Evan Dean
Friends of Stark Parks Trustee
Evan Dean is Corporate Counsel for FirstEnergy Corp. in Akron, Ohio, and lives in Jackson Twp. with his wife and three children. Evan came to the board as a graduate of the 33rd Leadership Stark County Class. While not originally from Stark County, Evan has worked to become involved in the community through service on other boards, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, and coaching and organizing local youth sports.
Evan is a frequent visitor to Stark Parks and wants to support efforts to keep them open and beautiful. Evan brings legal and strategic skills to the volunteer board and has served on the Administrative Committee by recruiting, evaluating, and onboarding new board members.
As a running enthusiast, Evan spends most of his time at Sippo Lake Park and the Towpath Trail. Evan’s favorite activities to do in Stark Parks are to run on the trails and to visit animals at the Wildlife Conservation Center.
Recent Posts
Derby Circuit-Spring and Summer 2023 Kids (Ages 4-15) can join the 2023 derby circuit with a chance to fish for prizes at five derbies held through the spring and summer. … More
Nothing says spring like learning how to make your space a welcoming environment for local wildlife! In this series, we will guide you to qualify your backyard as a Certified… More
Happy Earth Day 2023! Officially recognized on April 22, Stark Parks will be hosting Earth Day events in April and throughout 2023. There are not too many things that every… More
Front Row (L to R): Deb Belden, Lindy Anastis, Denise FreelandBack Row (L to R): Wayne Wellbaum, Executive Director Dan Moeglin, Patrick Cooper, Howard Montgomery from NE Ohio Orienteering Club. Not Pictured: Patricia… More
Stark Parks is applying for the Recreational Trail Program through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources in order to replace the Minerva Bridge located in the Village of Minerva on… More
Beginning in March 2023, Stark Parks crews will begin preparing areas at Tam O'Shanter Park for parking lot and driveway updates including removing and relocating trees and vegetation. Construction will… More
Think there's not much to see on the trail? Think again and look around! Enhance your park experience by learning how to identify trees no matter the season. The IdentiTree… More
Humble Beginnings (1960s and 1970s) The year was 1967. Although Ohio’s Department of Natural Resources had been established 18 years before in 1949, it was three years before the establishment… More
