Meet the Board

Steve regards his career in medical products as a blessing – in doing his job well, he has helped others increase their well being. Serving with the Charles and Salome Reymann Foundation gives him the same sense of purpose.

Steve is a retired Regional Director of Sales for Edwards Lifesciences.

“Our community has a big heart and seeks to support its most vulnerable members. We make a difference. People want that in the organizations they support.”

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John brings more than thirty years of professional experience in finance to help people achieve their investment goals. He applies the same principles to the foundation – serving as both a fiscal cornerstone and a visionary to fulfill our mission and purpose.

John is a Financial Advisor for Ameriprise Financial in Columbus, Ohio.

“My father was one of the original board members. I want to continue his legacy with the foundation.”

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Upon leaving military service where he earned a Bachelor’s degree as well as two Master’s degrees, Lou served as Chair in national, state, and local volunteer organizations where he became widely known as a growth agent while turning under-achieving volunteer organizations into widely acclaimed successes. Being the brother of the two “special grandchildren” of Charles and Salome Reymann that ultimately led to The Reymann Foundation, Lou welcomes the opportunity to assist the Board in achieving the structure, personnel, and finances the Foundation will need to meet its near-and long-term challenges.

“It was the birth of my siblings, Russell and Lucille, which ultimately resulted in the community-focused aspirations of our family’s Foundation. I am pleased to have the opportunity to serve on the Board, and make a difference for individuals with disabilities.”

A 25 year professional in the behavioral healthcare field, Jon generously shares his vast experience and leadership skills with the Foundation.  Recently relocating to the Akron area, Jon formerly served as the chief financial officer for the Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services Board in Franklin County, as well as the deputy director/chief financial officer at the Ohio Department of Alcohol & Drug Addiction Services.  Jon is also a member of the Ohio Council of Behavioral Health and Family Services Providers, Mental Health and Addiction Advocacy Coalition and the Ohio Alliance of Recovery Providers.

“I believe in helping our community’s most vulnerable population by providing a ‘hand up’ and not just a ‘hand out’.”

When asked about his interest to serve on the Reymann Foundation’s Board, Ted states that he feels called to act, and to “support those less fortunate than me”.  So, upon his retirement, it was no surprise that Ted followed his brothers’ footsteps by assuming a position on the Foundation’s Board of Directors. 

Ted hopes to leverage skills accumulated in his business career — such as project management, strategic planning, and teambuilding — to support our Foundation’s mission.  And with the growth of the Reymann Foundation, including the expansion of our network and increased community impact, the Foundation is fortunate to have Ted as part of our team.

Ted holds several degrees in the fields of business and engineering, including from Notre Dame.  He is active in the Knights of Columbus, Habitat for Humanity, and the Finance Commission at his parish.

“I am striving to live out Bishop Barron’s central tenet of Catholicism — to will the good of the other as other.“

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Gia is a nurturer, as demonstrated through her long career in the health and services field. She is also a leader, as shown by her fairly recent participation in Leadership Akron, Class 39. She believes in volunteerism, with involvement in The United Way of Summit & Medina Counties, Women’s Leadership Council, Access Women’s Shelter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Torchbearers Akron, and many more worthy causes. But perhaps the most remarkable thing about Gia is that she is a mother of a child with Autism, and keenly understands the unique challenges presented to individuals with disabilities. Advocating for her son is a passion for Gia, and she does so in the most loving way.

Gia found her way to The Charles and Salome Reymann Foundation through her strong professional network, bringing a proven record of contributions to many non-profit organizations. This mom is a dynamo, and we are very fortunate to have her serving on our Board of Directors. We are anxious to make an even greater impact in our community with her help and support.

“I have a passion for ‘serving the underserved’– helping people with disabilities in our communities to live life to the fullest. They deserve a chance to live a quality life.”