FirstEnergy Honored with Leadership Partner Apple Award

FirstEnergy and Akron-Canton Foodbank leaders pictured (l.-r.): Wade Smith, Antonio Fernandez, Leslie Genovese, Terri Lessnau, Dan Flowers, Brian Tierney, Hyun Park, Toby Thomas, Karen McClendon, Jon Taylor, Colleen Benson, Tabrina Davis.

November 7, 2025

We’re proud to share that we were recognized with the Leadership Partner Apple Award from the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, an honor that highlights our long-standing commitment to community service and hunger relief.

FirstEnergy is one of the Foodbank’s Guiding Partners, and we have consistently demonstrated leadership through both financial support and volunteerism. In 2024 alone, our employees volunteered at the Foodbank 295 times, contributing 809 hours of hands-on service. Food and financial contributions from FirstEnergy, the FirstEnergy Foundation and FirstEnergy Associates provided the equivalent of more than 420,000 meals.

Additionally, Hyun Park, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, serves on the Foodbank’s Board of Directors offering strategic guidance and advocacy that supports the organization’s mission.

“We are honored to receive this recognition from the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. It is a testament to the compassion and dedication of our employees whose efforts continue to positively impact the communities we serve,” said Brian Tierney, Board Chair, President and CEO.

About Guiding Partners

The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank’s Guiding Partners are a dedicated group of corporations, foundations, civic organizations and individuals whose support is vital to the Foodbank’s operations. Their investments help fund food distribution, programming and the infrastructure needed to build a hunger-free community.