Board & Staff

Moriah Cheatham-Williams has served on the Board of Directors for three years. During that time, she has served on the Grants, Economic Development, and Finance Committees and as Chair of the Governance Committee. She is the 2026 Board Chair. An accomplished professional and graduate of Barberton City Schools, Moriah works as an Attorney at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, LLP, handling complex business and commercial litigation cases. She acquired her Juris Doctorate degree and a Litigation Certificate from the University of Akron School of Law in 2019 and her Bachelor of Arts in English from The Ohio State University. Moriah was announced as a 2021 Greater Akron Chamber 30 for the Future Young Professional, and in 2022 received the ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award and Crains Cleveland Business: 20 in their Twenties Award. Moriah has also received one of the UA Alumni Association 5 Under 35 Awards.

Moriah is proud to be a first-generation attorney working at one of the largest law firms in America.

Hugh McMichael joined the Board of Directors in 2023 and has served on the Development and Governance committees. He currently serves as Chair of the Governance Committee and Co Chair of the Finance Committee. Hugh has worked as a financial advisor at Raymond James since 2020, previously working at Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley. As a financial advisor, Hugh brings an important understanding of wealth management and adaptability to the Board. He is most proud of the trusting relationships he’s built in the Barberton community since joining Raymond James.

Hugh says he wanted to join the Foundation’s Board of Directors because he “wanted to be a part of an organization that tries to provide the City of Barberton and its residents the resources and opportunities to be in the best position possible for success in all its endeavors.”

Deb Shreiner joined the Board of Directors in 2019. She serves as the Chair of the Grants Committee, and has volunteered as a Friend of the Foundation. A Barberton native and experienced businesswoman, Deb has built a career as the top producing agent in Summit County at Helen Scott Realty for the past 20+ years.

Deb leads from her heart with a genuine compassion for people. She is also perceptive, with standards of excellence that are second to none. Her commitment to her clients, her attention to detail, and her willingness to go the extra mile are the hallmarks of her professionalism.

Mike Andric joined the Board of Directors in 2024. He works as the Assistant Director of Curriculum for the Barberton City School District. He has worked for the Schools for 19 years, previously serving as the Principal for Barberton Middle School, as Assistant Principal for Barberton High School, and as a Math Teacher at Barberton High School. Mike is proud of being selected as a finalist for Ohio Teacher of the Year. He says, “My experiences as a classroom teacher have shaped my career.”

As Assistant Director of Curriculum, Mike oversees the BCSD Business Advisory Council. Mike says the Barberton BAC Is different from most any other in the State of Ohio – in terms of size, impact of partnerships, and hyper focus on the local community. The BAC works to craft programming that exposes students to jobs and internships within Barberton and building on the skillsets employers are looking for.

Mike’s leadership advice? To get out of the office. He says, “This was emphasized to me when I became an assistant principal and it is something that I have carried with me as I advanced. It encompasses being visible, knowing and feeling the culture of your building/district, connecting with staff and students, and building relationships.”

Brad Angeloff is a Barberton native and a seasoned banking professional with 22 years of experience in commercial banking, finance, and lending. He currently works for Keybank, where he enjoys interacting with various business owners he manages. Brad has pursued education at The University of Akron and Hondros Business College, specializing in banking and finance. Throughout his career, he has achieved several certifications, including Cash Flow Certification and Women in Business Certification, and he has been a member of the Business Banking Advisory Council. He is a recipient of the Chairman’s Circle Award and the President’s Award, reflecting his dedication and success in his field.

As Barberton City Council President, Shorter Griffin serves on the Barberton Community Foundation Board of Directors, bringing a strong commitment to community leadership and service. A retired diesel mechanic, Shorter spent 27 years in the industry and retired from Yellow Freight. He attended Cleveland Diesel Tech in the mornings while working evenings at Goodyear, and he has always enjoyed hands on work, learning how things operate, and figuring out how to fix them.

Shorter’s service to Barberton spans many years and many roles. He serves on the Tuscora Park Health and Wellness Foundation Board of Governors and has been active with the Barberton Noon Kiwanis, including as Past President. He has also served with the YMCA Advisory Council, the Salvation Army, the NAACP, the Boy Scouts of America, and the Barberton Community Development Corporation Board of Directors. He previously worked for Neighborhood Development Services, supported neighborhood efforts through the Neighborhood Watch Committee, and volunteered with voter registration through the Summit County Board of Elections. Shorter is a US Army veteran who spent two years stationed in Germany and remains active with the VFW. He is entering his eighth year on City Council and his first year as Council President. One accomplishment he is especially proud of is returning to Stark State after retirement to take courses in public speaking and computers for professionals, sticking with it, and completing the program as the oldest student in the class.

