Board of Governors

The 26-member Bexley Education Foundation Board of Governors includes representatives from the Bexley Board of Education, Bexley City Council, Bexley Schools Faculty and Capital University. Community members elected as Regular Members to the Bexley Education Foundation Board of Governors can serve up to three consecutive three-year terms. Special Members serve one-year renewable terms. Board Officers are elected to one-year, renewable terms except for the Board Chair who serves a two-year consecutive term. The Board has an overall goal to build a more diverse and inclusive Foundation Board of Governors, recognizing the importance and value of a board composed of individuals with a variety of skills, perspectives, backgrounds and resources in advancing the Foundation’s mission.

Sarah Saxbe, Bexley Education Foundation
Adam Eisenberg, Bexley Education Foundation
  • Sarah Saxbe is a Project Manager for Health Education at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, focusing on creating and implementing programming surrounding teen reproductive health education in schools. Sarah is a 1993 graduate of Bexley High School. She earned her BA in Psychology from Miami University and a Masters Degree in Social Work from The Ohio State University. Over the past eight years Sarah has served as Secretary and Vice Chair for Grants and Vice Chair for Alumni Relations on the Foundation’s Board of Governors. She and her husband Andy Bartz are long-time Bexley residents and are the parents of one Bexley graduate and a current high school student. In her free time Sarah likes to read, run, and spend time with her high maintenance vizsla, Buda.

  • Mike Agriesti is a Co-founder and Partner of Bluestone Wealth Partners. He is a 1987 graduate of Bexley High School and earned a BA in Journalism from The Ohio State University. Mike earned his Certified Financial Planner™ certification in 2004. Prior to co-founding Bluestone Wealth Partners, Mike was with Steinhaus Financial Group as well as a registered representative with Capital Analysts. Mike is an active member of the Financial Planning Association and currently serves in a variety of community and professional activities. Mike and his wife Tanja are the parents of one Bexley graduate and one current Bexley student.

  • Angela Mugler is a Bexley graduate and holds a Bachelor's degree from Ohio University. Her work experience includes merchandising at Abercrombie & Fitch, Levi’s and Gap, Inc as well as market research at A&F. She is the Co-Founder of Redress wardrobe styling company, and creator of Off the Record jewelry brand. Angela has volunteered with the Ronald McDonald House and Harpers Corner organizations and is currently involved with Mother Funders giving circle. Angela and her husband Jonathan are the parents of four Bexley students.

  • Adam Eisenberg is a Principal of Sokol Eisenberg Insurance, where he, along with his wife Jill, have spent the last 25 plus years making recommendations involving annuities, life insurance, and disability and long term coverage for both families and businesses. Adam is a member of the Bexley Class of 1991 and attended the University of Cincinnati. He serves on the Boards of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus as well as Congregation Tifereth Israel and is currently VP of the Columbus Jewish Historical Society. Adam and Jill enjoy spending time with family and friends and are the parents of a Bexley graduate and two current Bexley students.

  • Joy Walker is a vascular surgeon specialist with the OhioHealth Physician Group. She graduated from Cornell University with a BS in Financial Management prior to completing a post baccalaureate Premedical Program at Columbia University in 2004. A Texas native, Walker graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School with her MD in 2009 and completed her residency in general surgery and a fellowship in vascular surgery at the University of California School of Medicine. Joy and her husband Kumi are the parents of two Bexley students.

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Jeff Schellhaas, Bexley Education Foundation Board Member
Douglas Segerman, Bexley Education Foundation
  • Alex Marsh is an Investment Specialist and Commercial Sales and Leasing Agent for The Robert Weiler Company. He provides national, regional, and local clients expert knowledge on the Ohio commercial real estate market. Alex graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship. Alex is deeply passionate about the community. He serves on the American Red Cross Young Professionals Board, the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) Young Professional Board and captains the Robert Weiler Company Pelotonia Team. Alex and his wife, Katie are both members of the Bexley High School class of 2010.

