Meet The Executive Board
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Joseph Storsin, Jr., President
Joe is currently Chief Financial Officer of Utility Pipeline Ltd. In previous roles Joe has also worked in the SEC Reporting, Investor Relations and Project Management functions. In addition to the Summit Choral Society, Joe also serves on the Board of Directors for the FirstEnergy Family Credit Union. Joe is a graduate of Kent State University where he earned his B.S. in Business Management double majoring in Finance and Accounting with a minor in Management and earned his MBA in Finance. |
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Brian Moore, Vice President
Brian is a partner with the law firm of Roetzel & Andress. He practices real estate and finance law. He is currently President of the Akron Bar Association. In addition to Summit Choral Society, Brian currently serves on several community boards including Akron Community Foundation where he serves as Secretary, Northeastern Ohio Golf Charities Foundation, Grace House (Secretary) and Downtown Akron Partnership (Executive Committee). His past board service includes Blue Coats of Summit County (Past Chair), Red Cross (Past Chair), United Way of Summit County (Past Board Member and 2011 Campaign Chair), Portage Country Club ( Past Chair), Akron Bar Association, Akron Civic Theater, Greenleaf Family Center (Past Chair), Leadership Akron Alumni Association (Past President), and the Akron Jaycees (Past President). Brian is a past recipient of the Leadership Akron Alumni Association "Lieberth Community Vision Award", Red Cross’ Peter H. Burg Award, and Greenleaf Family Center's Betty Dalton Community Service Award. He is a cantor and choir member at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Brian is also a member of the Metropolitan Choir. |
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Dr. Matthew Akers, Asst. Vice President
Dr. Akers holds a dual role at The University of Akron, serving as special assistant to the president for government relations in the Office of the President and as associate director of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics in the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences. As special assistant to the president for government relations, Akers represents the University in interactions with local, state, and federal elected officials, community leaders, and University stakeholders. As associate director of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics, Akers assists with the management of day-to-day activities of the Institute, including programs, projects, events, student scholarships and internships, and other activities. He also contributes to academic components of the Institute, including teaching courses. Akers earned his B.A. in English from The University of Akron and his Ph.D. from Drew University in Madison, N.J. He resides in Doylestown, Ohio, with his wife, Elisabeth, and their four children, all four of whom participate in Summit Choral Society. |
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John Roll, Treasurer
John is from New Philadelphia, Ohio originally and has lived in the Cleveland/Akron area since 2013. He is a 2008 graduate of The Ohio State University with a B.S. in Finance and Accounting. He is a Director at The Siegfried Group, an accountant consulting firm. Prior to Siegfried he worked as a public accountant at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Ernst & Young. He is active in the community, volunteering time to a variety of groups and charities, including the YMCA, Habitat for Humanity, and Business Volunteers United, focusing on helping high school students and parents navigate and complete applications for financial aid and scholarships. John and his wife Amanda reside in Copley. |
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Sarah Wenner-Bloomhuff, Secretary
With a Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Merchandising and Product Development from Bowling Green State University and an Associate’s degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology, insurance has always been in Sarah’s blood, dating back to her grandfather! After completing her higher education, she joined her father’s agency, Jones & Wenner Insurance, beginning her own insurance career. Sarah specializes in insurance for trucking companies and has built a network of clients over the past 15 years that confidently refers her into new relationships. Jones & Wenner Insurance joined forces with SeibertKeck Insurance Partners in 2018. Sarah resides in Copley with her husband, Jeff, and sons Holden (6) and Chase (4.) |
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Ben Pickens, Asst. Secretary
Ben is a detail-oriented professional with a background in nonprofit work, economics and community development; he strives to pursue a career of service, expand personal knowledge, and improve community well-being. Ben received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Austin College (Sherman, TX) and a Master of Arts in Economics from Miami University (Oxford, OH). In 2019 he completed two years of service as an AmeriCorps VISTA at East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation, and has worked at the Development Finance Authority of Summit County ever since. He lives in downtown Akron and enjoys the outdoors, cooking, and the arts. |
Meet The Board of Directors
*Click on headshot for full bio
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Phil Angelo
Huntington Bank 
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Sachi Argabright
The J.M. Smucker Company 
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Daniel Berrios
Blistex Inc. 
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Lois Bontrager
Education/Finance: Retired 
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Ben Comston
Genesis Financial Services 
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Steven Holsenback Do, Emt-P
Chaplin, Physician: Retired 
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Doug Varner
Microsoft 
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Suganthi Veerappan
MD, CMD, MPH Medical Director, Akron VA |
Sean Vollman
City of Akron, Economic Dev. |
Dawn Wilson
Akron Public Schools |
Devan Weckerly
Better Business Bureau |
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Emeritus Directors
Patricia Biddle |
Diane Cardew
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Chris Burnham |
Thank You to our Past Presidents
Chris Burnham, 2016-2023 | Ms. Diane Kilo, 2014-2016 | Mr. Alexander Looney, 2014
Mr. Brian Watkins, 2012-2014 | Ms. Lou Albertson, 2011 | Dr. Steve Hallam, 2007-2011
Ms. Denise Byrd, 2005-2007 | Mr. Mitchell Allen, 1999-2005
Mr. Patrick Keating, 1996-1999 | Mr. Jim Kontio, 1990-1996
Chris Burnham, 2016-2023 | Ms. Diane Kilo, 2014-2016 | Mr. Alexander Looney, 2014
Mr. Brian Watkins, 2012-2014 | Ms. Lou Albertson, 2011 | Dr. Steve Hallam, 2007-2011
Ms. Denise Byrd, 2005-2007 | Mr. Mitchell Allen, 1999-2005
Mr. Patrick Keating, 1996-1999 | Mr. Jim Kontio, 1990-1996
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