Her name is Kathryn Powers. Nearly a year ago she was chosen as the new superintendent for the Twinsburg City School District. Since then she has had the task of making some tough decisions, including navigating through $3.2 million in cuts and changes to the district. So how was her first year? Twinsburg Patch caught up with Powers to discuss her experience so far and what she sees in the future. Twinsburg Patch: What do you love about the community of Twinsburg? Kathryn Powers: I have had the great fortune of being a resident of Twinsburg since 1997.  Twinsburg is a wonderful place to live…

His name is Michael Turle. While he doesn't have a big-time position with the city or the schools, he is a Twinsburg man through-and-through. Using Facebook, he keeps the community up-to-date and connected, creating groups such as "Twinsburg Roundtable" and "Twinsburg Cash Mob." He is also the driving force behind the upcoming cash mob at Richner Hardware on Saturday, July 28. We caught up with this Twinsburg electrician to find out more about him. Twinsburg Patch: Why do you love the community of Twinsburg? Michael Turle: I love Twinsburg because I am from Twinsburg. I grew up here, lived my…

His name is Randy Slama. Like a super hero, he leads a double life.  During the day he is a senior project engineer for Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes. But at night, he's a different person. But Slama is not a super hero; he's something even cooler. His alter ego is "Richie Sambora" in Wanted: The Bon Jovi Tribute Band. On Friday night he and the boys will be performing at Rock The Park, so we caught up with Slama to find out about this hometown rocker. Twinsburg Patch: How did you get involved in a Bon Jovi Tribute band? Randy Slama: It started about six years ago when I received a …

His name is Mark Maslona. He was recently hired by the Twinsburg schools to serve the new role of Athletic Director/Coordinator of K-12 Student Activities. His two-year contract is just under $80,000 per year. As the new AD and activities coordinator, Maslona will be an administrator, running athletics and also collecting fees and coordinating student activities. Twinsburg Patch caught up with Maslona to find out more about him. Twinsburg Patch: What attracts you to work in the Twinsburg School District?  Mark Maslona: First of all, I have twin five-year-old daughters, so I thought that might…

His name is Ron Stuver. By day Stuver is an IT consultant for Client Strategy Group. But since 2007 he has given much of his time as a member of the Twinsburg Board of Education. For the past two years he has served as president. In his term as president he's seen a new superintendent, tried to figure out the district's financial problems, and helped oversee $3.2 million in cuts and changes, amongst other joys and challenges. Twinsburg Patch caught up with Stuver to find out more about him and issues facing the school district. Twinsburg Patch: How long have you lived in Twinsburg? What do …

His name is Chris Noga. Serving as police chief of the Twinsburg Police Department, Noga has kept watch over the city since 2006; he was the department's sixth police chief. Twinsburg Patch caught up with the Chief Noga to find out more about him and issues facing the city. Twinsburg Patch: How long have you lived in Twinsburg? What do you love most about the community? Chris Noga: My wife and I moved into Twinsburg in June 1997, just three months after I was hired by the city as a police officer. I love that while Twinsburg has grown over the last 20 years, the community still retains a …

Her name is Laura Lenoard. As the director of the Twinsburg Public Library, one could say she is the keeper of knowledge and enlightenment in the city. Always hosting fun events for community members of all ages, the library has also been keeping up with the times. Last year the library completed $170,000 in renovations to the circulation desk and lobby. Twinsburg Patch: How long have you lived in Twinsburg? Laura Leonard: I've lived in Twinsburg 44 years. Patch: What do you like most about the community? Leonard: I like the fact that even though Twinsburg has changed a lot since I was in …

His name is Larry Finch. As Twinsburg's Director of Planning and Community Development, Finch was recently in Twinsburg headlines as a key member of the group that brought $5.5 million in grants to help redevelop the former Chrysler Stamping Plant. Twinsburg Patch: Tell us how you got to the position that you have now? Larry Finch: I have had the benefit of more than 30 years of experience in this field.  I have worked for a large engineering and architectural firm, for villages and cities and owned my own consulting company for 15 years.  I started with Twinsburg as the consulting planner in…

Her name is Nora Suder-Riley. A science teacher at Twinsburg High School and the president of the Twinsburg Education Association (TEA), Suder-Riley was recently in Twinsburg headlines for negotiationg an agreement between the teachers union and the Twinsburg City School District. Patch: How long have you lived in Twinsburg? What do you like most about this community? Nora Suder-Riley- I've lived here since 2005. I have taught in the district since 1991 and have always appreciated the diversity. I wanted my own children to be surrounded by people who were different from them so they could get…