Kim Ventresca joined VANTAGE Aging as CEO in March of 2023. She has more than 20 years of experience working in the social services and nonprofit sector serving a variety of populations, including aging adults. Prior to joining VANTAGE, she was the chief operating officer at Red Oak Behavioral Health in Akron and previously served as director of human resources and training for Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging.

Kim is a licensed independent social worker and holds a Master of Science degree in Social Administration from Case Western Reserve University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology with a minor in business administration from Baldwin Wallace University.

Credentials

• Master of Science in Social Administration (MSSA) from Case Western Reserve University
• Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervisory Designation (LISW-S)- State of Ohio

As Chief Workforce Development Office, Ann Manby is responsible for the development and implementation of the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) which is funded by the Department of Labor and the Ohio Department of Aging. 

Prior to joining VANTAGE, she was Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer at United Way of Summit County. She received a Woman of Distinction award from Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio in 2017, the 30 For the Future award from the Greater Akron Chamber in 2010, the Volunteer of the Year Award from Victim Assistance Program in 2009, and the Outstanding Communications Volunteer award from the American Red Cross of Summit and Portage Counties in 2006.

She is a member of the Leadership Akron Class #33, serves as the vice president of the Akron AAA board, and is the leader of her daughter’s Girl Scout troop. Ann earned her CPA designation and Bachelor’s degree from Ohio Wesleyan University.

Credentials

• CPA, Certified Public Accountant
• B.S., Accounting, Ohio Wesleyan University

As Chief Financial Officer, Tamara Lukes is responsible for overseeing the financial reporting to both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring strong internal controls, and integrating the programmatic goals and agency priorities into a comprehensive strategy.

Prior to her promotion to CFO, Tamara held various roles within the finance department during her 7.5 years with the agency. She most recently held the position of Director of Finance following the merger with Meals on Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties. Tamara also has experience working on external audits when she was an Assurance Supervisor with CliftonLarsonAllen (formerly Bruner-Cox LLP) where she worked on mainly not-for-profit audit and agreed-upon procedures client engagements.

Tamara is a current member of the American Institute of Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA), alumnus member of the Torchbearers Akron Class of 2012, and former finance committee member for OPEN M.

Credentials

• M.S., Accounting, Ball State University
• CPA, Certified Public Accountant

As Director of Development and Community Partnerships, Lisa is responsible for the agency’s public relations and advancement efforts and for establishing and maintaining community partnerships aligned with the agency’s mission.

Prior to joining Vantage, Lisa served as Community Outreach Specialist with the Summit County Probate Court and brings a lifetime of service to Akron and Summit County.  In addition to her work with the court, she served as Managing Director of Weathervane Playhouse after first working in the education and box office departments.  She was elected three times (12 years total) to serve on the Akron Board of Education, which included two years as the board’s president and two as vice president.

While serving the Probate Court, Mansfield took great pride in shepherding the transformation of the historic Summit County Courthouse via a visual art installation funded by a Knight Arts Challenge grant and matching funds.  She oversaw an additional grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to help improve cooperation between the Court, Prosecutor’s Office, and Adult Protective Services, addressing the protection of some of Summit County’s most vulnerable citizens.  She also helped create the annual Senior Summit event with a committee of agency leaders from various private, public, and non-profit sector organizations. This annual conference and biannual expo bring unmatched services and information to area older adults and relevant stakeholders.

Lisa is a graduate of the Leadership Akron Class #33.  She serves on the Board of the Cascade Locks Park Association.  Awards include the Akron Beacon Journal Woman of the Excellence in 2005, and Woman of the Year for Courage in 2022 by the Summit County History Project. 

Sarfaraz joined VANTAGE Aging in April 2012. As an IT Director he oversees the IT operations at VANTAGE Aging. His goal is to make technology accessible to everyone at VANTAGE Aging so we can provide exceptional services to seniors. He loves to research and implement new technology and improve legacy process while reducing cost at the same time. His prior experience involves providing technical support to education sector and for-profit Banks.

Credentials

• B.S., Management Information Systems, The University of Akron

As Director of Home Wellness Solutions and Customer Care, Jennifer Kanney-Beebe coordinates intake for the Meals on Wheels and Home Wellness Solutions programs. Previously, Jennifer was the Social Services/Case Manager for Meals on Wheels Stark and Wayne and was responsible for the administration of all social service programs. She also works as a subcontractor in a counseling practice, and her previous experience includes 18 years as a medical social worker. She is a licensed social worker in the State of Ohio (LSW). Jennifer holds a Master’s Degree in Community Counseling and is a licensed professional clinical counselor in the State of Ohio (PCC).

Credentials

• Master’s Degree in Community Counseling
• LSW, Licensed Social Worker
• PCC, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Jay joined Meals on Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties in 2014 as the Dietary Manager. He was promoted to Director of Operations shortly after, where he oversaw the production of up to 1,600 meals per day and received the Champion Chef award at the 2017 Faith in Action Health and Wellness Fair Cook-Off. After the agency merged with VANTAGE Aging in 2019, Jay was promoted to his current position as Director of Meals on Wheels of Northeast Ohio. He is now in charge of meal production for Summit, Stark, and Wayne Counties. Jay has his Associates of Business from Rasmussen College of Business and is pursuing a B.S. in Business Management. Jay brings a history of community involvement and volunteer experience, having served several years as the Vice President of the Wayne and Holmes County Soap Box Derby Board as well as a coach for the West Holmes School District youth baseball, football, and wrestling teams.

Credentials

• B.S. Business Administration from Rasmussen College

As Director of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, Lisa Mascellino oversees the nation’s largest volunteer network for people 55 and older in seven Ohio counties. She engages older Ohioans who want to give back, fosters meaningful relationships between volunteers and community-based organizations, and measures impact at local and national levels.  

She brings over 15 years of experience in nonprofit, volunteer management, and community engagement to VANTAGE Aging. Previously, Lisa spent seven years as the Assistant Director of the Kent State University Alumni Association where she was responsible for the leadership of the alumni volunteer program. In this role, she was responsible for the organization of over 400 volunteers involved in an average of 75 events annually.  In addition, Lisa has held various community engagement positions in organizations such as OhioGuidestone and Jobs for Ohio Graduates. Lisa enjoys giving back to the community and volunteers at various local nonprofit organizations. Her most current volunteer activity is with the Akron Area Society of Human Resource Management where she serves as the Social and Community Outreach Chair on the executive board.  

Lisa holds an M.Ed. in Community Counseling from the University of Akron and a B.A. in Individual and Family Development from Kent State University. She also holds a State of Ohio School Counselor Certification from Walsh University and is a member of the Women’s Network Authentic Leadership: Leading with Strength Class #9.  

Credentials

• M.Ed. in Community Counseling from the University of Akron
• B.A. in Individual and Family Development from Kent State University
• State of Ohio School Counselor Certification from Walsh University