Board Members

TODD TOLSON

Board President

Todd is a life-long resident of Stark County. He attended Hoover High school and went to Cleveland State University. Todd has a Bachelor’s of Business Administration with a major in Accounting. He and his wife of 26 years, Rebecca, live in North Canton and have two adult children – Robert and Sarah. Todd is currently the Treasurer of the North Canton City School District, and has led the finances of the district for 16 years. Prior to working for North Canton Schools he has work experience with the Ohio State Auditor’s Office, R. G. Drage Career Center and Stark/Portage Area Computer Consortium. He is also a graduate of the 23rd class of the Leadership Stark County Signature Program.

CORTNEY AYERS

Vice President

Cortney Ayers is the Director of Strategy at Sanctuary, a digital marketing agency in North Canton. She helps companies grow their businesses by developing end-to-end marketing strategies, and then works with a team of specialists to execute the plan. Prior to working at Sanctuary, Cortney worked in various roles at Aultman Hospital for nearly 12 years, spending five of those years as a Marketing, Advertising, PR and Digital Media Coordinator.

As a lifelong resident of Stark County, Cortney resides with her husband Patrick and their beloved bernedoodle Millie. Cortney volunteers at her church, The Summit, and also serves at the North Canton Cares Pantry.

MARK MANWARING

Treasurer

Mark Manwaring brings a wealth of audit and assurance experience to 415 Group. His knowledgeable background includes servicing for-profit and nonprofit organizations, 401(k)s and school Medicaid AUPs. In his current role, he complete audits, reviews and compilations to support the needs of clients. Mark received his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, The University of Akron.

Mark enjoys spending time with his family, including his children and grandchildren. He is an avid soccer fan as well, and he can be found watching his favorite teams play during his free time.

LAUREN DAVIS

Secretary

Lauren Davis has more than 10 years of experience in strategic marketing, integrated communications and brand management. She currently serves as the Marketing Communications Manager for Walsh University, where she is responsible for the administration of the University’s social media accounts and website maintenance. In her role, Lauren is instrumental in the promotion of the University’s brand, name and mission, as well as coordination and execution of various internal and external newsletters. Prior to Walsh, Lauren served as Marketing Coordinator for Boomerang Advertising from 2014-2019, where she oversaw client accounts to deliver results-oriented services tailored to each organization’s mission and objectives. She has earned numerous awards for her achievements including Young Professional of the Week by the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Ystark professional organization in March 2017 and the Achievements in Excellence Award from the National Sales & Marketing Executives of Akron and Canton in February 2017.

Lauren has been active in her community through organizations such as Marking Strides of Canton, Ystark and the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Ambassador program, to name a few. She currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for Compassion Delivered. Lauren earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Interpersonal and Public Communications from the University of Akron.

TJ MURPHY

TJ is the co-owner of Edible Arrangements in Akron and Canton Ohio. He graduated from Youngstown State University in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and Health. TJ is currently an ambassador with the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and has been involved in various local young professional groups. TJ has a strong desire to help and encourage personal growth and change. He has held various management positions in for-profit and non-profit arenas. TJ is married. He and his wife Heather have three wonderful children, Odessa, and twins Calan and Hudson.

BRYCE HOROMANSKI

Bryce Horomanski has been employed as Associate Counsel at Employers Health in Canton, OH since 2017. He earned a BS degree in Psychology from The Ohio State University in 2008 and a Juris Doctorate degree from The University of Akron School of Law in 2017. Bryce is also a graduate of the Leadership Stark County Spring 2020 Spotlight Program. He has been involved in volunteer efforts through the Re-Entry Clinic at The University of Akron School of Law where he helped individuals with criminal records obtain certificates that would increase likelihood of employment. He has also been a volunteer through the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank and United Way of Stark County. He and his wife, Jennifer, have three children- Oliver, Callum, and Emily and reside in Silver Lake, OH.

LORI SIMIONIDIES

Lori is currently the Group Life Director for the North Canton Chapel where she oversees adult ministry as well as training and leadership development. She also does private consulting and coaching in personal and cultural growth. Lori brings Compassion Delivered 28 years in the health and fitness industry where she most recently held the position of Health and Wellness Director for the Paul and Carol David YMCA in Jackson Township and served as faculty in Leadership Development and Exercise Programming for YMCA of the USA.

Lori believes that overall wellness incorporates the spirit, mind and body and feels that what Compassion Delivered provides is so much more than a meal. The care, love and personal touches that they implement are the intangible needs that we all need for well-being.

