The strength, success and sustainability of AkronReads since 1999 is the commitment of local leaders of business, government, nonprofit and civic organizations. These executives have consistently committed the time, energy, and financial resources of their organizations to help students in the Akron Public Schools become better readers. We salute their dedication and support!

Akron Auto Club Brian Thomas, President & CEO
	Key Bank Commercial Banking Christine Wyss, Senior Relationship Associate
Akron Beacon Journal Andrea Mathewson, Publisher
	Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems and Sensors Rick Perez, Vice President & Akron Site Lead
Akron Children’s Hospital William Considine, President & CEO
	LRMR Marketing
Akron General Medical Center Vince McCorkle, President & CEO
	Northampton United Methodist Church Keith McLaughlin, Pastor
Akron Public Schools David James, Superintendent
	ARCADIS-US, Inc. Gregory Osthues, Vice President
Allstate Insurance Company Herb Roper, Branch Manager
	OMNOVA Solutions Foundation Kevin McMullen, CEO
City of Akron Donald Plusquellic, Mayor
	Seeds of Change, St. Hilary Church Lynn Marie Schott, Coordinator
Fairlawn Rotary Club Tom Kelley, Literacy Chair
	Summa Health System Thomas Strauss, President & CEO
FirstEnergy Anthony J. Alexander, President & CEO
	Summit County Juvenile Court Judge Linda Tucci Teodosio
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Richard J. Kramer, Chairman, CEO & President
	21st Century Financial, Inc. Ryan Ellinwood, Advocate
GPD Associates David Granger, President
	United Way of Summit County K-3 Read with Me Program Bob Kulinski, President
Hayes Lemmerz, Akron Operations Edie Reaves, Plant Manager
	The University of Akron Dr. Luis Proenza, President
I.M.A.G.E. Program Monique Clark