Leadership Akron

Leadership Akron Leadership Akron creates significantly impacting moments that deepen community awareness, and meaningful connectivity.

Through transformative experiences and programs, leaders are inspired, strengthened, and empowered to continue creating a Greater Akron.

Are you a leader ready to discover Greater Akron with deeper insight? The Insight Akron 2026 program is designed for sen...
06/24/2026

Are you a leader ready to discover Greater Akron with deeper insight?

The Insight Akron 2026 program is designed for senior-level leaders who are new to the area or returning to it and hold a senior leadership position.

Insight Akron will give you the opportunity to:

• Acquaint yourself with the key organizations and decision-makers shaping the community.
• Build relationships with leaders across various sectors, including business, education, arts, parks, and government.
• Discover Akron's unique assets and opportunities for collaboration.
• Gain insight into the rich history and legacy of Akron.

🔗 Learn more and register: https://www.leadershipakron.org/insightakron

06/23/2026

Join us Tuesday, October 20, 2026, for an experience designed to help you expand your perspective and strengthen your connection to Greater Akron.
Registration closes October 9.

Learn more and register: https://www.leadershipakron.org/insightakron

Congratulations to Leadership Akron Signature Class 42!Over the past 10 months, this remarkable group of leaders immerse...
06/22/2026

Congratulations to Leadership Akron Signature Class 42!
Over the past 10 months, this remarkable group of leaders immersed themselves in the people, places, opportunities, and challenges that shape Greater Akron. They built meaningful relationships, challenged assumptions, broadened perspectives, and discovered new ways to make a difference where they live, work, and serve.
Because leadership is more than a title. It’s a commitment to showing up, staying curious, building bridges, and creating opportunities for others.
The impact of Signature Class 42 will extend far beyond graduation day. The seeds planted throughout this experience will continue to strengthen our community for years to come.
Congratulations, Class 42. We can’t wait to see what you do next.
A special thank-you to Goodyear for sponsoring the Signature 42 Graduation and investing in the leaders who are helping shape Greater Akron’s future.

Join us in welcoming the final batch of the Leadership Akron Signature Class 43. 🎉This class reflects the strength, pers...
06/22/2026

Join us in welcoming the final batch of the Leadership Akron Signature Class 43. 🎉

This class reflects the strength, perspective, and commitment of leaders across Greater Akron. As they begin this journey together, they will build relationships, deepen community awareness, and discover new ways to lead with context, curiosity, and heart.

Congratulations to these Class 43 leaders!

• Darnell Tucker - Stark State College
• Dennis VanFossen Jr. - International Soap Box Derby
• Marcus Wainwright - Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A
• Heather Yannayon - Summit County Department of Job and Family Services

Read the full press release here: https://www.leadershipakron.org/press-releases-blog/pr6-10-26

We’re proud to recognize State and Federal Communications, Inc. as our Leadership on Main Charity of Choice Lead Donor P...
06/20/2026

We’re proud to recognize State and Federal Communications, Inc. as our Leadership on Main Charity of Choice Lead Donor Partner.

Through this partnership, State & Federal Communications will make a $500 lead donation each month to a charity selected by that month’s Leadership on Main speaker.

This month, speaker Benjamin Boyer selected United Way of Summit & Medina as his charity of choice, helping extend the impact of Leadership on Main beyond the conversation and into the community.

Thank you to State & Federal Communications for investing in leaders, strengthening connections, and supporting meaningful work across Greater Akron.

Leadership Akron is pleased to welcome three community leaders to our Board of Directors: Lakisha Barclay, Tami Bolder, ...
06/19/2026

Leadership Akron is pleased to welcome three community leaders to our Board of Directors: Lakisha Barclay, Tami Bolder, and Alex Shannon.

Each brings a deep commitment to Greater Akron, meaningful professional experience, and a heart for service across business, nonprofit, civic, and community spaces. Their leadership will help strengthen our work of connecting leaders through experiences that deepen community understanding, build meaningful relationships, and prepare leaders to serve with greater perspective and purpose.

Our FY27 Board Officers are John Garofalo, Chair; Kemp Boyd, Vice Chair; Michael A. Batu, Treasurer; and Tim Able, Secretary. The organization also extends its gratitude to departing board members Carla Davis, Courtney Eaton, and Dee Williams for their service and commitment to Leadership Akron.

Please join us in welcoming Lakisha, Tami, and Alex!

Read the full announcement: https://www.leadershipakron.org/press-releases-blog/pr6-18-26

Meet the next members of Leadership Akron Signature Class 43.Throughout the Signature experience, these leaders will ste...
06/19/2026

Meet the next members of Leadership Akron Signature Class 43.

Throughout the Signature experience, these leaders will step into the people, places, systems, and conversations shaping Greater Akron. We are excited to see how they grow together, learn from one another, and carry this experience into the community.

Congratulations and welcome to Class 43!

• Malinda Sampsell - United Way of Summit & Medina
• Julie Nations - End Drug Shortages Alliance
• Tina Sanzone - Akron Children's Hospital
• Brad Tipper - HATCo / Summa Health
• Benjamin Tipton - Kent State University

You can find the full press release here: https://www.leadershipakron.org/press-releases-blog/pr6-10-26

The celebration continues for Leadership Akron Signature Class 43.We are honored to welcome another group of leaders who...
06/18/2026

The celebration continues for Leadership Akron Signature Class 43.

We are honored to welcome another group of leaders who will spend the year building meaningful connections, expanding their understanding of Greater Akron, and exploring how their leadership can serve the community more deeply.

Please join us in congratulating these Class 43 members!

• Fred Mathews - PNC Bank
• Jamie Messenger - NAMI Summit County
• Lt. Michael Murphy Jr. - Akron Police Department
• Lori Porter - Love Akron
• Capt. Michael Rinn - Akron Police Department

Full press release here: https://www.leadershipakron.org/press-releases-blog/pr6-10-26

Introducing the next five members of Leadership Akron Signature Class 43.This class represents leaders across sectors, b...
06/17/2026

Introducing the next five members of Leadership Akron Signature Class 43.

This class represents leaders across sectors, backgrounds, and experiences who share a commitment to Greater Akron’s continued momentum. We are honored to welcome them into a year of meaningful connection, immersive learning, and community-centered leadership.

Join us in celebrating these leaders as they begin their Signature journey.

• Kandice Lacy - Summit County Juvenile Court
• Liana Lake - DLZ
• Wanda Lash - Akron Public Schools
• Trudie Latson - Good Place Holdings
• Brian Lobban - Akron RubberDucks

Read the full press release here: https://www.leadershipakron.org/press-releases-blog/pr6-10-26

The welcome continues for Leadership Akron Signature Class 43.We are excited to introduce another group of leaders who w...
06/16/2026

The welcome continues for Leadership Akron Signature Class 43.

We are excited to introduce another group of leaders who will spend the year learning, listening, connecting, and growing alongside one another. Their journey through Signature will invite them to see Greater Akron with greater context and lead with deeper community awareness.

Congratulations to these Class 43 members!

• Harry Kamdar - A.S.I.A. Inc.
• Brianna Kelly - Pritt Entertainment Group
• Amy Kelly-Lancki - Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board
• Melanie Korman - IBH Addiction Recovery
• Nathan Kreis - Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank

Find the full press release here: https://www.leadershipakron.org/press-releases-blog/pr6-10-26

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