by diverserieadmin | Dec 11, 2025 | Our Team
OUR TEAM Anthony Simmons Commissioner In 2015, Anthony Simmons, an experienced optician with over 30 years in the field, opened 911 Vision Express in Edinboro, Pennsylvania. His vision was to create a community-focused practice that combined cutting-edge optical...
by diverserieadmin | Dec 11, 2025 | Our Team
OUR TEAM Sara Shinsky Commissioner Sara is a results-driven leader with extensive experience in banking, business management, and community engagement. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Slippery Rock University and has studied International Business at...
by Diverse Erie | May 12, 2025 | Our Team
OUR TEAM Wayne Patterson Commission Treasurer Wayne Patterson’s career is built on discipline, leadership, and a passion for helping others succeed. His journey began in the United States Marine Corps, where he developed the resilience and strategic thinking...
by Chris Stuart | May 2, 2023 | Our Team
Paul Kokhanevich Paul Kokhanevich, graduated in 2004 with a high school diploma, from East High School with honors and was able to start from nothing and create a multi-million dollar construction business with his brother. Today Paul provides management and...
by diverserieadmin | Apr 3, 2023 | Our Team
OUR TEAM Junius Johnson Junius Johnson, a lifelong Erie resident, graduated from East High School in 1979 and served honorably in the U.S. Army for five and a half years. He went on to build a distinguished 33-year career with the United States Postal Service, rising...
by Chris Stuart | Mar 1, 2023 | Our Team
OUR TEAM William Jeffress William S. Jeffress is a seasoned business professional, educator, and entrepreneur with a distinguished career in higher education, community leadership, and sports management. He serves as a Professor of Practice in Business and...