A Barberton resident for the last 30 years, Ann Hutchison’s career allows her to view Lake Anna from the best seat in town: Barberton Public Library. Ann has served as the Director of Barberton Public Library since 2019. As Director of the Library, Ann’s leadership has prioritized service to the Barberton community by eliminating barriers. The Library now offers free fax services, is “fine free” for late materials, has become a Passport Acceptance Facility, and offers free notary services. Ann’s background includes innovative thinking and leadership. In her previous role at the Akron-Summit County Public Library, Ann led the team that created the TechZone @ Main Makerspace. Ann joined Barberton Community Foundation’s Board of Directors in 2023, and has served on the board’s finance, grants, and development committees.

Mayor Bill Judge serves on the Foundation’s Board of Directors in an ex-officio capacity. Bill has served as the Mayor of the City of Barberton for 12 years, previously serving as an at-large Barberton City Councilman and working as a Fiscal Officer for Summit County. Bill received his MBA from Ashland University.

Bill said he enjoys his time on the Board because of the synergies between the City and the Foundation. He appreciates the partnership, believing it will better the community for future generations.

Recent economic development initiatives, such as the Newell Street Industrial site and Main Street Barberton, a co-funded program, serve to highlight the partnership between the Foundation and the City of Barberton.

Brittany Kinstler is a Barberton alumna and current resident who brings a unique blend of early childhood and higher education experience to the Barberton Community Foundation board. With a professional background spanning Early Childhood Education and Higher Education, she spent six years supporting early childhood quality improvement across Summit County before transitioning into project management and training leadership. Brittany now serves as an Education and Development Manager with the University of Pittsburgh’s Clinical Trials Office, where she designs and leads training programs for adult learners, intentionally integrating her expertise from both professional worlds.

Brittany is proud of being selected as a guest speaker at the National Family Engagement Conference in Norfolk, Virginia, where she delivered a training she authored and designed while working at the Early Childhood Resource Center. She is also a member of the Project Management Institute and currently serves on the Foundation’s Education, Workforce and Leadership Development, and Finance and Investment committees.

Kim Klimas is a new member of the Barberton Community Foundation board, serving on the Finance and Investment Committee and Ad Hoc committee. She has a communications-focused background with practical training in advertising, marketing, and editorial work, and currently serves as a Senior Communications Strategist at SummaCare. In this role, she works across Marketing and Communications to advance strategic initiatives, strengthen brand reputation, foster audience engagement, and support bottom-line results. Kim is proud to be part of work that improves quality of life and health for SummaCare members, and her experience also includes freelancing as an automotive journalist for Modern Tire Dealer Magazine and spending 6.5 years as an advertising copywriter at Summit Racing Equipment. She has also volunteered locally with Maggie’s Mission and Project LEARN.

A lifetime Barberton Magic, Theresa Osborne joined the Board of Directors in 2023. She currently serves as Chair of the Ad Hoc Committee. Theresa has built a 23-year career at PNC, currently working as the Vice President, Marketing Manager. She is a 9-time Market All-Star, an award that is given annually to the leading salesperson in each line of business.

A committed servant leader, Theresa shares that she feels building positive and trusting relationships, empowering her team, and good communication is the key to leading change.

Susan Wynn joined the Board of Directors in 2023. She currently serves as chair of the Educational Excellence committee. She shares that she deeply enjoys her work on Educational Excellence. She was very involved with the PTA, chaired the Muffet Scholarship Committee, and as a parent, values scholarship excellence and college readiness.

Now retired, Susan had a career as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Akron for more than 30 years. Prior to that she worked for 15 years in a laboratory medicine field.

Susan is proud of the work the committee has accomplished over the last several years to make scholarships more impactful. She shares that, while at the University of Akron, she saw students struggle because of their many obligations. “Working often came before school,” she says. “Anything we can do to help ease that burden and make the finish line of graduation more achievable is a win in my book.”

Her last year of teaching, Susan was honored for working on the course Technology and Human Values receiving the Adjunct Faculty of the Year for the University of Akron.