Board Members and Leadership Team
Lutheran Social Services’ board members and leadership team are deeply connected to the mission and values of the LSS Network of Hope. We will always maintain our clients’ dignity and manage our resources responsibly, as inspired by our faith. We live out our faith by ensuring all people are received and treated with unconditional kindness, respect and dignity.
Our Leadership Team
Stacy Martin
President and CEO
“With its strong foundation and scope of services, LSS is in a rare position to be a national leader in helping to reshape the whole sector in order to create a better world for people far beyond the Central Ohio region. This potential for creating real and sustaining change for so many people — by enlisting LSS’ experience and expertise to help curb the unique difficulties and unjust systems that far too many people face and by leveraging LSS’ strong foundation as a trail blazer through the headwinds of sector change — is a primary reason for my sense of excitement, and the degree to which I’m honored, to becoming a part of team LSS.”
Rick Davis
Chief Operations Officer
“Our good works in helping those in need is a noble cause, which I don’t take lightly.”
Michele B. Cenci
Vice President of Development
“I love working for an organization that shares my own personal values. I am proud that we offer help and hope to people who are experiencing very hard times. It feels good knowing LSS services are offered with the utmost dignity and respect, and it’s rewarding to see our board, leadership team, staff, volunteers and donors all come together to help restore lives.”
Phil D. Helser, CPA
Vice President for Finance, Chief Financial Officer
“Serving is the best way to demonstrate to others the love of Christ.”
Heather Dubbe
Vice President of Human Resources
“I know that by helping to provide great employees and volunteers who are caring and dedicated, and who know we care about them as we do those we serve through our programs, we in turn improve the experience our clients and residents within our various facilities receive each and every day.”
Pam Georgiana
Vice President of Engagement
pgeorgiana@lssnetworkofhope.org
“I’m honored to work for an organization that serves people in need by meeting them where they are and helping them improve their lives.”
Chad Wolverton
Vice President of Information technology
cwolverton@lssnetworkofhope.org
“I enjoy providing technology solutions that have a direct impact — Not only to the organization and its mission but most importantly to the community we serve.”
Our Board Members
Board Chair, Chair, Executive Committee
Rev. Bonnie Gerber
Pastor
All Saints Lutheran Church, Worthington
“I serve at LSS because I believe when God commands us to “love your neighbor as yourself,” God is calling us to action. Biblical love is about our relationship with God and others, and when we love our neighbor as ourselves we work to meet the needs of others as much as we meet our own needs of food, clothing, shelter, relationships, etc. I serve out of the world’s need for love.”
Immediate Past Chair and Vice Chair, Executive Committee
Dan Bailey
Chair
Bailey Cavalieri LLC
“I have been affiliated with the LSS Board for nearly 25 years and am continually impressed with the Agency’s compassionate staff, thoughtful leaders, caring volunteers and generous donors. The needs we address are great, but everyone associated with LSS should be very proud of our efficient use of the resources we have and the critical difference we are collectively making in the lives of so many people.”
Board Secretary and Chair, Economic Engines Committee
Todd Treon
Executive Leader & Business Owner
“I feel a calling to serve those who are less fortunate and especially those with pressing needs for the basic necessities in life which aligns with the LSS mission.”
Chair, Human Services Committee
Brian Weber
Managing Director, Transmission Development
Transource Energy, American Electric Power
“Lutheran Social Services has a long history of providing help to those in need in the central Ohio area. It is an honor to serve the LSS organization and know that my contributions can add to the generous contributions of time, energy and finances from the community and together make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.”
Chair, Administration and Finance Committee
Greg Jordan
Senior Vice President and Chief Audit Executive
Nationwide Insurance
“Being part of LSS, who helps those with life’s basic needs, is both humbling and rewarding and a part of the Lord’s grand plan.”
Jacqueline Bastian, BSN, RN, MSOL, CCM
Director of Care Management
OhioHealth
“I am humbled to serve on the LSS Board. I look forward to collaborating with other board members on ways to lift the community through programs that support the individuals self- worth, dignity, and pursuit of happiness. With G ratitude , O ptimism and D etermination (GOD) – ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE!”
