Advisory board

They represent the best of Stark County. These 12 people were selected to be on the second About magazine advisory board because they are active leaders from all areas of our community who can help us better shape this magazine to reflect all of the best things about Stark County.

NAME: Dick Maggiore
RESIDENCE: Lake Township
PERSONAL: Married to Kathi; two children: Jeffrey and Nathan
JOB/TITLE: President and CEO, Innis Maggiore
COMMUNITY BOARDS: Stark Development Board, Kent State University Stark Campus; FirstMerit Bank; American Association of Advertising Agencies; Cleveland Council Board of Governors
ABOUT STARK COUNTY: "I was born here. Grew up here. Married here. Had kids here. Built a business here. My family and friends are here. What more could I ask. Stark County is my home ... and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else."
 

NAME: Tim Belden
RESIDENCE: Downtown Canton Arts District
PERSONAL: Married to Kay; one daughter: Nicole
JOB/TITLE: Joseph Saxton Gallery of Photography, Tuscora Realty Company
COMMUNITY BOARDS: Canton Ballet; Canton Development Partnership; Special Improvement District; Indigo Ink Press; Tie-1-On
ABOUT STARK COUNTY: “Downtown Canton is the focus of our community's history and is the
mirror of our collective identity.  Strong identities make for successful communities.”

NAME: Teresa Golden-McClelland
RESIDENCE: Plain Township
PERSONAL: Married to Kent; five children: Michael, 24; Connor, 21; Justin, 21; Spencer, 18; and Nicole, 18
JOB/TITLE: School psychologist, Canton City Schools; fashion show coordinator, Lingenfelter Brill
COMMUNITY BOARDS: Alliance Community Hospital Board of Directors; Mount Union College Alumni Council; Arts in Stark; Junior League of Canton
ABOUT STARK COUNTY: “Through the education, health and arts communities, Stark County
maintains a standard of excellence by embracing the diversities of people, cultures, religions and lifestyles.”

NAME: Tracy M. Jeffries           
RESIDENCE: Canton
PERSONAL:  Married 22 years to Jim; four children: Jim, 22; Matthew, 20; Allison, 18; and Gabrielle, 16
JOB/TITLE: Director of Institutional Advancement at the Canton Symphony Orchestra
COMMUNITY BOARDS: Domestic Violence Project; Aultman Hospital Women's Board; Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Committee
ABOUT STARK COUNTY: “We are so blessed here in Stark County with everything it offers: great schools, great businesses and awesome cultural arts!”

NAME: Mark J. Samolczyk
RESIDENCE: Jackson Township
PERSONAL: Married to Cindy; three children: Grace, Kate and Alec
JOB/TITLE: President, Stark Community Foundation
COMMUNITY BOARDS: Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce; Canton Tomorrow; Downtown Canton Land Bank; Wm. McKinley Presidential Library and Museum; P-16 Education Committee (Stark Education Partnership); Stark Development Board; United Way of Stark County; Walsh University Advisory Board
ABOUT STARK COUNTY: “As a resident of Stark County for almost 30 years, I have always been impressed with the spirit that makes our community an exceptional place to live and work.”

NAME: Susan Koosh
RESIDENCE: Plain Township
PERSONAL: Married to Shawn; two children: Sydnee, 6; and Sienna, 3
JOB/TITLE: Vice President, Marketing and Community Relations, Affinity Medical Center
COMMUNITY BOARDS: Massillon Chamber of Commerce; Health Foundation of Greater Massillon;
Quota International of Massillon; Public Relations Society of America; Forum For Healthcare Strategists; Ohio Hospital Association; Akron Regional Hospital Association
ABOUT STARK COUNTY: “I enjoy living and working in a community that has so much to offer — a warm environment for families, excellent educational opportunities, wonderful parks, recreational and art offerings, faith-based organizations, access to top-notch health care and more. Stark County has many gems to be proud of, and I'm pleased to call it my home.”

NAME: Judy Scheurer
RESIDENCE: Jackson Township
PERSONAL: Married to Chuck; two children: Leslie von Lehe, Cricket Russell; one grandchild: Jonathan, 8
COMMUNITY BOARDS: Aultman Hospital Women's Board, Aultman Hospital Board of Directors
ABOUT STARK COUNTY: “Stark County has the finest schools, health  care, recreation and arts!  Chuck and I are native Cantonians, and we feel this has been a wonderful area in which to live and raise our family. I would recommend the Stark County area to anyone!”

NAME: C. Todd Locke
RESIDENCE: Massillon
PERSONAL: Married 27 years to Joni; two children: Tara, 20; and Todd, 16
JOB/TITLE: President and CEO, WRL Advertising
COMMUNITY BOARDS: Boys and Girls Club of Massillon; Canton Central Catholic Advisory Board, Community Improvement Corporation Jackson Township; Jackson Township Chamber of Commerce; Junior Achievement; Massillon Planning Commission; Massillon Rotary; Sisters of Charity
ABOUT STARK COUNTY:  “Stark County is home. Family, friends, community.”

NAME: Lucia Pileggi
RESIDENCE: Canton/Plain Township
PERSONAL: Married to Joe; two children: Sofia and Andrew
JOB/TITLE: Senior Vice President/Wealth Team Manager, FirstMerit Wealth Management Services
COMMUNITY BOARDS: American Heart Association; Junior League of Canton; Aultman Hospital Women's Board; United Fossaltese Club
ABOUT STARK COUNTY: “I truly believe that Stark County is a great place to live, work and raise your family. Residents take pride in their community and want to find ways to make it even better.”

NAME: Bridgette Neisel
RESIDENCE: Canton
PERSONAL: Married to Steve; two children: Lauren, 4 and Addyson, 1
JOB/TITLE: Vice President of Advancement and University Relations, Walsh University
COMMUNITY BOARDS: St. Thomas Aquinas High School
ABOUT STARK COUNTY: “We are blessed to live in an area of such civic-minded individuals who exude generosity and compassion. I feel fortunate to be raising my family here.”

NAME:  Brian Bailey
RESIDENCE:  Jackson Township
PERSONAL:  Married 15 years to Meredith; two daughters: Lauren, 12 and Allyson, 7
JOB/TITLE:  Co-owner of Old Carolina Barbecue Co.
COMMUNITY BOARDS: I am available.
ABOUT STARK COUNTY:  “Having traveled all over the country, I can honestly say there is no place I would rather live. The people of Stark County make this place special. I am proud to call this home.”

NAME: Dennis P. Saunier
RESIDENCE: Plain Township
PERSONAL: Married to Patty; three children: Katie, Colleen, Meghan
JOB/TITLE: President and CEO, Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce
COMMUNITY BOARDS: Central Catholic High School; Downtown Canton Land Bank; Canton Tomorrow, Inc.; Downtown Canton Special Improvement District; P-16 Compact; Stark County Convention and Vistors Bureau
ABOUT STARK COUNTY: “Stark County’s high quality of life is made even more valuable by its low cost of living. Our community enjoys a variety of leisure and recreation activities, quality education and health care, an explosion of the arts and entertainment and lucrative business opportunities, all of which make Stark County a great place to live, work and play!”