37th Signature Graduation Program

Thank You

to the 37th class graduation committee for their effort in organizing tonight’s event.

Ceremony

Leadership Stark County Signature Program 37th Class Graduation

Welcome & Introductions

Stephanie Werren

Vice President of Leadership Programs

Matt Parnell

University of Mount Union

Special Presentation

En-Rich-Ment

Sponsor’s Welcome

Lacie Barr Huntington

37th Class Reflections and Presentation

Heath Bittel

Sara Heckert

Vincent Jeffries

Tasha Ledrich

Jodi Santillo

Zach Soehnlen

Collin Wise

Presentation of Plaques

Stephanie Werren & Tracy Nicodemo

Closing Remarks

Stephanie Werren

Graduation presented with the support of... Dessert sponsor:

Libations sponsor:

37th Class Program Days

Opening Retreat Sponsored by Fresh Mark

A 48-hour experience that focuses on Stark County history, strengths and challenges, and gaining insight into personal leadership styles, team building, and ethics.

Stark County Sponsored by Kenan Advantage Group

A whirlwind motor coach bus tour traverses nearly 100 miles of the county. Similarities/ differences and assets/challenges are addressed as community leaders hop on and off the bus throughout the day.

Economic Growth and Development Sponsored by Midwest

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

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. Lunch at a ‘nutrition center.’

Asset Building

Can a community identify, nurture and develop potential leaders from all walks of life? The selection, development and implementation of small-group community service projects is the focus.

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

Morning only-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.

The Arts

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 Plakas Mannos

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.

Signature Program 37th Class

Stephan P. Babik, Stark County Court of Common Pleas, Magistrate

Talia Barboza, 2 Scoopz, Manager

Lauren Barnes, SARTA, Employee Relations and EEO Administrator

Lacie Barr, Huntington National Bank, Business Banker/Commercial Lender

Heath Bittel, Marathon Petroleum Co. LP, Environmental, Safety, and Security Manager

Stacy Boyles, Republic Steel, Controller

Chris Butler, Stark County District Library, Fiscal Officer

Madison Connor, Employers Health, Senior VP Regulatory Compliance and External Affairs

Alexandra Nicholis Coon, Massillon Museum, Executive Director

Kylee Crislip, CommQuest Services, Clinical Site Coordinator

Trish L. Dawson, Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, Inc., Director of Human Resources

Rachel Doty, The Workshops Inc., Marketing Manager

Rev. Benjamin Daniel George, Christ Presbyterian Church, Pastor

Brittani Gresko, Aultman Hospital, Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Courtney Halter, Downtown Canton Partnership, Director of Operations

Sara Heckert, Koala Kruizers, Director

Stephanie Helline, TimkenSteel Corporation Sr Manager, Manufacturing Excellence

Jeremy Hesson, Canton Country Day School, Director of HR and Accounting

Dr. Vincent Jeffries, Akron Zoo, Vice President of Communication and Education

Sara Klink, Stark State College, Assistant Director of Library Services

Tasha R. Ledrich, Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, Volunteer & Guest Experience Supervisor

Adam Lintz, Schauer Group, Inc., Director of Business Insurance

Amie Lynn, Massillon Public Library, Fiscal Officer

Daniel L. Martinez, Hendrickson USA LLC, Division Human Resources Manager

Rose Mogus, The Center for Renewed Minds, Co-Owner and Director of Operations

Michael Palosi, Williams, Operations Supervisor

Matt Parnell, University of Mount Union, Director of Recreation and Wellness

Wendy Rosen, First Commonwealth Bank, Financial Solutions Center, Manager

Jodi Santillo, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health, Chief Operating Officer

Jospeh Schindel, Equitable Advisors, Financial Advisor

Dr. Christina M. Schnyders, Malone University, Provost

Jacqueline E. Scott, Girl Conversations, CEO

Nicole Shoemaker, Kenan Advantage Group, Director of Recruiting

Andrea C. Smith, Cleveland Clinic-Mercy Hospital, Nursing Quality Program Manager

Zachary Soehnlen, Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty, Attorney

Aleisha Stout, Strengthening Stark, Community Engagement Manager

Kevin Syphard, The Timken Company, Accounting and Consolidation Manager

Christine Taylor, Stark Education Partnership, Director of Talent Development

Holly L. Thomas, Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Intervention Specialist

Cristina D. Torrence, United Way of Greater Stark County, Inc., CFO

Scott Varian, Chick-fil-A, General Manager

Alex Williamson, Boys & Girls Club of Massillon, Asst. Executive Director

Heidi Wilson, YMCA of Central Stark County, Vice President of Child Care and Camping

Collin Wise, Plakas Mannos, Attorney/Partner

Lori Yager, OhioMeansJobs Stark & Tuscarawas Counties, Program Services Manager

37th Class Leadership Strengths

One of the overarching themes of the 37th Class Signature Program has been the discovery and application of each member’s unique combination of personal strengths. These strengths, the culmination of decades of research by Don Clifton and Gallup Inc., are the characteristics of the world’s most successful people.

