First Vice President
Overview
The vice president is a volunteer position, elected by the board to a one-year term with the expectation of serving as President at the end of the term.
Responsibilities
- Presiding over meeting in the President’s absence
- Assists President in carrying out the mission and operations of the Society
- Governance Support with preparing meeting agendas, supporting committees and special projects
- Helps promote programs, membership, and community engagement
- Preparedness for becoming next President
Current First Vice President
David Berry
David Berry was born and raised in Bedford, graduating from Bedford High School before going on to earn a degree in Electrical Engineering from Cleveland State University. In 2020, he purchased the former Southeast YMCA and renovated it to become the home of APEC Engineering, the company he started in Bedford 13 years prior.
“Bedford is my history. My grandparents all lived here, and I was raised here as was my wife. It is a blend of my heritage, my education, my children, my career and business. Bedford is every part of who I am, and because of that, I am committed to giving back to this community that is a large part of who I have become.”