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rea ve, commi ed, goal-oriented, focused, and persistent—these are all adjec ves that describe many of the young professionals in the Greater Akron Region.

We are fortunate to have them in our community; and on behalf of the Greater Akron Chamber, we are honored to celebrate and recognize them at the 30 for the Future awards ceremony.

The Greater Akron Chamber is proud to celebrate the tenth year of this event. Every year, it becomes more and more challenging for our selec on commi ee members who are tasked with choosing which young professionals will be recognized. An independent group of community leaders selected the awardees from a large talent pool of nomina ons.

The recipients were chosen based on Leadership Documents that showcased their community and professional involvement and their commitment to providing service to the Greater Akron Region.

The following pages provide you with a glimpse into the personal lives of our recipients and provide you with updates from some of our past award winners. Once you’ve finished reading, you’ll understand why these individuals are so remarkable!

The Greater Akron Chamber remains commi ed to helping the next genera on of leaders take ownership in this community so that it remains a wonderful place in which to live, work and play for genera ons to come. Once again, the 30 for the Future recipients have set the bar, and I look forward to their posi ve impact on the region.

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Daniel C. Colantone, CCE, IOM President and CEO Greater Akron Chamber

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Finalist CommiƩee

Shon Christy, Focal Point Social Media Marke ng Michael Dalton, Summa Health - Government Rela ons Jus n Hilton, Kent State University Mike Kolk, Cohen & Company Mark Krohn, Brouse McDowell Tia Ramlow, GreatWork! Employment Services Ethel Vinson, FedEx Custom Cri cal

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Amanda Barna, Center for Marke ng and Opinion Research Shon Christy, Focal Point Social Media Marke ng Don Corpora, Akron General Medical Center Michael Dalton, Summa Health - Government Rela ons Kelly Glover, Sikich, LLP Jus n Hilton, Kent State University Mike Kolk, Cohen & Company Mark Krohn, Brouse McDowell Leianne Neff Heppner, The Summit County Historical Society of Akron Tia Ramlow, GreatWork! Employment Services Chris Richardson, AxessPointe Community Health Centers Kathy Vidakovics, First Federal Bank Ethel Vinson, FedEx Custom Cri cal

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Thank you to the Finalist CommiƩee and Review Team

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Between 2007 and 2015, 272 30 for the Future recipients were recognized for their outstanding career and community accomplishments. As we celebrate 10 years in 2016, we take a look at the way that some of these talented professionals have made their marks on the Greater Akron community.

Some have started their own companies or nonprofit organiza ons. Others have transformed missions, goals and ini a ves and moved up the “org chain.”

Many have escalated their commitment to volunteerism and fundraising.

You’ll be inspired by the “Where Are They Now” profiles that appear on the following pages. These professionals (some of whom even admit they are no longer “young” professionals) are truly role models and mentors.

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Lavar Jacobs!

Thank you for being a part of METRO’s future.

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MarkeƟng Manager, U.S. Events, Smithers InformaƟon Born: Akron Lives: West Akron Job descripƟon: I am responsible for the marke ng and media for a wide range of industry events, as well as the development and management of the marke ng team and overall marke ng department. On any given day, I am most likely working on e-marke ng campaigns, social media and SEO management, website development, communica ons and media rela ons and lead genera on for the North America events por olio.

Advice to young people: You are not owed anything. If you work hard, treat everyone with respect and dignity and pay your dues, amazing things will happen to you. Have pa ence; it won’t happen overnight.

Most people don’t know . . . My dream job is to become a pastry chef and open a cupcake food truck. I actually have the name and logo already picked out. So who knows? Maybe one day I will be driving the ho est food truck in Akron!

On living in Greater Akron: Coming back to Akron a er living in Washington D.C. for three years, I have truly realized it's one of the best places to live, work and play!

LegislaƟve Liaison, The Adjutant General’s Department Born: Cleveland Lives: Copley Job descripƟon: I represent the State Adjutant General and our agency on all legisla ve ma ers that come before the Ohio General Assembly. When the Ohio House and Senate begin developing legisla on that may directly or indirectly affect our 16,000 members, it is my duty to represent and advocate for the service members of Ohio’s Air and Army Na onal Guard.

Favorite way to give back: By working with The University of Akron’s Ray C. Bliss Ins tute of Applied Poli cs. Since gradua ng in 2010, I have been part of a core group of alumni dedicated to helping provide students with networking, mentorship, advice and placement into internships and jobs in state government offices.

When I was 10, I wanted to be . . . in the military. My father spent 16 years in the Marine Corps. I watched him during training exercises and military family events and helped him get his uniform ready when he le each morning. Thankfully, a er all that me, he doesn’t mind that I decided to be a soldier and not a Marine!

Susan Burnoski Senior Manager, Director of Assurance, Apple Growth Partners Born: Cleveland Lives: Copley What separates you from the pack? Clients tend not to like their auditors, but I want my clients to see me as a resource, not a hindrance to their daily ac vi es. I treat all my clients with respect and provide them with the resources needed to remain compliant.

Role models: My parents came to the United States with limited knowledge of the language and have lived here successfully for 37 years!

They’ve always taught us the importance of working hard and saving money.

Favorite way to give back: Volunteering at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank.

Most people don’t know . . . I watch Hong Kong television shows! I don't get to speak Chinese on a daily basis, so it’s a great way to stay fluent in Cantonese Chinese.

Favorite quote: “It always seems impossible un l it’s done.” —Nelson Mandela.

I want to be remembered . . . for being loyal, trustworthy and fair.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Shon Christy 2011 Recipient President, Focal Point Social Media

Willie Cook, my rock.

I stand behind your greatness.

Congratulations to the best “big brother” of all on being named a 2016 30 for the Future recipient!

Most significant professional accomplishment since your recogniƟon: Growing Christy Crea ve, selling it, and then star ng Focal Point from scratch and growing it.

Most impacƞul community accomplishment since your recogniƟon: Being Rotary Club of Akron’s President, the Chili Open Co-Chair twice and currently serving on the Rotary Founda on Board, Rotary Camp Board and the Rotary Club Board.

Favorite quote: “All our dreams come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” — Walt Disney On being a pioneer: It’s exci ng venturing into the unknown. You have to be comfortable ge ng uncomfortable and not be afraid to fail.

