Anthony Vross
Founder of Glaciers in 2009
Anthony has 44 years of experience in the roofing industry in executive administration, manufacturing, operations, distribution, sales, and marketing. He has brought many new concepts and technologies to the industry. He is a co-owner of Simon Roofing.
Anthony holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Youngstown State University, where he served on the Business Advisory Council for the Williamson College of Business Administration and was recognized as the 2015 Outstanding Business Alumnus.
He founded Glaciers Sports, Inc. in 2009 as a non-profit organization, and has served on its board since its inception, previously holding the role of president. He is a past president and treasurer of Canfield Diamond Backers, and past vice president of Canfield Baseball Club, both charitable organizations. He is a past member of the board of directors of Cortland Bank.
Maria Meadors
President
Maria has 29 years of experience in accounting with 12 years focused within the non-profit industry. She began her career at Cohen & Company in Youngstown, Ohio in 1994 and spent the last 15 years as the office manager/bookkeeper in the Canfield, OH and Hermitage, PA offices at Reali, Giampetro & Scott.
Maria holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a minor in accounting from Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA. She currently works in the internal accounting department at Gateways To Better Living in Austintown, Ohio. In addition to serving on the Glaciers board, she serves as a board member for Boardman Poland Child Care Center, Lake Park Cemetery, Hampton Woods at the Woodlands, Youngstown Area Development Corp., Youngstown Community Housing Corp., Plaza View I, II and II and
The Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini Foundation in Youngstown, Ohio.
Jordan Taylor
Vice President
Jordan is the Executive Vice President of HWS Baseball (parent company of the Mahoning Valley Scrappers). Jordan has worked in professional baseball for 24 years as an Executive Vice President, General Manager, Assistant General Manager and Sales Manager throughout his tenure. Before joining the Scrappers, Jordan served as ticketing manager for the Cleveland and Dayton Air Shows and interned for International Management Group (IMG) at their Cleveland headquarters. In addition to serving on the Glaciers Board, Jordan is currently the Treasurer of the Trumbull County Tourism Bureau, Vice President of the Abilities Unite Foundation and a board member of Trumbull 100. Jordan is also President of the Pitch In Charitable Foundation, a baseball charitable fund with the MLB Draft League. Jordan was named a 2024 Community Star by the Tribune Chronicle.
A native of Westlake, OH, Jordan graduated from the University of Mount Union with a degree in Sport Business and Business Management. Jordan currently resides in Howland with his wife Kristen, son Jensen, daughter Sullivan and dog Maple.
Kevin Helmick
Treasurer
Kevin J. Helmick is the President and Chief Executive Officer for Farmers National Bank and Farmers National Banc Corp. Mr. Helmick has spent his entire career with Farmers National Bank. His banking career began as a teller in 1994 and was promoted several times over the years holding positions as a Financial Advisor, Vice President and Program Manager, Senior Vice President of Retail and Wealth and most recently as Executive Vice President of Retail and Wealth Management and Secretary of the Farmers National Banc Corp. Board of Directors. Mr. Helmick is a graduate of Mathews High School, Vienna, OH. He received a bachelor’s in economics from Alleghany College in Meadville, PA and earned an MBA from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. His credentials include Certified Financial Planner, Financial Adviser Representative, Series 24 NYSE Principal, Series 7 NYSE Registered Representative and an Ohio Life Insurance License.
Crystal Bannon
Secretary
Assistant Director, Office of Career Exploration and Development at Youngstown State University. Crystal provides a personalized comprehensive advising experience for students exploring careers and majors at YSU. Having worked at Youngstown State University for 17 years, Crystal brings an expert level of advice in multiple areas. Crystal enjoys working with students exploring majors, helping at risk students succeed, long term academic planning, and teaching sections of YSU 1500 (Success Seminar). Crystal works to help ensure the success of first- and second-year students and exploratory majors in achieving their career goals. Crystal is also a certified Myers-Briggs (MBTI) and Strong Interest Inventory Practitioner.
She holds a Master of Arts degree in College Student Personnel (2006) and a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications and Emerging Technology from Slippery Rock University (2004). Crystal has taught as a part-time faculty member for 17 years in the Department of Communications, specializing in Public Speaking. Crystal enjoys spending time with her family, watching her son play baseball and working out.
