Hunter Morrison continues to leave his mark on Northeast Ohio. A Cleveland native and urban planner, Hunter worked with then-Mayor George V. Voinovich (who later became Ohio’s governor) on development in Cleveland, including along Euclid Avenue and the lakefront. In Youngstown, he is a planning adviser to the City of Youngstown; past director of the YSU Center for Urban and Regional Studies; and teaches YSU students about urban revitalization. Who led him to Youngstown and Rotary membership? Find the answers here.
Name: Hunter Morrison
Years in Rotary: 9
Resident of: Youngstown
Hometown: Cleveland
How long have you lived here?13 years
What brought you here, or kept you here? Work with Youngstown State University
Education: Bachelor of Arts, Yale College; Masters in City Planning, Graduate School of Design, Harvard University; Executive Masters in Business Administration, Cleveland State University.
Occupation: City planner.
When you are not working, how do you like to spend your time? Reading.
Why did you join Rotary? I was encouraged to join by John Slanina.
Why do you remain a Rotarian? The fellowship.
Which Rotary Project resonates with you and your understanding of our community's needs? Wick Park Recreation Center restoration; Coats for Kids.
What does Rotary's motto "Service Above Self" mean to you? It means thinking beyond your own self interest to the needs of those around you and taking action to better the lives of people in your community.
What would you be doing on Wednesdays if you didn't attend the weekly luncheon meeting? Working with the City of Youngstown.
Which type of Rotary socials do you prefer - black tie affairs or casual attire? Casual.
A Rotary tradition is to have sing-alongs during meetings. Would you ever lead us in a song? I'm not much of a singer. I would defer to others more skilled in this regard.
What do you think of Scott Schulick's Rotary pants, and would you wear a pair? It's Scott's thing.
What's a story of yours that you don't get to tell often enough? The story of how David Sweet encouraged me to work with him at YSU.