Blue Ash City Council is comprised of 7 individuals, one from each of five wards and two at large. This race is for the At-Large Council Members. 2 year term.
Occupation
Blue Ash City Council Member at Large (A)
Education
BFA Degree from The Art Academy of Cincinnati
Experience
Blue Ash Councilman at Large, Mayor and Vice Mayor for the last 21 years, Member State 911 Steering Committee, Chairman Hamilton County 911 Program Review Board, Chairman Hamilton County Convention Facilities Authority Board, Member State Auditor’s Regional Advisory Board, Member Hamilton County Integrating Committee Treasurer Hamilton County Municipal League, President Blue Ash Civic League
It has been my privilege and honor to serve the residents of Blue Ash as Council Representative at Large for the last 21 years including Mayor and Vice Mayor. Member State 911 Steering Comm, Chairman Ham. Cnty Convention Facilities Board.
Ensure that the vacant property at Reed Hartman & Glendale Milford Rds is developed into a project that adds value to the community, such as a Community Performing Arts Center. The City, land owners, and residents should work together to ensure that if a project is built, it works for all of us.
Continue to maintain our balanced community (1/3 Residential, 1/3 Commercial, 1/3 Recreational).
Continue to improve communications & transparency between the residents and City Administration.
Occupation
Retired
Education
Virginia Tech, B.S. Marketing Class of 1976
Experience
With more than 44 years in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, I have held sales leadership positions at leading companies including Clorox and Johnson & Johnson. Over the course of my career, I developed a deep appreciation for the dual role of being both a leader and a team member—recognizing that real success comes from working together toward shared goals. My experience has given me a broad perspective on building teams, driving growth, and fostering collaboration across organizations.
Endorsements
Blue Ash Democratic Party, Hamilton County Democratic Party, Karen Brownlee (D-Symmes Township) State Representative Ohio District 28
Political Philosophy
I consider myself a Moderate; more conservative on financial issues, more liberal on social issues
I bring 44 years of leadership experience from companies like Johnson & Johnson. As HOA President, I stood up for my neighborhood. On City Council, I’ll stand up for the entire city.
Set up a task force for the development of The Neighborhoods of Summit Park to ensure a plan that reflects the needs and voices of all constituents, not just the developer, specifically no football stadium
Initiate a review of contractor selection procedures to prevent the costly mistakes that plagued construction projects, including Town Square and the Tower at Summit Park.
End the wasteful City Sister Program grant that sends City Council and officials on taxpayer-funded trips to Germany.