  • Jeff Schellhaas is a CPA and Partner in the firm of Kagay and Schellhaas. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University and a member of the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Accountants. Jeff was introduced to the work of the Bexley Education Foundation when his wife Kim chaired the Foundation’s BRAVO! event in 2017. Jeff and Kim have lived in Bexley for 14 years and are the parents of a Columbus School for Girls graduate and a current Bexley High School student.

  • Douglas Segerman is a partner at the law firm of Luper, Neidenthal & Logan where he focuses on commercial litigation, construction, creditor's rights and non-compete agreements. He is a graduate of the University Cincinnati College of Business and the University of Cincinnati Taft College of Law. Doug is past President of the Tifereth Israel Men's Club and past President of the KIO Region of the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs. He has also served on the board of Congregation Tifereth Israel. Doug has also coached youth sports in Bexley. He and his wife Shana are parents of one Bexley graduate and a current high school student. In his spare time Doug loves spending time with his family and friends, going to sporting events, playing sports and traveling.

Jason Fine, Bexley Education Foundation Board of Governors
Katie Bucco, Bexley Education Foundation Board of Governors
  • Katie Bucco is an active volunteer within the Bexley School community and has served as a substitute counselor at Maryland Elementary. She holds a BA in psychology from Denison University and a Masters in Education from the University of Dayton and has worked as a school counselor in both the Amanda Clearcreek and Olentangy School Districts. Katie and her husband Aaron are the parents of three Bexley students.

  • Dr. Jason Fine became the Bexley City Schools Superintendent in July of 2021. Dr. Fine has been an educator since 2002. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Ohio University, a Masters in Education from Cambridge College, a Certificate in Educational Leadership from Salem International University, and a Doctorate in Education from Miami University. Prior to becoming Bexley Schools Superintendent, Dr. Fine was the principal at both Jones Middle School and Barrington Elementary School in Upper Arlington. He and his wife Meredith are the parents of an Upper Arlington graduate and a current Bexley High School student.

  • Heidi Dorn is Assistant General Counsel for the law firm of Dinsmore & Shohl. Her practice focuses on legal ethics and risk management as well as assisting lawyers outside of the firm with ethical issues. She also represents healthcare clients in licensure matters. Heidi regularly presents at seminars on ethical issues for lawyers and law students throughout the United States. She serves as a member on the Bexley Board of Zoning Appeals, is an assistant coach for U-12 Barcelona United Soccer Club and is a past PTO Board Member. Heidi holds a JD from Capital University Law School and a BS in Finance from the University of Dayton. She and her husband Ted have two daughters who attend Cassingham Elementary.

  • Francisco is Director of Nuveen Green Capital. He has extensive experience across commercial real estate as a lender, developer and through roles in private equity.Francisco started his career as a resiliency planner for large cities, so he is passionate about improving sustainability in the built environment. He enjoys working with clients to identify the best sustainable financing options for their unique projects. Francisco holds an MBA from Duke University, a MS from the University of Chicago and a BS from Georgetown University. He and his wife, Erin have four children, three of whom attend Cassingham Elementary.

  • Julie Cohen is the Volunteer Coordinator for Jewish Family Services where she implements and maintains all aspects of the volunteer program, provides resources to clients and helps with the resettlement of refugees. A native of Dayton, Ohio, she earned her Bachelor's degree in Journalism from The Ohio State University. Julie has served on several boards in Central Ohio and is currently Treasurer for the Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus. She has been on the Bexley Education Foundation Board for the past 8 years serving as BRAVO! and development chair. Julie and her husband Doug are the parents of two Bexley students.

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Larry Helman, Bexley Education Foundation Board of Governors
Linda Hodge, Bexley Education Foundation
Courtney Hanna, Bexley Education Foundation Board of Governors
  • Courtney Hanna is the President/Principal Attorney of the law firm, Joseph & Joseph & Hanna where she works on complex domestic/family law cases and intricate real estate transactional and litigation matters. She is a 1999 graduate of Bexley High School and holds a BS from Miami University and a JD from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. Courtney is active with the Bexley Women’s Club and is a girl scout troop leader. She has served on the Women’s Board for the March of Dimes, was a founding member of Strike Out Thyroid Cancer and was a member of ArtNetwork through the Columbus Museum of Art. Courtney and her husband Drew are the parents of two Bexley students.

