John T. Petures Jr.
Akron Community Foundation
Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications/broadcasting, Geneva College and Pennsylvania State University
What Guides My Decision Making: Information. Informed decisions are always best. Gather data and input/feedback from colleagues and experts.
Favorite Quote: “No man stands so tall as when he stoops down to help a child.” —Abraham Lincoln
What Motivates Me: The power of the human spirit and our ability to learn and grow and collectively rise above challenges and obstacles to improve the human condition around us
Most Important Leadership Quality: Respect. Earn it. Show it!
Proudest Moment: Securing a $45 million gift commitment from Opiate Abatement Settlement Funds and a new supporting organization relationship with Akron Community Foundation with Summit County Council and County Executive Ilene Shapiro
Where I Will Be In 10 Years: On a beach, vacationing in Sorrento, Italy, with my wife, Cindy