BOARD MEMBERS

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT ELYRIA

Mike GriffinPresident

Director of Affordable Housing at the National Development Council

“From attending St. Mary’s and Elyria Catholic, to meeting my wife, and raising a family, Elyria has been a source of most of the good things in my life.”

Amber DollVice President/Co-Chair

Director of Special Initiatives at the Finance Fund

“I love Elyria because growing up here gave me my strong foundation of family and friends and ultimately made me the person I am today. I’m passionate about sharing what it means to be an Elyrian with others. ”

Debby KrejsaSecretary

Manager at Elyria Public Libraries, Owner of Cowhaus Creamery, Member of Elyria Arts Council

“I love Ely Square. It is one of the prettiest squares around. I love the older neighborhoods with all their beautiful, stately trees.”

Dave JezewskiTreasurer

President/CEO CommStar Credit Union

“Elyria. Filled with history and potential. Abundance of family, corporate, education and religious diversity. Parks and trails to explore. Architecture and art to appreciate. Paced to thrive. Challenges to conquer. Hard to spell when heard, hard to pronounce when spelled – that is why I love Elyria.”

Stacey Francis

Co-Owner Sibley Incorporated and President of Elyria Apple Festival

“I have lived in Elyria all my life, nowhere else I would rather live. My family, friends, my memories are in Elyria. It has always been a wonderful community, rich in history full of stories from the past, friendly/caring residents, great schools, wonderful parks, always something happening – Elyria is home and I love this City!”

Dan Martin

Manager at UPS and Downtown Property Owner

“I love Elyria for the city it has been in the past, the city it is now, and the city it can be in the future.”

Nathasha Cresap

Regional Talent Manager for Team NEO

“I love the parks, the people and the potential. I see so much opportunity in Elyria and hope to be part of the growth. There’s something about the beauty in Ely Square during the holiday season, the sweetness from Suzin L’s chocolates, the rush from racing waterfalls in Cascade Park & East Falls Riverwalk, and everything in between that makes this legacy city so great. My husband and I decided to make this our home and home is where the heart is!”

Lisa Hutson

Small Business Development Center , Director

“I love Elyria because of its people who are dynamic, diverse and dedicated. There is so much potential here!”

Bill Hudnutt

President of Elyria -Lorain Broadcasting Company and Lorain County Printing and Publishing

“The people. Elyrians are some of the kindest, smartest, funniest, and most enjoyable individuals I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.”

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS

Kevin Brubaker

Mayor of the City of Elyria

Jack Cerra

City of Elyria, Council Member

Dawn Calvert

City of Elyria, Assistant Safety Service Director

“I love Elyria because of its beautiful landscape, rich history, and friendly people.”