The Portage Foundation is a nonprofit, community corporation that acts as a “bridge” between donors and charitable activities that serve area residents.
Our Mission
The Portage Foundation is building a thriving and dynamic community for Portage County and the region. We inspire philanthropy, build endowments, impact causes and foster projects, and engage community leaders.
Meet Our Team
The Portage Foundation office is located at:
6693 N. Chestnut Street, Suite 268-B, Ravenna, Ohio 44266.
Office hours vary, so please contact us at 330-470-8950 to set an appointment.
Please continue to use the following address for all mailings: PO Box 623, Kent, OH 44240
Our Board of Trustees
Our team is led by trusted experts, professional advisors, business and nonprofit executives, and civic leaders intent on ensuring every donation does the most good.
Debbie Smeiles
Board President
Realtor
Cutler Real Estate
Kent, Ohio
Anne Jorgensen
Board Vice President
Advancement Associate
St Vincent St Mary High School
Akron, Ohio
Angela DeJulius, MD, MPH
Board Secretary
Medical Director
Kent City Health Department
Family Physician, AxessPointe Community Health Centers
Adjunct Faculty
KSU College of Public Health
Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Linda Zucca
Board Treasurer
Emerita Professor of Accounting
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio
Lissa Berry
Retired
Huron, Ohio
Amy Adams
Retired Director of School-Based Learning
Community Action Council
Ravenna, Ohio
Denise Baba
Communications and Public Advocacy Advisor
PARTA
Streetsboro, Ohio
Colin Boyle
Executive Vice President
Hometown Bank
Kent, Ohio
Steve Fisher
Sales Representative
Post Glover Resistors
Madison, Indiana
Beth Padisak
Co-Owner
Deerfield Ag Services, Inc.
Deerfield, Ohio
Brent Pfeiffer
Marketing Education Coordinator/DECA Advisor
Theodore Roosevelt High School
Kent, Ohio
Marilyn Sessions
PR & Marketing Officer
Hometown Bank
Kent, Ohio
Emeritus Trustees:
Michael Bakes
Marjorie L. Conner
Joann Hayes
Eric Hummel
Ralph Kletzien
Kevin T. Lewis
Your legacy, OUR mission.
Create a lasting impact on your most cherished causes while gaining tax benefits for yourself. Contact us today and help build a brighter future.