We are excited to announce the Honorary Captain of our 2025 Canal Boat Captain's Ball: Laura Duda, Senior Vice President & Chief Communications Officer of Goodyear! 
We are proud to spotlight Laura for her exemplary commitment to the Northeast Ohio community and her support of the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area. As the chief communications officer, Duda leads all internal and external communications for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, including public and media relations, employee communications, corporate reputation management, philanthropy and community relations, as well as Goodyear’s fleet of world-famous airships.
To learn more about Laura or to make a contribution to the Canalway's Towpath Trail, connector trails and public parks in her honor, please visit ohioeriecanal.org/captains-ball and stay tuned for our Virtual Auction fundraiser April 30 - May 7!
