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Miles, director, programs, communications & community for Employers Health, has served on the Drum Corps committee for five years, with this his first as chairman. A graduate of Lakeland High School, he obtained both his undergrad degree and his masters from Malone University. He is immediate past chairman of Access Health Stark County, co-chair of United Way Impact Council, and member of the board of directors of Goodwill Industries. He also serves on the Akron Children’s Hospital Emerging Leaders Board, is a graduate of Leadership Stark County, and member of PRSA Akron Chapter. His love of music led him not only to the DCI committee, but also to serve as pianist at Grace United Church of Christ. He is the proud father of two sons.
Assisting Miles with this family-oriented event is vice chairman Karen Miller. Drum Corps Competition tickets are available at (330) 458-2048; at-the-gate ticket prices are slightly increased, so purchase now! The show is sponsored by the Enshrinement Festival in partnership with the Canton Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps and will be held at Massillon Paul Brown Tiger Stadium on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Competing against Canton’s own Bluecoats will be some of the nation’s top-ranked corps, including (in alphabetical order): Carolina Crown from Ft. Mill, S.C.; Cascades from Seattle, Wash.; Oregon Crusaders from Portland, Ore.; Pacific Crest from Diamond Bar, Calif.; Spirit of Atlanta from Atlanta, Ga.; The Academy from Tempe, Ariz.; and The Cadets from Allentown, Pa. These corps will be at the peak of their performance just one week away from the international championships to be held in Indianapolis.
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Jim Evans[/caption]
Evans has been named Pro Football Hall of Fame Transportation Chairman for the 13th year. Senior Technology Analyst for Bridgestone Americas Business Technologies, he is a 29-year veteran of the committee, which is responsible for providing transportation for the Enshrinees, presenters and other special guests. Many of the Hall’s guests will arrive on the Thursday preceding the Enshrinement, and will not leave until after the NFL Hall of Fame Game. Evans and his wife Diane are the parents of one son.
The massive details of providing transportation will be addressed by a team effort led by Evans and his vice chairmen Joe Andoloro and Bob Vero.
Stover is the Capital Portfolio Manager for Ohio Edison/Penn Power, and this will be his 34th year serving on the Hall of Fame Security Committee. He was named vice-chairman in 2001 and is now serving his fifth year as chairman. He is a past-president and chairman of the Jackson-Belden Jaycees, past chairman of Parish Council of Saints Philip & James Church, and is a member of the Edison Men's Club, Knights of Columbus #11037 and North Canton Elks #2029. Todd and his wife Shelly are the proud parents of Kyle and Lauren.
The committee is responsible for security at the events sponsored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, including a Thursday night reception, Friday night reception following the Enshrinees’ Gold Jacket Dinner, Sunday Brunch, Enshrinement ceremony, NFL/Hall of Fame Game and Tailgate reception, Hall of Fame autograph sessions and other Hall of Fame private events. As chairman, Stover and his vice chairmen, Joel Chenevey and Jim Dehnke, will work closely with the Canton Police, Jackson Township Police, Stark County Sheriff’s Deputies, State Highway Patrol, and other Hall of Fame committees.
Jones is vice-president of operations for Slesnick Iron & Metal and a graduate of Jackson High School and The Ohio State University. A veteran on the Hospitality Committee, he has been a member for 28 years and served as vice-chairman for seven years, with 2013 being his third year as chairman. He also volunteers for the Stefanie Spielman Fund and the Buckeye Cruise for Cancer and is a member of the board of the Friends of the Children’s Network. He and wife Tiffany have two children, Jordan and Logan.
The Hospitality Committee coordinates post-banquet receptions and several private receptions as well as the fan appreciation events at the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Enshrinement and Hall of Fame Game days. Assisting Jones as committee vice chairman is Tim Theiss.
ABOUT THE ENSHRINEMENT FESTIVAL
In 2013, the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Enshrinement Festival will mark the 50th anniversary of honoring the legends of professional football, which includes conducting a world-renowned festival celebrating the annual enshrinement of football players, coaches and contributors into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The collaborative efforts of this leadership team, combined with the professional staffs at the Canton Regional Chamber and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the dedicated team of more than 4,200 volunteers, will ensure the success of 19 diverse events from July 19 to Aug. 6, 2013. The Enshrinement Festival activities, attended by nearly 700,000 people, are expected to produce an economic impact of over $32 million for the Canton/Stark County area and $56 million for the State of Ohio. In addition, millions will experience aspects of the Enshrinement Festival as events are televised and covered by other media. The central focus and highlight of this year’s Enshrinement Festival will be the Aug. 3 Enshrinement Ceremony for the Class of 2013 Enshrinees: Larry Allen, Cris Carter, Curley Culp, Jonathan Ogden, Bill Parcells, Dave Robinson, and Warren Sapp. For the complete schedule of events, ticket information, and latest news, check the web sites periodically: www.profootballhofef.com or www.profootballhof.com.###