The 2019 Impact Ohio Akron Regional Conference was a successful one with elected officials, policy professionals, and those interested in business and government in attendance. Nearly 200 people attended the conference at Quaker Station at the University of Akron on Tuesday, April 23. Speakers covered issues relating to civility in politics, early childhood experiences, and improving the Greater Akron economy. We were pleased to be joined by Lt. Governor Jon Husted, Secretary of State Frank LaRose, and Treasurer of State Robert Sprague.
It wouldn’t have been possible without our sponsors and speakers! Thank you!
The Honorable Jon Husted, Lt. Governor of the State of Ohio
The Honorable Frank LaRose, Ohio Secretary of State
The Honorable Robert Sprague, Ohio Treasurer of State
The Honorable Vernon Sykes, Ranking Member, Senate Finance Committee
The Honorable Emilia Sykes, Minority Leader, Ohio House of Representatives
The Honorable Ilene Shapiro, County Executive, Summit County
The Honorable Shannon Jones, Executive Director of Groundwork Ohio and Warren County Commissioner
Dr. Matt Akers, Public Liaison, Office of the President, The University of Akron and Assistant Director, Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics
Grace Wakulchik, Chair-Elect, Greater Akron Chamber and President & CEO of Akron Children’s Hospital
Chris Burnham, President, Development Finance Authority of Summit County
Jason Dodson, Chief of Staff, Summit County
James J. Hardy, Deputy Mayor for Integrated Development & Chief of Staff, City of Akron
David James, Superintendent, Akron City Schools
Steve Millard, President & CEO, Greater Akron Chamber
Bruce Winges, Retired Editor, Akron Beacon Journal
Dr. John Green, Interim President of The University of Akron and Director of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics
Rev. Dr. Carl P. Wallace, Co-Convener, Akron Faith Community
Michael Douglas, Editorial Page Editor, Akron Beacon Journal
Kirstin S. Toth, Senior Vice President, GAR Foundation
Derran Wimer, Executive Director, Summit Education Initiative
