May 2025 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 to Prosperity.

Connie’s book is available for purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DR3JWSCL/

 

The Signature Class of 1997, The Perfect Class

Skip Sipos ’97, announced that after nearly 32 years of dedicated service, he will retire from the position of Executive Director of the Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority (MMHA) at the end of the year. Under his leadership, MMHA expanded its housing portfolio and services across Medina County, including the recent launch of the Next Step Up emergency shelter.

The Board of Commissioners will begin the search for his successor this summer, aiming for a seamless transition by year’s end. Learn more at www.mmha.org.

 

The Signature Class of 2009, A Class Act

Deborah Wasylko ’09, is pleased to announce that Baskets Galore is rebranding. They will launch their NEW name, logo, colors, and brand identity Summer of 2025. They can’t wait to show everyone!

 

The Signature Class of 2014, The Class On Fire

Krista Wasowski ’14, shared that Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff conferred his Director’s Award for her statewide advocacy and 2 years of design work on the new grants management system. He made his presentation at the Ohio Combined Public Health Conference in April 2025.