2025 Main Street Wadsworth Board of Directors
EXECUTIVE TEAM
President
Emily Davis
Witschey, Witschey & Firestine, Co. LPA
Emily Davis is an attorney at Witschey, Witschey & Firestine, Co. LPA. Her practice focuses on the areas of Estate Planning and Probate Administration. 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 and met her husband, Brandon. Emily and Brandon have two children, 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.
Dana MountjoyDana 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 four-year-old son and a two-year-old daughter) 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.
Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Brian Hall
Strategic Systems
Born and raised in Tiffin, Ohio, Brian Hall is a proud Tiffin Columbian and Tiffin University graduate. For the last two decades, he’s made Wadsworth his home with his wife Angie, where they’ve raised their family together. But what stands out about Brian is his commitment to community involvement. Brian has been working with youth and high school football programs for 20 years, dedicating countless hours to help shape the future of young athletes. He is the organizer of the Don Hall Memorial Golf outing and Scholarship dinner – an event that started in Tiffin in 2003 before spreading to Wadsworth in 2010. City officials have hailed it as one of the most impactful events, drawing crowds of up to 600 people yearly! And let’s remember his current role as Vice President of Sales for Strategic Systems – an IT staffing and services company where he continues to make waves in his industry while simultaneously giving back to his community at every opportunity.
Cory Ott
Wadsworth Footlighters
Cory Ott is a lifelong resident of Wadsworth. He attended Wadsworth City Schools and then Otterbein University where he earned his degree in education with a dramatic arts concentration. Following college, Cory jumped into a role at The Walt Disney World Company, where he worked seasonally in the entertainment world of magic. In 2010, Cory re-established The Wadsworth Footlighters, a local community theatre, and has been in the artistic director position ever since. Providing performing arts opportunities both on stage, off and in the audience to Wadsworth in hopes to truly bring people together through the arts! When not volunteering or at the theatre, Cory enjoys cooking, reading, and traveling! “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” ~ Walt Disney. Cory hopes Wadsworth continues to flourish and stays a community that is truly unmatched!
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.
Tracie A. Van Arnam
The University of Akron
Tracie Van Arnam is a registered nurse working for her alma mater, The University of Akron, in the Nursing Education Program as a clinical instructor. She has worked many jobs in the nursing field, but has found her passion in teaching. Tracie has lived in Wadsworth since 2016 after meeting her husband, Chad Van Arnam, who has been a lifelong resident. Together, they continue to share their love of the community with their three children, Adelynn, Elyanna, and Bryson. Tracie is excited to be joining the Main Street Wadsworth Board where she can share her strong sense of community with those that surround her. She has found deep rooted friendships with other residents of Wadsworth and looks forward to contributing to the mission of the Board.
Past 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 was on the MSW board from 2019 – 2024. He married his high school sweetheart Lisa 20 years ago and they have 4 kids together—Trinity, Gideon, Ezekiel, and Miriam Joy.
