ANTHONY S. MANNA
Chairman

Businessman and entrepreneur Anthony Manna originally started the concept and platform for Signet Enterprises in 1995 in Akron, Ohio.  As an innovative leader, Mr. Manna’s vision was to successfully synchronize a team of professionals to create what he calls an intellectual capital company.  Signet Enterprises brings that vision to fruition.

By focusing on a diversified portfolio of investments consisting of real estate, manufacturing and service companies, Signet Enterprises has created a unique system for acquisition, financing and development that is both innovative and time sensitive.   As part of its portfolio, Signet Enterprises has successfully, acquired and development of seventeen (17) primary manufacturing and service businesses, including joint ventures in China.

A distinctive example of Signet’s capabilities is the Akron Stadium Corporation, which was responsible for bringing the "AA" affiliate of the Cleveland Indians to Akron, Ohio and developing a $34 million minor league baseball stadium.  The most significant part of which was accomplished in 90 days from the time Mr. Manna originally introduced the concept through signed contracts with Akron Stadium Corporation, the minor league baseball team and the city. Financing, development and construction were all done ahead of schedule.

Mr. Manna is a graduate of The Ohio State University and the Emory University School of Law.  He is also the Chairman and founder of the business law firm of Brennan, Manna and Diamond, LLC, which specializes in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, healthcare and real estate.

Mr. Manna was awarded the  Deal Maker of the Year Award by Cleveland Chapter, Association for Corporate Growth, sponsored by Key Equity Capital; Arthur Anderson; Bowne; McDonald & Company Investments; and Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff.   Mr. Manna is also a Governance Committee Member of the Akron Regional Development Board and Executive Committee Member of the Cascade Capital Corporation.