Applications for the 2026 Fall Spotlight program are available online.
Participants will identify and develop personal strengths, gain exposure to numerous community leaders and organizations, and explore issues and opportunities in our community. For Stark County to adapt and thrive, it is essential that young professionals work, play, and stay in our community. The Spotlight program can be a key element to helping young professionals learn all that our community has to offer, make connections with a variety of people, and find their niche for meaningful service.
Attendance at five of the six required sessions is necessary for the certificate of completion. Classes meet from 4 – 6 p.m., with networking available after each session.
Participants will identify and develop personal strengths, gain exposure to numerous community leaders and organizations, and explore issues and opportunities in our community.
For Stark County to adapt and thrive, it is essential that young professionals work, play, and stay in our community. The Spotlight program can be a key element to helping young professionals learn all that our community has to offer, make connections with a variety of people, and develop their leadership skills to be effective team members in service to our community.
Spotlight Program class members will receive:
- Personalized GallupStrengths Assessment
- Programming founded in the leadership development competencies
- Community service opportunities
- Introduction to non-profit leaders and causes
- Exposure to community arts and culture
- Learn about mental health and wellness
- Networking opportunities with like-minded young professionals
The Spotlight Stark County Fall 2026 class will meet on six program days, over a 12 week period.
- Session 1: Tuesday, September 1st, 2026
- Session 2: Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
- Session 3: September 29th, 2026
- Session 4: October 13th, 2026
- Session 5: October 27th, 2026
- Session 6: Tuesday November 3rd, 2026
Cole Bond, Attorney, Bond Law, Ltd.
Emily Breeze, Hall of Fame Village
Brittany Brown, Director of Programming, The Legacy Project of Stark
Carolinn Cappelli, Metallus
Jarrod Dawson, Reliability Assurance Manager, Metallus
Ella Dorfmueller, Tech Service Unit Engineer, Marathon Petroleum
Audrey Ernst, Owner, Rolling Refreshments LLC
Bobby Giebel, Process Engineer, The Timken Company
Joe Grossman, Coordinator for Housing Administrative Services, Walsh University
Alexis Hendrick, University of Mount Union
Jolie Howell, Client Service Associate / Investment Adviser, Strong Investment Management
Rachel Israel, Financial Advisor, Equitable
Sophia Kiriakou, Human Resources Representative, Hendrickson
Megan McKita, Human Resources Representative, Hendrickson
MacKenzie McKay, Financial Aid Counselor, University of Mount Union
Mackenzie Murphy, Attorney, Mackenzie Murphy’s Law
Amber Ollis, Community Engagement Librarian, North Canton Public Library
Alex Pfaff, Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC
Dylan Ramey, Senior Process Engineer, The Timken Company
Ethan Rebuck, Cutler Real Estate
Adam Rinehart, IT Technician, Schauer Group
Nick Shatrich, Client Solutions Specialist, Employers Health
Danielle Swinehart, Administrative Assistant, The City of North Canton
Jesse Walker, Fleet and Safety Coordinator, Koala Kruizers
Casey Casper, Director, New Student & Leadership Programs, University of Mount Union
Ozzy Chaney, University Counselor, University of Mount Union
Payton Daugherty, Marketing and Community Relations Specialist, Better Business Bureau serving Canton region and Greater WV
Lili Diaz, Marketing Specialist, Insight Counseling and Wellness
Donald Dixon, Engineer Lead, Metallus
Kristin Hostetler, Executive Assistant, DeHoff Development
Anna Hughson, Executive Administrative Assistant, Pinnacle Care Providers
Sienna Jepsen, Cashier, Meijer
Ashlan Johnson, SBMH Office Manager, CommQuest Services
Seth Koellner, Attorney, Bixler Moore, LLC
