Leadership Akron

Help us welcome the next five members of Leadership Akron Signature Class 43.

We are proud to celebrate these leaders as they begin a ten-month experience designed to deepen their connection to Greater Akron, strengthen meaningful relationships, and expand the way they lead in service to our community.

Congrats to...
• Steven Bordenkircher - The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
• Steven Brooks - Cleveland Clinic Akron General
• Michael Carlson - TRIAD
• Nicole Chavers - GAR Foundation
• Dayna Dunbar - Triton Property Ventures, LLC

Congratulations and welcome to Signature Class 43!

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

Join us for Leadership On Main on Wednesday, June 17th with Benjamin Boyer.

Benjamin is a technology investor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Prospector Baseball Group—a multi-club Minor League Baseball investment and operating platform. Prospector is building a modern,data-driven model for community franchises, using AI-powered marketing, dynamic ticketing, and centralized operations to grow margins and elevate the fan experience.

Breakfast is included, compliments of the Akron RubberDucks.

Event Details:
• Wednesday, June 17, 2026
• 7:30 AM 9:00 AM
• The Duck Club by Firestone at 7 17 Credit Union Park
• 300 South Main Street, Akron, OH, 44308

Register for FREE here: https://www.leadershipakron.org/lom-2026/jun-26

Leadership Akron is pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of its Life Trustee Awards Trinity, a unified recognition that honors individuals whose leadership is shaping Greater Akron through service, vision, and lasting impact.

This year’s recipients are:
• Jennifer Venarge DiSalvo, Signature Class 38 – Read Family Difference Maker Award
• Marty Hauser, Signature Class 11 – Lieberth Community Vision Award
• Howard Parr, Signature Class 30 – Maynard Distinguished Leader Award

Read the full press release here: https://www.leadershipakron.org/press-releases-blog/pr3-2-26-jyknp

Additional details about each recipient and their community impact will be shared in the coming weeks and months as Leadership Akron celebrates each honoree throughout 2026