Who we are

Lukas Treu became a Board member in 2020 and currently serves as Board President. He also previously served as Vice President and Secretary, as well as leader of the Leadership Hudson alumni for two years. As a member of the Leadership Hudson Class of 2018, he worked with his classmates to raise funds for local charitable organizations by creating and selling the Hudson Farmers Market Cookbook.

Board member Cheryl Maimona joined the Board in 2020 after serving two years leading the Leadership Hudson alumni group and is the current Secretary of the Board. She is a graduate of the 2015 Leadership Hudson class and has used that experience to serve on the City of Hudson Personnel Advisory and Appeals Board.

Cheryl is also the Past President of the Rotary Club of Hudson Clocktower, the founder organization of Leadership Hudson. Her other community activities include volunteering as a Trustee at Case-Barlow Farm, serving as Board Secretary. She is also an active member at Hudson United Methodist Church.

A graduate of The Ohio State University, cum laude and with distinction in political science, Cheryl also holds a J.D. from the Capital University Law School.

Heidi Johnson joined the Leadership Hudson board in 2025 after having served as coordinator from 2024-2025 and as facilitator from 2021 – 2024. As a member of the Leadership Hudson Class of 2020 (the longest class ever, not graduating until 2022) Heidi served as class president and was a lead on their Clocktower Quest project, a family-friendly scavenger hunt that highlighted businesses, landmarks, and nonprofit organizations around town.

Having a career in nonprofit work as well as serving as adjunct professor at Kent State for 19 years, Heidi currently oversees grant distributions, scholarship awards, and communications at the Portage Foundation. Her love of leadership programs started when she joined Leadership Portage County in 2007, and she’ll soon return to join the LPC Class of 2027.

Heidi holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in human development and family studies. She and her husband moved to Hudson in 2012 and are enjoying raising their two daughters here.

Jackie is a lifelong learner with a passion for volunteerism. With an undergraduate degree from Clemson University and an MBA from the University of South Carolina, Jackie’s first career was in consumer products marketing for Hanes Brands. Jackie’s second chapter allowed her to expand her volunteer activity while raising three sons, who, along with their partners, are the loves of her life. She is currently a proudly a member of the Hudson Montessori School staff, a job which brings great joy and fulfillment.

Jenn holds a degree in Special Education and has taught in a variety of classes and settings. She currently is Company Program Manager and Entrepreneurship Education Program Manager for Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio. She also runs a small crafting business. Jenn enjoys spending time with her family – hubby, 2 kids, and 2 rescue pups. She has a passion for traveling, and loves reading, cooking, and throwing parties.

Vic Hamor has spent most of his life in Hudson, having moved to the community at the age of three. His deep connection to the city has shaped a lifelong commitment to civic engagement and strengthening the community that has given so much to him and his family.

A member of the Class of 2016 of Leadership Hudson, Vic has remained actively involved with the organization for the past decade as a program facilitator and currently serves on its board. During his time with Leadership Hudson, he has led significant organizational improvements to strengthen focus, accountability, and overall impact. He has worked to foster a mission-driven environment centered on leadership development and community service, helping cultivate meaningful civic engagement throughout the Hudson community.

Vic also currently serves on the Board of Directors of Laurel Lake Retirement Community, where he is a member of the Investment Committee. Service to others is a core value that shapes both his professional and personal life. When he is not volunteering or engaged in community initiatives, Vic enjoys spending time on the golf course and pursuing his longtime interest in history.

Michael Beam joined the Leadership Hudson board in 2025. As a member of the 2023 class, Michael and his classmates worked with the Hudson Police, Fire, and EMS to develop the SAFER Hudson Program, which offers a service to senior citizens or residents with medical disabilities who would like to make Hudson Emergency Services aware of situations that will allow first responders to respond to incidents at their home safely and effectively.

Michael is an active interdisciplinary researcher focused at the intersection of technology & society. He has worked at Kent State University since 2014, where is a Professor in the School of Emerging Media & Technology and Interim Executive Director, Academic Operations and Strategic Planning, serving the College of Architecture & Environmental Design, College of the Arts, and College of Communication & Information. Michael loves music and produced a radio show and podcast, The Beat Oracle, for 20 years. He previously served on the Hudson Community TV board from 2017-2022. He lives in Hudson with his wife and three children.

Don Barker joined the Leadership Hudson Board in 2026 and is current Alumni President. He is a member of the Leadership Hudson Class of 2024 and is currently working with other class members to finally complete their class project fall of 2026.

Don holds a degree in Secondary Education from the University of Akron. He currently is a Sales Manager at CDW. In addition to Leadership Hudson, Don also volunteers time as Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 777 in Hudson. Don enjoys spending time with his family – wife, and 2 kids. He has a passion for traveling, camping, cooking, and concerts.

VJ Maranan joined the Leadership Hudson Board in 2026 and is a member of the Leadership Hudson Class of 2025. He also serves on the Board of Trustees for Case-Barlow Farm and has volunteered with Goodyear STEM Career Day as Event Chair coordinating Middle School and High School events over the past decade. VJ holds a degree in Engineering Science from The Pennsylvania State University and has held a variety of roles within The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in research, design, quality, and information technology. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and weightlifting.

A graduate of the Leadership Hudson Class of 2018, Ashley Fink Henry helped develop the fundraising strategy for the Hudson Farmers Market Cookbook Project: creating a self-sustaining initiative that funded its own production and ultimately generated more than $40,000 in “proceeds” that were donated to local charitable organizations.

Following graduation, Ashley remained actively involved with Leadership Hudson, serving as Vice President of Leadership Hudson Alumni (“LHA”) in 2019 before serving as its President from 2020–2022.  Strengthening alumni engagement and connections among Leadership Hudson graduates was one of the primary focus areas during her leadership.

Professionally, Ashley manages the daily Operations at Nova Title Agency.  She oversees operations, technology initiatives, process improvement, and team development. Passionate about building strong organizations, she enjoys creating efficient systems and helping teams achieve meaningful results.

Beyond Leadership Hudson, Ashley has served on the Hudson Economic Growth Board since 2019, progressing from Secretary to Vice Chair, and currently serves as Chair. She is also a member of the Rotary Club of Hudson Clocktower, the founding organization of Leadership Hudson.

Outside of work and volunteer service, Ashley enjoys spending time with family, exploring emerging technologies and artificial intelligence; and finding new ways to improve organizations and develop leaders.

Sherif is a member of the LH Class of 2023, and serves as one of the Facilitators. He and his wife, Karla, have three children. Sherif is a licensed Realtor, and is also the Head Coach of the Hudson High School and Middle School Speech and Debate Team.