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Advisory Boards
Â鶹´«Ã½ Geauga and Twinsburg Academic Center collaborate with two Advisory Boards comprised of leaders from business, government, education, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors in Geauga, Summit, and neighboring counties. These boards play a vital role in advancing our mission by fostering community connections, promoting the university’s value, supporting scholarships and funding initiatives, and representing Â鶹´«Ã½ in the public sphere. Meeting quarterly, the Advisory Boards are instrumental in strengthening our presence and impact within the communities we serve.

Geauga Campus Advisory Board Members:

• Rich Frenchie, Chairman, President, The Frenchie Group
• Jim Dvorak, Geauga County Commissioner; Realtor, Century 21 Home Star
• Dean Fuller, Community Member
• Jay Giles Retired, Middlefield Banking Company
• Tracy Jemison, Past President, Geauga Growth Partnership
• Richard Markwardt, Superintendent, West Geauga Schools
• Jim McCaskey, President, McCaskey Landscape & Design
• Dianne Pearce, Chief Nursing Officer, University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center
• Jackie Preston-Franck, Marketing and Customer Relations, Preston Superstore
• Melanie Scanlon, Human Resources Program Manager, Progressive Insurance
• John Stoddard, Superintendent, Berkshire Local Schools
• Sean Thompson, President, T Manfrass & Assoc. Architects

Twinsburg Academic Center Advisory Board Members:

• Angelo Carcioppolo, Chairman, Certified Financial Planner, Skylight Financial Group
• Lindsey Colangelo, Chief Nursing Officer, University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center
• Mary Pat DeLambo, Assistant Nurse Manager, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
• Mark J. Dvorak, Private Attorney, Abdallah & Dvorak, LLC
• Walt Hoffmann, Retired, Assistant Superintendent
• Laura Leonard, Director, Twinsburg Public Library*
• Kathi Powers, Superintendent, Twinsburg City Schools
• Mike Roberto, Superintendent, Aurora City Schools
• Sheila Williams, Retired, Educator*

*Â鶹´«Ã½ Alumni