About Us

Our Team

Meet our Award-Winning Team!

Our talented and collaborative team makes contributions that create a visible difference in the Greater Akron community. We let our passion for assisting in the prosperity of our city be our compass to drive our every decision. Our team proactively and zealously seeks to solve issues that impact the growth of our people and our neighborhoods. We empower everyone to make a difference!

Teresa LeGrair

Teresa R. LeGrair

President & CEO Read Bio
John B

John M. Baranek, CPA

Chief Financial Officer Read Bio
Larry Chadwick

Larry D. Chadwick

VICE PRESIDENT, PROGRAMS & OPERATIONS Read Bio
Amina Hall

Amina Hall

Vice President of Development & Marketing Read Bio
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Lynn Puryear

Vice President, Workforce Development Read Bio
Jennifer Ross

Jennifer Ross, Ed.D.

VICE PRESIDENT, DIVERSITY, EDUCATION & ENGAGEMENT Read Bio
Misty Rogers

Misty Beasley, MPA, CBA

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, MBAC Read Bio

Brandi Davis

Director of Education Read Bio
Alissa Shivley

Alissa Shively

Director of Marketing & Communications Read Bio
Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson

MCCAP DIRECTOR Read Bio
Abby Billups

Abby Billups

CASE MANAGER Read Bio
Natashia Bishop

Natashia Bishop

MBAC ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Read Bio
Tomaryn Brown

Tomaryn Brown

Receptionist Read Bio
Larry Buckner

Larry Buckner

CUSTODIAL/MAINTENANCE Read Bio
Darrita Davis

Darrita Davis

Case Manager Read Bio
Teresha Dunbar

Teresha Dunbar

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST Read Bio

Charlotte Gibson

Case Manager Read Bio
Sydney Green

Sydney Green

FUND DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE Read Bio
Teressa Grimes

Teressa Grimes

MCCAP Program Manager Read Bio
Larry Johnson

Larry Johnson

CUSTODIAL/MAINTENANCE Read Bio
Melanie Korman

Melanie Korman

Events, Volunteers & Special Projects Manager Read Bio
Hope Mills

Hope Mills

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP SPECIALIST Read Bio
Becki Moorer

Becki Moorer

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Read Bio
DeWayne Richardson

DeWayne Richardson

SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Read Bio
Jason Samuels

Jason Samuels

IT CONSULTANT Read Bio
Alice Samuels

Alice Samuels

PROGRAM ADVOCATE Read Bio
Zulekha Sharp

Zulekha Sharp

Executive Assistant to the CEO Read Bio
Ed Smith

Edward Smith

MBAC Business Counselor Read Bio
LaQuinta

LaQuinta Sojourner

MBAC business counselor Read Bio
Zach

Zach Stover

Employment Relationship Specialist Read Bio
Ambria Ware

Ambria Ware

CASE MANAGER Read Bio
Ariel Whitt

Ariel Whitt

EDUCATION SPECIALIST Read Bio

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