999 Goodale Boulevard | Columbus, OH 43212
suzam5885@gmail.com
(614) 481-2111
Suzanne is retired from Ohio Power Tool, after working for 35 years with her husband at their family business. Her primary duties were the daily administrative tasks including managing the software and computer systems, HR, and all accounting and financial statement reporting. She is still involved in the financial oversight of the company, working with her son Jay, who took over as President. Her prior work experience was as an Executive Secretary at Nationwide Insurance.
Suzanne has spent many years volunteering for various service organizations and ministries. In addition to the Conway Center, she currently serves on the Advisory Board of Franklinton Rising.
4449 Easton Way, Suite 300, Columbus OH 43219
James.D.Bishop@morganstanley.com
(614) 473-2469
120 Northwoods Blvd. | Columbus, OH 43235
gcm@greencrest.com
(614) 885-7921
Kelly is a visionary with an intense pioneering spirit, an unfaltering commitment to achieving excellence, and a firm belief in the value of helping others—both personally and professionally. In 1990, Kelly founded GREENCREST, a “fractional” Chief Marketing Officer model for emerging, small and mid-market companies offering a full suite of consulting, marketing, advertising, public relations, digital and social media services to support business owners and marketing teams.
Today, GREENCREST specializes in developing market-leading strategy and brilliantly executed communications programs that follow the GREENCREST philosophy: Brand. Plan. Ignite your Business®. Kelly is a certified business communicator (CBA) an accredited public relations specialist (APR) and a brand certified specialist and leads an internal team of certified specialists. Kelly is a columnist for Smart Business magazine and has been a trusted advisor for business owners throughout Ohio and the U.S.
Kelly also serves on the Women President’s Organization Columbus Chapter II board, Chief Executive Board International Columbus I board, the Columbus Chamber Small Business Council and Ohio Chamber Small Business Council.
3783 Gantz Road | Grove City, OH 43123
chris@converseelectric.com
(614) 871-8700
P.O. Box 588 | 11324 Mt. Vernon Rd. | Utica, OH 43080
jldager@velveticecream.com
1-800-589-5000, ext. 263
Joanne spent several years in Cincinnati Ohio managing restaurants and working for regional and national foodservice companies. With an extensive background in food sales and hospitality, she returned to Utica, OH to join the family business as a fourth-generation member in 2004. She has worn many hats within the Velvet organization, but her focus remains on Velvet’s Foodservice and Tourism divisions.
Joanne is an expert in designing customized programs that meet customers’ needs and is dedicated to creating a memorable experience for all who visit Velvet’s headquarters and the historical Ye Olde Mill. She is also active in the business community. In addition to the Conway Center, she sits as a member of the Advisory Board for the the Guest Relations Association.
191 West Nationwide Blvd., Suite 300 | Columbus, OH 43215
karen.hockstad@dinsmore.com
(614) 628-6880
One Easton Oval, Suite 550 | Columbus OH 43219
kjasin@ewjjlaw.com
(614) 414-0888
Kelly serves as Vice President & Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees.
Kelly is a partner and President of the law firm of Emens Wolper Jacobs & Jasin, in Columbus, Ohio. Her practice focuses on helping closely-held and family business owners plan for the succession of their business. EWJJ enjoys taking a holistic approach to succession planning, taking time to listen to the clients' goals and implementing a business and estate plan that works for the family, both professionally and personally. Her background in psychology allows her to navigate the sensitive issues surrounding succession planning, helping to ensure family harmony from start to finish.
Kelly is a member of the American Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Columbus Bar Association, Women Lawyers of Franklin County and the Worthington Estate Planning Council and serves on the Board of The Charitable Gift Planners of Central Ohio.
1234 East Broad Street | Columbus, Ohio 43205-1453
LJolley@columbusfoundation.org
(614) 251-4000
Lisa has extensive knowledge of charitable giving and works with individuals, families, and businesses to inspire philanthropy and facilitate giving options that align with an individual’s or family’s charitable values and mission. She serves as a resource for individuals who are interested in learning about charitable estate planning as well as legacy techniques. Lisa also facilitates family meetings around generational giving. She uses her expertise in her work with professional and legal advisors to help them with their philanthropic clients to meet their goals. Lisa manages the Professional Council and other professional advisor educational and networking activities. Lisa is responsible for managing the Donor Services team’s grants and gifts positions and development support staff.
1028 Proprietors Rd. | Worthington, OH 43085
lmcenery@macconst.com
(614) 745-8268
1600 W. Lane Avenue, Ste. 200 | Columbus, OH 43221
dovermyer@oh-ins.com
(614) 453-4400
4094 Main Street | Hilliard, 43026
creinke@finsvcs.com
(614) 876-7044
Chris Reinke joined Rider & Reinke Financial Group, LLC in August of 2006. As a client of Rider & Reinke Financial Group, LLC since 1995, Chris wanted to be a part of a leading financial services company in Central Ohio. Chris’s goal is to provide the same level of quality service, responsiveness, and dedication he received from Scott Rider and his staff for over 10 years. Chris became a partner of the firm in January 2013. Chris graduated from Miami University in 1993 and resides with his wife Carrie and three children in Upper Arlington.
229 East State Street | Columbus, OH 43215
Michael.Schoedinger@schoedinger.com
(614) 224-6105
Michael Schoedinger is President of Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation Service in Columbus, Ohio. He is a 6th generation owner of the firm, a licensed funeral director and embalmer, Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC), Certified Funeral Executive (CFuE), Certified Cremation Executive (CCrE), and Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP). He graduated from Upper Arlington High School and earned the rank of Eagle Scout; Miami University in Oxford, OH with a B.S. in Organizational Behavior and a B.S. in Personnel and Employee Relations; and the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science where he was class President. The company is one of the largest funeral companies in the U.S. operating 12 locations, three crematories, a monument company, and a pet cremation service.
One Easton Oval, Suite 550 | Columbus OH 43219
bwolper@ewjjlaw.com
(614) 414-0888
Bea is a co-founder of the Conway Center for Family Business and serves as President & Chair of the Board of Trustees. She is partner and CEO of the law firm of Emens Wolper Jacobs & Jasin. Her practice focuses on succession planning, estate planning, general corporate law, contracts, and the buying and selling of businesses, with an emphasis on family-owned businesses.
Bea serves as the Ohio President for the International Women’s Forum and serves as a director of TB Investment Properties and Insight Bank. She is on the Legal Advisory Board of the Columbus Foundation and Central Ohio Planned Giving. She has served on the executive committees of COSI, Greater Columbus Arts Council, Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, Mt. Carmel College of Nursing, Greater Columbus News Bureau, and Small Business Council.