Frye Jamie Hurlock
Michele Patterson-Stokes
QUALITY OF LIFE
Tony Bell Susan Brown Emily Clevenger Rob Gress
David Thompson Jr. Ben Wheeler
RECREATION
Tony Bell Theresa Benzel Rob Gress
Jason Moyer
Melissa Owens Angela Palomba Ben Wheeler
YOUTH SERVICES
Krista L. Allison
Michelle Allison-Smith
Melissa Askren Edgehouse
Tony Bell
Theresa Benzel
Emily Clevenger
Lauren Dalesandro
Robert L. Fountain Michael Groff
Mary Ellen Icaza
Nathan Kreis Matthew Kreitzer
Josh Lehman
Kayla Maurer
Krista Miller
Lucas Murray Angela Palomba
Michele Patterson-Stokes
Mark Pauli
Eric Safran Ben Wheeler
CONTACT US! WE ARE READY TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY:
krista.allison@edpartner.org michelle.smith@colemanservices.org parrington@starkstate.edu askrenma@mountunion.edu bbadar@walsh.edu tony.bell@innismaggiore.com theresa.benzel@aultmancollege.edu sbrown@childandadolescent.org jcaldwell@hendrickson-intl.com eclevenger@employershealthco.com DALESAL@ccf.org
robertfountain412@gmail.com dfrye@kwgd.com
jgantz@solharrisday.com gressro@alliancecityschools.org michael.groff@timken.com Rachel.Gutting@profootballhof.com
carrie.l.hayhurst@huntington.com Jamie.hurlock@altercareonline.net micaza@starklibrary.org deanna.kidwell@schauergroup.com nkreis@acrfb.org mpkreitzer@starkcountyohio.gov joshua.lehman@ja.org
rlipscomb@pbswesternreserve.org kayla.maurer@altercareonline.net mcnealj@plainlocal.org
kristamiller@marathonpetroleum.com jmoyer@malone.edu lmurray@bdblaw.com
nathaniel.oberly@dieboldnixdorf.com melissa.link@williams.com apalomba@firstteecanton.org stacyparson@crystalclinic.com michele.patterson-stokes@aultman.com markapauli@gmail.com
cporter@goodwillgoodskills.org lee.rothleutner@timken.com eric.safran@timken.com sschnyders@refugeofhope.org thompson_d1@ccsdistrict.org bwheeler@ymcastark.org
Use this listing to find individuals with a passion for your organization’s needs and field of work.
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the leadership stark county signature program
These Signature Program sessions are designed to present community knowledge, be a catalyst for positive change, and develop the Leadership Stark County competencies: Collaboration, Strategic Agility, Relationship Building, Service to Others, Innovation and Technology, and Effective Communication.
Opening Retreat - Sponsored by Fresh Mark Inc.
A 48-hour experience that focuses on Stark County’s history, strengths and challenges and gaining insight into personal leadership styles, team building, and ethics.
Stark County Day
Class members traverse nearly 100 miles of the county. Similarities/differences and assets/ challenges are addressed as community leaders present throughout the day.
Economic Growth and DevelopmentSponsored by Midwest Industrial Supply
Explore the components of economic growth and discuss current issues affecting the economic health of our community through tours and panel discussions. Lunch & in-depth conversation with CEO’s.
Human Services - Sponsored by Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Services Board
An introduction to the organizations that meet many of our community’s needs, the key people and issues involved in providing services to local residents.
Asset Building
Can a community identify, nurture and develop potential leaders from all walks of life? Explore core concepts of ideation and discovery and prepare for future community-development opportunities.
Education - Sponsored by Stark State College
A look at present realities, future needs, and the leadership alternatives available to positively impact local educational opportunities.
Building Better Boards
Sponsored by Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh, LPA
Excellent preparation for serving on a non-profit board. Includes standard practices of a well-run board, legal responsibilities, and effective communication.
Cultural Diversity
Sponsored by Aultman Health Foundation
A celebration of the diversity in the class and community. Themes include recognizing the economic value that diversity adds to our community and dealing with perceived challenges.
Quality of Life: The Arts
Sponsored by Canton Development Partnership
Participants explore the features of a positive quality of life and their availability in Stark County. The role of the arts in our community’s emotional, educational and financial well-being is addressed.
Justice and Safety - Sponsored by Krugliak Wilkins
LPA & Stark County Bar Association
An overview of the civil and criminal justice systems, processes, and services to the community, with a particular emphasis on juvenile issues. Lunch with judges in their chambers.
Citizenship Day
Sponsored by Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP
Increase awareness of the political process-how it works, how it affects local communities, and explore ways for citizens to get involved. Lunch with local elected officials.
Graduation – Sponsored by Huntington Bank, Pro Football Hall of Fame and Williams
Leadership Stark County
our Mission: leadership stark county develops a community of engaged leaders committed to positively impact our region.
Signature Program
For experienced and emerging leaders
Time Commitment:
A 10-month program requiring a commitment of about 1 ½ days per month
Next program opportunity:
Taking applications beginning January 2023 for the 2023-2024 session
How it works:
Candidates are selected based on a written application, interviews, & our commitment to a class that is professionally, geographically, and culturally diverse. Tuition - $3,000
Benefits: Learn to use your personal strengths for increased e ectiveness.
Increased competency in strategic agility, innovation, collaboration, communication, relationship building, and service to others
Gain an understanding of local issues, assets, and resources.
Opportunities to get involved and make a positive impact in Stark County
Spotlight for Young Professionals For young professionals in their 20’s to mid 30’s.
Time Commitment: Six classes, 4-6 p.m.
Next program opportunity: Apply now for session beginning this spring!
How it works: For individuals or employee groups. Tuition - $600.
Benefits: Gain professional leadership skills through StrengthsFinder training
An introduction to Stark County resources and non-pro ts
Networking with like-minded young professionals
Contact Kristina Belliveau, program manager (330) 458-2095.
2022-2023 Program Offerings
C USTOM T RAINING & F ACILITATION
Youth Leadership Academy
Leadership development for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors.
Time Commitment:
First year - One-day retreat and six sessions; Second year - four classes held at local colleges; Third year - two classes
Next program begins: September 2022
How it works: Students are chosen by schools from every school district, parochial, & home schools.
Benefits - Students will: Challenge stereotypes, shrink barriers, collaborate
Learn and use their personal strengths
Become more engaged in school and community
Be aware our region’s assets and issues
Become more
Custom Training & Facilitation
For individuals or small groups of employees
Time Commitment: Varies
Next program: At your convenience
How it works & benefits: Some of the available options:
Certified Gallup Strengths Training Includes on-line GallupStrengths pro le and 2-7 hours of training
Heightens understanding of personal leadership capacity and strengthens teams in the workplace
Poverty Simulation
An interactive experience for groups who wish to gain greater sensitivity and knowledge about daily challenges for low-income citizens
Building Better Boards Seminar
Get more done, run more e cient meetings, think strategically, and start 2023 moving smoothly toward your organizational goals. $35 per person, Four for $105.
Next program: Thursday, February 23, 2023
Board Matching
Discover new board candidates passionate about your cause at the Leadership Stark County “SpeedBoarding” event, which brings together non-pro t organizations and individuals prepared to take on leadership roles on local boards.
Next program: Tuesday, October 25, 2022
For more information: Call the Leadership o ce at (330) 458-2095
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