The themes, or strengths, are a way to describe what each person naturally does best. Led by Stephanie Werren, certified Gallup Strengths Coach, the class has learned what their own and each other’s dominant strengths are, how to use them to achieve personal and career success, and how to apply them for more effective teams.

When people know how to work as a team, value one another’s talents, and know how to get the best out of each other they will experience team success.

Here are the Top 5 Strengths of each of the 37th Class members:

Stephan Babik

Talia Barboza

Lauren Barnes

Ideation, Strategic, Responsibility, Achiever, Adaptability

Achiever, Connectedness, Restorative, Woo, Responsibility

Relator, Empathy, Positivity, Developer, Arranger

Lacie Barr Input, Restorative, Intellection, Responsibility, Deliberative

Heath Bittel

Ideation, Responsibility, Strategic, Achiever, Adaptability

Stacy Boyles Consistency, Adaptability, Futuristic, Competition, Activator

Chris Butler

Analytical, Ideaation, Relator, Self-Assurance, Context

Madison Connor Discipline, Deliberative, Restorative, Learner, Focus

Alexandra Coon

Developer, Empathy, Positivity, Input, Arranger

Kaylee Crislip Developer, Restorative, Relator, Positivity, Responsibility

Trish Dawson Harmony, Restorative, Responsibility, Empathy, Achiever

Rachel Doty Command, Ideation, Significance, Competition, Adaptability

Benjamin George Input, Learner, Intellection, Developer, Connectedness

Brittani Gresko

Courtney Halter

Sara Heckert

Includer, Relator, Consistency, Woo, Communication

Includer, Woo, Positivity, Responsibility, Adaptability

Individualization, Belief, Input, Activator, Maximizer

Stephanie Helline Responsibility, Deliberative, Adaptability, Arranger, Focus

Jeremy Hesson

Positivity, Developer, Input, Achiever, Responsibility

Vincent Jeffries Input, Positivity, Developer, Focus, Strategic

Sara Klink Developer, Deliberative, Responsibility, Input, Context

Tasha Ledrich

Adam Lintz

Deliberative, Relator, Achiever, Strategic, Responsibility

Harmony, Intellection, Adaptability, Learner, Positivity

Amie Lynn Responsibility, Relator, Communication, Empathy, Achiever

Daniel Martinez

Rose Mogus

Harmony, Achiever, Relator, Analytical, Restorative

Significance, Futuristic, Individualization, Focus, Maximizer

Michael Palosi Developer, Adaptability, Ideation, Achiever, Positivity

Matthew Parnell

Wendy Rosen

Jodi Santillo

Relator, Arranger, Analytical, Individualization, Responsibility

Relator, Strategic, Communication, Positivity, Responsibility

Consistency, Harmony, Woo, Communication, Relator

Joseph Schindel Futuristic, Maximizer, Arranger, Significance, Focus

Christina Schnyders

Achiever, Strategic, Relator, Individualization, Learner

Jacqueline Scott Context, Woo, Input, Connectedness, Learner

Nicole Shoemaker

Responsibility, Analytical, Deliberative, Strategic, Discipline

Andrea Smith Learner, Relator, Responsibility, Individualization, Arranger

Zachary Soehnlen

Aleisha Stout

Achiever, Context, Competition, Focus, Harmony

Achiever, Focus, Individualization, Strategic, Relator

Kevin Syphard Command, Strategic, Restorative, Achiever, Self-Assurance

Christine Taylor

Achiever, Learner, Intellection, Inpu, Strategic

Holly Thomas Futuristic, Strategic, Relator, Achieve, Communication

Cristina Torrence

Achiever, Learner, Activator, Strategic, Relator

Scott Varian Restorative, Deliberative, Analytical, Consistency, Empathy

Alex Williamson Command, Competition, Relator, Arranger, Futuristic

Heidi Wilson Communication, Developer, Individualization, Positivity, Activator

Collin Wise

Strategic, Learner, Responsibility, Individualization, Relator

Lori Yager Input, Responsibility, Restorative, Ideation, Harmony

OUR MISSION: To develop a community of engaged leaders committed to positively impact our region.

Leadership Stark County uses a range of leadership development programs to build a community of engaged leaders committed to positively impacting our region.

• The 10-month Signature Program for emerging and established leaders Applications for the 2024-2025 session will be available January 2024

• Spotlight Stark County for young professionals program

Six sessions beginning in September or February

Apply beginning in July

• Encounter Stark County

An interactive and investigative tour of Stark County

• Building Better Boards

For non-profit board members and staff

Legal, financial, and organization best practices

• Board Matching program

Find qualified LSC-trained members for your non-profit board.

• Youth Leadership Academy of Stark County + Youth Summer Camp

High School students interact county-wide with their peers from other schools while learning leadership skills

• Custom programming

Leadership training for your employees including GallupStrengths, poverty simulations, engagement, team communication and accountability training