(Donald Graham is donating one hour of his time with the winning bidder.)


Donald Graham is the Executive Vice President of Fifth Third Bank's consumer lending division. He also is the Market President for the Akron Region. Don manages indirect lending, sales and operations for Northeastern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and Western New York. In addition, he directs the community development line of business for the Northeastern Ohio market.

Prior to his career with Fifth Third, Graham was a zone manager with Ford Motor Company. Graham is also a veteran of the U.S Army serving a tour of duty in Vietnam and was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service. Graham earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Youngstown State University where he was also a member of the varsity basketball team. He then went on to earn his MBA from Xavier University in Cincinnati and a Certification in Accounting from the College of Mt. Saint Joseph. He is a life member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Don is also a member of Faith Fellowship Church.


Active in the community, Graham currently serves on the boards of the following organizations: American Cancer Society, Cleveland Clinic Men's Minority Health Center, Cleveland Foundation African American Wealth Committee, Cleveland State University Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Northeastern Ohio, Northeastern Neighborhood Development Corporation and the Williamson College of Business at Youngstown State University.