David Zak

Rotary International is one of the largest service organizations in the world, with over 46,000 member clubs worldwide and a membership network of 1.4 million individuals. It is a non-political, non-religious organization with the stated mission to "provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders". Key issues Rotary works on include promoting peace; fighting disease; providing… Show more

Rotary International is one of the largest service organizations in the world, with over 46,000 member clubs worldwide and a membership network of 1.4 million individuals. It is a non-political, non-religious organization with the stated mission to "provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders". Key issues Rotary works on include promoting peace; fighting disease; providing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene; saving mothers and children; supporting education; growing local economies; and protecting the environment. Learn more at rotary.org. Show less

The mission of the Heidelberg School of Business is to provide a well-rounded business education in the liberal arts tradition, setting its graduates on a path to a career and a life of purpose with distinction. The vision of HSB is to itself as a regional leader in private liberal arts business education by equipping students to become innovative leaders who make a difference in their communities.

The Crawford County TID was created in 2020 by the Crawford County Commissioners per Chapter 5540 of the Ohio Revised Code to further transportation infrastructure and economic development in Crawford County. The Brandt Rd. Construction project, its first, supporting an industrial spec building and Galion Industrial Park, was awarded $150,000 from ODOT and was completed in 2024.

The CEO program is a national model for youth entrepreneurial education that offers high school students the opportunity to immerse themselves in a dynamic and authentic learning environment tied to the challenges and opportunities in the local community. The model connects students to community leaders through business visits, guest speakers and mentorship. It challenges them to become great communicators, networkers, problem solvers, and creative thinkers. The discovery learning environment… Show more

The CEO program is a national model for youth entrepreneurial education that offers high school students the opportunity to immerse themselves in a dynamic and authentic learning environment tied to the challenges and opportunities in the local community. The model connects students to community leaders through business visits, guest speakers and mentorship. It challenges them to become great communicators, networkers, problem solvers, and creative thinkers. The discovery learning environment has two culminating experiences for program participants: a team-built class business, and a real individual business which is showcased at a pitch competition and a trade show event. There are 62 programs nationwide in 9 states and two in Ohio. Show less

Located in north center of Ohio, the Erie Basin Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D) area includes Ashland, Crawford, Erie, Huron, Ottawa, Richland, Sandusky, Seneca, Wood, and Wyandot Counties.

Erie Basin RC&D is a unique non-profit organization that helps people care for and protect their natural resources in a way that improves north central Ohio’s economy, environment, and living standards. It provides a forum for people to work together to plan and carry out… Show more

Located in north center of Ohio, the Erie Basin Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D) area includes Ashland, Crawford, Erie, Huron, Ottawa, Richland, Sandusky, Seneca, Wood, and Wyandot Counties.

Erie Basin RC&D is a unique non-profit organization that helps people care for and protect their natural resources in a way that improves north central Ohio’s economy, environment, and living standards. It provides a forum for people to work together to plan and carry out activities that make north central Ohio a better place to live. Show less

The Area 10 Richland-Crawford Workforce Development Board is responsible for overseeing the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds for the Richland and Crawford County area. The Board is made up of over 50 percent business owners or individuals from business who have hiring authority. It also includes representation from the local community college and other training providers as well as elected officials and workforce development service providers. All are appointed by the… Show more

The Area 10 Richland-Crawford Workforce Development Board is responsible for overseeing the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds for the Richland and Crawford County area. The Board is made up of over 50 percent business owners or individuals from business who have hiring authority. It also includes representation from the local community college and other training providers as well as elected officials and workforce development service providers. All are appointed by the chief elected officials, which are the Richland and Crawford County Commissioners. Some of the responsibilities of the Board are:

