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Clare Ceballos’ family moved to Bexley when she was in 8th grade and she is a graduate of CSG.  In 2013, after being gone for 18 years and with the imminent birth of her second child, she realized it was time to come home. She and her husband Michael have two kids, Colin and Fiona, and love being a part of the Bexley Community. Clare owns German Village Rentals, a residential real estate business. Clare also serves on the Bexley Recreation and Parks Board and is a member of the BCF Grants Committee. 

Preston Elliott is a financial advisor who partners with corporate executives, business owners, and families to help them achieve financial success and peace of mind. For over twenty years Preston has guided clients through their financial journey by providing them with holistic investment strategies, tactical asset allocation, and retirement/estate planning. He has been named to Forbes “Best in State Wealth Advisors” each year since 2016 and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER.

“Helping people achieve financial independence through the building, managing and transferring of wealth is our mission at The Elliott Group. The pillars which I have built my career on and instilled in our team are honesty, empathy and diligence”.

Philanthropy is a core value. Preston currently serves on the boards of the Bexley Education Foundation, the Bexley Community Foundation, and is currently the President of The Columbus Country Club. Additionally, The Elliott Group sponsors several charitable events throughout the city benefitting organizations such as the Alzheimer’s Association, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The James Cancer Institute, The Bexley Community Foundation and the Bexley City Schools.

Currently Preston resides in Bexley with his wife Jill, children Grace and Jack and their two dogs Lola and Charlie. Preston holds a Bachelor of Arts degrees from Indiana University and an MBA from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.

Member of BCF since 2023. Resident of Bexley since 1987. Married to Jack Farrar, a life-long resident of Bexley. Son, Bill (Class of 2012) and daughter, Meg (Class of 2013) both attended Bexley City Schools from K through 12.

Served as member (and Secretary) of Bexley Boosters during their high school years. Also served as Parent Administrator for Girls High School Soccer Team for Meg's senior year.

Retired as Partner from the Columbus office of Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP since January 1, 2024. Had been with Vorys since 1982.

Member of Bexley Education Foundation from 2012-2022, serving in Past Chair (2020-2022), Chair (2018-2020), Vice Chair (2016-2017) and Treasurer (2014-2016) officer positions and as a member of Executive Committee from 2014-2022.

Member of Bexley Board of Zoning Appeals from 1990-2002 and alternate from 2002-2018.

Member of Gladden Community House Board of Directors from 2015-2022, serving as Secretary and member of Executive Committee from 2016-2022.

Member of Board of Trustees of ProMusica Chamber Orchestra since 2018, serving as Treasurer and member of Executive Committee since 2021.

Member of Nationwide Children's Hospital of Columbus Twig 3 Auxiliary since 1990.

Member of Nominating Committee of Smith College Alumnae Association from 2020-2025, serving as Vice Chair from 2022-2023 and as Chair from 2023-2025.

Member of Board of Directors of Smith College Alumnae Association since 2023.

President of Smith College Class of 1979 since 2014.

Columbus/Central Ohio Regional Manager for University of Virginia Law School Foundation since 2007.

One of three Fiscal Trustees for St. Albans Episcopal Church (Bexley) since early 2023.

Member of Board of Trustees of The Bexley Historical Society since 2024, serving as Secretary since November 2024.

Member of Board of Directors of Crichton Club of Columbus since 2025.

Lori Ann Feibel has spent her adult life deeply engaged in public service, community building, and nonprofit leadership in Bexley and throughout Central Ohio. A graduate of The Ohio State University, Lori Ann holds a master’s degree in Social Studies Education and began her career as a middle school teacher before turning her focus to volunteerism and civic leadership.

Lori Ann served on Bexley City Council for twelve years, including two consecutive terms as Council President. During her tenure, she championed inclusive and forward-looking policies, including non-discrimination protections, fair housing reforms, sustainability initiatives, and community-centered investments in parks, recreation, and public services. She is widely known for her collaborative leadership style and her belief that strong communities are built through kindness, transparency, and shared responsibility.

In addition to her public service, Lori Ann has held numerous nonprofit leadership roles. She is the former Board Chair of St. Vincent Family Center, past president of the Whitehall-Bexley Rotary, and currently serves as Chair of the Board of Families Flourish, an organization dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families through residential and financial stability. She also serves on the board of Jewish Family Services and has long been involved with TWIG and the Junior League of Columbus. Recently, Lori Ann was appointed by Governor Mike DeWine to serve on the State of Ohio’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library Board.