Atty. Chris Sammarone
Risk Management
Chris is an established member of the Mahoning Valley community and a graduate of Chaney High School. He initially attended the University of Kentucky on a football scholarship, later continuing his academic and athletic career at Youngstown State University, where he played football under the guidance of Coach Jim Tressel. During his time at YSU, Chris was honored with multiple awards acknowledging his academic and athletic accomplishments, notably earning distinction as a consensus First Team All-American in 1994. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Youngstown State University in 1995 and subsequently obtained his Juris Doctor from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1999.
After completing his studies at Cleveland-John Marshall, Chris began his legal career as an Associate Attorney at Roth, Blair, Roberts, Strasfield, & Lodge. He later served as general counsel for Truckworld, Inc., and since 2004, has operated a law practice that serves the Mahoning Valley. Chris, in addition to his law practice, also recently became the Executive Director of the Mahoning Valley Chapter of the National Electrical Contractor’s Association.
Chris has participated in various community activities. As a student at YSU, he visited local schools to discuss education and the value of hard work. Currently, he is affiliated with several organizations including the Mahoning County Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, Youngstown State Alumni Association, Youngstown State Penguin Club, Youngstown State Athletic Hall of Fame, and Chaney High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He also holds the position of risk management officer for Glacier Sports, Inc.
Dr. Andrew W. Bushey
Risk Management
Andrew is a Youngstown, OH native and a graduate from Cardinal Mooney High School. He attended the University of Notre Dame on a baseball scholarship and was an Academic All American. He was a two-time team captain and led the team to the College World Series during his senior year in 2002. He was selected in the Major League Baseball draft in the 15th round and played 2 years in the Colorado Rockies organization. He then went on to pursue his dental degree from the School of Dental Medicine at Case Western Reserve University and obtained his medical degree while completing a full scope Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency from Case Medical Center. Dr Bushey joined the Ohio Glaciers board in 2018 and serves as its risk management officer.
Ronald Fagert
Ron is a lifetime resident of the Mahoning Valley. He is a 1985 graduate of Ursuline High School and a graduate of Youngstown State University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
Ron has over 40 years of experience in the HVAC industry and is currently co-owner & president of York Mahoning Mechanical Contractors. He holds HVAC licenses in Ohio & Pennsylvania and is currently chairman of the Sheet Metal Local 33 apprenticeship and annuity committees. He has also served as past treasurer, vice president, and president of the Contractors Association.
He is a past board member of Poland Community Baseball Association, founder of the Glacier Spring Meltdown and an organizer of baseball tournaments for over 20 years.
Eric Kalina
Eric has been a math teacher at Western Reserve High School for the past 28 years and previously taught in Austintown Schools. He is a native of Garrettsville, OH, where he played baseball and basketball. He went on to Kent State University to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in Education, and his Masters in School Administration from Westminster College. Throughout his teaching career he coached middle school boys’ basketball, boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball, and varsity softball.
Eric has served on the Glaciers Board since its inception. He is a past board member of the Canfield Baseball Club where he managed many baseball and softball teams, and he is the Treasurer for the Canfield High School Varsity Softball Team.
Derek Suba
Derek has been a lifetime resident of the Mahoning Valley. He is a graduate of Girard High School, Youngstown State University, and the Western Pennsylvania Operating Engineers Apprenticeship Program. He has spent over 20 years working on various projects throughout the Mahoning Valley in the construction trades. He has been also involved in many community programs.
Jimmy Carchedi
Jimmy Carchedi has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and has been employed by Merrill Lynch since 2007. He holds a business degree with a marketing concentration from Malone College (n.k.a. Malone University). Jimmy lettered in football all four years, and he made 2nd team all-conference selection his senior year. He formerly served as vice president of community affairs for Meritage of Miracles, a fundraising event for the pediatric palliative care program at Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley. He previously served on both the Mercy Health Mahoning Valley Foundation Board for over 10 years, as well as the Mercy Health Youngstown Board.
Brooke Crawford
Brooke has been a lifelong Mahoning Valley Resident and a graduate of Struthers High School. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing at Youngstown State University, and a Master of Science Degree in Nursing at Kent State University. Currently employed at Akron Children’s Hospital for the last 19 years in various areas. She is currently a Certified Nurse Practitioner on the hospital medicine team at the Mahoning Valley Campus.