Summit County EMA Executive Committee

The Summit County Emergency Management Executive Committee aims to ensure effective oversight of emergency planning, response, and coordination across the entire county. Referred to as the "Executive Committee," it is responsible for addressing countywide aspects of emergency management. The committee consists of selected members who represent various constituent groups and serve as advocates for those groups in matters related to emergency management.

Below are the tentative dates for 2024 EMEC meetings:

2/15/2024

4/11/2024

6/13/2024

8/15/2024

10/17/2024

12/19/2024

Lori Pesci; Faylin Thurn Alternate: Andrew Barry; Greta Johnson County Executive's Office	Chief Daniel Bickett Alternate: Chief Perry Tabak County Police Chiefs' Association
Joseph Natko Alternate: District Chief Joseph Shumaker City of Akron - Mayor's Office	Tina Merlitti Alternate: Aaron Engelhart County Engineer's Office
Acting Chief Brian Harding Alternate: Captain Scott Lietke City of Akron - Mayor's Office	Inspector Bill Holland, Chairperson Alternate: Sgt. Pete Nervo County Sheriff's Office
Mayor Bud McDaniel, Village of Clinton Alternate: Mayor Michael Rick, Mogadore Mayors' Association of Portage, Stark, & Summit Counties (MAPSS)	Mr. Mark Derrig Citizen-at-Large
Chief Jeff Funai Alternate: Chief Chris Martin County Fire Chiefs' Association	Trustee Ed Diebold Alternate: Trustee Bruce Koellner Summit County Township Trustees' Association
Thomas Smoot Summit County EMA Non-Voting Member