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 to all, with a focus on underserved, disadvantaged and rural populations, Sigel, Executive Director of Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural Outreach (ORMACO) is looking for individuals who are passionate about the arts to serve on the Board of Directors and also to volunteer.
To learn more about ORMACO visit www.ormaco.org, and if you’d like to get involved, email Thomas at tsigel@ormaco.org or call 419-853-6016.
Signature Class of 2015, The Bridge Builders Class
Kimberly Marshall ’15, City of Medina Economic Development Director will begin 2025 in a familiar role. She has been re-elected to a second two-year term on the Ohio Economic Development Association Board of Directors and will continue in the role of Board Secretary. She serves in the capacity of Area Director for Northeast Ohio. David Zak, President and CEO of the Ohio Economic Development Association, recognized the returning members of the Board of Directors, saying, ”Their expertise and dedication provide valuable leadership and continuity to the organization.”
As one of the state’s premier associations for economic and community development, OEDA is comprised of nearly 500 economic development professionals from state, local, and regional economic development organizations from all across Ohio. OEDA is the voice and advocate for economic development issues, and is responsible for shaping the future of economic development in Ohio. The organization is currently focusing on the following priorities: infrastructure development, workforce development, affordable and reliable energy, a simple and equitable tax structure, and support for existing businesses.
Locally, Mrs. Marshall serves locally as Chair for the City Economic Development Committee, the Medina Energy Special Improvement District (ESID), and the Medina City Development Corporation. She also sits on the Board of Directors for Main Street Medina and the Medina County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Marshall is one of the original founders of Made in Medina County.
Signature Class of 2020, In Focus, and LEAD Institute Class of 2024 ‘Our Leadership Era’
Jennifer Brenner ’20 & LEAD ’24, is excited to share: Get ready to test your knowledge at Match Wits 2025: A Night of Tell-Tale Trivia! Join us on Thursday, April 25th, at 6:00 PM at The Foundry Social in Medina for an exciting evening of brain-teasing questions, friendly competition, and great company—all in support of Project: LEARN of Medina County. Whether you gather a team or compete as an individual, you’ll enjoy a night of fun while making a difference in adult education. Don’t miss your chance to Match Wits and claim the title of Medina County’s trivia champion! Team and individual tickets are available now at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2025matchwitsregistration.
LEAD Institute Class of 2025
Hannah Wasylko LEAD ’25, with Baskets Galore is excited to announce that we have been chosen to be highlighted by “Local in the Land” on March 30th before a Cleveland Cavaliers game (on the floor). This is a partnership the Cavaliers have with UPS. We were nominated by our UPS providers as a small woman-owned family operated business that ships hundred (sometimes, thousands) of gifts a week. We couldn’t be more excited to have one last “hoorah” with Baskets Galore before out complete rebrand this summer.