Well-known Akron Attorney, and former City of Akron Communications Director, Stephanie York, is starting a new job soon as the Executive Director of the Shaw JCC.

According to a release on the Jewish Community Board of Akron website, York will succeed John Keverkamp, and interim Executive Director, Judi Shapiro, and will start her new position in early May.

York’s experience includes nearly 7 years as the Vice President and In-House Counsel for Hennes Communications, a firm that specializes in crisis management and communications. York also was director of communications and public relations for the City of Akron, working with then-Mayor Don Plusquellic. She has deep ties to Akron, having also worked as assistant director of law for the City of Akron.