When Summa NICU nurse Abi Daugherty began her career at Akron Children’s in 2018 she had a very different role. “I was hired as a housekeeper in environmental services while I was still in nursing school,” said Abi. At the time, Abi was entering her third year in the nursing program at the University of […]
Annie Manuel folds up a 48-year career at Akron Children’s
Annie Manuel, laundry linen supervisor, learned the importance of service and working for the greater good from her parents. They taught Annie and her 5 siblings that everyone plays an important part to ensure things run smoothly. Whether she was washing dishes, mowing the grass or helping with a plumbing project, Annie approached each chore […]
Tim Tomayko looks forward to a well-maintained retirement
When Tim Tomayko, facilities project manager, graduated from high school, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps to experience the world. Tim traveled to South America, gaining life and leadership skills. Later, Tim understood what being a Marine really meant to him. He wanted to make his dad, a former Marine, proud. “Dad didn’t have an […]
