Please welcome Michael Irby who was inducted as a new member on May 10, 2022. Michael was sponsored by Steve Buie (photo below).
Michael J. Irby worked for Akron Public Schools as an educator and administrator for many years. He has coached college and high school football for over 40 years. Mr. Irby participates in the community. He is the President of 100 Black Men of Akron, Inc. which is a local chapter of the 100 Black Men of America that focuses on mentoring, education, health, and financial opportunities/outcomes to the Black community. In addition, Mr. Irby is a Board member of the Akron Municipal Court’s COMPASS (Compassion, Opportunity, Mentoring, Purpose, Assistance Survival, Stepping forward) Program with Judge David Hamilton, member of Mayor Daniel Horrigan’s Ambassadors Program, member of Akron Police Chief Stephen Mylett’s Advisory Committee, Board of Director for the African American Association Board, and Chair of Trustees at Macedonia Baptist Church.
Michael is retired and enjoys working out, working in the yard, and mentoring youth. He has two sons, Michael II and Daniel, and is married to Angela.
