DIAPER DONATION: Huggies, a Kimberly-Clark brand, is teaming up with the National Diaper Bank Network to deliver 15 million donated Huggies diapers in 15 days to celebrate the 15-year anniversary of the national nonprofit.

This milestone donation marks the beginning of a recently expanded partnership, where Huggies, the founding sponsor of the diaper bank, will donate 75 million diapers to the network over three years.

Member diaper banks across the country serving children and families in 33 U.S. states and the District of Columbia will share in the largest single wave donation of diapers from Huggies during the 15-year relationship. This donation also solidifies Kimberly-Clark as the largest donor in National Diaper Bank Network history.

Locally, the diaper network benefits Project MKC, located on Southern Boulevard, Boardman. The organization may be contacted 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 330-758-3434 or mkc@projectmkc.org. Its website is projectmkc.org.

Since its launch in 2011, NDBN and Huggies have championed philanthropic, business and government efforts to end diaper insecurity in the U.S. Together, they have distributed more than 300 million donated diapers and wipes, helping the nearly 1 in 2 U.S. families with young children who struggle to afford diapers and other material basic needs.

ZOTZ T-SHIRT RELEASE: Sweet Memories Vintage Tees in Girard recently announced the release of its first-ever officially licensed Zotz Retro Candy Apparel Collection.

For the first time, the iconic fizzy candy is appearing on officially licensed apparel — a tribute to candy culture, childhood memories, and retro fun.

The debut line features vintage-inspired designs using restored artwork, packaging elements and era-specific branding that reflect the explosive flavor and personality of Zotz. They are available at www.sweetvintagetees.com, in-store at the Girard flagship, and through select retail partners.

Sweet Memories will donate a percentage of every Zotz shirt sold to Akron Children’s Hospital — supporting pediatric care, family services and life-saving programs.

BUILDERS TAP REID: The Builders Association of Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania has added Ken Reid as association services director. He began his role on Jan. 12.

Reid will lead the organization’s workforce development initiatives and support membership engagement, event programming and partnerships across the five-county region the association serves.

He brings more than 30 years of federal law enforcement and executive leadership experience, most recently serving as assistant deputy chief for the U.S. Courts Probation and Pretrial Services in Florida. He retired in late 2025 and returned to the Mahoning Valley shortly after.

“Ken stood out not only for his deep leadership background, but for how closely his values align with our mission,” said Kevin Reilly, executive vice president. “He brings a strategic mindset and a strong sense of purpose to everything he does. He’s a leader, a connector and someone who’s clearly committed to helping shape the future of the building trades in our region.”

Reid is originally from Gettysburg, Pa., and spent part of his career working in Youngstown, where he met his wife, an Austintown native. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Frostburg State University in Maryland.

He and his family recently relocated to Canfield to be closer to both sides of their extended families.

CHIU COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Kevin Chiu has been selected to serve as president of the Mahoning-Shenango Valley Estate Planning Council for the 2026 term.

Chiu is a vice president with Elsass Financial Group and has worked in financial services since 1999. He holds multiple advanced professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner, Chartered Financial Consultant, Accredited Investment Fiduciary and National Social Security Adviser. His practice emphasizes comprehensive financial planning and coordinated estate and retirement planning solutions.

The Mahoning-Shenango Valley Estate Planning Council is a multidisciplinary association of attorneys, CPAs, financial advisers, trust officers and insurance professionals committed to advancing excellence and ethical standards in estate planning across the Mahoning and Shenango Valley region.

Election as president reflects Chiu’s leadership and the esteem of his peers across professional disciplines. During his 2026 term, he will guide the Council’s educational initiatives and foster collaboration among local estate planning professionals.

CREDIT UNION SEMINAR: Credit Union of Ohio will offer its free Financial Fitness Boot Camp virtual workshop at noon Wednesday.

Participants will learn tips to increase their credit score, live within a budget, build a savings plan and stay accountable to financial goals all year long.

“It’s not too late to set yourself up for a successful year financially,” said Credit Union of Ohio’s Senior Vice President Jill Gerschutz. “Attendees of our annual financial fitness boot camp are well equipped with knowledge and resources to build positive financial habits that last.”

Attendees do not need to be a current Credit Union of Ohio member to attend the workshop but those interested in attending must preregister at cuofohio.org.

Credit Union of Ohio serves state employees in all of Ohio’s 88 counties and the entire community of Mahoning and Trumbull counties. It is a $200 million state-chartered credit union with 23,000 members.

