Who We Are

Time to Spare is a mother-daughter team with extensive experience in event management, organizational life skills, graphic design, website management, writing, and professional photography. 

As the original owner of Time to Spare, Debbie’s focus will now be Time To Shine. This new offering includes helping clients learn best practices for managing time to obtain peace in every day, learning steps to successful event planning, and interactive speaking sessions covering a variety of topics.

Join us monthly during our podcast, Spare Thoughts, and follow us on social media for engaging tips and insight into living your best organized life with Time to Spare and Time to Shine!


  • Deborah McVay-Williams is an inspirational life speaker, author, as well as the owner of Time To Spare, LLC. She shares her foundation of 30 years of event planning, marketing, public relations, and administration experience to clients with her goal of assisting in making a lasting impression while providing time to enjoy life.

    Founded in 1995 and since becoming an LLC in 2011, her company has assisted more than 50 non-profit organizations in raising nearly $20 million combined through their annual fundraising efforts. She has published three books during the past decade, with national success. Debbie has been named "Best of the City Entrepreneur and Author" by Akron Life, a SHEro by Akron Community Foundation's Women's Endowment Fund, featured in The Beacon Journal and Currents of Cleveland newspapers, and recognized as a "hidden gem" by Voyage Ohio magazine. 

    Debbie has volunteered throughout her career in leadership roles with a variety of organizations, including Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce, KNOW of Akron (Knowledgeable Network of Women), Women’s Network of Northeast Ohio, The American Cancer Society Cattle Baron’s Ball, Stewart’s Caring Place Cancer Wellness Center;  and Church of the Messiah United Methodist Church. She is a graduate and alumni member of Leadership Akron N.E.X.T. Class IV and served on the boards of Bath Community Fund of Akron Community Foundation, Bath Volunteers for Service, Bath Business Association, and Bath Church United Church of Christ.

    Although from the east coast as a young child, Debbie has since been a lifetime Ohio resident. She is married to John Williams and together they share life with their four adult daughters. Keeping up with their busy family, Debbie also enjoys traveling, bicycling, reading historical fiction, and cooking.  Her continuing plans include sharing her experiences and knowledge through presentations and future published books, all with her constant goal of assisting others in making a lasting impression, while providing time to enjoy life! 

  • Dana McKinney is an experienced and well-versed leader specializing in organization, time management, and cross-collaboration. She is the owner of Time To Spare, LLC, an Ohio-based event management service. With proven experience as a project coordinator, she brings her wide breadth of knowledge to every Time to Spare client to ensure success. 

    Dana is a 2020 graduate of Kent State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, excelling with achievements and awards throughout her college experience. She was awarded the Wallace J. Hagedorn School of Visual Communication and Design Scholarship, was a member of the Kent State Provost’s Leadership Academy, and the recipient of President Barack Obama’s President’s Volunteer Service Award. She graduated as a member of the National Honors Society with a 3.8GPA from Revere High School serving as her class Vice President.

    Since a young age, she has assisted Time To Spare’s founder, Deborah McVay-Williams with planning and managing successful events for a variety of small, medium, and large business and not-for-profit organizations. Together, their work assisted more than 50 non-profit organizations in raising nearly $20 million combined through their annual fundraising efforts during that time.

    As the new owner of Time To Spare, Dana will expand services to include professional photography services and social media management. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office tools, and together with her time management, problem-solving, and strong communications skills, clients can confidently choose from a variety of packages, custom created to meet their event management needs. 

    Dana enjoys spending time with her fiancé and son, creating her thrifting finds into unique repurposed home furnishings, and seeking out local coffee shops.

    Dana’s joyful personality, creative spirit, and flexible range of skills will continue the Time To Spare tradition of   assisting others in making a lasting impression, while providing time to enjoy life!

FAQs

What types of events does Time to Spare specialize in?

Time to Spare offers extensive knowledge in planning and managing not-for-profit, small business, and corporate events.

What areas of Ohio does Time to Spare serve?

Time to Spare primarily serves the greater Northeast Ohio region, but is always open to traveling to meet your needs.

Why should I plan my event with Time to Spare?

Planning your event with Time to Spare ensures success and recognition for your organization while saving you time to enjoy life.

How do I book an event with Time to Spare?

Simply click the “Contact” button above and reach out to learn more about how Time to Spare can create a lasting impression for your business!