The International Soap Box Derby in Akron has named Dennis VanFossen Jr. as its new CEO.
VanFossen, a former derby champion, has been serving as interim executive director since June, when the Soap Box Derby parted ways with CEO Scott Taylor.
“I’m looking forward to being here for a long time and really getting to be able to make my mark here at the Derby and really give back to a program that’s given me so much,” VanFossen said…