The Stark State Foundation is committed to providing resources to help Stark State College accomplish its mission of providing accessible, quality associate degree programs, training and lifelong education in a diverse and supportive learning environment.

The Stark State Foundation exists to bridge the gap between the needs and resources of Stark State College.

The non-profit, tax exempt corporation was established in 1986 to raise funds to provide assistance to Stark State students who would like to enhance their lives through education and training. The Foundation supports the college in areas that are not supported by taxes, tuition, or grants.

2025-2026 Stark State College Foundation
Board of Directors

Katherine Gessner, President
Dan Kessler, Vice President
Mary Jo Shannon Slick, Esq., Secretary
Steven J. Burger, Treasurer

Bruce Alexander
Kalee Boyd
Thomas Chiappini
Richard L. Craig
Betsy Engels
Monica Gwin
William F. Hoover
Montrella S. Jackson, Esq.
Para Jones, Ph.D.
Isaiah Kaiser, Ph.D.
Cahterine McKinley
John McGrath, Ed.D.
Nicole Russ
Ahmed Sabe, M.D.
Tony Snyder
Michael Thomas, D.D.S.
Patty Wackerly
The Honorable Curt Werren
Janet Kendall White
Andrew Zeigler

Eugene DeChellis, Emeritus
George Lemon, Emeritus
Pat Miller, Emeritus
Tom Strouble, Emeritus