Speakers

Annie Hanson is Director of Community Relations and Engagement.  Her job is to work with community organizations, businesses and others to create more opportunities for the University to better serve and support our region.  Please join us to hear how we can talk about potential partnership to benefit all of us and our community.

Don Mullen, Executive Director- Stark State Akron is the Interim Dean- Business & IT, Department Chair of Accounting & Finance at Stark State.  Don is a lifelong resident of Akron, retired Goodyear finance professional and active member of the community.  Don comments how excited he is to bring Stark State College to his hometown.  I am sure you enjoy this great speaker.

Laura Thompson is the Executive Vice President of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.  She was names the Company's chief financial officer in 2013 and has served in that role for 5-years.  She will retire in the first quarter of 2019 following a 35-year career at Goodyear.  Please join us to hear Laura.

Steve Milard was named President and CEO of the Greater Akron Chamber early this year.  Previously, he was Executive Vice President of the Greater Cleveland Partnership and Executive Director of COSE.  Steve is an experienced executive with excellent knowledge of how to serve members of the Akron Chamber.  Please join us and hear his vision and experiences.