Playlab Board of Directors

Lori has worked with non-profits for over 20 years. Prior to founding the Playlab, she served as a Director with the YMCA of Wayne County for 10.5 years. Lori’s passion for early childhood education and hands-on-learning grew as she oversaw two childcare centers, multiple after-school programs, and four Summer Camps in Wayne County during her time at the YMCA. 

Lori resides in Wayne County with her husband Luis, who works for Last Arrow Manufacturing, and their children Ryan, Caden and Alle.

From boardrooms to ink rooms, Ashley traded her corporate digs for tattoo supplies to follow a passion for art and creativity. After years in leadership roles, she completed a tattoo apprenticeship and is an artist at Holdfast Tattoo Co. in Ashland. She specializes in custom designs that tell meaningful stories. Her business background and creative lens give unique perspective on branding, growth, and community engagement. She’s deeply committed to fostering local connections, mentoring artists, and helping organizations build inclusive spaces. She resides in Wayne County as a proud mom of five and wife to Jeremy – her biggest supporter. Ashley brings heart, hustle, and a love for transformation into everything she does and is excited to bring creativity to help foster growth to the PlayLab!

A graduate of Smithville High School, Loni went on to pursue an Associate degree in Sales and Marketing from The University of Akron. During and after college she worked at Litehouse Pools. From there she started her career with Edward Jones in 2006 as a Branch Office Administrator for 10 years and currently holds the position of Financial Advisor.

Loni resides in Dalton with her husband Firman, daughter Nevaeh and stepson Jaren.

After graduating from Wadworth Senior High, Derek went on to complete his Bachelor degree in Technology Education at Kent State University. He then worked as a General Contractor and Carpenter before teaching for 6 years in the areas of Entrepreneurship and STEM Education at Wooster High School. His career developed into the private sector and he is currently an IT Business Systems Analyst for Robin Industries, Inc. with locations in Ohio, Mexico, and China. He is a member of their Automation Committee, helping to bring advanced automation into their manufacturing environment. 

Derek and his wife Melissa live in Wooster with their son Joshua and daughter Hailey. He serves on the technology team at Wooster Nazarene Church and is an Assistant Scout Master for Troop 61.

Peter is a graduate of Waynedale High School (class of '09), and went on to pursue a Mathematics degree from Bluffton University. He later received his Master's in Educational Leadership from Ashland University and is the Assistant Principal and Gifted Coordinator at Northwestern High School in West Salem. Prior to his time at Northwestern, he was a high school math teacher at East Knox High School, followed by being the principal/administrator of Kingsway Christian School. Peter lives in Wooster with his wife Samantha, son Joel, and daughters Beatrice, Hannah and Hadley. Peter looks forward to having the Wayne County Children's STEAM Playlab so close to home, and looks forward to seeing the impact it will have on our schools, our community, and our local businesses in the years and decades to come.