Toledo District

Meet the Toledo District Co-Directors – Cornelia Wagener & Carolyn Naples-Gintert

Cornelia Wagener     cornelbsh@sbcglobal.net

I have an MBA in manufacturing from the  University of Toledo.  45 years as Cashier, Purchasing Agent, Division Controller, Cost Manager, Plant Controller, Business Controller of budgets & finance in manufacturing and corporate information technologies for major corporations including Prestolite, Diversitech General, Guardian Industries, and retired from Corning Incorporated, Corning, NY. After retirement at age 47, became extremely involved with elder care of my Mom, St. John’s Jesuit High School (2003-2007 many positions), Ducks Unlimited (2003-2020 Treasurer/Chairman), DU Sponsor/volunteer 1992-ongoing), River Road Garden Club (2003-current), Golden Membership Scholarship Program Chairperson (2016-current), GCO Toledo District Director (2019-current) held many officer and leadership positions. Enjoy traveling the world, fishing, duck hunting, gardening, exercising, walking & hiking. Married to Greg with three children Wendy, Andy, Fred and soon to be grandparents!

Carolyn Naples-Gintert    cnaples58@gmail.com

I am originally from Youngstown. I currently live in the Toledo area. My greatest life achievement is raising two successful children. I am a proud step mother of 2, and grandmother of 6. My husband is my best friend and partner in life’s journey.

My professional achievements consist of a BS in Secondary Mathematics Education with a Master in Secondary Educational Technology. I taught high school mathematics at Warren G Harding In Warren, Ohio. In 2015 I retired after 25 wonderful years.

I currently enjoy managing my household, traveling, spending time with family, reading,  gardening, indoors and out, exercising, and participating in garden club.