Next step in community involvement: Working with Akron Children’s Hospital to create a Down Syndrome Center of Excellence.

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Program Services Leader, Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank Manager, Fairlawn and Hudson Schools of Music Born: Canton Lives: Highland Square Best business advice ever received: “Never say sorry for speaking your mind.” As a younger woman, I some mes feel out of place sharing my opinion, but someone told me never to apologize for sharing what I know and how I feel.

When I was 10, I wanted to be . . . President of the United States. Growing up in a lowincome household, I knew that the work that government did had a direct benefit on my family. I wanted to influence policy and ensure access to services for other families like mine.

Favorite way to give back: Helping to plan Highland Square’s PorchRokr. I am passionate about the arts and highligh ng our crea ve community.

Role model: Aside from my family, Be y Drabik.

Star ng in middle school, I worked in her restaurant with my mom. Be y believed in me when I didn't believe in myself. She showed me what true leadership looks like—being in the trenches with your employees, demonstra ng true compassion for others and improving your community.

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Chip Clupper

Assistant Project Engineer, Turner Construc on Born: Gary, IN Lives: Firestone Park

What separates you from the pack? My ability to What I love most about my see work in the field from job: I get to devise strategies the prospec ve of the to a ract and retain quality employees through laborer who is physically doing the work a rac ve work environments that promote and the engineer that builds the project value and efficiency while serving Summit on paper before it manifests itself in the County ci zens and organiza ons. actual world. This eliminates egos, reduces miscommunica on and makes me a be er What separates you from the pack? Most engineer. people in HR place all of their a en on on Favorite way to give back: I love giving back what’s going on inside the organiza on, but to the homeless, but working with children I believe that some a en on should also be and teens is my favorite, whether speaking at placed on the community. In order to provide Kenmore High School about college readiness good work/life balance for employees, the or mentoring a Cleveland State student. community needs to be robust.

Role model: Russ Pry. He taught what it meant to be a true public servant and the joy you can have by be ering your community and the people in it. I would not be where I am today without him.

Most people don’t know . . . I went to culinary school, and my first real job was as a chef.

Best business advice received: Don’t burn any bridges. That person could be your next boss.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Dan Flowers 2007 Recipient President and CEO, Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank

Willie Cook

HR Senior Administrator, County of Summit, Execu ve Shapiro’s Office Born: Akron Lives: Northwest Akron/Sand Run Park

Role models: My mother, Veronica Cook-Euell, is the epitome of the American dream. She came from a humble beginning to educa ng herself and advancing herself through her career. Also, Adam Smith, formerly of The University of Akron STEM program, now head of student success at Alabama, believed in me when I was at my most difficult point in life.

I want people to remember . . . I help people who can never pay me back. I don’t want anything in return; I just want to help people.

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Katie Carver Reed

Most significant professional accomplishment since your recogni on: Moving into a new building in 2007, paying it off 18 months later, growing to become the Feeding America Foodbank of the Year in 2012 (the highest award a Foodbank can achieve), developing a world-class team and receiving a North Coast 99 Best Place to work award for the past three consecu ve years.

Compe ve edge: A black belt in Tae Kwon Do and a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Favorite quote: “It is not the cri c who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them be er. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devo ons; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and mid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” —Teddy Roosevelt

CONGRATULATIONS FOODBANKERS CURRENT & PAST 30 FOR THE FUTURE AWARD RECIPIENTS 2016

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MICHAEL WILSON

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SHELLY HINTON

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DAN FLOWERS

KATIE CARVER REED

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Ramona Hood 2010 Recipient Managing Director, FedEx Truckload Brokerage Most significant professional accomplishment since your recogniƟon: In the last six years, I’ve had the opportunity to lead a great organiza on with a talented team. We have developed tremendous talent and work fulfillment, while increasing our por olio of services that has resulted in a strong Compound Annual Growth Rate.

Most impacƞul community involvement since your recogniƟon: I served on the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) board from 2009 to 2014 and was the chair from 2013 and 2014. While I was the chair, we created strategic planning and concepts that are ac vely being leveraged.

On being a pioneer: I don’t consider myself a pioneer. The hard work of others has provided me the opportunity to become an African American female execu ve. My goals are to be the best Ramona and li others as I climb the ladder all while wearing a fabulous pair of heels!

Next step in community involvement: I recently finished my Execu ve MBA from Case Weatherhead School of Management. My passions are women in leadership, educa on and disadvantaged and high-risk kids.

Nicole Mullet 2014 Recipient ExecuƟve Director, ArtsNow Most significant professional accomplishment since your recogniƟon: Working through the reali es of launching a startup with the support of an incredible board of directors, led by Gregg Mervis, President and CEO of the Akron-Summit Conven on and Visitors Bureau.

Most impacƞul community involvement since your recogniƟon: Serving as President of Torchbearers in 2016. I take a great deal of pride in serving an organiza on so focused on leadership development, community service and meaningful change in the Greater Akron Region.

Grand slam for your organizaƟon: Seeing members of our community take a significant step toward engaging with ArtsNow’s incredible group of ar sts, arts organiza ons and cultural assets. People can a end a performance, employ a local band at an event or purchase a piece from a local ar st.

Powerful mentoring experience: A young woman who was se ng off for college asked for advice in naviga ng roommates, finances, safety and the myriad of other reali es related to this stage of life. I also learned from her by being reminded to take chances and never get so caught up in the way things are that you fail to want more and stop working toward that larger goal.

Next step in community involvement: There are so many incredible things happening in the greater Akron area right now—from Be er Blocks, to PechaKucha, to conversa ons on neighborhood development and branding.

Joy Malek Oldfied 2008 Recipient Judge, Akron Municipal Court Most significant professional accomplishment since your recogniƟon: In 2011 I was elected a Judge of the Akron Municipal Court as a first- me candidate.

Most impacƞul community involvement since your recogniƟon: Our community is facing a serious epidemic of opiate addic on. As Presiding Judge of the Akron Recovery Court ( a Drug Court), I oversee a program that provides intensive Court supervision and drug treatment to misdemeanor offenders who are suffering from drug addic on. I work with IBH, Oriana House, Community Health Center, the ADM Board, law enforcement and many other community partners to help those struggling with the disease of addic on. I help those affected turn their lives around and become produc ve members of our community.

