About University Park Alliance

UPA was established through a major grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

UPA Board of Directors

Institutional Partner Member Directors

Akron Beacon Journal - Andrea C. Mathewson

Akron Children’s Hospital - William H. Considine

Akron General Medical System - Anthony N. Gorant

Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority - Anthony W. O’Leary - Board President*

Akron Public Schools - David W. James - Board Vice President*

City of Akron - Donald L. Plusquellic

County of Summit - Russell M. Pry

Greater Akron Chamber - Daniel C. Colantone

John S. and James L. Knight Foundation - Juan J. Martinez

Summa Health System - Thomas J. Strauss*

The University of Akron - Luis M. Proenza*

Community Member Directors

Ethel L. Chambers

John Falatok - Board Treasurer*

Ann Lane Gates

Patrice Lange - Board Secretary*

J. Bret Treier

*Member of the Executive Committee

  UPA Staff

Eric Anthony Johnson, Ph.D., executive director

Beth Houseman, assistant director

Lois Smith, projects manager

Ellen Deitrick, coordinator

Julie Roberts, administrative assistant

Private Projects Investments Committee

Bob Bowman

Candace Campbell Jackson

Beth Houseman

Eric Anthony Johnson

Tony O’Leary

Rick Rebadow

Mike Rutherford

Subrants Committee

Roxia Boykin

Beth Houseman

Candace Campbell Jackson

Eric Anthony Johnson

Maureen Katanic

John Reilly

Jeff Vengrow

 Marketing and Communications Task Force

Jack Bird

Lois Foster

Jim Gosky

William Hauser

Ann Lane Gates

Ron Ramos

Christine Sabo

Beth Smith

Kristie VanAuken

Samantha Williams

Mark Williamson

Katie Wojno Lancianese

Becky Guzy Woodford 

Awards Selection Committee

Jack Bird

Theresa C. Bishop

Roxia B. Boykin

Stephanie Churn

Holly J. Harris Bane

 Beth A. Houseman

Laura Massie

Andrea C. Mathewson

Christine M. Savage

University Park Alliance
Office of the President
The University of Akron
Buchtel Hall 51
Akron, OH   44325-6238

Phone: 330-972-8859
Fax: 330-972-5453
Email: info@upakron.com