Lori Ann and her husband, Jonathan, have been married for 28 years and are the proud parents of three children—Adelaide, Annabelle, and Julius. She is honored to continue her commitment to Bexley by serving on the Board of the Bexley Community Foundation.

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Cecil Gouke has been a member of Bexley Community Foundation since 2021. Cecil grew up near Bexley and has been a resident of Bexley since 2005. Twin sons Alexander (15) and Nicholas (15) who both attend Bexley.

Currently works in Strategy for Nationwide Insurance in their $1.5B Agribusiness division, which is the largest Farmowners insurance company in the US.

Went to school at the Columbus Academy, holds a bachelor's degree in Finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a MBA from the Darden School at the University of Virginia.

Active in a variety of nonprofit organizations. In addition to serving on BCF, Cecil is a founding member of a community advocacy group that works with Bexley city leadership to reimagine public safety and equity in partnership with law enforcement. Cecil also serves as a food pantry manager with the Vineyard Church Food Pantry.

Born in 1937 in Bexley, Ohio; Graduated from Bexley High School in 1955 and Denison University in 1959; In 1961 entered the investment business, retired in 1995, was President of Vercoe & Co. and major shareholder of same when sold to Advest Inc.of Hartford, Ct; served on multiple boards, both corporate and charitable. Married to Janet for 63 years and have 3 married children and 6 grandchildren.

Steve has been a Bexley Community Foundation Board Member since 2020.

He was a Bexley City Council Member from 2012-2019, a Bexley Charter Review Commission Member from 2010-2011 and he currently sits on the Board as Chair of the Human Resources Committee of Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio since 2017

Steve is also a Board Member & former Board President of ProMusica Chamber Orchestra of Columbus (2008 - present), Board Member & Nominating/Governance Community Member of the Jewish Family Services of Columbus (2020 - present).

Professionally, Steve has been with Abercrombie & Fitch as a Human Resources Executive / VP Global Total Rewards (2015 - present). Prior to Abercrombie, Steve was with Nationwide Insurance as a Human Resources Executive (2005 - 2013), Limited Brands Human Resources Executive (2002 - 2005) and Time Warner / AOL Time Warner Human Resources Executive & Labor Counsel (1995 - 2002).

Steve received his Law Degree/JD from Fordham University Law School in NY in 1992, his Masters Degree/MILR from Cornell University School of Industrial & Labor Relations in 1986 and a Bachelors Degrees/BAs Economics & Psychology from Brown University in 1984.

Steve has been a professional singer and songwriter since 1986. He is a co-founding member & alumni of Rockapella Vocal Group (1986 - 1991) and a co-founding member & partner of The Groovebarbers Vocal Group (1997 - present)

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Chris Schrimpf has been a resident of Bexley for over a decade. When Chris and his family relocated to Central Ohio they quickly settled on Bexley as the best place to live, learn, work and play; and have been active community members ever since. As a family they’ve happily taken advantage of so much of what Bexley offers from Jeffrey Mansion pre-school, the Splish Splash & Dash, 4th of July 5k & Celebrations, the Main Event and so much more.

Chris works as a public affairs and communications consultant and co-owns a direct mail company. He grew up Cincinnati and graduated with a degree in Government from Cornell University. He and his family are members at Temple Beth Shalom and active with a variety of non-profits in Central Ohio. Chris and his wife, Darcy, have two children who attend Bexley Public Schools.

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Mark Subel is the Founder and Owner of Two Wheels Marketing, a Columbus-based digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, PPC, and paid social advertising. With over 20 years of experience in digital marketing, Mark has helped businesses of all sizes optimize their online presence and achieve measurable results. His career began in affiliate marketing, where he managed global programs and cultivated expertise in SEO, SEM, and data-driven marketing strategies. Mark holds a B.A. in Finance and Telecommunications from Ohio University. Beyond his work, he stays at the forefront of industry trends by engaging with professional digital marketing communities on LinkedIn and X.

Mark is originally from the Cleveland area, and currently lives in South Bexley, with his wife and 2 boys. Passions outside of work include civic initiatives (Mark launched 2 different city jazz series that are still in existence today and Moose Tracks to Montrose crosswalk painting), playing music (Mark is a bass player having performed in various groups over the years), playing basketball and pickleball and of course riding his bike(s)!

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Erick has been a Bexley resident since 1983 and has three children who all graduated from BCSD. He is a member of the Bexley Bloomers and a member of the BCSD Finance Advisory Committee. He is also a member of Bexley United Methodist Church and Sports Car Club of America. He is a volunteer at the Wexner Medical Center/James Cancer Hospital and a long time Pelotonia participant and bikes 100 miles each year. 

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