MEET THE TEAM
The Young Professionals of Parma
Jackie Baraona,
President
What do you do?
Graphic Designer
Favorite thing in Parma?
Honey Hut, West Creek Reservation, Red Circle, and Rudy’s
What brought you to parma?
My husband lived here. I was hesitant to also move here also but ended up falling in love with the community
Anything else you’d like to share?
Founding and running this group for 5+ years has been the biggest honor of my life.
What do you do?
Video Strategist
Favorite thing in Parma?
Sloppy Bob’s
What brought you to parma?
I found a nice home in a beautiful neighborhood
Anything else you’d like to share?
I love the cultural food, businesses, and restaurants are great city has to offer!
Bill Barona,
Vice President
Jeremy Jusek,
Treasurer
What do you do?
I am a writer.
Favorite thing in Parma?
Parma’s park system is impressive. There are several to choose from within walking distance from just about any point in the city, and the grounds are well maintained.
What brought you to parma?
I chose Parma because it was affordable and closer to my extended family.
What do you do?
I’m real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stouffer Realty.
Favorite thing in Parma?
The parks, there are so many hidden community parks and metros to explore. My children love to explore them all!
What brought you to parma?
My wife and I were house hunting about 5 years ago, we searched everywhere and found the perfect home to start our family in. We are grateful to call Parma our home!
Nick Reyes,
VP of Membership
Mathew Egizii,
Philanthropy Director
What do you do?
I am a National Collections Specialist for Airgas currently.
Favorite thing in Parma?
I love that Parma is a great big melting pot, there’s a lot of cultures represented. That and it feels central to just about anything you could want to do on the West side.
What brought you to parma?
I originally moved to Parma to live with my significant other.
What do you do?
I am a real estate agent in Parma.
Favorite thing in Parma?
The sense of community, the engaging events that bring residents together, the well-established park systems and the vibrant cultural diversity all make Parma a special place in my eyes.
What brought you to parma?
As a resident of Ward 6 since 1995, I spent the majority of my childhood here and when the time came for me to purchase my own home, it was an easy decision for me to remain in this community.
Sarah Hjort,
Secretary
Kate Blake,
Pizza Bake Off Chair
What do you do?
Talent Acquisition Manager
Favorite thing in Parma?
We love Colozza’s Bakery for all our cakes. I also like Walls of Books and Little Birdie Wine Nest. There are so many great local businesses in Parma that it really has everything you need!
What brought you to Parma?
I moved to Cleveland 8 years ago with my husband. We bought our house in Parma 4 years ago and love it. It’s such a great community with so much to offer!
Jackie Baraona, President
Graphic Designer
Favorite thing in Parma?
Honey Hut, West Creek Reservation, Red Circle, and Rudy’s
What brought you to Parma?
My husband lived here. I was hesitant to also move here also but ended up falling in love with the community
Anything else you’d like to share?
Founding and running this group for 5+ years has been the biggest honor of my life.
Bill Baraona, Vice President
Video Strategist
Favorite thing in Parma?
Sloppy Bob’s
What brought you to Parma?
I found a nice home in a beautiful neighborhood
Anything else you’d like to share?
I love the cultural food, businesses, and restaurants are great city has to offer!
Jeremy Jusek, Treasurer
I am a writer.
Favorite thing in Parma?
Parma’s park system is impressive. There are several to choose from within walking distance from just about any point in the city, and the grounds are well maintained.
What brought you to Parma?
I chose Parma because it was affordable and closer to my extended family.
Nick Reyes, VP of Membership
I am a full time real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stouffer Realty.
Favorite thing in Parma?
My favorite thing about Parma is the parks, there are so many hidden community parks and metros to explore. My children love to explore them all!
What brought you to Parma?
My wife and I were house hunting about 5 years ago, we searched everywhere and found the perfect home to start our family in. We are grateful to call Parma our home!
Mathew Egizii, Philanthropy Director
I am a National Collections Specialist for Airgas currently.
Favorite thing in Parma?
I love that Parma is a great big melting pot, there’s a lot of cultures represented. That and it feels central to just about anything you could want to do on the West side.
What brought you to Parma?
I originally moved to Parma to live with my significant other.
Sarah Hjort, Secretary
I am a real estate agent in Parma.
Favorite thing in Parma?
Choosing a single favorite thing about Parma is challenging, but the sense of community, the engaging events that bring residents together, the well-established park systems and the vibrant cultural diversity all make Parma a special place in my eyes.
What brought you to Parma?
As a resident of Ward 6 since 1995, I spent the majority of my childhood here and when the time came for me to purchase my own home, it was an easy decision for me to remain in this community.
Kate Blake, Pizza Bake Off Chair
Talent Acquisition Manager
Favorite thing in Parma?
We love Colozza’s Bakery for all our cakes. I also like Walls of Books and Little Birdie Wine Nest. There are so many great local businesses in Parma that it really has everything you need!
What brought you to Parma?
I am originally from Iowa and my husband is from Akron. We moved to Cleveland about 8 years ago for his job. We have always lived on the West side and loved the area, so when we bought our house, we really wanted to stay close by. Parma is such a great community with so much to offer.