Gabby Pagura, Author at Leadership Medina County

April 2025 Class Notes

Junior Leadership Class of 2020 Jodie McInnes ‘22 shared some exciting news with us, “My son- and Junior Leadership Medina County alumni- Owen McInnes ‘20 graduates from the University of Findlay on May 10, 2025, and was accepted to Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine yesterday!”. We are so excited for you, Owen –…

LEAD Institute April Class: Building Our Leadership Toolkit

The LEAD Institute Class of 2025 gathered at Medina County Veterans Memorial Hall for a jam-packed day of leadership growth, skill-building, and meaningful connections. We kicked off the morning with a warm welcome and housekeeping items before diving into conflict resolution and negotiation, expertly led by our friend Kathy Sullivan with Talent Principles. Her session…

LMC and Roger Wright ’07 on WCTV

Leadership Medina County’s Executive Director Jennifer Bilek ’20 and Director of Leadership Development Terri Greene ’12 joined alum Roger Wright ’07 on WCTV to discuss how the organization is shaping leaders across generations. From the Signature Program to Junior Leadership and the LEAD Institute, they dove into how experiential learning, strong community partnerships, and a…

Signature Class of 2025 and Junior Leaders Explore State Government in Columbus

On a crisp spring morning, the Signature Class and Junior Leaders of 2025 set off for Columbus to experience State Government Day—an immersive journey into the heart of Ohio’s legislative and judicial systems. The day offered more than just insight; it was a powerful reminder of each citizen’s vital role in shaping our government and…

Jennifer Bilek ’20 and Dave Yaniga LEAD ’24 on Wadsworth Radio with Tom Stugmyer

Thank you to Tom Stugmyer at Wadsworth Radio for having LMC back – this time with LEAD Institute Graduate David Yaniga LEAD ’24! Jennifer and Dave dug deeper into what happens during your 9 months as a student in the LEAD class, tells us why he calls the program a “game changer for our community”…

Signature Class of 2025 Explores Wadsworth’s Thriving Industries

The Class That Clicked dove into the heart of Wadsworth’s business landscape during Business & Industry Day, gaining an exclusive look at the companies shaping Medina County’s economy. From precision manufacturing to cutting-edge engineering, the day was packed with insights, hands-on experiences, and a few surprises along the way. A Morning of Big Ideas We…

LEAD Institute March Class Day: Building Stronger Teams Through Trust and Conflict

This month, the LEAD Institute Class gathered at Cornerstone Chapel’s beautiful Next Gen Room for an energizing and insightful session on The Five Behaviors of a Team by Patrick Lencioni. Led by returning trainers and valued friends of the program, Judy Bodenhamer and Perry Recchio, participants explored the core elements of high-performing teams: Trust, Conflict,…

Jennifer Bilek ’20 and Lori Wilkinson ’25 on Wadsworth Community Radio

Tom Stugmyer of Wadsworth Community Radio had LMC back this month for a deeper look into our Signature Program from the vantage point of one of our current class members, Lori Wilkinson of the Soprema Senior Center in Wadsworth. Thank you to Tom for having us again, and to Lori for helping us spread the…

Identity Theft, Data Breaches, and Scams – In-person or Virtual Class

In person or Virtual Class: Do you have concerns about identity theft and scams? Community Development from the Ohio State University Office of Extension invites you to an evening that could save you stress and money. Our speaker is Assistant Prosecuting Attorney – Civil Division, Thomas Condosta. Mr. Condosta started and is the Director of…

March 2025 Class Notes

Signature Class of 1992, The Charter Class Chet Simmons ’92, was recently appointed to Medina Ward 1 City Council. Simmons is now also a Board member of Medina County Friends of the Parks. Signature Class of 2008, That Class Thomas Sigel ‘08, shares: Now in its 15th year of making music, arts and culture accessible…