• Lead efforts to engage a diverse range of employers and other entities in the region.
• Lead efforts to develop and implement career pathways.
• Lead efforts in the local area to identify and promote proven and promising strategies and initiatives for meeting the needs of employers, workers, and job seekers.
• Conduct oversight of the adult, dislocated worker, and youth programs and the entire OhioMeansJobs delivery system, ensure the appropriate use and management of WIOA funds, and ensure the appropriate use, management, and investment of funds to maximize performance outcomes.
• Competitively procure provider(s) of youth program services, provider(s) of adult and dislocated worker career services, and the OhioMeansJobs center operator. Show less

Galion Main Street, Inc. was created to protect and revitalize the historically and culturally significant traditional downtown commercial area of the City of Galion, Ohio. In partnership with government, private entities and citizens, the organization pursues its purpose as an Affiliate Community using the four-point Main Street approach:
• Organization (encouraging cooperation and building leadership in the community);
• Promotion (creating a positive image for the traditional downtown… Show more

Galion Main Street, Inc. was created to protect and revitalize the historically and culturally significant traditional downtown commercial area of the City of Galion, Ohio. In partnership with government, private entities and citizens, the organization pursues its purpose as an Affiliate Community using the four-point Main Street approach:
• Organization (encouraging cooperation and building leadership in the community);
• Promotion (creating a positive image for the traditional downtown area by promoting the downtown as an exciting place to live, shop and invest);
• Design (improving the appearance of the downtown);
• Preservation (engaging in activities to support and encourage preservation, rehabilitation and reuse of the historic buildings in the downtown), and
• Revitalization (strengthening and expanding the cultural, social and economic base of the downtown) Show less

Founded on August 1, 1920, the Bucyrus Rotary Club has a storied history of community service that continues robustly to this day. Currently, the club boasts 51 active and honorary members who actively engage in fundraising initiatives such as the annual AuctionFest and Pancake Breakfast. Through these events, the club successfully raises and donates over $30,000 each year to support various local charities. These efforts uphold the club's long-standing tradition of community engagement and… Show more

Founded on August 1, 1920, the Bucyrus Rotary Club has a storied history of community service that continues robustly to this day. Currently, the club boasts 51 active and honorary members who actively engage in fundraising initiatives such as the annual AuctionFest and Pancake Breakfast. Through these events, the club successfully raises and donates over $30,000 each year to support various local charities. These efforts uphold the club's long-standing tradition of community engagement and philanthropy, established when it was first chartered and aided by dedicated Rotarians from Columbus and Mansfield back in 1920. Show less

Serve on the Board of Directors for one of the three largest ($25M ) social service and community development organizations in Ohio. Organization has incredible impact locally (W - Wood County, S - Sandusky County, O - Ottawa County, S - Seneca County), statewide, and nationally. Program focus areas include children and youth (e.g., Head Start), emergency, employment and training, homebuyer and home rehabilitation, and community development. Also leads innovative, creative and cutting edge… Show more

Serve on the Board of Directors for one of the three largest ($25M ) social service and community development organizations in Ohio. Organization has incredible impact locally (W - Wood County, S - Sandusky County, O - Ottawa County, S - Seneca County), statewide, and nationally. Program focus areas include children and youth (e.g., Head Start), emergency, employment and training, homebuyer and home rehabilitation, and community development. Also leads innovative, creative and cutting edge initiatives, including contracts with the US Department of State on various international development and business issues and delegations., Show less

The Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA) represents over 300 economic development professionals from across Ohio. The organization was created in 2005 through the merger of the Ohio Development Association and the Ohio Economic Development Council. OEDA advocates on behalf of economic development issues important to growing the Ohio economy and is non-partisan. OEDA also provides on-going professional development training and materials and provides members with resources to inform… Show more

The Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA) represents over 300 economic development professionals from across Ohio. The organization was created in 2005 through the merger of the Ohio Development Association and the Ohio Economic Development Council. OEDA advocates on behalf of economic development issues important to growing the Ohio economy and is non-partisan. OEDA also provides on-going professional development training and materials and provides members with resources to inform leaders about the importance of economic development to their community and also provides on-going networking opportunities. Show less