Stew was born in Greensburg, PA and moved to northeast Ohio when he was 10. His parents owned cottages on the shores of Lake Erie and Stew and his siblings helped with the maintenance and clean up during the summer months. His children and grandchildren still enjoy a cottage on the old homestead during summer months.
He graduated from Madison High School and participated in band, choir, track, football, baseball and basketball. He received his BA from Wittenberg University in 1958 and became the first graduate to be hired by Arthur Anderson, Co., (a big accounting firm at the time). Again, he was president of the student senate, participated in track and choir and president of his fraternity. He received his license in public accounting (CPA) in 1960 and has been actively practicing for over 60 years.
His involvement in Rotary began in 1982 and he has continued his legacy of service to others and being involved. He has been club president, club secretary, and club treasurer.
After his time as District Secretary, he realized how important it was to be the District Governor to help bring more cohesiveness to the District and help transition to a new leadership group every year. He has served on numerous committees, attended many Reverse Raffles and participated in club outings.
He hosted a Rotary Exchange Student, Group Study Exchange, attended 10 International Conventions, 10 Zone Institutes, and has been on a Zone committee to select a new Rotary Director. Currently, he serves as the Vice Governor for DG Bob Oborn, 2025-2026.
Since being District Governor in 2010-2011 when the theme was “Building Bridges…..Bridging Continents”, he has visited Haiti for possible grants to provide water, went to Nicaragua three times to help deliver Shoe Boxes to the Children of the Dump along with Rotarians from Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, Texas and Nicaragua. Eye opening experiences as to what Rotarians can do.
But possibly, one of his more lasting accomplishments, is what he has done for The End Polio Now campaign for Rotary International (RI).
He took the annual “fun at the ballpark” for District 6630 Rotarians to an event that hosts 300 people to watch a Guardians game, enjoy the fellowship of others and raise money to send to the RI End Polio Now Campaign. Over $20,000 has been raised and sent to RI which was then also matched by the Gates Foundation!
Stew had the chance to be photographed for the “We are this Close to Ending Polio” ad campaign during the 100th Rotary International convention in Birmingham, England.
Stew upholds and practices “Service Above Self” every day and looks forward to continuing on that road to see what Rotary adventures are ahead.
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Mike grew up in Boardman, Ohio and attended Kent State University. There, he majored in Latin and minored in German. After his bachelor’s, he earned his MA in Latin and then his Ph.D. in educational and athletic administration.
He was employed by the Medina City Schools where he taught Latin for 17 years and then was the athletic administrator. While teaching at Medina, he started the soccer club and then the varsity soccer team.
Mike was asked to join the Rotary Club of Medina Sunrise (MSR) when he was the Athletic Administrator for the Medina City Schools. He joined the club in 1996 and due to his work schedule, could not devote much time to Rotary. He retired in 2003 and started to get more involved.
He was elected President of MSR in 2008 and then became involved in the District as an Assistant Governor. Mike was elected as the 2014-2015 District Governor - the Presidential Theme was “Light Up Rotary”.
In addition, he has been the District Trainer, District Secretary and currently is the District Vice-Secretary. He also served Zone 28/29 as the education co-chair for the Erie Zone.
He enjoys working with the other Rotarians and clubs in the District. The members of the District are enthusiastic and altruistic individuals. Their desire to help others and ” Light Up Rotary” is a guiding light for all.
Outside of Rotary, Mike is married to Judy and resides in Medina for half the year. They spend the winters in Venice, Fl.
He is also the community director and secretary of the Knights of Columbus (Florida Council 7052). Mike and Judy volunteer at the local community theater in Venice. He is also an usher for the Cathedral in Venice and St. Francis Xavier in Medina.
Most recently, he just completed his twentieth and last year on the Board of the Medina County Historical Society where he had served as president (2007) and secretary (2019-2025).
Cheryl Warren spent the first decade of her life in St. Louis, Missouri, where her home was just a few miles from the “Mighty Mississippi.” In 1969, her family moved to North Canton, Ohio, because the company her father worked for had been acquired by the Hoover Company. Her father was transferred to North Canton to head up the marketing efforts for Hoover.
Although she was a shy and quiet child, Cheryl developed her outgoing personality and strong drive for volunteerism through the influence of her parents, who encouraged her to get involved in a variety of projects. Cheryl helped her mother deliver meals to the elderly, assisted her father with the Junior Achievement Club he mentored, and worked with Special Olympics and local animal groups. As the youngest of three sisters, Cheryl developed a love of fishing, gardening, and observing nature due to her family’s habit of spending summers on her great uncle’s multiple working farms. It was on the farms that she learned firsthand about hard work, dedication, and how to work with a team to accomplish a common goal.
After graduating from Hoover High School in North Canton, Cheryl earned a B.A. from the University of Akron. During her time at the university, she not only carried a full-time schedule of courses, but she also kept busy with several internships and a full-time job. She also supported the school by being a member of the cheerleading squad and the dance team.
Cheryl’s career path has spanned the areas of sports and corporate broadcasting, marketing, strategic planning, branding, corporate and public communications, and social media. She currently owns and operates a marketing consulting business and serves as a speaker, trainer, and facilitator for corporations and non-profit organizations globally.
Cheryl joined the Rotary Club of Akron in 1995 and served as its President in 2002-2003. In addition to serving on the club’s board of trustees for a total of eight years, she has been co-chair of the Chili Open fundraiser, chair of the Board Administration Committee, member of the Program Committee, chair of the Website & Newsletter Committee, and co-chair of the Akron Rotary Centennial Celebration Committee.
She and her husband are Level 1 Major Donors, Paul Harris Fellows and Bequest Society members.
Thanks to PDG Jack Harig, Cheryl first became involved with District 6630 as a member of the District Conference, Public Image and RI Branding committees and helped launch a new Website for PDG John Bosco using ClubRunner. Cheryl was honored to serve as District Governor in 2015-2016 when the theme was “Be a Gift To The World”. In June, 2019, she helped move the newsletter to an online format.
She supervised the production of three District 6630 videos and assisted PDG Julie West with the launch of a Public Relations billboard campaign. She has been a presenter at district training assemblies and other Rotary functions and also served on the Zones 30-31 Communications Team among other committees.
Outside of Rotary, Cheryl has served or is currently serving on numerous community boards/committees. She is a proud recipient of the Sales & Marketing Executive’s Excellence Award and numerous broadcasting and advertising awards.
Cheryl has been married to Steve Warren since 1991. Steve is currently the Director of Operations for FanDuel Sports, formerly known as Bally Sports, Fox Sports Ohio and Sports-Time Ohio (STO). Steve had spent 12 seasons with the Cleveland Guardians managing their broadcasting and scoreboard operations then helped the owners launch their network in 2006. He has been a sports director/producer for over 35 years, earning numerous Emmy Awards beginning with his work on the 1988 Olympics in Seoul Korea, with many other awards and accolades since.
Steve became a dues-paying member of the Rotary Club of Akron and then transferred to the E-ClubNEO due to his busy schedule. He served as the first Club President of E-ClubNEO and is now serving again as the 2025-2026 President. Steve is a Master Mason and a 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason. He is a member of the Tadmor Shrine, Canton York Rite Bodies, and Widows Sons Masonic Riders Association.
Steve and Cheryl have attended several Rotary International Conventions and currently reside in North Canton. They enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling internationally and in the USA, boating, flying planes, motorcycle riding and touring/camping in their RV.
Their holiday schedule is especially busy from October until Christmas as they create a large Christmas light display at their home and also act as Santa and Mrs. Claus for various events and charities. Steve is also one of the Santas on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad North Pole Adventure.