Local Leaders

Community Driven

Uptown Westerville, Inc. is guided by a passionate team and dedicated board who work together to support local businesses and create a vibrant community for all.

Our Team

Working for Uptown Every Day

Lynn Aventino

Executive Director
board page staff member

Kris Thompson

Operations & Development Director
Our Board of Directors

Guiding the Future of Uptown Westerville

Our board of directors represents a divers group of community leaders, business owners, and residents who are committed to strengthening Uptown Westerville for today and tomorrow.

Nancy Nestor-Baker

President

At-Large Board Member

Tim Bullock

Vice President

Chamber of Commerce Representative

Siobhan Blake

Secretary
At-Large Board Member

Jennifer Aultman

Board of Education Representative

Dennis A. Blair

At-Large Board Member

Kathy Cocuzzi

Former Councilwoman & Mayor

Julie Colley

At-Large Board Member

David Grimes

Westerville City Council Member

Mike Herron

At-Large Board Member

Mary Beth Metz

Otterbein University Representative

Kristin Michel

Westerville Library Representative

Debbie Reich

At-Large Board Member

Candice Martini

At-Large Board Member

Chuck Woodson

At-Large Board Member

John Brooks

At-Large Board Member

Nathan Hurst

Visit Westerville Representative

Rob Rishel

City Staff Liaison

Get Involved

Passionate about Uptown Westerville? There are many ways to get involved and make a difference.