Addison McComb, Events Manager/ Development Assistant, Adaptive Sports Ohio
Jess Myers, Marketing & Housing Programs Coordinator, Community Building Partnership
Brooke Newsome, Director of Development, Canton Central Catholic High School
Matt Porter, Helpdesk Network Analyst, University of Mount Union
Matt Rozmajzl, Product Engineer, Hendrickson
Gavin Rundell, Program Manager, Hendrickson
Ian Smith, Client Executive Technician, Schauer Group
Sarah Smith, Employment Specialist, Goodwill Industries
Courtney Snyder, Senior Accountant, Hall, Kistler & Company LLP
Lex Webster, Event Manager, Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce
Josh White, Principal Marketing Analyst, The Timken Company
Lizzie Woods, Marketing Analyst, Hendrickson
Tony Yoho, Automation Specialist, United States Bankruptcy Court
Michelle Alessandro, Resident Director, Malone University
Marina Cernik, Environmental Engineer, Marathon Petroleum
Olivia Clokey, Recovery Services Coordinator, StarkMHAR
Bradley Cottrill, Client Executive Technician, Schauer Group, Inc
Leasa Craig, Director of Business, DioGuardi’s Italian Market
Caroline Eberhard, Manager of Education & Community Engagement, Canton Symphony Orchestra
Juanita Gray, Marketing Manager, United Way of Greater Stark County
Delaney Green, Forensic Coordinator, Stark County Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
Meg Himebaugh, Digital Marketing Lead, equivant
Adam Hopkins, Principal Development Engineer, The Timken Company
Chris Hostetler, Construction Coordinator, Aqua Ohio
Travis Kelley, Vice President/ Sr Business Relationship Manager, JP Morgan Chase
Rochelle King, School based therapist, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health
RheaAnne Malmgren, Founder and CEO, Designed For Development LLC
Bryce Mathie, Financial Advisor, Equitable Advisors
Jonathon McCoury, Accountant, CSE Federal Credit Union
Isabelle Menegay, Client Executive, Schauer Group, Inc.
Alexander Pantelas, Client Solutions Specialist, Employers Health
Jacob Pries, Southeast Field Director, Western Reserve Land Conservancy
Andrew Quick, Data Manufacturing Excellence Lead, TimkenSteel
Brandon Rohrer, Guest Operations Manager, Massillon Museum
Joseph Rosace, Senior Accountant, Marathon Petroleum
Mackenzie Scrocco, Account Manager II, TimkenSteel
Jessica Shanabarger, MSR – Member Service Representative, CSE Federal Credit Union
Sierra Hudson, Senior Human Resources Generalist, Powell Electrical Systems
Sarah Venables, Executive Recruiter, Arrowhead Talent Solutions
Miracle Walker, Opportunity Guide, MentorStark
Emily Willis, Marketing & Development Assistant, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health
Austin Digby, Director of Esports, University of Mount Union
Dannie Mack, Program Director, Boys and Girls Club of Massillon
Ashley Boggs, Sales and Service Coordinator, Visit Canton
Dane Brahler, Process Development Engineer, The Timken Company
Austin Davis, Client Advisor, Schauer Group Inc
Addy Hodgekin, Executive Assistant, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health
Sydney Klein, Event Manager, Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce
Jada McElroy, Assistant Housing Director, YWCA
Stephanie Miller, Retail Banking Executive, Area Sales Manager, Unified Bank
Rachael Mosley, Patron Relations & Office Manager, Canton Symphony Orchestra
Natalie Owens, Marketing and Development Coordinator, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health
Patrick Santangelo, Client Executive Technician, Schauer Group
Mike Simmons, Unit Manager, Metallus
Nick Smith, Client Solutions Specialist, Employers Health
Ryan Smith, Director of Content and Academic Marketing, University of Mount Union
Jon Szydlowski, Admission Counselor, University of Mount Union
Rachel Van Dyke, Director of Programming, The Legacy Project of Stark
Amanda Whitson, Environmental Specialist, Marathon Petroleum Company
Ashley Winter, Member Experience Coordinator, Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce