Ohio's Akron Metro names first chief of staff

Ohio – Jarrod Hampshire has been promoted to chief of staff of Akron Metro. Hampshire began his tenure Jan. 1, 2025, the first to hold the newly created position. He most recently served as Akron Metro’s chief of operations.

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