Geoff Karcher Honored by the Akron Chamber

2008-06-24

Thirty young professionals (age 25 – 39) who make a difference by contributing their expertise to the Greater Akron area are being honored by the Akron Chamber.

The award “30 for the Future” is given annually by the Akron Chamber. Those who receive it exemplify the characteristics of team-building, leadership, and creativity in overcoming obstacles. The intent of this award is to showcase the young talent Greater Akron as well as encourage the honorees to stay in the area and enrich the community.

Winners of the award were invited to a dinner celebration and showcased in the magazine Northern Ohio Live.

Our own president, Geoff Karcher, was one of the 30 honored with this award. We congratulate him and the other 29. Keep working hard and enjoying what you do!

• Heather Barnes, Brouse McDowell
• David Barnhardt, Akron Zoo
• Tracy Carter, Summa Health System
• Randy Cole, GovTech Solutions
• Hezekiah Davidson, Right Hand Management & Productions
• Brian Deagan, Knotice
• Jennifer Doyle, Summa Health System
• Michelle Drago, Apple Growth Partners
• Todd Eisinger, HomeSensers
• Diettra Engram, Summit Education Initiative
• Bridget Garvin, Cascade Locks Association
• Scott Hindel, Community Bible Church
• Geoff Karcher, The Karcher Group
• Brett Kimmell, United Way of Summit County
• Mark Krohn, Brennan Manna & Diamond
• Raymond Lampner, Brockman Coats Gedalian & Co.
• Shana Lee, Kent State University
• Daniel Leslie, Leslie Financial Group
• Joy Malek Oldfield, Hill Hardman Oldfield LLC
• Christine Mayer, GAR Foundation
• Matt McCallum, Hitchcock Fleming & Associates
• Brian Miner, Hasenstab Architects
• Michael Moldvay, Bober Markey Fedorovich & Company
• Melissa Montisano, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
• Heather Nagel, Heaven Can Wait Rescue & Adoptions
• Brian Ray, National City Bank
• Jeff Sumner, Corporate Technologies Group
• Barry Thoman, Meaden & Moore
• Laura Tinney, Our Lady of the Elms
• Erin Wojno, Wojno Development