Third Quarter 2012 • This issue is sponsored by:
Local universities offer tuition discounts to Leadership Stark County alums! Walsh University joins Malone University in encouraging Signature Class graduates to obtain higher degrees. Adding additional value to the investment in Leadership Stark County’s Signature Program, Walsh University is extending a 25% tuition discount to 25th and 26th Signature Class graduates enrolling in university graduate programs and classes. The offer is in effect for the graduates of the 25th Class and will be offered to the 26th Class upon their graduation in summer 2013.
Key Program Dates
SEPTEMBER 7 Spotlight Stark County Applications Due
SEPTEMBER 9-11 26th Class Opening Retreat
Malone University is now in its 3rd year of offering a tuition discount to Signature Class graduates. Leadership Stark County appreciates these initiatives that will help build a more educated workforce in Stark County. The financial value of the tuition discount is a significant savings and adds value to the investment in Leadership Stark County Signature Program.
OCTOBER 16 Encounter Bus Tour Details on page two!
As a self-paying master of arts in organizational leadership student at Malone University, the Leadership Stark County discount was very much appreciated. The money I saved on my tuition easily covered the expense of my books, which was a big help. Thanks Malone & Leadership Stark County for your partnership! – Sherri McKinney-Frantz, Director, 2-1-1 & Government Relations / United Way of Greater Stark County For more details, please call Fran Wells at 330-458-2094.
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SPREAD THE WORD The Encounter Bus Tour will open your eyes to a Stark County you’ve never seen! How do you use Encounter to benefit your business? 1) Provide the experience to your “top perfomers” 2) Reserve a block of seats and build staff morale 3) Welcome new to Stark employees and spouses
Perfect for young professionals, anyone new to the area, or long-time residents who’d like a new perspective; please recommend the Encounter Bus Tour to your colleagues and/ or employees.
Tuesday, October 16 Cost: $69 per person, includes lunch
Encounter Bus Tour proudly sponsored by:
• Learn first hand of Stark County growing Businesses • Network with community leaders and business professionals • Find out about Agri-tainment and seasonal labor in Stark County • Enjoy lunch at The University Center at KSU Stark • Discover how to become involved with local non-profits • Experience Public/Private Partnerships and Government collaboratives • Hear of Stark County’s past with local historians
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Lunch provided by: The University Center at Kent State University at Stark
Make your reservations on line now at www.leadershipstarkcounty.org!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 25TH SIGNATURE CLASS! Leadership Stark County’s newest graduates are ready to fill the ranks of your non-profit boards and organizations; they are eager to serve Stark County!
Matthew Ashton Vice President Seifert Technologies, Inc. 2323 Nave Rd SE Massillon OH 44646 Work: 330-833-2700 Interests: Recreation, Youth Services
Marcie Bragg Director Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland & East Central Ohio, Inc. 408 Ninth St SW • Canton OH 44707 Work: 330-455-1059 Interests: Child Care, Economic Dev’t, Small Business, Youth Services
Aimee Belden Community Relations Chesapeake Energy Corporation 400 Third St SE Canton OH 44702 Work: 330-453-2807 Interests: Arts, Economic Development, PR/Marketing
Darla Brown Editor, About Magazine The Repository 500 Market Ave S Canton OH 44702 Work: 330-580-8579 Interests: Arts, Child Care, Community Planning, Domestic Violence, PR/ Marketing
David Beule President Appalachian Basin Business Advisors 213 Market Ave N, Suite 240 Canton OH 44702 Work: 330-437-1182 Interests: Economic Development and Small Business
Kenneth Buie Department Chair Stark State College 6200 Frank Ave NW North Canton OH 44720 Work: 330-417-9533 Interests: Education
Neil Bhagat Attorney Buckingham, Doolittle, and Burroughs, LLP 4518 Fulton Dr Canton OH 44735-5548 Work: 330-491-5262 Interests: Small Business, Government, Economic Dev’t, Community Planning, Legal
Christina Burr Controller Aultman Health Foundation 2600 Sixth Street SW Canton OH 44710 Work: 330-497-3981 Interests: Chemical Abuse, Community Planning, Economic Development, Health Services