Lisa Borthwick
Regional Operations
Cutler Real Estate
“Serving LSS is another way I can return the kindnesses I’ve received over the years particularly when raising my young family. Volunteering has always been a way for me to give back and help others in the community. We all benefit if those who can, serve our fellows in some way; there but for the grace of God go I. I truly appreciate and am grateful for this opportunity.”
Mindi Cunningham
Head of Product & Portfolio Office
Progressive Leasing
“Hope is easily lost in times of despair and darkness; if hope can be restored through the caring hearts, minds, and hands of others, then lives can begin to be transformed. I believe we have a responsibility to serve those in need, as we are called upon by Christ.”
Rev. Mark Diemer
Pastor
Grace of God Lutheran Church, Columbus
Ed Kendall
EVP Finance
Elford Inc.
“Lutheran Social Services aligns my faith with the ability to positively impact those in our community who need assistance with basic needs. The organization’s operating model is attractive and enables efficient delivery of programs and services to our clients.”
Aaron McClendon
Associate Vice President – Global Talent Acquisition
Victoria’s Secret
“I’m humbled and energized to serve this faith based organization that’s mission is to create a better world by serving people in need. This values-based focus aligns with my approach to life and I’m grateful for the opportunity to help create positive impact in peoples lives.”
Marshela McDaniel
Field People Officer Columbus
Mcdonald’s USA
Vice Principal
Blueprint Investments LLC
“I am grateful to have an opportunity to partner and serve with LSS and continue to grow the positive impact they are having throughout Ohio. As the late great James Baldwin said, “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” I look forward to the remarkable work we will continue.”
Andrew Meslow
Chief Executive Officer
Bath & Body Works
“Martin Luther famously said ‘God does not need your good works, but your neighbor does.’ I am pleased to be joining with Lutheran Social Services in helping so many of our neighbors here in Ohio.”
Stephanie Revish
Vice-President, Finance Transformation
CARDINAL HEALTH
“I was attracted to the mission of LSS – creating a better world by serving people in need – given it is rooted in one of the principal teachings of the Bible, which is love thy neighbor. I know lives are being impacted in meaningful ways each and every day as this mission is carried out.”
Brandon Riggins
Senior Project Executive
Messer Construction co.
“I am very appreciative of the opportunity I have to serve at LSS and help individuals overcome challenging situations with dignity and love of your neighbor. The scope of services this Agency provides to meet the various needs of the community is impressive, it’s truly a remarkable organization.”
Adam Steinbrenner
LEAD PASTOR
St. John Lutheran Church, Dublin
“As a pastor at one of the Lutheran churches in the Columbus area, I find great joy in partnering with Lutheran Social Services. LSS provides a direct avenue for the members of my congregation to make real and ongoing impact in the lives of our Columbus neighbors. As a board member, I look forward to fostering a stronger connection between the local congregation and the community care of LSS.”
Brian Suiter
Principal, RiverWest Partners
‘”The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members.” LSS, it’s partner organization and all of their staff exemplifies this adage, perfectly. I am proud to serve an organization that is successfully focusing on the holistic and critical needs of our community.”
Jill E. Treece MBOE, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSBB
Senior Lecturer, fisher College of business – management services
The Ohio State University
“I am humbled to be a part of LSS. A benevolent multi-faceted organization that fills an important niche in Central Ohio. Clients are met in their own environment, and given hope for a better tomorrow.”
Robin Triplett
Senior Vice President
Treasury Management Regional Manager
Huntington
“What an honor it is to get the opportunity to serve with the LSS Network of Hope. This is a much needed resource within our communities that makes a difference in the lives of those struggling with hunger, shelter, health care, and those that need a way of escape from an abuser. I am humbled to be part of an organization that demonstrates compassion for others and what it means to be the hands and feet of Jesus – right where we live – every day.”
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