CONSUMERS DIVIDEND: The board of directors of Consumers Bancorp Inc., the holding company for Consumers National Bank, declared a quarterly dividend on the outstanding shares of the corporation’s common stock in the amount of $0.21 per share on Nov. 13, 2025.

The dividend was payable on Dec. 15, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Nov. 24, 2025. This quarterly dividend reflects an annualized dividend of 3.57% based on a closing price of $23.50 on Nov. 13, 2025.

Headquartered in Minerva, Consumers National Bank operates 22 full-service bank branches and one loan production office in Boardman.

MERSOL SELECTED: Bryan J. Mersol, a financial professional with the Northern Ohio General Office of New York Life, has been named to the 2025 Forbes Top Financial Security Professionals Best-in-State list for Ohio.

The annual Forbes ranking recognizes distinguished financial security professionals across the country based on rigorous qualitative and quantitative criteria evaluated by independent research firm SHOOK Research, LLC. Selection is based on best practices, client service models, planning expertise, industry experience, compliance history, and overall professionalism.

Mersol, who has been a New York Life agent for eight years, was recognized for his commitment to helping individuals, families, and business owners address financial protection and long-term wealth preservation needs in an increasingly complex financial environment.

“We are honored that Bryan’s name appears on this prestigious list,” said Kevin L. Baumberger, managing partner of the Northern Ohio General Office of New York Life. “New York Life has known for quite some time what a valuable asset Bryan has been to our organization and to the many families and businesses he serves throughout our community.”

Mersol is the president of Mersol Financial Solutions and holds a degree in finance from John Carroll University. He resides in Canfield with his significant other, Emily, along with their two poodles and three cats.

ANGUS ASSOCIATION MEMBER: Kolton Baer of Burghill is a new member of the American Angus Association, the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

The American Angus Association, with more than 21,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed association in the world. Its computerized records include detailed information on over 21 million registered Angus.

For more information about Angus cattle and the American Angus Association, visit www.angus.org.

AI AND FINANCES: The University of Mount Union Faculty Lecture will feature Dr. Amber Hunt. This year’s lecture, “Rationality Rewired: How AI is Transforming Financial Behavior” will be held at 4 p.m.Wednesday in Presser Recital Hall.

Dr. Hunt holds a Bachelor of Arts from Mount Union, a Master of Business Administration from Ashland University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Akron. She began a career as an investment banker with Bank One, later serving as a fiscal officer for the State of Ohio, then transitioned into higher education, taking on the role of senior position analyst at the University of Akron. Currently, she serves as the Director of the School of Business and as the lead finance professor.

Tickets to the lecture are free, though required. Please visit mountunion.edu/lecture-series to order tickets.

AN AIR OF EXCELLENCE: The PIA School for Aviation Maintenance have announced its Youngstown campus has been recognized by the Accrediting Commission on Career Schools and Colleges as a 2024-2025 ACCSC School of Excellence.

PIA Youngstown was the first of PIA’s campuses to receive the honor in 2022-23, followed by PIA Pittsburgh (2023-24), and PIA Myrtle Beach and PIA Hagerstown (2024-25).

“At PIA, we are committed to delivering high-quality, industry-aligned training that prepares graduates for careers in aviation maintenance and supports the long-term safety of our nation’s aircraft,” said Suzanne Markle, president and CEO of PIA.

TOURISM DIRECTORS SELECTED: Trumbull County Tourism has announced the appointment of Lauren Lindvig of Bliss 360 Marketing and Renee C. Sherry of Ultium Cells to its board of directors, strengthening the organization’s leadership.

Lindvig brings experience in helping regional small businesses communities share their stories and impact in meaningful, people-centered ways. Sherry contributes her insight from a major regional employer in advanced manufacturing, offering a strong connection to our local and global workforce, industry and a broader economic picture here in the Mahoning Valley.

“As we head into 2026, having thoughtful, engaged board leadership is critical,” said Beth Kotwis Carmichael, CEO of Trumbull County Tourism.

“Lauren and Renee will be important voices at the table as we continue to grow visitation, support our local businesses, and build stronger connections between the travel industry, economic development and our community partnerships.”

Trumbull County Tourism’s board oversees the organization’s strategic direction, financial stewardship and long-range planning while supporting staff in promoting Trumbull County.

Trumbull County Tourism’s Executive Committee includes Alyse Robinson, president; Tyler Williams, vice president; Rosalyn Hill, treasurer; Kelli Denman, secretary; and Carmichael.

For more information about Trumbull County Tourism and its board, visit TrulyTrumbull.com.

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