What’s next in your career? Running for a seat on the Summit County Common Pleas Court so that I can help a larger por on of our community.

Next step in community involvement: I was just appointed as a board member for the Akron Community Founda on’s Women’s Endowment Fund (WEF). The WEF holds a special place in my heart because their work centers on empowering and educa ng young women.

As the mother of three young daughters, this is an important mission to me.

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Rosheadra Edwards Senior Business Analyst, FirstEnergy CorporaƟon Born: Bunkie, Louisiana Lives: West Akron What separates you from the pack? My drive and endurance to learn and succeed. I’ve been with FirstEnergy for more than eight years, and I’ve held more than four different posi ons within the company. It’s essen al that I learn more about my company and o en take on different challenges.

Job descripƟon: Currently, I am part of FirstEnergy’s Smart Meter Program, which involves installing smart meters in the Pennsylvania area. I conduct monthly financial mee ngs for directors and managers, oversee the projects’ off-boarding tasks, work with the team’s work-stream areas to update budgets and forecasts and support the program’s specifics policies and standards for the project.

Best business advice received: My entrepreneur husband said, “Closed mouths don’t get fed.” This has everything to do with learning more, challenging myself, asking ques ons and basically feeding my mind with knowledge.

Soundtracks of my life: When I first start my run, I listen to Katy Perry’s “Roar;” when I am ge ng a li le low on fuel, I play Mary Mary’s “Go Get It.”

Michael Evans Government RelaƟons Coordinator, Cleveland Clinic Akron General Born: Youngstown Lives: North Canton What I love about my job: I get to meet and interact with so many influen al people in the community who are all working toward the same goals: making Greater Akron and the state as a whole a be er and healthier place. I get to help improve Ohioans’ quality of life.

Favorite hangout: Portage Lakes, whether it is the Dragon Boat Race, Polar Bear Jump, paddleboard yoga, boa ng, paddle boarding, or just grabbing some food and drinks.

On living in Greater Akron: The people here are warm and welcoming, inspiring and genuine. It truly makes it easy to come to work knowing that there are quality people at work and in the community.

Favorite way to give back: I adopted my dog, Slider. I like to donate me and dollars at animal shelters (like Summit County Animal Control) by walking the dogs and dona ng money or dog food.

Favorite quote: “You can’t climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets.”

—Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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Founder, Not Just October Driver, Metro RTA Born: Akron Lives: Chapel Hill Area Job descrip ons: I’m a psychiatrist, a rela onship counselor, a brother, a friend, a mentor, a cousin, an uncle and a voice of reason all in one at Metro. With Not Just October, I spread awareness and aid families affected by Breast Cancer. The women I meet are so important to me; I see my mom in all of them.

What separates you from the pack?

My personality and the ability to relate to people from all walks of life.

Advice to young people: Act as though you have been there before. As you move forward in business, you will meet some in mida ng, successful people. You are valuable, and your ideas are amazing; never feel as though you don’t belong, and always have a high level of self-confidence.

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Sherry Neubert 2011 Recipient Chief Informa on Officer, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Most impac ul community involvement since your recogni on: Partnering with Leadership Akron to create the Goodyear Community Leadership Ins tute (CLI). Now five years later, over 50 Goodyear associates have par cipated in the program, and a dozen spinoffs of the CLI model have been implemented all across Summit County.

Favorite quote: “Do something today that your future self will thank you for.”

What’s next in your career? Deliver, deliver, deliver. As I've been Goodyear’s CIO for only 18 months, the key is to focus on execu ng our strategic plans while keeping an eye on market and industry trends for new opportuni es to capitalize on.

Next step in community involvement: I would like to serve on city council or some other similar capacity in my hometown of Green, Ohio.

I want to be remembered . . . for the impact that I’ve had on each and every person that I have met, for my kindness and the amazing manners that my mother and father taught me.

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On living in Greater Akron: Akron is so diverse, from the food to the people. There are tons of hidden gems in the city.

30 for the Future 2016 Recipients

Willy Kollman Director of Alumni Rela ons, The University of Akron Born: Mayfield Heights Lives: Twinsburg Most people don’t know . . . that while I now bleed blue and gold and love The University of Akron, I once hated it and dropped out. I did things differently the second me around and have loved it ever since!

On living in Greater Akron: When I was growing up, Northeast Ohio was always being put down as a dreary, boring, cold place. I always appreciated the resilience of those who wanted to rewrite that narra ve, and when the opportunity came for me, naturally I wanted to as well. Addi onally, both sides of my family have lived in the region over 100 years. I want to keep that family tradi on going while crea ng change.

Kelli L. Peiffer, DO

Michael J. Evans

Montrose Primary Care

Coordinator, Advocacy & Government Relations

Role models: As a married couple, my parents successfully owned their own business for nearly 45 years. They taught me the power of quality over quan ty, rela onships, the importance of an educa on and to never take things too seriously.

When I was 10, I wanted to be . . . a game show host! My parents bought me a karaoke machine; I pretended that I was hos ng Family Feud or the Price is Right.

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What I love most about my job: “The lightbulb moment.” I love seeing the light in an intern’s eyes when s/he sees why we do something a certain way or for a certain reason. I love learning that faculty or staff understands how to do something in alignment with a larger plan. I love hearing that alumni want to support us because of a specific ini a ve.

I want to be remembered as . . . a person who cared about our world—how we come into it, how we treat one another while we are here and how we improve it each and every day.

Favorite way to give back: Having an adopted daughter from Guatemala has sensi zed me to the need for diversity conversa ons at an early age. I want to make sure that she is in an environment that is safe and enriched. When she started preschool (she’s in fi h grade now), my husband and I asked her teacher if we could talk to the class about Guatemala and adop on.

We did, and it was a success.

Erica Millen

Zachary J. Mellion

Director, Public RelaƟons and MarkeƟng CommunicaƟons, Kent State University College of CommunicaƟon and InformaƟon Born: Ravenna Lives: North Hill

Senior Business Analyst, FirstEnergy CorporaƟon Born: Yonkers, NY Lives: Copley

Owner/President, Mellion OrthodonƟcs Born: St. Louis, MO Lives: Bath Most people don’t know . . .

I crossed a river inhabited by crocodiles (and I crossed it very fast!).

