Ed Ewers is the Superintendent of Penta Career Center, a career-technical education institution serving more than 2,700 high school students and thousands of adult learners across five counties in Northwest Ohio. A lifelong educator and native of the region, Ed has spent over 25 years advancing student-centered, workforce-aligned education that connects learning to real-world opportunities.

Ed began his career as a social studies teacher and coach with Montpelier Exempted Village Schools. He later served as principal of Montpelier High School for more than a decade, leading efforts to strengthen academic rigor, expand student support and deepen community partnerships. In 2011, he became Superintendent of Edon Northwest Local Schools, where he continued to prioritize personalized learning and career readiness.

In 2015, Ed joined Penta Career Center as its first Assistant Superintendent, a role created to accelerate the school’s strategic growth and expand partnerships with K-12 districts, higher education institutions, and regional employers. He was appointed Superintendent in 2020.

Ed earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Findlay and a Master’s in Educational Administration from Bowling Green State University. He is an active member of the Ohio Association of Career and Technical Superintendents and other statewide workforce and education coalitions.

Dr. Tom Brady and Betsy Brady are entrepreneurs, philanthropists and community leaders whose work has influenced business, education and the arts across northwest Ohio. As co-founders of Plastic Technologies, Inc. (PTI), they built a global leader in plastics packaging, while also dedicating decades of service to higher education and cultural institutions.

Tom earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in engineering from Dartmouth College and a Ph.D. in Plastics Engineering from the University of Michigan. In 1985, he founded PTI, which became internationally recognized for innovation in sustainable packaging and collaboration with global consumer brands. His career later included service as Interim Dean of the College of Education at the University of Toledo, where he applied his entrepreneurial expertise to advancing academic programs.

Betsy, a graduate of Smith College with a degree in English, guided PTI’s growth for more than 35 years as Vice President of Finance, Administration, Human Resources, and Corporate Affairs. She was responsible for the company’s organizational strength and culture, ensuring PTI’s success as both a business and an employer. In addition to her corporate leadership, Betsy has been a prominent civic leader, serving in key roles for organizations across the region. Most notably, she chaired the Board of Directors for the Toledo Museum of Art, championing the museum’s accessibility and community impact.

Together, Tom and Betsy have extended their leadership into philanthropy and education, with a focus on preparing the next generation of professionals. Their most recent initiative, the Brady Educator and Social Services Academy with Toledo Public Schools, will create pathways for students pursuing careers in teaching and social services. This reflects their shared belief in education as the foundation for community and economic growth.

The Bradys’ legacy is defined by innovation in business, leadership in education, and dedication to cultural and civic institutions. Their partnership has created a lasting impact across industries and communities, ensuring that future generations have opportunities to learn, lead and succeed.

Brian Treece is the president & CEO of the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation. In this role, he provides leadership and direction to fulfill and advance the Foundation's mission. He is responsible for leading the Foundation in its achievement of its operational and strategic goals, including the success of the Foundation’s fund and donor development, fiscal management, grants and program operations, board relations, human capital management, community leadership and administrative matters.

Before this role, Brian served as program director for Community and Organizational Development and Evaluation at The Community Foundation. Before coming to the Foundation, he was the assistant dean of students at the University of Findlay for many years.

Brian has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education and a doctorate in organizational leadership. Brian has been recognized for his achievements locally and regionally and has served on a variety of nonprofit boards in the community.