Introduction
Jake Durr resides and works in the greater Northeast Ohio region as an information systems administrator, software developer, public speaker, producer, and more. He graduated from The University of Akron with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Information Systems in 2018.
He began tinkering with and discovered his passion for using and improving technology in 2007. Seizing an opportunity to capitalize on the closure of his favorite video game's community forums in 2009, he set out to create an alternative platform that would later become an integral foundation for said game's fan-powered revival effort. The project also fostered his passion for producing and composing music dedicated to the creativity and imagination behind the IP.
Since having moved on from the project in the summer of 2016, he began focalizing his technical skills towards building the presence of small businesses, organizations, and causes he cared about.
His knack for working in the public events sector really began to take off in the summer of 2017 after hosting a fundraiser to benefit a local community member near his hometown in Deerfield, Ohio. He's also appeared on television commercials and news spots featuring both The University of Akron Marching Band and his digital tribute to the historic Rubber Bowl shortly before its demolition that same year.
Fast forward to now, Jake continues to drive towards promoting and bringing life to numerous outlets for people to improve their day to day activities and/or enjoy themselves. He's also a huge NASCAR fan, favoring the driver of the #16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series; AJ Allmendinger.
Fundraising
Jake has worked on behalf of and organized fundraising efforts in partnership with the following entities for various causes:
- American Cancer Society
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Anchor House
- Autism Society of Greater Akron
- Friendship Animal Protective League of Lorain County
- Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation
- PKD Foundation
- Prayers from Maria
- Purple Heart Homes of Northeast Ohio
Competitions, Performances, & Sporting Events
If your local school or community ensemble or athletics program is in need of a part-time or substitute public address announcer, you don't have to look much further. Jake has served as the announcer for multiple high school bands and OHSAA-sanctioned volleyball matchups, and, since 2021, serves as The University of Akron Marching Band's pregame and halftime announcer at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field.
Live Game Nights
Since 2019, Jake has been in the business of hosting weeknight game shows LIVE exclusively through Sporcle, the company largely recognized and responsible for creating "mentally stimulating diversions" since 2007. Learn more about these game nights in Avon via the button below.