On living in Greater Akron: This is where I am from, and I'm proud of it. It’s a great place to raise a family. There are tons of outdoor ac vi es (that people, unfortunately, don’t know about), we are 30 minutes from downtown Cleveland, we are in close proximity to two airports and we can enjoy all four seasons (I love the snow!).

What I love about my job: I love ge ng to know all of my pa ents. I like hearing their stories, learning what talents they have and seeing kids mature and come into their own.

What separates you from the pack? Our orthodon c prac ce offers a unique experience for our pa ents. Everything we do is with a personal touch, and we want each and every pa ent to feel like family. We strive to create a culture that centers around pu ng others first and giving back to the communi es that we serve.

Best business advice received: Prac ce (work) where you want to live and live where you want to prac ce (work).

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Job descripƟon: In the Work Management and Performance Improvement Department, we partner with the u lity opera ons teams to research, iden fy and implement process improvement opportuni es and best prac ces.

Advice to young people: Find people (your peers, your leaders, people at other companies) whose workstyle you like, and set up a lunch with them. You will learn more from having conversa ons with mul ple perspec ves on the same subject than you will by reading a book on the subject.

On living in Greater Akron: FirstEnergy brought me to Akron. I love my job and the people in Akron because they care about each other and the community.

Favorite way to give back: Nothing compares to going to the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank to roll up your sleeves and accomplish something tangible for the day.

Favorite quote: “A man can succeed at almost everything for which he has unlimited enthusiasm.” —Charles M. Schwab.

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Patrick Bravo 2013 Recipient ExecuƟve Director, Summit County Landbank

Our hat’s off to you.

Congratulations to our own Erica Millen, Rosheadra Edwards and all of this year’s 30 for the Future honorees.

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Jennifer L. Kramer, APR

Most significant professional accomplishment since your recogniƟon: In 2014, I helped to take the Summit County Land Bank to the next level.

For two years, the land bank had been an organiza on that existed only on paper. Two years later, we are a small, but mighty force in Summit County, assis ng communi es as they work to rebuild neighborhoods. Earlier this year, we received more than $6.4 million to con nue our work in elimina ng abandoned, blighted and unsafe proper es.

Most impacƞul community involvement since your recogniƟon: In 2015, I had the privilege of being a member of Leadership Akron’s Class 32. The Leadership Akron program allowed me to connect with people across the community that I might not otherwise have had the opportunity to work with. It also gave me a unique and fresh perspec ve on our community challenges and how we might go about solving them collabora vely.

CompeƟƟve edge: Say “Yes.” There is always something you can do to help. Even if the answers aren’t yours to give, you may be able to connect someone to the answers they’re looking for in a meaningful way.

Grand slam for your organizaƟon: The elimina on of every abandoned, blighted property in Summit County. And increasing our community partnerships and developing innova ve approaches and programs to put those proper es back to produc ve use.

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Barberton Satellite Coordinator, Stark State College Born: Laurel, MD Lives: Cuyahoga Falls What I love about my job: I am able to assist students with making their dreams to a end college a reality. Many of my students come to college with significant barriers to work through. I get to help them overcome their fears of star ng school and serve as a resource and mentor throughout the process.

Role model: My mom, who was a single mom when I was growing up. When I was young, I was one of the only friends in my circle without both parents at home. I felt I had the greatest advantage because my mom served both roles for me. She led by example and showed me how to be a strong, independent, confident woman.

Favorite way to give back: Volunteering for local organiza ons such as Blessings in a Backpack and the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. I can include my daughter when I volunteer to ins ll in her the importance of giving back, as my mom did for me.

Most people don’t know . . . I took dance lessons from the me I was li le un l my freshman year in college. I always dreamed of being a Rocke e but was not tall enough to audi on.

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Ellen Lander Nischt Assistant Director of Law, City of Akron Born: New Haven, CT Lives: Northwest Akron Role model: My late grandmother. She lived through World War II in Germany and emigrated here in her mid-20s. She experienced incredible hardships, but she was the smartest and strongest woman I have ever known. She constantly challenged me to see the world differently and to value rela onships and knowledge above money and status.

On living in Greater Akron: I am so lucky that making Akron be er is what I do for a living.

The people of Akron are some of the most hardworking, passionate, diverse and genuine souls you could ever want to meet. From our gri y small business community to our amazing arts scene, Akron has a unique energy that I absolutely love.

Favorite quote: “You must do the thing which you think you cannot do.” —Eleanor Roosevelt.

Most people don’t know . . . I spent two weeks backpacking through Europe with my best friend a er taking the bar exam, and then flew home and spent another week and a half roadtripping through the American West by myself. This year, I spent my summer vaca on backpacking in Iceland.

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James Hardy 2011 Recipient Deputy Mayor for Administra on & Chief of Staff, City of Akron

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Eboni Pringle 2009 Recipient Dean, University College, Kent State University Most significant professional accomplishment since your recogni on: Comple ng my doctorate degree and assuming the posi on of Dean of University College at Kent State.

Most impac ul community involvement since your recogni on: Joining the Women’s Center Board at Kent State where I have the opportunity to meet the needs of Kent State faculty, staff, students and other members of the Greater Kent community.

Grand slam for your organiza on: Acquiring addi onal community support for our new career ini a ve to get students immersed in a career field as early as their first year in college.

Favorite quotes: “You are braver than you believe and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” AND “Wellbehaved women rarely make history.”

Next step in community involvement: Working more with younger students who face challenges with enrolling and paying for college.

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Selena Myers

Most significant professional accomplishment since your recogni on: Finishing graduate school and serving Mayor Horrigan and the City of Akron in my current capacity. Both have allowed me to pursue my passions and play a role in the health and future success of my city.

Most impac ul community involvement since your recogni on: Serving as a board member at CANAPI (Community AIDS Network Akron Pride Ini a ve). CANAPI provides amazing services to Akron and the surrounding region, from housing and vital public health ac vi es to advocacy.

Grand slam for your organiza on: To provide excep onal service to city residents, to grow jobs and the popula on and to reduce the overall cost of our Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) project.

Favorite quote: “As long as there is plenty, poverty is evil.”

—Sen. Robert F. Kennedy Powerful mentoring experience: Coaching my kids’ so ball and t-ball teams. I believe so strongly in early childhood development, it’s beyond rewarding to see them build confidence and make friends.

