Staff and Board of Directors

Kevin Gross, Executive Director smiles

I was honored to have been appointed as the next Executive Director of Crown Point Ecology Center in April of 2022. Though my background is in biological science and education, I plan to contribute to the re-establishment of Crown Point as a centerpiece in the region for sustainability, ecology, and battling food insecurity as we emerge from the tumultuous past several years.

I could not be prouder of the amazing work that our small but mighty team has accomplished this year. Through strengthening partnerships and increased support from our incredibly generous donors, supporters and volunteers, we will continue to expand our ability to address hunger in Northeast Ohio.

Kevin Gross, Executive Director

kgross@crownpointecology.org

330-668-8992

Meet our Staff

Meet our Board of Directors

  • Gina Krieger, Board Chair

    Vice President/Co-Owner of Seven Grains Natural Market

  • Samantha Phillips, Secretary

    Let’s Grow Akron

  • Olivia Perrin, CPA, Treasurer

    Summit County Fiscal Office

  • Mark Butler

    Leadership Liaison, Director of Founded Ministries for the Dominican Sisters of Peace

  • Jim Pulk

    CEO Illumetek

  • Mary Anne Krejci

    Realtor, Howard Hanna

  • David Sinar, DDS, MS

    Periodontist, Retired

  • Mick Smicklevich

    Director of Engineering, Remington Manufacturing, Retired

  • Alicia Thomas, MS, RD, LD

    Director, Research Bionutrition at University Hospitals Medical Center

  • Rebecca Wilkerson

    Water Protection Specialist for City of Akron, Watershed Division

  • David Marchetta

    Professional Engineer (Retired)

  • Tom Hoza

    Choice One Restoration

  • Job Esau Perry

    Law Office of Job Esau Perry

    Attorney at Law

  • Dr. Joseph Blanda

    Orthopedic Surgeon, Retired

  • Aaron Rich

    Realtor

    Keller Williams Chervenic Realty

  • Pam Troendly

    Project Manager, Retired

    Akron Children’s Hospital

  • Claire Crane

    Resource and Education Coordinator

    Office of Founded Ministries, Dominican Sisters of Peace