  • Larry Helman was a partner at NBBJ where he managed an extensive number of major global planning projects. He received a BS degree in 1970 and a Master’s of City and Regional Planning in 1972 from Ohio State. He and his wife Kay are the parents of two Bexley High School graduates and the grandparents of two current students. Larry currently serves on the Architectural Review Board for the City of Bexley.

  • Brent Foley is a Principal at Triad Architecture, having started with the firm in high school as an intern in 1998. He is currently a Partner whose focus is on building the vision and culture of the firm. Brent holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a Master of Architecture from the University of Cincinnati.. He is a self-proclaimed “huge nerd” with a love of comics. Brent is an advocate for the Columbus community, serving through various organizations including the Center for Architecture and Design, Mt. Carmel College of Nursing Board, German Village Commission, Bexley City Schools Facilities Advisory Committee, the Harmony Project, and others. He enjoys spending his spare time with this amazing wife and brilliant, fun kids.

  • Linda Hodge has taught third and fourth grades at Montrose Elementary in the Bexley City School District for the past 27 years. From 2008 - 2011 Ms. Hodge was the building Teacher Leader during the transition from Literacy Collaborative to Impact Literacy.She holds an undergraduate degree in economics and business management from Hartwick College and earned her Master’s Degree in Elementary Education and Teaching from Fairleigh Dickinson University. In addition she holds the Gifted Endorsement. Linda and her husband Scott Hoyer are the parents of three Bexley graduates. In her spare time Linda enjoys traveling, cooking and finding new books for her classroom and students.

  • Katie Kaufman, a 1989 graduate of Beley High School, is a community volunteer and philanthropist who has served on boards and committees throughout Columbus. She is a former educator who still enjoys service in the realm of helping at-risk youth. Katie and her husband Brett are the parents of two Bexley graduates and one current Bexley high school student.

  • Amy Lauerhass started her own business, Lauerhass Architecture, specializing in renovations and additions to older homes, in 2014. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Architecture. She is a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners Roundtable, an active lay leader of the Bexley United Methodist Church community, former secretary for the Bexley Music Parents, and a member of the Bexley City Schools Facilities Advisory Committee. Amy and her husband Dave are the parents of two Bexley graduates. In her spare time, Amy enjoys gardening, reading, scrapbooking and traveling.

  • Carl Lewis is an Engineering Manager, TechOps/SRE at Corelight Inc. A self-described “recovering lawyer” Carl Lewis is an experienced senior software developer with a demonstrated history of working in the financial technology industry. Carl received his JD from Case Western Reserve University School of Law and holds a BS in Management and Technology from Rensselaer Polytechnic institute. Carl is married to a family physician who is also a Bexley alum and they have two children who attend Bexley Schools.

Alissha Mitchell, Bexley Education Foundation
  • Alissha Mitchell is a Commercial Property Manager for the OhioHeath Corporation in their Real Estate, Construction and Facilities division. Prior to joining OhioHealth, she was Commercial Manager with NAI Ohio Equities. Alissha earned a BS in Business Administration from Ohio Dominican University. An active community member, Alissha was a volunteer youth sports coach and was one of the founding members of the now Bexley Minority Parent Alliance. She is a current member of the City of Bexley Building, Zoning, and Planning Board. She was appointed to serve an unexpired term to the Bexley Board of Education in 2015, elected to finish that term in 2016-2017 and was elected Board President in 2023. Alissha and her husband Brian are the parents of two Bexley graduates and three current Bexley students. In her spare time you will find Alissha and her family at any number of Bexley sporting events

  • David L. Kaufman was selected in July 2021 to serve as Capital University’s 17th president following a year as interim president of Capital University. Kaufman started his career as an actuary with Connecticut General. He joined Motorists in 1986 advancing through a series of leadership positions. He was elected executive vice president in 2010, elected president and COO in 2012 and became president and CEO for all companies in the group a year later. Kaufman has served as a board member of the Columbus Partnership, the Ronald McDonald House, and the Columbus Chamber of Commerce and is the founder of Future Possibilities, a nonprofit organization that partners with the Columbus City Schools to provide life skills coaching to youth in under-served communities. He holds bachelor’s degrees in mathematics and economics from Ohio Wesleyan University. Dave and his wife, Nan have three daughters and one granddaughter. He enjoys all sports and actively golfs, skis, and plays platform tennis.

