Category: Patron Spotlights

Annie McFadden currently works as Chief of Staff, Impact and Communications at United Way of Summit & Medina. As Chief of Staff, she works directly with the president and CEO, and as a key strategic leader, fosters collaborative and meaningful relationships with com[...]

Justin Lepley (he/him) is a dedicated supporter of the arts and entrepreneurship in the Akron community. As the Director of Northside Marketplace and Owner of the Lepley Holdings Family of Companies, Justin is committed to supporting local businesses and fostering a vib[...]

I recently decided I’m a recovering entrepreneur. Not that I didn’t love my life as an entrepreneur and business builder- growing relationships with customers, encouraging young team members to find the passion for our vision, find their talents, and to go a[...]

Malia Rivera is a native of Berea, Ohio and acts as the Affiliate Fund Event and Volunteer Coordinator at Akron Community Foundation. Malia has a background in the performing arts and holds an undergraduate degree in Clarinet Performance from The University of Akron. Ma[...]

Phil Montgomery and Andrew Schuellerman live in Highland Square with their two daughters, Adrionna and Brooklynn. As a family, they love trying new things and exploring all the arts and culture sector in Summit County has to offer. “We believe in encouraging the girls[...]

Arnold Tunstall worked for the Akron Art Museum in various curatorial positions beginning in 1985 and served as the Collections Manager and Registrar from 1994 to 2016, prior to becoming Director of University Galleries at The University of Akron Myers School of Art. Se[...]

C. Michael Robinson Jr., Ed.D., has experience in education that crosses from urban-suburban districts to rural, suburban, and urban districts of varying sizes, diversity, and socio-economic status. He is a former superintendent (Pine Bluff, Arkansas) and was the curren[...]

Brian Fortney is a lifelong Akron resident. He was raised by his mom in Ellet, and she taught him at an early age that the world was a far larger place, and that he could be anything he wanted to be if he pushed hard enough. She also taught him that “to those much is [...]

Tell us a bit about yourself and your role in spreading holiday cheer? Ho ho ho! Greetings, friends! I’m Peekaboo, and I’m one of Santa’s trusty elves. My role in the North Pole, near the Peninsula train depot, is all about spreading joy and cheer duri[...]

Throughout his career, Greg Canda has used his wealth of knowledge in all phases of computing, networking, artificial intelligence, and image analysis. Now, he focuses on how to use those skills to aid nonprofit organizations. He chose this specialty after years of bein[...]