Benjamin Boyd Marketing/Property Manager Brookwood Management Co. Inc. 1201 S. Main St, Suite 220, North Canton OH 44720 Work: 330-928-4949 Interests: Child Care, Economic Development, Environment/Nature, Recreation, Youth Services
Nichole Cardinale Manager-Admissions & Special Events Pro Football Hall of Fame 2121 George Halas Drive NW Canton OH 44708 Work: 330-430-4011 Interests: Child Abuse, Child Care, Community Planning, Domestic Violence, Education, PR/Marketing, Recreation, Youth Services
Mary Brady Early Childhood Specialist Early Childhood Resource Center 1718 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44703 Work: 330-491-3272 Interests: Child abuse, Child Care, education, transportation
Jason Conrad Assistant Principal Perry High School 3737 13th St SW Massillon OH 44646 Work: 330-477-3486 Interests: Education, Government, Legal
Jill Brady-Dorsey RN Director of Emergency Services Alliance Community Hospital 200 East State Street Alliance OH 44601 Work: 330-596-6000 Interests: Child Abuse, Community Planning, Domestic Violence, Legal, Recreation
Amanda Conroy Attorney Tzangas, Plakas, Mannos & Raies, Ltd. 220 Market Ave S, 8th Floor Canton OH 44702 Work: 330-455-6112 Interests: Aging, Arts, Disabled, Education, Environment/Nature, Government, Legal, Mental Health, Recreation, Youth Services
Linda Dahl Manager of Public Information Stark County District Library 715 Market Ave. N • Canton OH 44702 Work: 330-458-2699 Interests: Economic Dev’t, Education, Government, PR/Marketing, Recreation, Small Business Michael Discenza Controller-Mobile Industries The Timken Company 1835 Dueber Ave SW, GCH-16 Canton OH 44706 Work: 330-471-3549 Interests: Child Care, Economic Development, Finance
Dean Fox Administrative Director Mercy Medical Center 7873 Chatham Ave NW North Canton OH 44720 Work: 330-489-1447 Interests: Environment/Nature, Health, Mental Health, Recreation
Lisa Grubbs CEO, Phoenix Rising Behavioral Healthcare & Recovery Inc. 4974 Higbee Ave NW, Suite 209 Canton OH 44705 Work: 330-493-4553 x103 Interests: Arts, Community Planning, Environment/Nature, Health, Legal, Recreation
Ryan Heckert SSA Supervisor Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities 1287 S Main St. • N. Canton OH 44720 Work: 330-479-3674 Interests: Aging, Arts, Disabled, Domestic Violence, Recreation, Youth Services
Christopher Henson General Sales Manager The Timken Company 1835 Dueber Ave SW, GCH-04 Canton OH 44706 Work: 330-471-6926 Interests: Arts, Community Planning, Economic Development, Education, Legal, Small Business Jennifer Hoffner Human Resources Partner Diebold, Inc. 5571 Global Gateway North Canton OH 44720 Work: 330-899-1713 Interests: Community Planning, Education, Health, Recreation, Religion, Youth Services
Barbara Kennedy Senior Portfolio Manager Huntington Bank 220 Market Ave S. Canton Oh 44702 Work: 330-458-3327 Interests: Child Care, Finance, Recreation, Youth Services
Brenda Pedro Administrator Altercare of Nobles Pond 7006 Fulton Rd NW Canton OH 44718 Work: 330-834-4800 Interests: Arts, Health, Recreation
Sheila Klenner Chief Operating Officer Sirak-Moore Insurance Agency 4700 Dressler Rd NW Canton OH 44718 Work: 330-493-3211 Interests: Economic Development, Education, Mental Health, Youth Services Robb Lightell Vice President-Commercial Banking FirstMerit Bank NA 4481 Munson St NW, Suite 100 Canton OH 44718 Work: 330-498-1590 Interests: Arts, Chemical Abuse, Economic Dev’t, Education, Environ’t/ Nature, Finance, Recreation, Small Business, Youth Services
David Pilati Dir. of Curriculum, Plain Local School District Admin. 901 44th St NW, Canton 44709 Work: 330-491-3877 Interests: Arts, Child Care, Education, Environment/ Nature, Recreation, Youth Services
Paula Mastroianni
800 Market Ave N, Suite 1150 Canton OH 44702 Work: 330-430-3931 Interests: Economic Development, Health Services
Jason Shilling VP Commercial Banking Westfield Bank, FSB 4580 Stephen Cir. NW #101 Canton OH 44718 Work: 330-413-0028 Interests: Religion, Small Business, Youth Services
Dawn Miller Program Officer, Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton 400 Market Ave N, Suite 300 Canton OH 44702 Work: 330-454-5800 Interests: Environment/Nature, Agriculture, Animal Welfare
Diana Smith HR Generalist, ComDoc, Inc. 3458 Massillon Road Uniontown OH 44685 Work: 330-899-8103 Interests: Arts, Child Abuse, Community Planning, Domestic Violence, Education, Health, Recreation, Youth Services
Director of Marketing, Communications & Community Relations, Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Stark Co.
