Leadership on Main
Conversations with Akron's Change-Makers

Leadership on Main is our monthly conversation with Akron's prominent change-makers. This unique platform lets today's leaders share their successes and lessons, inspiring tomorrow's community leaders.

Join us each month, as our guest speakers reveal their leadership journeys, sharing the strategies and experiences that have shaped them. Discover what's worked, what hasn't, and how they have and continue to achieve success.

When and Where?

Every mid-month Wednesday, we convene at The Duck Club by Firestone at Canal Park (Home of our Akron RubberDucks) to promote and foster leadership in the heart of our community.

Who Should Attend?

Leadership on Main is an exclusive opportunity, and attendance is extended to:

  • Leadership Akron Alumni

  • Current Signature, NEXT, and Diversity on Board classes

  • Members of our Community Leadership Institutes

  • Members of Torchbearers

  • Community Partners

What to Expect?

At Leadership on Main, we prioritize nourishing both mind and body. That's why, thanks to the generosity of Ken Babby, President of the Akron Rubber Ducks, both the program and food (breakfast or appetizers) are free. Each month, the speaker suggests a charity to which donations can be made by attendees.

Here's a glimpse of a typical event:

  • 7:30 am: Doors open and networking begins

  • 8:00 am: Welcome and introductory remarks from Leadership Akron President.

  • 8:05 am: The conversation begins, offering insight into the leadership journey of our guest speaker.

  • 8:45 am: Conversation concludes, followed by questions from our attendees.

  • 9:00 am: Event wrap-up.

Join us at Leadership on Main – where we're not just talking about leadership, we're living it.

Upcoming Leadership on Main Events:

May 8
7:30-9:00 am

Steve Wilt
Principal / VP Financial Advisor, CAPTRUST and Community Advocate

Moderator: Elizabeth Saraceno, Senior Development Director

Steve is the founder and leader of the CAPTRUST Akron office which serves 401(k) plans and pensions for over 100 institutions in NE Ohio, totally over $13 billion in assets, and over 200,000 plan participants. Mr. Wilt has over 33 years servicing 401(k) plans. His firms acts as a fiduciary to the company and he has a passion for helping hard working Americans to achieve retirement success. His other passions include serving nonprofits in NE Ohio, fundraising, advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and providing addiction education.

Mr. Wilt serves on the board for United Way, The Greater Akron Chamber, The GAR Foundation, The University of Akron College of Business, to name a few and is a Class 26 graduate of Leadership Akron.

An Akron native, Mr. Wilt is a graduate of The University of Akron, a proud Akron Zip, and the recipient of the 2007 Inaugural Plan Sponsor Retirement Plan Team of the Year, The 2012 Simonetti Distinguished Alumni Award, and in 2023 The Love Akron Change Marker Award.