Jeremy Seck, Bexley Education Foundation
Sommer Sheely, Bexley Education Foundation Board of Governors
Jessica Saad, Bexley Education Foundation Board of Governors
  • Jeremy Seck is Market Leader for Wells Fargo Advisors working closely with financial advisors in Wells Fargo branches in the Central Ohio market. Prior to joining Wells Fargo he spent eleven years with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Jeremy earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Finance from Ohio University. He and his wife Julie are the parents of two Bexley students.

  • Sommer L. Sheely is a Partner with Bricker & Eckler LLP, where she focuses on Energy development & sustainability and chairs the Firm’s Energy Litigation Practice. Sommer is a graduate of The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and Ohio Wesleyan University. She previously served on the Board of the Columbus Children’s Theatre and as President of the Federal Bar Association and Ohio Women’s Bar Association. She chaired the Foundation’s BRAVO! Fundraiser in 2020. Sommer and her husband David are the parents of two Bexley students She enjoys traveling and camping with her husband and two sons (grades 6 and 4), as well as supporting their sports and music activities. She previously served as Chair of the Bexley Education Foundation’s BRAVO! fundraiser.

  • Jessica Saad was elected to Bexley City Council in 2020. She currently serves as Chair of Bexley Park & Recreation and is the liaison to Park and Recreation Board and the Bexley Education Foundation. Jessica received her BA in Telecommunications and Political Science from Indiana University. She has 15 years of experience in private, public, start-up, and owner and operator business. Jessica has taken on many leadership roles with community organizations in Bexley including chairing the Foundation’s BRAVO! fundraiser in 2019. Her passions include tennis, running, the Columbus Blue Jackets, coaching youth sports, and waterskiing. She and her husband, Adam are the parents of three Bexley students and an energetic goldendoodle named Lucky.

  • Jon Ross is a Senior Consultant with Deloitte Tax LLP. He holds a BS in Accounting from the University of Kentucky.

  • Kathleen is a 1986 graduate of Bexley High School. She and her husband Michael are the parents of two Bexley graduates.

  • Rachel Longaberger Stuckey is a Brand Ambassador/Livestream Host for Longaberger. She is the former President of the Longaberger Foundation and Former Director of the Eight Keys Foundation and is the mother of six children, two of whom are current Bexley students and one of whom is a graduate.

  • Eric Wasserstrom is the President of N. Wasserstrom, a 4th generation, privately owned restaurant supplier and distributor of foodservice supplies and equipment. Eric previously served as Board Chair of Wexner Heritage Village, was a Board Member of The Columbus Jewish Historical Society and currently serves on the Jewish Columbus Finance Committee. Eric is a graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder and The Ohio State University. He and his wife, Jennifer are the parents of two Bexley graduates and one current student and three dogs. When he isn’t working or spending time with family, you can find him skiing, practicing yoga, and playing golf.

Steven Werman, Bexley Education Foundation Board of Governors
  • Steve Werman serves as their Chief Financial Officer for HOMAGE, a retro and vintage apparel brand and retail company founded in 2007. Steve graduated from Bexley High School in 2001. He earned his degree in Accounting and Finance from Indiana University and an MBA from The Ohio State University. Steve worked for KPMG in Chicago prior to returning to Columbus and teaming up with his longtime friends at HOMAGE. Steve enjoys cooking and playing sports such as soccer, basketball and golf. He and his wife Sherry, a teacher in the Upper Arlington School District, are the parents of three Bexley students.