Lori and her husband Nick reside in Canton, are owners of Carnation Chiropractic Center in Alliance, and have 4 grown sons. She is an avid runner and exercise enthusiast.

As someone who has lost loved ones to terminal illnesses, Lori cares deeply for those who are battling illness as well as for those who are caretakers and truly believes in the vision and mission of Compassion Delivered.

Travis Dezordo

Travis Dezordo is a Financial Representative for Modern Woodmen, serving families and communities in Central and Northeast Ohio. He attended Mount Union University (BA) and Gardner Webb University (MA).

Before joining Modern Woodmen, Travis taught High School American History and Human Geography in North Carolina for 11 years and was runner-up for North Carolina Charter School Teacher of the Year. Through his time as a teacher, he developed a passion for having an impact in the community.

His ties with Modern Woodmen started well before he did, as his family has had a rich 30-year history with the company. The remarkable values and servant leadership for their clients and community is ultimately what drew Travis to joining the organization.

Now, Travis continues his passion for helping others by partnering with families to resolve financial concerns and plan for and protect the future. Travis is a member of the Presidents Club at Modern Woodmen and a member of the Million Dollar Round Table, It is however through Modern Woodmen’s fraternal programs and activities that he has reached the community, small businesses, and nonprofits.

Family is a large part of what drives him. In his free time, he can be found spending quality time with his wife and daughter.

BRETT PINSON

Brett is a Client Solutions Executive at Employers Health where he supports members throughout the United States. In this role, Brett provides customized support to benefits professionals to ensure proactive and collaborative management between Employers Health members and their PBM and other employee benefits providers.

He holds a bachelor’s in business management from Grove City College and was awarded his MBA through Ashland University with a specialty in supply chain. Brett is also a graduate of the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) program, through the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP).

Within the community, Brett serves on the Steering Committee for the United Way Young Leader’s Society of Stark County. He also will be starting a role as an adjunct business professor at Stark State College.

BILL EDDINS

Bill Eddins currently serves as the Head Women’s Golf Coach and Assistant Athletic Director of Club and Recreation Sport and the head women’s golf coach at Malone University. As golf coach, the competitiveness of the program is attracting the best talent it ever has and the team is chasing history to become the 1st Malone women’s team to earn a bid to the NCAA tournament. Off the course, the program is equally successful in the classroom and within the community. Community service is an integral part of the program. Eddins has coordinated highly successful fundraisers which have resulted in a new state-of-the-art hitting room on campus exclusive to the women’s team along with a large surplus to assist in the day-to-day operations of running a competitive Division 2 college golf program.

Prior to Malone, Eddins “retired” with nearly 31 years in the classroom as a public school teacher and coach including being the 8th grade Language Arts teacher of Compassion Delivered Co-Founder Amanda Anschutz at Lake Middle School. Eddins taught in the Louisville, Lake, and West Branch school districts. He served as Louisville High School’s head boys’ basketball coach from 1993-2001 collecting Division II Ohio Boys’ Basketball Coach of the Year honors after leading the Leopards to the school’s only undefeated regular season in school history. He currently serves as an assistant varsity boys’ coach at West Branch High School.

Eddins has held numerous leadership positions throughout his career including having served on the Board of Newpointe Community Church, Resident Director at the University of Mount Union, and Supervisor at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Eddins is a Perry High School and Mount Union graduate where he received his degree in education. Eddins has a Master’s Degree in Sports Science from Ashland University. Eddins and his wife Amy have three children: Meghan, Matthew, and Zachary.

TODD TOLSON

CORTNEY AYERS

MARK MANWARING

LAUREN DAVIS

TJ MURPHY

BRYCE HOROMANSKI

LORI SIMIONIDIES

TRAVIS DEZORDO

BRETT PINSON

BILL EDDINS

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TODD TOLSON

CORTNEY AYERS

MARK MANWARING

LAUREN DAVIS

TJ MURPHY

BRYCE HOROMANSKI

LORI SIMIONIDIES

Travis Dezordo

BRETT PINSON

BILL EDDINS

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TODD TOLSON

CORTNEY AYERS

MARK MANWARING

LAUREN DAVIS

TJ MURPHY

BRYCE HOROMANSKI

LORI SIMIONIDIES

TRAVIS DEZORDO

BRETT PINSON

BILL EDDINS

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TODD TOLSON

CORTNEY AYERS

MARK MANWARING

LAUREN DAVIS

TJ MURPHY

BRYCE HOROMANSKI

LORI SIMIONIDIES

Travis Dezordo

BRETT PINSON

BILL EDDINS

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