Anita Emoff, Chairman

As Chairman and Owner of Boost Engagement, Anita oversees operations and sets the example for a driven, positive culture for the company. Her passionate personality brings out the best in our organization and our staff. Both Anita and her husband Michael have been critical leaders in designing new technology solutions for our clients. With over 20 years of sales and management experience, Anita has led Boost Engagement to become one of the 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned Businesses in the world (2011-2016).

Anita was designated as MVP with the National Association of Women; recognized as a “Rising Star” by Promotional Products Association International (PPAI); included in The Counselor’s Hot List, and has been featured multiple times as a Dayton Business Journal’s Bizwomen Power 50.

Anita volunteers her time with the United Way and is a supporter of Daybreak, an emergency shelter for runaway and homeless youth. Most recently, Anita joined the Air Force Museum Foundation Board to inform and educate the public of the important role of the United States Air Force in the nation’s defense.

Dawn Conway, CEO

Dawn Conway is the CEO of Boost Engagement LLC, a leading provider of employee and brand engagement solutions. She previously was the Chief Operating Officer for Cision, a PR software company headquartered in Chicago, and held key leadership positions over a 21-year career with LexisNexis. Dawn is currently serving on the Board of Trustees, Wright State University and is Chair of the Academic Affairs committee, Board of Advisors, LION, member of the Finance committee, Dayton Art Institute, and the co-founder and member of the GlobalBusiness Coalition Against Human Trafficking.

Dawn was named one of the 2022 and 2023 Power 50, the fifty most influential women in the region who are driving business, government, economic development, and change by the Dayton Business Journal.

Michael Emoff, Chief Vision Officer

Michael is a third generation co-owner of Shumsky, founded in 1953 by his grandparents, Hy and Elsie Shumsky. Michael developed the concept for Boost Engagement in 2005, utilizing web technology to deliver effective employee recognition programs. He has been recognized as a global expert in the field of recognition and reward programs, holds over 25 patents for products used in the recognition and promotional industry. He has also been an integral part of developing and managing Shumsky Therapeutic Pillows and Outta the Box Dispensers, LLC.

Michael is a member of the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) Editorial Advisory committee,  serves on the Board of Trustees as Chairman for the United States Air and Trade Show, the Board of Trustees for the Miami Valley Hospital Foundation, the Board of Trustees for the Alzheimer’s Association, the Board of Directors of The Peernet Group and the Board of Directors for the American Heart Association of SW Ohio.