STA Welcomes Eric Smer as the Director of Marketing
Eric Smer joined the St. Thomas Aquinas professional staff as Director of Marketing in January of 2025, though involved for years with executing the STA brand to shareholders, alumni, and donors via appeal campaigns, alumni newsletters, and other print or direct mail.
A Stark County native, Smer received a dual-major bachelor’s degree in business administration in marketing and business management from Kent State University, graduating with distinction and honors. Smer’s community involvement is extensive but his proudest accomplishments are: Leadership Stark County Spotlight graduate; Twenty under 40! recipient; past President of the Rotary Club of Plain Township; current President of the Stark Community Jaycees; current board member of the Greater Stark County Urban League.
Smer’s personal mission is to work to make a great Stark County region even greater with the help of the local community and we are thrilled to have him on our team.