Leadership Geauga, a premier leadership development organization in Geauga County, is excited to announce the selected participants for the Signature Adult Class of 2025. This program is designed to cultivate and empower emerging leaders, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and connections needed to positively impact the community and beyond.
The Leadership Geauga Signature Adult Class of 2025 is comprised of a diverse group of individuals from various industries and backgrounds, all of whom have demonstrated a commitment to personal growth, community engagement, and leadership excellence. These participants were selected through a competitive application process, and each brings a unique set of experiences and perspectives to the program.
The Signature Adult Class of 2025 participants are:
| Ben Altemus, Geauga Family YMCA |
| James Ayers, Ayers Well Drilling |
| Courtney Bacik, Notre Dame Schools |
| Ivra Bassett Jr., Allstate Financial Services |
| Dennis Bergansky, Retired Police Officer / Realtor |
| Jon Bilicic, Geauga County Sheriff’s Office |
| Kate Burke, Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity |
| Brian Cain, Middlefield Banking Company |
| Courtney Crawford, Chardon Performance Therapy |
| Linda Crombie, Geauga County Planning Commission |
| Christine Davidson, Foundation for Geauga Parks |
| Joseph DeLuise, Payne and Payne Builders |
| Jessica Ezzone, Russell Township |
| Brandi Farinacci, Beneath the Willow Tree Photo Co. |
| Jessica Ferroni, Ferroni’s Cafe & Coffee |
| Robert Fiorille, Robert Fiorille LLC |
| Carlie Frank, Studio For Hair |
| Katherine Gehlfuss, Ravenwood Health |
| Danna Geraci, Patterson Fruit Farm |
| Paul Haas, Trenching Unlimited |
| Clint Hardman, Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc |
| Kathleen Heflin, Jumpstart |
| Elaine Malkamaki, Geauga County Community & Economic Development |
| Daniel Matsko, Auburn Township |
| Kimya Matthews, Howard Hanna |
| Alan Mighton, SMYLiES Commercial Cleaning |
| Marty Miller, Honest Scales Recycling |
| Kathy Milo, Lake County General Health District |
| Nicole Moore, Youniversal Healings LLC |
| Dianne Pearce, University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center |
| Sarah Perry, Geauga County Auditor |
| Erica Pinko, Montville Plastics and Rubber |
| Andrew Pleso, Junction Buick GMC |
| Hailey Powers, Geauga Park District |
| Sean Ratican, Kent State University |
| Deborah Schrock, Geauga County Public Library |
| Michael Sneeringer, Brennan, Manna & Diamond, LLC |
| Chris Tollon, Kinetico Inc |
| Anissa Vilcheck, Chardon Healthcare |
| Rob Weigle, Geauga County Engineer |
The Signature Adult Class of 2025 will commence on September 6, 2024, and continue through June 6, 2025, culminating in a graduation ceremony that celebrates the achievements of the participants. Leadership Geauga extends its gratitude to the businesses, partners, and community supporters who make this program possible.
For more information about Leadership Geauga and its leadership development programs, please visit https://www.leadershipgeauga.org/programs/