Class Notes

LEAD Institute Class of 2023 Connie Costanzo LEAD ’23, is so excited to announce that she opened her own RIA firm: Ascend Wealth Management. She is happy to be able to provide even better service to her wealth management clients. Connie also recently released her book: Financial Abundance; Real Life Stories that Inspire Your Path…

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 –…

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…

LEAD Institute Class of 2023 Connie Costanzo LEAD ‘23 is serving on the Board of NMCCA as of January 2025. Connie is also excited to share her recently published book: Financial Abundance: Real Life Stories That Inspire Your Path to Prosperity. Start 2025 with clarity, confidence, and a step-by-step guide to Increase Your Financial Abundance. Inside,…

The Signature Class of 2017, The Collaborators Jenn Gray ’17, is heading up LMC’s new and improved Alumni Engagement Committee, an incredible (and fun!) opportunity for LMC alumni to create opportunities to stay engaged after graduation. This committee is looking for more members; for more information, please email Jenn Gray, jgray@ricoequipment.com.   The Signature Class…

The Signature Class of 2001, The Synergetic Class Craig Hassinger ’01 and the Hassinger family, owners of Ann’s Pastry Shop, were recipients of the Legacy Award during Wadsworth’s 2024 Rosie Awards Ceremony.   The Signature Class of 2017, The Collaborators Jill Michalski ’17, with Corwin & Company was the recipient of the Community Beautification of…

LEAD Institute Class of 2024, Our Leadership Era   Vicki Gallagher, Piper Morgan (Signature ’25), and Dave Yaniga, all LEAD ’24, competed in the 2024 Medina County Amazing Race as a first-time team! Learn more: https://www.mcchambercharities.org/   Signature Class of 1997, The Perfect Class Skip Sipos ’97, is pleased to share the addition of Theodore…

Signature Class of 1995, The Greatest Class Commissioner Steve Hambley ‘95, The Board of Directors of the Medina County Land Reutilization Corporation  (Land Bank) elected Commissioner Steve Hambley as Chairman at the organizational meeting in April. County land banks are nonprofit organizations whose mission is to strategically acquire properties, and return them to productive use, reducing…

Signature Class of 2012, The Rain/Shine Class Michelle Powell ’12, with Let’s Make A Difference, has started a book club for young ladies in elementary school called “Can We Talk?”. This book club is in collaboration with Carey Knox, Music Teacher at Claggett Middle School, and is an element of the nonprofit (Let’s Make A…

LEAD Class of 2022 Jenny Young LEAD ’22, SHE Did It Videography was named one of the Top Three Best Videographers in the Akron, OH area, which is also Jenny’s hometown.   Signature Class of 2009, A Class Act Deborah Wasylko ’09, is excited to announce that starting, Monday, March 18th, Baskets Galore LLC will…