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Neil Mann, Allen Aircraft CEO, Named Honorary Chair
of United Way of Portage County’s 2006 Campaign

Ravenna (March 24, 2006) - Neil W. Mann, Jr., President/CEO of Ravenna-based Allen Aircraft Products, Inc., has been tapped to serve as honorary chair of United Way of Portage County’s 2006 campaign.

Allen Aircraft Products, Inc. is one of United Way of Portage County’s largest supporters, both as a corporate donor and via its annual employee campaign. Steve Kleiber, President/CEO of United Way of Portage County, states, “We are extremely pleased to have Neil Mann as the honorary chair of our upcoming campaign. In this key role, critical to our overall success, Neil’s leadership will make a significant difference in our fundraising efforts on behalf of Portage County residents in need.”

Mann is no stranger to community involvement. In addition to heading Allen Aircraft, where he has been employed since 1959, Mann currently serves on the boards of the Ravenna Rotary, the Akron Chapter of the National Tooling and Machining Association (he is also a past president of both organizations), and the Robinson Memorial Foundation. Previously, he served on the boards of the Portage County American Cancer Society, the Portage County Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce, and Walsh Jesuit High School. Mann has also been the recipient of numerous area service awards.

United Way of Portage County is committed to helping make meaningful improvements in the lives of Portage County residents. What matters most? Saving or improving the lives of our neighbors and helping to strengthen the Portage County community.

United Way of Portage County’s funded agencies include: American Red Cross of Portage County, Big Brothers & Sisters of Portage County, Great Trail Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Greater Western Reserve Boy Scouts of America, Boys & Girls Club of Portage County, Children’s Advocacy Center, Community Legal Aid Services, Family & Community Services of Portage County, Girl Scouts of America, the Kidney Foundation, Mobile Meals, Coleman Professional Services, The Salvation Army of Portage County, and TownHall II.

Additionally, United Way of Portage County funds the 211 Portage program, a free referral and information service, available to all Portage County residents, that connects families and individuals with a wide range of community resources and volunteer opportunities.

For further information about United Way of Portage County, please contact President/CEO Steve Kleiber, 330-297-1424, ext. 112 (email: steve@uwportage.org), or visit www.uwportage.org. United Way of Portage County: “Caring that strengthens our community, improves our lives and makes YOUR contributions count.”