Matt Savage President-Sports Division Vasco Asphalt Company 4270 Sterlite St SE Massillon OH 44646 Work: 330-832-5151 Interests: Economic Dev’t, Recreation, Small Business, Youth Services
220 Market Ave S., Suite 1000 Canton OH 44702 Work: 330-430-5052 Interests: Community Planning, Economic Development, Education, Finance, Small Business
James Stevenot Sr. Legal Counsel & Director of Business Development Rolls Royce Fuel Cell Systems 6065 Strip Ave NW North Canton OH 44720 Work: 330-491-4852 Interests: Community Planning, Economic Dev’t, Environment/Nature
James Molnar President Molnar Tech Services 1845 Balmore St NW North Canton OH 44720 Work: 330-354-6233 Interests: Child Abuse, Mental Health, Youth Services
Pamela Valentine Service Area Director Girl Scouts of North East Ohio 1010 Applegrove St NW North Canton OH 44720 Work: 330-526-7931 Interests: Domestic Violence, Finance, Youth Services
Dwight Parrish Customer Service Rep. AEP 301 Cleveland Ave SW Canton OH 44701 Work: 330-438-7739 Interests: Economic Dev’t, Education, Youth Services
Amy Wesely Floorcare Marketing Manager HP Products, Inc. 512 W Gorgas St Louisville OH 44641 Work: 330-875-5556 Interests: Aging, Environment/Nature, PR/ Marketing
Michelle Molinet Director of Finance & Administration Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh, LPA
2012-2013 Executive Board & Trustees Executive Board:
Chair: Gregory Luntz (2nd), Chief Financial Officer, Luntz Services Corp Vice Chair: Darren J. Faye (18th), Vice President, Leonard Insurance Services Community Awareness: Amy Wesely (25th), Floorcare Marketing Manager, HP Products, Inc. Treasurer: Thomas A. Starek (19th), Director, Market Intelligence Services, Diebold Selection: Glenda Zink (19th), Dean, Business & Entrepreneurial Studies, Stark State College Secretary: Shana Rozier (21st), SPARK Program Director & Program Officer, Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton Alumni: Matthew C. Sutter (22nd), Vice President, Söl Harris/Day Architecture Program: Joshua Harris (22nd), CEO/Owner, In The Round Design Group At-large: Gloria J. Pope (13th), Supervisor, Industrial Commission of Ohio Past Chair: Trina K. Miller (15th), Business Manager, Whit-Com Sales, Inc.
