Rising MMI Senior, Alex Composto, named as new Student Chair of CAN DO’s Student Action Committee
CAN DO’s Student Action Committee is comprised of local high school students appointed to serve as non-voting members of the CAN DO Board of Directors. Recognizing the mutual benefits of increased student involvement, CAN DO and the students collaboratively established the new Student Chair position in 2023 to enhance the student’s contributions to the organization’s initiatives.
This year, CAN DO is pleased to announce that Alex Composto will take on the responsibilities of Student Chair for the 2024-25 fiscal year. Alex, a rising senior from MMI Preparatory School, will step into this leadership role following a year of service on the Board as a Junior representative.
John E. Schwear Jr. appointed as CAN DO’s next Chair of the Board
John E. Schwear Jr., who has served on the CAN DO Board of Directors for 17 years, has been appointed as the organization’s next Chair of the Board.
Schwear, a financial advisor with a background in banking and commercial lending, has held a leadership role within CAN DO’s Board of Directors since 2011 when he was first appointed as the Assistant Chair of the Finance Committee. Over the next several years, Schwear would go on to serve as Chair of the Finance Committee (2012-15); Board Secretary (2021-22); and Vice Chair of the Board – overseeing the Finance and Property Committees (2022-24).
"It has been an honor to serve as a member of the CAN DO Board of Directors,” Schwear said. “CAN DO is an organization I am extremely passionate about, and I am honored to continue serving the organization as Board Chair. The skills, strength, and commitment of the CAN DO staff under the leadership of President and CEO - Joe Lettiere, coupled with the many dedicated board and committee members, is truly unique. Everyone involved is committed to advancing our area through job creation and improving the quality of life, and I look forward to continuing CAN DO’s mission of community growth and economic development.”
Judging for CAN DO’s 17th annual Curb Appeal Awards to take place in July
The Curb Appeal Awards are presented each fall to tenants across CAN DO's four business and industrial parks who dedicate time and attention to enhancing their properties through landscaping and grounds maintenance.
Curb Appeal judges Dr. Sherri Homanko and James Dino will be circulating the parks to evaluate facilities throughout the month of July. Industries will be judged on first impressions, landscaping & appeal, safety & cleanliness, and creativity.