Jason Whitacre, President
Current term expires January 1, 2030
Jason Whitacre and his wife, Lisa, reside in Stow with their family. Whitacre was first
elected to the Board of Education in 2017 and served from 2018 to 2021, including terms
as board president in 2020 and vice president in 2021. During his previous board service,
he helped establish the district’s facilities committee and later served on the committee as
a community volunteer. Whitacre is a 1996 graduate of Girard High School. He earned a
Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Mount Union in 2000 and a Juris
Doctor from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 2003. He currently practices
law with Flynn, Keith, & Flynn LLC in Kent.
John Moyer, Vice President
Current term expires January 1, 2030
John Moyer is a retired educator with 34 years of experience at Stow-Munroe Falls High School, where he taught government, economics, and a student leadership course. Since retiring, Moyer has partnered with Resilient Leadership, LLC, training and coaching area school leaders in leadership development. John and his wife, Jennifer, who is also a Stow-Munroe Falls City School District educator, are proud parents of Stow-Munroe Falls High School graduates, Suzanna, class of 2013, and Julianna, class of 2016.
Tina Merlitti, Board Member
Current term expires: January 1, 2028
Tina Merlitti was raised in Stow and now resides in Munroe Falls with her husband, Adam
Vanho, and their children Michael and Elizabeth. She currently works for the Summit
County Engineer’s Office and has more than 28 years of experience in local government.
Her previous roles include positions with Summit County Emergency Management and
Akron City Council. Merlitti has been active in the Riverview, Lakeview, and Kimpton PTAs,
served as president of the Akron Area League of Women Voters, and coached Stow Parks
& Recreation programs.
Kari Suhadolnik, Board Member
Current term expires January 1, 2028
Kari grew up in neighboring Cuyahoga Falls and has lived in Stow with her husband and four children since 2006. In addition to being a dedicated parent, she is an active community member and has served in many roles, including the Council PTA, the Stow Arts Commission, and the Facilities Master Planning Committee.
Kari is a proud co-founder of the local nonprofit SMF NICE, which directly assists Stow-Munroe Falls residents in need. Kari believes that all students should have equal opportunities. She is a committed advocate for student-centered education that prepares all Bulldogs for a bright future.
MIKE SHEEHAN
st_msheehan@smfcsd.org
Current term expires January 1, 2028
Mike is a 23-year resident of Stow. He is married to his wife Mary and parents to 5 children, 3 of whom graduated from SMFHS. He has a long career as a self-employed businessman. His hobbies included coaching youth sports for many years. He is an Indiana University ~ Bloomington graduate with a bachelor’s degree in education. After graduation, he was a biology teacher and coach at Marian Catholic High School, Chicago Heights, Ill. He was a past member of the Rotary Club of Chicago Heights, Chicago Heights Jaycees, SMF Booster Club, and Stow Youth Baseball. Mike & Mary have also been Rotary foreign exchange host parents.