On being a pioneer: I honestly don’t see myself as a pioneer. I see myself as a servant, and if I can help someone else become a pioneer, that’s more meaningful for me.

Congratulations 30 For the Future Recipient

David Talenda | Director

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Amanda P. Parker

Kelli L. Peiffer, DO

Associate, Brouse McDowell Born: Akron Lives: Goodyear Heights What separates you from the pack? I went to business school so I could learn more about the different challenges businesses face. I enjoy touring a client’s facili es, learning about their opera ons and their industry so that I have a be er perspec ve on how to approach their case.

Kendra C. Philon

Family Physician, Cleveland Clinic Akron General Partners Physician Group Born: Akron Lives: Copley What separates you from the pack? My ability to make a pa ent’s visit an enjoyable experience. I go the extra mile to remember the names and hobbies of my pa ents and their children. I try very hard to make my pa ents smile—even when they don’t feel well. I want my pa ents to look forward to coming back to see me.

Manager/Assurance Services, Meaden & Moore Born: Dayton Lives: Copley

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What separates you from the pack? Being a black female CPA. Hopefully, I can inspire young girls to follow

What I love about my job: Hearing about my clients’ life journeys: how an owner started his business from an idea, how a CFO started in Role model: Michelle Obama. She represents public accoun ng and moved to industry, how so many of the amazing female mentors someone started prac cing law and ended up Advice to young people: In the words of Nemo, as a nonprofit director. that I have had the pleasure to learn from.

“Just keep swimming!” Keep going, even when She’s classy, fit, educated and passionate Best business advice received: “To be myself.” it’s difficult. Hard work pays off, but it takes about causes that ma er to me. And It’s easy for people to iden fy when you’re not me, and there will be trials and obstacles. she has mastered paren ng, partnering, being genuine, and that will only prohibit you Learn and grow from them. professionalism and feminism. from developing great rela onships.

Favorite way to give back: Volunteering with Most people don’t know . . . I am absolutely On living in Greater Akron: This is the Torchbearers. I get to touch so many different terrified of public speaking, to the point of community in which I would like to raise a organiza ons and see the different needs in the breaking out into hives. family. Akron is small enough that no one is community.

When I was 10, I wanted to be . . . an really a stranger, and you can usually find a What I love most about my job: The people astronaut. I was in awe of the monstrosity of connec on with someone new. I love the giving I work with and the opportunity to explore outer space; unfortunately, I tended to get nature of the community and being able to a new client, new business and a new legal mo on sickness, so that dream was quickly watch all the growth in the area. theory with any new case I have a chance to squashed.

When I was 10, I wanted to be . . . a makeup work on. ar st, even though I was a tomboy.

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Most significant professional accomplishment since your recogniƟon: Becoming chair of the Li ga on Prac ce Group at Brouse McDowell. I have had a much more ac ve role in the development of both the business and the prac ce of our group and have been able to cul vate and implement ini a ves that have strengthened our prac ce.

Most impacƞul community involvement since your recogniƟon: Serving as Torchbearers’ President and on the Boards of Trustees for Child Guidance & Family Solu ons, United Disability Services and Akron Children’s Museum. Being a member of the Blue Ribbon Task Force convened by Mayor Horrigan.

Next step in community involvement: Serving as co-chair (and eventually, chair) of the Board of Trustees of United Disability Services and serving as a member of the Board of Trustees of Akron Children’s Museum. I have also been selected as a member of the Board of Governors for the Ohio State Bar Associa on.

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Director of Development, Community Health Center Born: Tulsa, OK Lives: West Akron

Rick Rockich

Manager, Wow! CommunicaƟons and MarkeƟng, Summit EducaƟon IniƟaƟve Born: Cleveland Lives: West Akron

Job descripƟon: To develop new programs and collabora ons while increasing awareness and revenue for the Community Health Center, a mental health nonprofit agency that specializes in addic on treatment. That includes planning events, mee ng with stakeholders and looking for community partnerships.

Advice to young people: Be a sponge, and don't be afraid to try new things—even by yourself.

Some mes you have to force yourself into a new situa on with new faces and people of different backgrounds to grow and learn more, about the working world and yourself.

What separates you from the pack? I am not afraid to seek support from unconven onal groups, businesses or perceived compe tors.

When it comes to public service, there is no room for distrac ons like ego, professional ladder climbing or compe on for donors, services or grants. Collabora on should be on the table at all mes.

Favorite way to give back: Volunteering with Let’s Grow Akron, par cularly with the children involved with its Young Urban Farmers program. Their experience is really beneficial to their growth, development and overall happiness. It’s fulfilling to see them working in the gardens and eventually learning how to sell their produce.

Role model: My dad taught me how to be a man and a dad: to treat others with respect, to believe in myself, and to put family first in every decision you make. He also taught me to raise a son.

Favorite quote: “In the end, only three things ma er: how much you loved, how gently you lived and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.” —Buddha.

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Mark Scheffler 2007 Recipient President, Leadership Akron

Job descripƟon: We support Northeast Ohio companies by helping them obtain capital and providing them with addi onal resources to give them the best opportunity to succeed and grow.

What separates you from the pack? To the best of my knowledge, we are the only private investment company focused on Akron (NEO).

What I love about my job: The impact we have on the community by crea ng and retaining jobs in Akron.

Role model: Rennick Andreoli. I learned more about business and life while caddying for him for 10 years than I ever did in the classroom.

Favorite way to give back: By volunteering for the Team Donnie Annual Golf Ou ng. My family and I have raised more than $60,000 for local chari es that have an Au sm focus.

When I was 10, I wanted to be . . . a truck Most people don’t know . . . I’ve been to Space driver. My grandfather was a truck driver, and my great grandfather owned a trucking Camp. company.

I want to be remembered . . . for my smile and my commitment to community-based causes.

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Favorite ways of giving back: Working for the Ba ered Women’s Shelter, The Rape Crisis Center, One of a Kind Pet Rescue, The United Way of Summit County and now, Community Health Center. My 2-year-old son will join me when he is old enough to volunteer.

Principal, Acquire Investments Born: Akron Lives: Bath

Most significant professional accomplishment since your recogniƟon: Growing Leadership Akron’s reach to serve mul ple audiences of leaders across the spectrum of life and career. We have grown from a singular program for mid-career leaders to a more comprehensive resource for community leadership across the board. Over 300 leaders will take part in a Leadership Akron program this year.

