Her occupation is... the City of Akron’s Economic Development Technician

She has been with the City…a couple of times, actually. First, in 1986 as a secretary in the Law Department before she and Ernest---her husband--- left Akron for his seminary training. They returned five years later and Marcia landed in the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development as a secretary.

Marcia is the person who…is responsible for coordinating the development of a variety of things and activities ranging from domestic and international marketing materials, industry publications, and economic development literature used in Akron’s global marketing efforts. She has an in-depth knowledge of the details that allow Akron to have an effective presence in competitive international and domestic trade fairs, global industry missions and presentations.

What does she enjoy most about the job?  "I really enjoy the challenge," she says. "No two days are ever the same, and I feel really blessed to have the opportunity to work with a group of professionals who are at the top of their game." 

Marcia is also... nearing her 40th year of marriage to the Reverend Ernest Stallworth. They have two sons, Ernest and JR, and three adorable grandchildren, Ernesto, Santana, and Cassidy.

In addition to more than 20 years of experience with the City of Akron, Marcia has developed a portfolio of skills from her experiences of being a financial services representative, insurance and real estate agent, legal secretary and an Economic Development Technician; she is certified by the National Development Council as an Economic Development Finance Professional.

When she has time… she works with the Messiah Women’s Ministry and the Sunday school.

Etc… Marcia helps care for her 90 year old mother; she also loves to travel especially by ocean liner. (Hint for Ernest: she really wants to go to the Western Caribbean in 2011.)