Founded by a Trailblazing Woman. Fueled by Family Values.
In 1940, Norma B. Summerville opened the doors to a small office supply store in downtown Akron, Ohio — decades before most women held leadership roles in business.
- Operated her business for over 47 years
- Retired at age 77 after mentoring the next generation
- Founded a scholarship fund for young women
- Supported nonprofits like Habitat for Humanity and Battered Women’s Shelter
She didn’t just build a company.
She built a movement — one grounded in hard work, integrity, and compassion.