Most impacƞul community involvement since your recogniƟon: Being part of the Akron Roundtable team focused on posi oning a valuable community asset for relevancy and vitality in the next genera on. As we an cipate the Roundtable’s 40th Anniversary, the organiza on is growing stronger. I have also been inspired to be part of the team focusing on diversity of leadership through Leadership Akron’s partnership with United Way to create Diversity on Board.

On being a pioneer: Learning to wrestle with ambiguity while keeping clarity of vision is a constant balancing act for pathbreaking leaders. Crea ng something new inevitably involves uncharted territory, which brings uncertainty. But in the midst of muddiness, it’s important to stay centered on a purposeful true north and keep forging ahead.

Grand slam for your organizaƟon: A solid base hit is any me two leaders who never would have crossed paths otherwise connect in one of our programs and work on something together to serve the community. Mul ply by 1,000+ graduates, and that’s our grand slam.

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Principal, Lane Rowan ConsulƟng Born: Cleveland Lives: Fairlawn Heights Job descripƟon: My work is cri cal to the opera ons of smaller to mid-size nonprofits. I partner with amazing execu ve directors, board members and nonprofit personnel to help them tell their stories to the right people. I can offer as li le or as much help as needed, based on each organiza on's strengths and their resources.

What I love about my job: My work energizes me for the rest of life. I love working with the many dynamic, crea ve, smart and dedicated nonprofit directors, and I love si ng alone at my desk for hours, wri ng and thinking.

Most people don’t know . . . I was raised among the Amish in Huntsburg, Ohio!

On living in Greater Akron: It’s become our home. Like so many other young(ish) families, we've been tempted to move by the allure of a warmer climate and the ameni es of a walkable metropolitan area. But my husband and I appreciate the culture of the people, the neighborhoods, the seasons, the parks, our leaders, Stan Hywet, the natural beauty, the strong social service community, the farmers markets, the diversity and the “light traffic.”

Governance and Physician Contracts Manager, Summa Health Born: Akron Lives: Lyndhurst What separates you from the pack? If anything, it’s the so skills I’ve learned from working in a professional se ng with many different personali es. Mul ple people have described me as having a bit of an old soul.

I think exhibi ng a certain level of maturity early in my career, coupled with the ability to communicate effec vely and deliver on expecta ons, provided a great founda on for my professional development.

Favorite ways to give back: Par cipa ng in Akron Reads and Junior Achievement.

Most people don’t know . . . Before transi oning into healthcare, I was on the Nesquik account team while working for a Cleveland adver sing/public rela onship firm.

From me to me, I had to moonlight as the Nesquik Bunny on Twi er.

Porƞolio Manager, Wesƞield Bank Born: Cleveland Lives: Stow Advice to young people: Dream BIG and get to work! If you want to make something happen with your life—in your profession or your community, do it. Perceived obstacles crumble against persistent desire.

Favorite way to give back: I love the entrepreneurial spirit; and through my involvement with the Summit County Revolving Loan Fund and Cascade Capital, I am able to finance small businesses and see their business ideas become reality.

Most people don’t know . . . I have an ancestor who signed the Declara on of Independence.

What I love about my job: I love banking and finance in general, but more importantly I love building rela onships. I find great sa sfac on in working with business owners by taking the company’s growth strategies and working together to make them a reality.

What I love about my job: It’s really a privilege Favorite quote: “Winners focus on winning. to work for an organiza on that can and Losers focus on winners.” should be considered one of Akron’s greatest community assets. Summa Health does real, tangible good for people who call this community their home. Not all jobs offer that same opportunity.

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Christine Amer Mayer 2008 Recipient President, GAR FoundaƟon Most significant professional accomplishment since your recogniƟon: Taking on the role of President at the GAR Founda on.

Most impacƞul community involvement since your recogniƟon: My role in steering the Summit County Arts and Culture Landscape study and in bringing to life ArtsNow, the sector-building organiza on that resulted from the study. I’ve had a front row seat for the exci ng reemergence of Akron’s art scene.

CompeƟƟve edge: My willingness and ability to ask the hard ques ons. If I’ve built a trus ng rela onship with my colleagues, we can work our way through even the hardest ques ons and be stronger for having done so.

Grand slam for your organizaƟon: A community-wide embrace of the cri cal importance of early childhood educa on—adop on of a shared agenda, broad support from the local, state and na onal levels, and resul ng drama c improvement in early childhood outcomes.

What’s next in your community life? In spring 2017, I will step into the role of chairing the United Way of Summit County, which is also in the midst of transforma onal change to advance educa on, income and health for our community.

Favorite moƟvaƟonal quote: “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” —Peter Drucker

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Mark Krohn 2008 Recipient Partner, Brouse McDowell Chairman, Focal Point Social Media

Most significant professional accomplishment since your recogniƟon: Star ng Focal Point Social Media with my partner, Shon Christy, two years ago. Bringing the value of the digital tools to so many businesses and philanthropies is amazing. We have the chance to speak at the Content Marke ng World conference and are working on a transforma onal Spirit of Philanthropy website.

Most impacƞul community involvement since your recogniƟon: It’s a e.

Chairing Summa’s Sapphire Ball with my wife. We were able to re-envision everything by engaging vendors in a material way, bringing in na onally-recognized entertainment and increasing dona ons by more than double the prior year, crossing the million dollar mark.

Assis ng Akron Rotary Camp and Akron Rotary Club to rethink everything it did. With the right strategic plan, in just a few short years, the team completed a $4 million capital campaign for the camp, and the Club has added over 100 new and diverse members.

Next step in community involvement: Helping the United Way and Akron Community Founda on transform how we think about philanthropy, what it can and should do and what is possible.

