100 Black Men of Akron
Leadership in service
Mentoring youth, strengthening families and advancing opportunity across Greater Akron.
Our leadership
The example starts with the people who show up.
Chapter leaders bring experience, accountability and a shared commitment to mentoring young people and strengthening the Akron community.
Chapter leadershipVisible examples. Shared responsibility.
Chapter leaders
Leadership is visible, personal and accountable.
Members lead in business, education, public service, faith and community life while sharing one responsibility: be the example young people deserve to see.
Their service helps guide programs, build partnerships and keep the chapter focused on lasting opportunity.
100 Black Men of Akron
Leadership in service
Mentoring youth, strengthening families and advancing opportunity across Greater Akron.
100 Black Men of Akron
Leadership in service
Mentoring youth, strengthening families and advancing opportunity across Greater Akron.
100 Black Men of Akron
Leadership in service
Mentoring youth, strengthening families and advancing opportunity across Greater Akron.
100 Black Men of Akron
Leadership in service
Mentoring youth, strengthening families and advancing opportunity across Greater Akron.
100 Black Men of Akron
Leadership in service
Mentoring youth, strengthening families and advancing opportunity across Greater Akron.
100 Black Men of Akron
Leadership in service
Mentoring youth, strengthening families and advancing opportunity across Greater Akron.
How leadership serves
Clear responsibilities. One shared mission.
Chapter leadership brings governance, operations and member engagement together around service to Akron's young people.
Board
Provides governance, accountability and long-term stewardship for the Akron chapter and its mission.
Officers
Guide chapter operations, programs, partnerships and the day-to-day work of serving young people and families.
Membership Committee
Helps prospective members understand chapter expectations and move from interest into active service.
Tony GrimesMembership Committee Chair →Founding leadership
The four men who launched the Akron chapter in 2004.
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Tony Grimes
Founding member · Akron chapter
02
Gary Wyatt
Founding member · Akron chapter
03
Greg Partridge
Founding member · Akron chapter
04
Michael J. Irby
Founding member · Akron chapter