PASSING OF LONGTIME CANTON ROTARIAN AND PAST PRESIDENT, KEN WEBER

A native of Wisconsin, Ken Weber began his career with Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin before joining the former Goodwill Industries of East Central Ohio, Inc. as President and Chief Executive Officer in March of 2002. Under Weber's direction, the local non-profit acquired Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and Weber oversaw the new organization, Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, Inc. Since his arrival, the organization has seen a growth in several areas, including individuals served, services offered, retail sales that fund Programs and Services, and more.

Ken spent his time volunteering for several service organizations. Ken served as a Board Member of the Canton Rotary Club and was Past President in 2009-2010.  He was also a Paul Harris Fellow +1 and was a member for the past 14 years. Ken also served as a Board member for the Canton Museum of Art. He was a member of United Way's COMPASS Committee and an Advisory Board Member for Walsh University and Past President of the Ohio Association of Goodwill Industries.  Ken was the founding Chairman of Leave a Legacy Stark County.

Ken leaves his wife, Sally, and their five grown children.