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  YSU Penguin Club Will Honor Ed Reese Feb. 28 At Annual Ring Banquet  
  February 9, 2017 Edition  
Ed Reese
     Former Mahoning County Commissioner and noted local businessman Ed Reese will be honored as Penguin of the Year when the Youngstown State University Penguin Club holds it annual Scholarship Ring Banquet Tues., Feb. 28 at 6:00 p.m. at Mr. Anthony’s Famous Banquet Center in Boardman.
      Each year the Ring Banquet celebration highlights the tremendous accomplishments of the Penguin student athletes, coaches and contributors.
      Reese is a member and past president of the Penguin Club Board of Trustees. His term expires in 2019.
      Reese is a constant supporter of the Youngstown State athletic program. His many contributions are often given anonymously. Among his contributions to YSU is a scholarship he established in honor of his Little League coach, Steve Barbato; and his contributions to the Beeghly Weight Room.
      Reese is a 1977 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and a 1983 graduate of Bowling Green State University with a bachelor of science degree in gerontology.
      The following year, he was licensed as a nursing home administrator by the state of Ohio.
      Locally, Reese has been a pioneer in the development of quality, senior-assisted living, building such facilities as the Inn at Christine Valley, the Inn at Briarfield, Inn at Ironwood and Inn at Poland Way.
      His professional career includes more than 25 years in the healthcare and rehabilitation fields.
      Reese is currently president of EDM Management, Inc. which provides comprehensive business support, consulting and management services in the senior healthcare and residential sectors. EDM Management operates the Briarfield Health Care Centers, managing six facilities with more 500 employees in Mahoning, County.
      He also owns Creekside Fitness & Health Center, one of the premier health centers in the area, established in Dec., 1999. The facility also offers more than 60 group exercise classes per week
      He served as Mahoning County commissioner for nearly ten years from 1995 to 2005, chairing the board in 1996 and from 2002-2004.
      Reese has been involved in a variety of projects to benefit his parish and his alma mater. He serves on the finance committee of St. Christine Parish and formerly was a member of the Parish Council. In 2007, he was named distinguished alumnus of St. Christine School. He was a member of the parish’s gymnasium building committee and annually hosts the Ohio State-Michigan Dinner to benefit the gymnasium fund.
      He has been active in both the Cardinal Mooney Alumni Association and The Golden Cardinals.
      His long list of community activities and affiliations include his selection as A.O.H. Man of the Year in 1999 and “Co-Lord Mayor of Kilkenny” for the 2008 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. He is a member and past president of the Community Corrections Association Board of Directors and a member of the CASTLO Community Improvement Corporation.
      Reese has chaired the Mahoning County Community Health Board and served on the Boardman Township Zoning Board and Mahoning County Planning Commission. In addition, he has served on the District XI Area Agency on Aging, Mahoning County Community Improvement Corporation and EASTGATE Council of Governments.
      He is past president of the Van Sickle Foundation for Kids, served as co-chair of the March of Dimes Walk for America..
      Ticket information for the Ring Dinner can be obtained by calling 330-941-2351.
      Penguins of the Year
      2016.............................David C. Deibel
      2015............................The Gasser Family
      2014..............................Don Constantini
      2013.................Mincey and Schmutz Families
      2012....................Dennis and Janet Haines
      2011.......Dianne and Michael Miladore, and the
        O’Leary Family
      2010..................................Sam Covelli
      2009...........................Coach Jim Tressel
      2008..................Coach Dwight “Dike” Beede
      2007........Football | Softball | Women’s Indoor
         Track and Field Champions
      2006....................YSU Football Alumni Group
      2005..............Joe Malmisur | Helen Stambaugh
      2004......Ed DiGregorio and Ray Travaglini Family
      2003.................Bill Knecht | Gene DeFilippo
      2002...........................Clarence R. Smith
      2001...Paul McFadden, Mary B. Smith, Jeff Wilkins
      2000.........................Bob Davie, Bob Dove
      1999.................Steve Bartolin, Dom Rosselli
      1998................................Ron Jaworski
      1997................................Carmen Policy
      1996..................................Ed O’Neill
     
 
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