2024 Main Street Wadsworth Board of Directors
EXECUTIVE TEAM
President
Adam Barton
Mosaic NEO
Adam has been lead pastor at Mosaic Church here in Wadsworth for 11 years. Grew up in Manchester and moved to Wadsworth about 7 years ago. Adam earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Malone University. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Grace University in Michigan and has been on the MSW board since 2019. He married his high school sweetheart Lisa 18 years ago and they have 4 kids together—Trinity, Gideon, Ezekiel, and Miriam Joy. His claim to fame is hitting
Vice President
Stephanie Koontz
Walsh University
Stephanie Koontz is the Assistant Vice President of Alumni & Career Connections for her alma mater Walsh University. Through the planning and oversight of strategic events, networking opportunities and volunteer programs, she provides opportunities for the University’s alumni network of 16,000+ to stay connected over a lifetime. Prior to joining Walsh, Stephanie spent more than 10 years working in the non-profit sector in fund development, volunteer management, event planning and community outreach. Stephanie is proud of her Korean American heritage and her passion for service is exemplified in her volunteer service in the community and professional affiliations. She is an active member of the Leadership Stark County Diversity Committee, the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Northeast Ohio, the Independent College of Advancement Associates. Stephanie is a graduate of the 31st Class of Leadership Stark County, was honored in 2019 as an Advancing Diversity Scholar for CASE: District V, and was recognized as a 30 for the Future recipient by the Greater Akron Chamber in 2022. Stephanie and her husband Jason have called Wadsworth home since 2019 and the new parents look forward to raising their son in the community.
Treasurer
Dana Mountjoy
Bober Markey Fedorovich
Dana Mountjoy is a certified public accountant and Senior Manager of Assurance and Advisory at Bober Markey Fedorovich and Company, a regional accounting firm headquartered in Akron. She also serves on the Board of Trustees as the Treasurer of The Blick Center and is an active member of The Chapel – Wadsworth. Originally from the Philadelphia, PA suburbs, she is a graduate of Grove City College, and a proud Wadsworth transplant. Dana married into a love of Wadsworth (her husband, Matt, is a lifelong resident), and is proud to raise her family (a two-year-old son and a baby on the way, due in July) in this community. She cannot wait to contribute in her role on the board to furthering Main Street Wadsworth’s mission of creating an unmatching downtown experience.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Emily Davis
Palecek, McIlvaine, Hoffmann & Morse Co., LPA
Emily Davis is an attorney at Palecek, McIlvaine, Hoffmann & Morse Co., LPA. Her practice focuses on the areas of estate planning and probate. Emily is originally from Calcutta, Ohio, and now lives in Wadsworth. Emily went to West Liberty University for her undergraduate degree where she received a degree in Communication Studies. While at West Liberty University, Emily helped lead the women’s tennis team to three straight NCAA DII Women’s National Team tournament berths. Following her undergraduate degree, Emily attended the University of Akron School of Law where she received her Juris Doctor degree. Emily met her husband, Brandon, at Akron Law School. Emily and Brandon have a son, and they are enjoying every moment of parenthood. Emily loves the Wadsworth community, and she is excited to contribute to Main Street Wadsworth’s efforts of creating an unmatched downtown experience.
Stacey Renner
Cleveland State University
Hello Wadsworth! I have been a Board member for MSW since 2019 and have loved getting to know the community and working with others to benefit the downtown. I grew up in Michigan and moved to Ohio for graduate school where I met my husband, Brian. We have three kids–Brenna, Ashley, and Molly who also love to come volunteer downtown. We also have a dog–Loki. I am looking forward to my continued volunteer work with MSW to continue our positive momentum downtown in 2022!
Leah Schrock
SeibertKeck Insurance Partners
Leah Schrock was born and raised and currently living in Wadsworth. She loves watching Wadsworth grow with people and businesses. Leah loves the hometown feeling she feels every time she drive through Downtown. Leah studied Corporate Communications and Marketing at Walsh University. Now, she uses her marketing skills at SeibertKeck Insurance Partners which she is their Creative Marketing Specialist. When she is not working, she is spending time with her 5 nephews, family and friends. Leah first started volunteering for MSW a few years ago on the Promotions Committee. She is excited to be a part of Main Street Wadsworth and watch the community grow.
Colleen Swedyk
Medina County Commissioner
Colleen and her husband, Jack, have lived in Medina County for 30 years. They have one son, Jay. Colleen holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Baldwin Wallace College. She also has a Master of Science in Integrated Social Studies/Education from the University of Akron. Colleen’s early career was focused in banking. She was Hinckley Township’s Fiscal Officer for 13 years. For 8 years, Colleen enjoyed being an Adjunct Professor at Cuyahoga Community College. Colleen also served as the Medina County Recorder.
Dustin Zuravel
PNC Bank
My name is Dustin Zuravel and I am a proud graduate of Kent State University. I have spent 12 years of my career in the banking industry helping retail consumers and business owners with their financial goals. I am husband to my wonderful wife Brianne of 13 years, the proud father of my son Dylan and daughter Sienna.