From Engineer to Advocate: Driving Change in Northeast Ohio
From Engineer to Advocate: Driving Change in Northeast Ohio  
Podcast: Dreamers, Drivers, Doers
Published On: Tue Dec 09 2025
Description: From designing roads and water systems to shaping business and policy in Northeast Ohio,Dwayne Groll, CEO of Environmental Design Group, has done it all. He shares how he grew hisfirm, launched innovative services like EDG Creative and economic development consulting, andscaled thoughtfully while challenging the status quo. Dwayne also dives into his advocacy workwith the Akron Canton Advocacy Alliance and the National Small Business Association, includinghis role in preserving the R&D tax credit, andhighlights some of his favorite hidden gems in theregion.