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Vice President of Lending, Towpath Credit Union Born: Akron Lives: Medina

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Therapy Clinical Manager, Summa Health at Home Born: Akron Lives: Tallmadge

Supervisor, Bober Markey Fedorovich Born: Canton Lives: North Canton

What I love about my job: What separates you from the I can make things happen. pack? The field of Physical When working for a smaller, Therapy is comprised of highly local company, I can truly mo vated and passionate make a difference and see the impact firsthand. clinicians who strive to improve the func on I am able to listen to our members and truly and the quality of life for their pa ents. While I serve the community. feel I fit the “mold” of a physical therapist, my business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit set Advice to young people: Be a problem-solver me apart. and a self-starter. Go into any role with the What I love about my job: The people! From a tude that you are able to be coachable. my team to my peers, each of them is a true Always remain humble and grateful. professional and extremely passionate about Best business advice ever received: caring for the ill and the most vulnerable “Being excellent is hard. So when you have pa ents in our community. something hard to do, remember you are being Favorite way to give back: Spending me excellent. Do you want to be remembered as being good or great? ”—Lee Cockerell, re red with our youth. As a youth football coach and assistant director, I interact with hundreds of Execu ve VP of Walt Disney World, from his children as a posi ve, encouraging role model book CreaƟng Magic. every year. I also ensure their safety by fi ng Favorite way to give back: Through my passion football helmets and equipment, managing for the arts, especially in Medina. As president injury preven on and care while providing a of the Arts Founda on, I work to enrich the safe environment for the children to learn, lives of those in our community. I help to bring grow and develop into young adults. the Akron Symphony Orchestra to Medina for I want to be remembered . . . for the three our annual Holiday Pops Concert and work tenants I live by: faith, family and service to with our high school students to help them learn about the arts and become arts-minded others. ci zens.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

I want to be remembered . . . for my integrity, my honesty and my genuine approach to everything I do.

Favorite quote: “Win one for the Gipper!”

Knute Rockne’s hal ime speech will be forever remembered as so inspira onal that some people even name their dogs Gipper. I did. My next dog will either be Knute or Rockne.

Advice to young people: Say “Yes” to community involvement. Treat every endeavor as a learning opportunity.

Best business advice ever received: No ma er the tempta on, always do what is right.

Role model: My father, Mark Skakun. For my en re life, he lead by example the importance of integrity and honesty, family, work and community. He rarely spoke directly about these items; I learned through his efforts and the values ins lled into me.

Favorite ways to give back: Volunteering at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank and reading at the United Way’s Read to Me Day.

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I earned my Eagle Scout when I was 16.

Raymond Dunkle 2007 Recipient President, Red Flag ReporƟng Most significant professional accomplishment since your recogniƟon: Founding Red Flag Repor ng six years ago with the goal of protec ng people and employers from unethical and/or unsafe ac vi es commi ed by rogue employees. We are now used by organiza ons throughout the U.S. and in 10 other countries on four con nents. We rou nely save our clients from lawsuits, fines and damaged reputa ons. Our clients range from small not-for-profits to publicly-traded companies, from governmental agencies to mul na onal organiza ons. We have also been licensed by CPA firms throughout the U.S, allowing them to bring our service to their clients and geographic market.

Most impacƞul community involvement since your recogniƟon? My involvement with Grace Church of Greater Akron. Whether it is localized biblical training or packing and sending half a million meals to starving children overseas, or the countless other ways the church serves our community, I have never encountered a more impac ul and others-focused organiza on.

On being a pioneer: It is libera ng. Doing something that hasn’t been done before means there is no playbook to adhere to.

What’s next in your career? Launching another business in the near future . . . but that is all I can say at the moment!

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Adam Snyder President, Incept Born: Madison, OH Lives: Bath What separates you from the pack? With an engineering degree and business/ management masters, I have led teams and organiza ons in plas cs, healthcare, consul ng, prin ng, technology and now marke ng and contact center industries.

Role model: Ray A yah, founder of Definity Partners, entrepreneur and author of Run Improve Grow. Ray showed me the value of thinking big—bigger than anyone else would even fathom—and that being fearless in your efforts to drive change and try new things is cri cal to your own and your team’s success.

Favorite way to give back: Being an ac ve board member of ACCESS, a women’s and children’s homeless shelter in Akron. I just love the program, the staff and the vision of the organiza on.

Most people don’t know . . . I am a pre y skilled juggler.

Favorite quote: “Be the change you want to see in the world.” —Mahatma Ghandi

Emilia Sykes RepresentaƟve, 34th District, Ohio House of RepresentaƟves Born: Akron Lives: Northside District Job descripƟon: I am the voice of my cons tuents on the important issues being debated at the Statehouse, while connec ng them to the informa on and resources at the state. The many compe ng interests in my district are all working toward the same goal: a strong business environment, affordable healthcare, safe and a rac ve communi es with good infrastructure and quality schools where our kids can learn competa ve skills for 21st century jobs.

Role model: My mom, Barbara Sykes, has provided me with a high standard of serving the greater good that I a empt to emulate every day. She has paved the way for other young Black women who seek and are in elected office.

Favorite quote: “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room on earth.” — Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm (D-NY), first woman to run for President on a major party cket and first Black woman elected to Congress Most people don’t know . . . I was a state gymnas cs champion.

David Talenda Director, Cohen & Co. Born: Har ord, CT Lives: Perry Township Job descripƟon: Cul va ng and maintaining client rela onships in a manner that helps our firm provide the most value with our services. I make sure all compliance-related items are handled as efficiently as possible, while also looking for ways clients can improve their business prac ces.

Role model: My dad. He has handled many different kinds of adversity with strength and unwavering leadership. He has helped set the example on being a good father, husband and professional.

Most people don’t know . . . I am taller than Batman. I once met Michael Keaton when I was in Los Angeles. I took a picture with him and now have proof that I am taller than Batman.

On living in Greater Akron: It is a great area to raise a family, and there is a sense of pride in being from the area. The economy is strong, and you are close to everything you need to keep yourself entertained, like professional and collegiate sports, concerts, museums and amusement parks.

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Client Specialist Supervisor, Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. Born: Akron Lives: North Hill Job descripƟon: I am an uncer fied firefighter. I put out fires by solving problems all day as a Client Specialist Supervisor who leads a team of eight staff. I am the go-to person for my branch and other office associate peers and manage all levels of professionals with grace.

Role modeI: My former boss, Shari Whi ield.

She is a strong, respectable, female pioneer in my field. She knew when to push me beyond my limits, supported me when I needed her and challenged and encouraged me to use my huge poten al do great things.

Favorite ways to give back: Becoming a leader by serving as a Women’s Network of NE Ohio board member and by volunteering with Keep Akron Beau ful, Heart to Heart Communica ons, Go Red for Women, Young Professional Network and Summit Metro Parks.

