Allen Green

President

H-P Products

A desire to be in the game instead of just keeping score led Allen to journey from being an accountant to a manufacturing company president

Andrea Legg

Director

North Canton Public Library

Hear how Andrea's career path opened up after she began to step out of her comfort zone and believe in herself. 

Dr. Jean Engohang-Ndong

Founder/CEO

Ekaza - Bridging The Gap

Learn how what he saw as a college student and professor led Dr. Engohang-Ndong to start a business focused on helping students succeed.

Jennifer Short

Chief Operating Officer

Tomtreyco, Inc. dba McDonald's

Hamburger University is a real thing and so is the career path that took Jennifer from a crew member to director of operations for Ohio’s largest McDonald's franchise operation.

Benjamin Young

Clerk of Council

City of North Canton

Find out how an internship took Ben’s career in a direction he never expected.

Brian O'Donnell

Corporate Pilot

First Energy

Hear how Brian's journey to becoming a corporate pilot started as a Naval Aviator. 

Rachel Hosler, EdD

Associate Dean of Experiential Learning

Walsh University

Learn how Rachel had to experience a job she didn't love to find a career that she does.

Aaron Muhlenkamp

Materials Specialist

The Timken Company

Hear the two biggest life lessons Aaron has learned in his 20+ year career as a materials engineer.

Matthew Wolfe

Fisheries Biologist

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Guess what legendary movie helped Matt realize he could get into a career that combined his love for science, fishing, and the outdoors? 

Genevieve Geisler

CFO/COO

Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corp.

Hear why being a good problem-solver is critical when you are an executive of a traveling arts organization. 

Elizabeth Geckler

Gifted Intervention Specialist

North Canton City Schools

Learn about the rewards of opening minds of curious students in this under-explored career in education.

Aaron Vaughn

City Letter Carrier

United States Postal Service

Do you think letter carriers only deliver the mail? Aaron lets us in on other important ways they serve our communities.

Glenn Cantor

Financial Advisor

TCF Investment Services

Hear how Glenn focused on integrity and trust-building to build a successful reputation as a financial advisor. 

Lynette Kreidler, M.Ed. LPCC

Mental Health Counselor

It All Connects Counseling

Learn about the rewards and challenges that come from being a mental health counselor and running your own practice. 

Mark Vandegrift

Principal & COO

Innis Maggiore

What skill should you learn to keep a great marketing idea from dying on the floor?

Mark Hughes

Physician Assistant

Cleveland Clinic and Health Stat

Learn how the pandemic has actually improved Mark's work-life balance.

Christina Weyrick

Community Relations Manager

North Canton Public Library

Find out what phrase from The West Wing represents Christina's approach to her work. 

Joel Daniel Harris

Executive Dreamer

TomTod Ideas

Hear how Joel Daniel Harris's non-profit organization is redefining the phrase "You're acting like a middle schooler." 

Kurt Oswalt

Field Manager

Carter Lumber

Organizational skills are one of the top requirements in construction management. Guess what is equally important? 

Shelly Williams

Executive Director

The Inn at Whitewood Village

Learn how a desire for a sense of purpose steered Shelly's career into the world of long-term care.

John Weston

Owner

Five Arrows - IT Consulting and Web Design

Hear why continuing to "sharpen your saw" is critical to a successful career in Information Technology.

Megan Early

Executive Director

Hoover Historical Center at Walsh University

Learn the #1 recommendation Megan has for anyone interested in working in museums.

Brian Girdlestone

School Counselor

Hoover High School

Learn how Brian's past experience as an addiction counselor led him to helping young people on their journey to self-discovery. 

Thomas Allchin

Quality Procurement Specialist

The Boeing Company (retired)

Being part of the team that builds jets means collaborating with people and companies all over the world.

Peggy Muhlenkamp

Adjunct Faculty

Stark State College

Hear how informally teaching on-the-job led Peggy into a career as a college professor.

Nathan Sikora

Chiropractor

Holistic Family Chiropractic

Hear how Nathan's first career as an athletic trainer led him to pivot to becoming a chiropractor.

Joanne Decker

Retired Teacher

Dover City Schools

Learn why "Expect the Unexpected" is part of the advice Joanne's gives to new teachers.

Eric Nshimiye

Principal Engineer

Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company

Eric's journey from refugee to engineer led him to a career that fits his love of travel, technical challenge and teamwork. 

Danny Evans

President

IPG Global Marketing 

COVID-19, combined with Danny's self-taught knowledge of e-commerce, ended up leading to record-breaking growth for his family business. 

Dustine May

Director of Children/Family Ministries/Sacraments

St. Paul Catholic Church

Hear how faith, education and program planning skills have equipped Dustine for her role in the church.

Dave Wolfe

Music Teacher

North Canton City Schools

Seeing the "light bulb turn on" for a student is one of the most rewarding aspects of Dave's career as a music educator. 

Jeffrey Sandt

National Sales Manager

Castlebar Corp.

Hear how mowing lawns, shoveling snow and delivering papers helped prepare Jeff for a career in sales.

Bob Warren

Chief Surveyor

Summit County Engineer

Bob's career in surveying fit perfectly with his love of the outdoors, skill in math, and fascination with technology like drones and satellites.

Thomas Harder

Cybersecurity

Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company

Learn why cybersecurity specialists are the good guys guarding the keys to the kingdom.