Buckeye Career Center Foundation – Alumni of the Year & Spotlight Award

The Buckeye Career Center Foundation presented awards to two Buckeye Career Center alumni at its 24th annual recognition ceremony. The banquet was held on May 13, 2026 at Buckeye Career Center.

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Alumnus of the Year

Jason Geraghty is a 2006 graduate of Tuscarawas Valley High School and the Electrical Systems program at Buckeye Career Center. While at Buckeye, Jason served as a program representative for SkillsUSA competitions during both his junior and senior years, earning first place in local and regional competitions and advancing to the Ohio state competitions each year. He was also a member of the National Technical Honor Society. Following graduation, Jason began his career with Hilscher-Clarke Electric in their engineering department, where he developed a strong foundation in electrical design, engineering calculations, project management, and construction documentation while attending college. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology.

Jason discovered a passion for electrical design early in his career and continued to build experience with several engineering firms, contributing to projects across a wide range of industries including industrial, commercial, healthcare, institutional, municipal, food processing, and federal sectors. His experience includes contributing to a wide range of complex projects across these sectors, developing practical and effective engineering solutions for diverse client needs.

In 2022, Jason co-founded SGA ENGINEERS, a Canton-based consulting firm specializing in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology (MEPFT) engineering. Together with his business partner and team, the firm has grown to serve clients across Ohio, delivering high-quality, practical engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects. Jason plays a key role in guiding the firm’s technical direction and fostering a culture focused on quality, accountability, and developing the next generation of engineers and designers.

A meaningful full-circle moment in Jason’s career was SGA ENGINEERS providing MEPFT engineering design for Buckeye Career Center’s recent 13,000-square-foot medical program building addition. He remains actively involved with Buckeye through participation in career fairs and as a member of the Electrical Systems program Advisory Committee.

Jason has also been involved in his community, serving as Vice Chair of the Massillon Development Foundation and previously volunteering with the ACE (Architecture, Construction, Engineering) Mentor Program. His faith has been a guiding influence in his life and continues to shape both his personal and professional journey. Jason resides in Magnolia, Ohio with his wife Sandra and their four children, Melanie, Emily, Luke, and Lydia.

Spotlight Award

Hilscher-Clarke Electric Company has been serving the greater Canton area for more than a century. We are a full service Electrical Contractor that focuses on commercial, residential, industrial, oil and gas, healthcare, and mega projects.

We attribute our success to being able to service a broad range of industries. We are committed to delivering expert craftsmanship for every job - helping to complete your project, on time, on budget and up to code.

We believe in Healthy Growth and providing these opportunities to our growing team. We are led by our core values, Faith, Integrity, Respect, Selfless, and Team. F.I.R.S.T. things first.