Trustees:
Keith A. Arner (22nd), Partner, Hall, Kistler, & Company Maureen Ater (21st), Director of Marketing, The Repository Ronald Balyint (21st), Director – Bar Manufacturing, The Timken Company Brent Fatzinger (18th), Chief Financial Officer, Abbott Electric, Inc. Frank Forchione, Judge, Stark County Court of Common Pleas Barbara Frustaci (23rd), Administrative Director, Mercy Medical Center Aaron Geh (23rd), VP-Sales & Marketing, The Karcher Group Nancy Gessner, Director of Community Development, Massillon Cable TV Raeann Guiley, Vice President, Salco Machine, Inc. Aaron Hill Sr. (23rd), Family/Community/Court Liaison, Alliance City School District Elizabeth Inkinen-Juergensen (22nd), Supervising Professional Clincal Student Support Counselor, Stark State College Crystal McCartney, Community Relations & Events Planner, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Jill E. McDermott (17th), Senior Credit Analyst, MAC Trailer Tony Peldunas (17th), Community Trustee Barbara Vaughn (24th), Community Trustee Sandy Womack Jr., Principal, Canton City School District
25th Class Signature Program Sessions Opening Retreat - sponsored by Freshmark Inc. Chair: Bobbi Beale (20th), Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health Participants will kick-off the program with a 2 ½ day experience comprised of workshops that focus on Stark County history, strengths and challenges, and gain insight into personal leadership styles, team building, ethics and personal mission. Stark County Day - sponsored by Alliance Petroleum Co-chairs: Bill Bell, (22nd), Kenan Advantage Group A whirlwind bus tour traverses nearly 100 miles of the county. Similarities and differences are addressed as community leaders hop on and off the bus through out the day. Economic Growth and Development - sponsored by Hall Kistler & Co, LLP Co-Chairs: Ron Becker (20th), Hilscher-Clarke Electric, Joe Ovnic (19th), Quickdraft, Inc. Explore the components of economic growth, and focus on local businesses and their roles in the community. Current issues affecting the economic health of our community are addressed through tours and in-depth conversation with CEO’s. Human Services - sponsored by Coleman Professional Co-chairs: Christopher Hewitt (19th), Quest Recovery Services, Molly Moriarty, Stark County Dept of Job and Family Services 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, and how leadership and individual volunteer efforts can make a difference. Asset Building Day - sponsored by Employers Health Chair: John Kaminski (22nd), Day Ketterer Can a community can 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 of Technology Co-Chairs: Tamra Hurst (12th), Stark County Educational Service Center; Michael Shreffler (18th), Northwest Local Schools A look at present realities, future needs, and the leadership challenges available to positively impact local educational opportunities. Issues of accountability, collaboration, and transitions are examined. Cultural Diversity - sponsored by Aultman Health Foundation Co-chairs: Heather Guarniari (21st), Kent State University- Stark Campus; Annemarie Richards (18th), Goodwill Industries 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 - sponsored by Downtown Canton Special Improvement District Co-chairs: Danette Lund (20th), Stark State College, Marcus Miles (22nd), Employers Health 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 - sponsored by The Stark County Association for Justice and the Bar Association Co-Chairs: Mary Ann Abel, Stark County Family Court; Michelle Schuld (23rd), Black McCuskey Law An overview of the civil and criminal justice systems, processes, and services to the community, with a particular emphasis on juvenile issues. Participants examine issues facing the community and leadership roles to help shape community response. Citizenship Day - sponsored by Buckingham, Doolittle, and Burroughs Co-chairs: Dawn Campanelli (19th), Junior Achievement of East Central Ohio; Rob Mullen (20th), Aultman Health Foundation Increase awareness of the political process-how it works, what motivates people to get involved, and how it affects local communities; explore ways for citizens to get involved. Closing Program Group project presentation and debrief. What’s next: collaboration, common purpose, trusteeship, and commitment. Reflection and evaluation. 25th Class Graduation sponsored by:
Thanks to our RIBS volunteers! A big thank you to everyone who volunteered to serve beer out at the Pro Football Hall Fame Enshrinement Festival Ribs Burn-off! It was hot, thirsty work but every hour spent becomes cash for the Leadership Stark County scholarship fund. Judging from the photos, some of you even had fun!
