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CONGRATULATIONS
RICH FRY
RICH FRY
30 for the Future Award Recipient
We are very happy to share that Akron Rotarian, Rich Fry, is a recipient of the esteemed 30 for the Future Award. Our congratulations go out to all 30 of the recipients (view all recipients)! A total of 106 people were nominated for the award this year.The award recognizes young professionals between the ages of 25-39 who live or work in the Greater Akron area and have made an impact on the region through industry leadership and community engagement.
The 30 for the Future recipients will be recognized October 7 at 5pm at Canal Park.
In a press release Greater Akron Chamber Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Engagement Brynn Allio Popa stated, “We have a selection committee who reads through the applications and makes the selections. The committee reviews and selects applicants based on a combination of both professional experience and community impact through leadership, mentoring and volunteerism.”
Excerpts from Akron Legal News about Rich Fry:
“It’s great to be recognized along with such an esteemed group of young Akron leaders and professionals,” said Fry, 39. “I am proud to be from the Akron area and I want to do my part to help our community to grow and prosper in whatever way I can.
“I believe that by helping others who are less fortunate it raises the fortune of the entire community and makes us all stronger.”
“I believe that by helping others who are less fortunate it raises the fortune of the entire community and makes us all stronger.”
Fry spent his entire career at Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs. When he isn’t serving clients, he is involved in a number of activities designed to improve the community and the lives of young people.
“Unfortunately, northeast Ohio has extremely concerning issues like child poverty and broadband connectivity,” said Fry. “This holds back the region in many ways, including attractiveness for businesses to locate here. I hope to help solve these problems so that the region can return to prominence as a place to live and do business.”
Raised in Stow, Fry received his bachelor’s degree in finance from Kent State University.
He first joined Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs as a summer associate in 2007, while he was completing his juris doctorate at The University of Akron School of Law.
He first joined Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs as a summer associate in 2007, while he was completing his juris doctorate at The University of Akron School of Law.
“Growing up, I had some very positive experiences with several lawyers who helped our family and friends through difficult situations,” said Fry, who serves as the firm’s Taxation Practice Group Leader. “As an undergraduate, I was not sure what I wanted to do, but I knew I wanted to continue my education and law school was appealing because I knew being a lawyer would allow me to help others solve their problems.”
A former chair of the Ohio State Bar Association’s Taxation Committee, Fry is currently an active member of the Akron Bar Association’s Finance Committee.
A former chair of the Ohio State Bar Association’s Taxation Committee, Fry is currently an active member of the Akron Bar Association’s Finance Committee.
Fry also serves on the boards of Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio, the Greater Akron Chamber and Stewart’s Caring Place and is currently taking part in Leadership Akron Class 38.
He is also an adjunct professor for The University of Akron’s Master of Taxation program, where he teaches State and Local Taxation.
“I have a strong commitment to inspiring the education of our youth, which can open up endless doors and opportunities to help kids, especially those in less fortunate situations to become successful.”
Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs Managing Partner Steve Dimengo said he’s “very proud” of Fry’s accomplishments at the firm and his commitment to the community.
“Rich is not only a strong leader at our firm, but he is quite excited about being fully connected and involved in the community to make positive things happen.
“He actively participates in several boards, attacking any opportunities he has to make a difference in our community.
“I believe he has a very bright future ahead of him,” said Dimengo. “He is very deserving of a 30 for the Future award.”