Advice to young people: Be present in the moment, not a ached to your phone, and always be an observer; life will get away from you if you forget to look up.

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PAST RECIPIENTS 2007 Deanna Akers Leah Anglin-Walsh Anne Armao Mary Beth Beck Alane Boffa Kirt Conrad Raymond H. Dunkle David Groves Nikki Farrell David Fires ne Dan Flowers Brian Fortney Elizabeth Galambos Aaron Hervey Andrew Holland Danielle J. Kimmel Margaret (Lazzerini) Jordan Terrence L. Link II Meghan MacDonald Kevin McGee Marquita Mitchell Charles F. Mullen Eustacia Netzel-Hatcher Tia Ramlow Mark Scheffler Stacy Maria Smith Stephen Sokany Michele Tomer Keeven White Andrea Wlasyn Kris e Van Auken

2008 Heather Barnes David Barnhardt Tracy Carter Randy Cole Hezekiah M. Davidson Brian Deagan Jennifer Doyle Michelle Marie Drago Todd Eisinger Die ra Engram Bridget Garvin Ambrisco Sco Hindel Geoff Karcher Bre Kimmell Mark Krohn Raymond Lampner Shana Lee Daniel Leslie Joy Malek Oldfield Chris ne Amer Mayer Ma hew McCallum Brian Miner Michael Moldvay Melissa Mon sano Heather Nagel Brian A. Ray Jeff Sumner Barry Thoman Laura Tinney Erin Wojno

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2009 Cara Adams Kate M. Bradley Nathan Brant Anthony D. Burwell Jennifer E. Cummings, M.D. F.A.C.C. Angela T. Fremon Stacey Gardner-Buckshaw Michael George Suzanne Graham Betsy Bare Hartschuh Angela M. Johnson Sean M. Joyce Katherine Silver Kelly James Laber Ka e Wojno Lancianese Amanda Leffler Beth Linderbaum Kirsten M. Lino Douglas Mathey Fedearia Nicholson Christopher Norman Hannah E. Paulin Eboni Pringle Dan Reynolds Dana Lobalzo Saporito Benjamin Tegel Denise Testa Kathy K. Vidakovics Asuama Yeboah-Amankwah, M.B.A. Bri any Grimes Zaehringer, Esq.

2011 Rami Ahmed, M.D. Amanda Barna Jason Bogniard Susan P. Bruce Andrea Calo Stephen M. Catalano David Chand, M.D. Deepa M. Chand, M.D. Shon Christy Jason D. Dodson Kimberly Renee DuCharme Tiffany Edwards Sco E. Garchar Julia Hall James Hardy Dale Highsmith Jr. Jus n Evere Hilton Michelle Hinton Cryshanna A. Jackson, Ph.D. Sherry Neubert Nevin C. Nussbaum Brad Pulley Megan E. Raber Jennifer Savitski, M.D. Sarah Sehm Donald P. Scherer Jeana M. Singleton Christopher Smith Jon Stefanik II NiCole Swearingen-Hilker

2013 Michael Andric Nicole Booker, Ph.D. Patrick Bravo Marie Brilmyer Jeffrey Buckshaw Brian Canterbury, M.D. Michelle Carano Ge a Cornici Ralph Davila Brandi Davis Ma hew Duncan Carrie Dunn Jennifer Eaton Leanne Graham Leigh Greenfelder Elizabeth Kozenko Todd Lisy, M.D. Jennifer Logsdon Leslianne Love Timothy Madden Kevin McCauley, Ph.D. Jennifer Mesko-Kimmich Philip Montgomery Chris Richardson E. Demond Sco Kathryn Strand Aaron Swartz Ka e Swartz Jennifer Towell Michael Wilson

2010 Andrea Babjack Margaret C. Baughman, Ph.D. Chris na Beynon Tobin Buckner Kelli Crawford Eren Demiray Greg Dieringer Charles Ellio Ma Ellis Melanie Friedman Chris Hallier Angela D. Harper Da’Ron Henderson Ramona Hood Bill Hoover Carrie Ann Kandes Jennifer Kephart Dana Lawless-Andric Ann Manby James McNu Jay Mellon Don Padge III Kimberly A. Palmer Marie Reichart Alexis Rizopulos Keith Stahl Mary Swann Angie Wells Mexie Wilson David Woodburn Julie Zhao, Ph.D.

2012 Vanessa Anton Magdi Awad Michael Chisnell, Jr. Michael Dalton Krista Dobronos Sam Falle a Ma hew Geis April Hamey Ryan Henary Kyle Kutuchief Anthony Lancianese Kara Lewis Tucker Marshall Michele McCarroll, Ph.D. John P. Miller Jonathan Morschl Leianne Neff Heppner Jon Oldham Brian Peterson Brian Pollak Caleb Porter Kelly Price Glover Mellissa Reed Tara Regan Jeff Rovnak Joe Swiatkowski Amy Tucker, M.D. Jason Tuma Jason Weigand Valerie Wolford

2014 Rachel Barne e Joel Bingham Anne Bitong Adrienne Bradley Ken Burns Samantha Coldwell Nathan Eppink Amber Genet Douglas Harley Megan Hershberger Craig Horbus Danielle Hupp Ma hew Jentner Keri-Ann Kalavity Kurt Kleidon Jerel Klue Sco Kolligan Bryan Morgan Nicole Lynn Mullet Tiffany Peters Kurt Reed G. Dante Roule e Laura Shank Jeff Sitz Hillary Stewart Timothy Ulbrich Erin Victor Laura Wallerstein Richelle Wardell Alexandra Wright

2015 N. J. Akbar Costas A. Apostolis, M.D. Blake Babcock Rachel M. D’A oma Christopher Faircloth Lashawrida L. Fellows Michael Fistek, D.O. Jacqui Flaherty-Ricchiu Gregory Genega Ryan Hartschuh Brian Hollingsworth Amy Jones Frank LaRose Jeremy Lile Leiá Love Cassie McClellan Jonny K. Miller Patricia Parianos Brian Peters Jonathan Phelps Christopher P. Reuscher Angelique Rogers Michael Schmeltzer Mayceo Smith II Zachary Steiner Kevin Tichnell Michael Van Buren Kimberly Young Dina Younis Paul E. Zindle

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