Congratulations Leadership Stark County 26th Class! Leadership Stark County is pleased to announce the 26th class of our Signature Program. These selected participants represent the diversity that is Stark County’s cities, villages, schools, non-profit organizations and businesses. They are about to begin 10 months of leadership training and experiences that will provide an understanding of local issues, assets and resources. Leadership Stark County Signature Program 26th Class: Eric Bauer, Purchasing Manager, Hendrickson Shaun Branon, Director-Organizational Advancement, The Timken Company Kimberly Bricker, Associate VP, Human Resources, AultCare Scott Brown, Assistant Managing Editor, The Repository Rebecca Callahan, Corporate Supply Manager, ComDoc Janet Capocci, Events Planning Coordinator, Kent State University Ron Compton, Sr. Human Resources Representative, Diebold, Inc. Margaret DeLillo-Storey, District Clinical Counselor, Perry Local Schools Steve Dezenzo, Manager-Finance & Accounting, FedEx Custom Critical
Everett Dockery, Global Procurement Manager, Marathon Petroleum Company Alicia Doran, Secretary, Mercy Medical Center Teresa Fedorchak, Senior Account Manager, WRL Advertising Kathy Feichter, College Store Manager, Stark State College Robert Feielin, Plant Manager - Faircrest Steel Plant, The Timken Company Catherine Foltz, Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Evrim Fulmer, Community Trustee Natalie Geib, Manager, Reinhard, Kopko, Keller & McDonnell, Inc. Nino Gemma, CEO, Stark Federal Credit Union Joel Harris, Director, TomTod Ideas, Inc. Christopher Kaboth, Human Resources Manager, Whitacre Greer Nicholas Kennedy, Organization Director, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Lori Lewitzke, Office Manager, CKP Heating & Cooling LLC Jean Duncan McFarren, Development Manager, Stark County District Library Michael Minor, Chief Deputy of Finance, Stark County Auditor Brandi Noll, Assistant Professor, Ashland University Michael Oesch, Manager/ CPA, MSA, Bruner Cox LLP
Georgia Paxos, Executive Director, Canton Palace Theatre Association Lucia Pileggi, Private Bank Market Manager Eastern Ohio/Senior Vice President, Key Bank Tracy Schlemmer, Director, Aultman Health Foundation Crystal Schneiders, Executive Assistant, Quest Recovery Services Corey Minor Smith, Director of Legal Services, Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority Eric Snodgrass, Golf Operations Director, Tam O’Shanter Golf Course Robyn Steinmetz, Marketing Manager, Goodwill Industries Jason Tuma, Partner, Brockman, Coats, Gedelian & Co. Gregory Watts, Attorney, Krugliak Wilkins Griffiths & Dougherty Co. LPA Cathy Wyatt, Owner/Operator, Carpe Diem Coffee Shop Derrick Wyman, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Walsh University Lauren Zink, Education Awareness Analyst, Diebold, Inc.
LEADERSHIP STARK COUNTY: 222 Market Avenue North • Canton, OH 44702 (330) 456-7253 • www.leadershipstarkcounty.org Fran Wells, Director • Stephanie Werren, Development Director • Joy Walko, Managing Editor • Sarah Lutz, Graphics Manager Leadership Link is a publication of Leadership Stark County
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ANNUAL FUND: Pledge Today! It’s not too late to be a part of the 2012 Annual Fund! We are more than half-way to our goal of $50,00; your pledge can make the difference in reaching our goals for Stark County and for a core of dedicated leaders. Congratulations to Chester Shoemaker (1st Class). He is the winner of the 91 gift card drawn from donors as of July 20.
Recent sponsors 25th Class Citizenship Day
• Pledges of $50 or more will be recognized in the next LeadershipLink! •Pledge by mail or at LeadershipStarkCounty.org
25th Class Graduation
Golf Outing There were plenty of friendships renewed, tee shots made, balls sunk, prizes won, and beverages consumed by everyone at the Leadership on the Links golf outing! We especially appreciate the work of golf outing chairman, Dustin Hennessey for making the day a success. Thanks again to our sponsors: Major Sponsor Lunch Sponsor Reinhard Kopko Keller & McDonnell, Inc.
25th Anniversary Sponsor
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