The following companies and individuals are changing the lives of LGBTQ+ people in our community forever through their support of the Sugar Plum Tour. We're grateful for their generosity.

Presenting Sponsor

The Read Family: Roger & Sally, Scott & Michelle, Garrett and Brandon

Gingerbread Sponsor

Raymond Dental Group: Dr. Kate Raymond & Michelle Krocker 

Candy Cane Sponsors

Fran Bittle
Gregory Hail & Matthew Culler

Holly Sponsors

Associated Designs, Trac Papish
John & Mary Kay Chlebina
Tom & Carla Eisenloffel
Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa 
Dianne L. Kerr
Susan & Tony Paparella
State & Federal Communications

Jingle Bell Sponsors

Akron Community Foundation
Akron Life Magazine
Paula Christ and Mark Griffin
Cindy Christman and Ruth Hotchkiss 
Ed & Audrey Kancler (Donation)
McKenica & Associates Agency, Allstate Insurance, Tracy McKenica Besenyodi & Adam Besenyodi
Jim & Cheryl Nilsen
Sleep Health Solutions
Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE

Mistletoe Sponsors

Drs. Mark & Sandy Auburn
Dwite D. Barger
Brad & Amy Bowers
CASA Board Volunteer Association
Chip Clupper & Zebulon Keller
Michael Derr & Greg Sterling
Dr. Dorothy Erb 
John F. Garofalo & Matthew Melton
Tom Gober & Dr. Robert Zavodny
Ron Imbrogno
Kuhn Computer Solutions
Julie Miller
Brian Rodabaugh and Andrew Kyprianou
Steven P. Schmidt & Richard J. Krochka
Paul Sparano & John Welch
Drs. Kevin & Brenda Spear
Ed Theiss & Bradley Neikirk  
Judge Jennifer D. Towell & Thomas J. Towell 
Jay & Angie Wells 
Debbie & Joseph Zarconi

In-Kind Support

TRIAD Staff
Michael Carlson
Lia Fleming
Mica Heffner
Cydney Parr
Ryan Rimmele
Maija Scherer
Mallory Smart
Advertising/Marketing Materials

Sponsors listed as of 10/19/2026