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Summit DD Board Appoints New Board President and Officers, Cramer Appointed

The Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board, or Summit DD, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Dohnal as Board President, Tami Gaugler as Vice President and Jason Dodson as Secretary. Dohnal replaces Tom Quade as President, having served the maximum of three terms at the end of 2021. 

Dohnal was appointed by Probate Judge Elinore Stormer and is serving his third and final term through December 2023.  Dohnal served on the Board of the Ohio Association of County Boards (OACB), the Governor’s Victims of Crime Task Force, the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) Abuser Registry Panel External Review Committee and as a Board Member with Advocacy and Protective Services (APSI). 

“I am sincerely honored to be selected to do this job again,” commented Dohnal at the January Summit DD Board Organizational Meeting. “In fact, it is just not a job,” Dohnal continued, “it’s a dedication and passion.”  Read More ›

Judge Ron Cable on the Bench

Summit DD and Akron Municipal Court Launch New Support Program

Summit DD believes in meeting people where they are. We have a long history of supporting people based on each person’s individual needs. There are instances where a person with a disability may need support through a legal process, to make sure they understand the situation and ensure they receive the proper support to put them on the right path going forward. Thanks to Judge Cable and the Akron Municipal Court team, the Connect program is here to help those with disabilities in the criminal justice system. Read More ›

Welcoming New Staff: January 2022

Join us in welcoming the newest members of the Summit DD team! Be on the lookout for future job openings on our Careers page. Read More ›

Celebrating John Trunk’s Legacy: Happy Retirement!

For the past 8 years, Summit DD has been lucky to call John Trunk their Superintendent. From the first moment we welcomed him to our county, we knew we were in good hands. In July, John announced his retirement and since then we’ve known that the final day would soon come. Over the past several weeks, the community has echoed our sentiments. Summit County Council recently presented John with a commendation, recognizing his work to make this community a more inclusive place for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Earlier this month, OACB presented John with the Kenneth Legats Award for Visionary Leadership in administration. Just last week, several staff and community partners gathered to say goodbye and good luck to John.

John is closing out a four-decade career in the developmental disability field! See the impact he’s made on those around him in the tribute video below. And be sure to check out the slideshow below of recent celebrations for John. Read More ›

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