Jeanne Ashby
has lived in the Gables West neighborhood for the past 17 years with her husband Gary where they raised three children that went to Gables Elementary, Ridgeview Middle School, and Centennial High School from 1987 to 2006. She was very active as a board member and/or volunteer for many committees on the schools’ Parent Teacher Associations. She has always believed that the parental support and involvement at her children’s schools helped make their quality of education stronger. She is excited to serve as a Board Member on the Northwest Civic Association, to help make this northwest neighborhood stronger in any way she can. Volunteering and getting involved is an important part of maintaining a positive quality of life in our community. Jeanne serves the board as Secretary.
John Ehlers
has twice served on the NWCA board, first during 2006-2007 and again beginning in September 2011. He has represented the board in zoning and graphics matters, and currently strives to keep the Web site current. John believes that the NWCA is a unique opportunity for local citizens to participate in decisions that affect the community at-large, and to protect the quality of life we enjoy in northwest Columbus. John serves the board as President and Chair of the Web Site committee.
Mark Krietmeyer
has served as Treasurer for 6 years of his 10 years on the NWCA board. He also works to organize community clean-ups in our service area. Mark is a 15 year resident of Northwest Columbus, and raises his children in the area. He would like to help ensure the continued safety of his family, and all families who call Northwest Columbus home.
Rosemarie Lisko
has been a dedicated resident of the Northwest Community for a very long time. A resident of Indian Hills, she has served on its Neighborhood Association for many years. Whether it is picking up trash, trying to obtain sidewalks, taking interns to City Council or making calls to City Hall, Rosemarie is a dedicated neighbor. Rosemarie currently serves the board as Chair of the Zoning and Student Interns committees.
Ruth Royal
is a 27-year resident of Northwest Columbus. Her goal is to continue to make the Northwest Area a strong and great community. Ruth now works for the State of Ohio. Before that, she spent 30 years with Lucent / Bell Labs as a technical assistant. Her family has been in the catering business for over 20 years. Ruth attended Ohio State University. Ruth serves the board as Chair of the Membership committee.
John Schmidt
is a long-term resident of Northwest Columbus and has been a member of the NWCA association for many years. As a retired professor from Ohio State University, his education and management experience gives him valuable perspective. John serves the board as liaison between the NWCA and the Ohio State University Airport (Don Scott Field), and as Chair of the Recreation & Bikeways committee.
Dave Shaw
was a teacher and coach in the Columbus Public Schools for thirty-five (35) years. He officiated football, basketball, volleyball and track at many area schools, including Centennial, Whetstone and Ridgeview. Dave was a past President of the Northern Lions Club and the Northern Business and Professional Association, and a long-time employee of The Ohio State Fair. Dave served on the Whetstone Recreation Center and Carriage Place Recreation Center Advisory Councils. Dave was a former Teacher-Probation Officer with the Juvenile Court, and he worked several summers in the Clerk of Municipal Courts Office. He is a member of North Broadway United Methodist Church. Dave serves the board as Chair of the Code Enforcement committee.
Student Trustees
Northwest Civic is pleased to welcome four extraordinary seniors from Centennial High School as our Student Trustees for the 2011-12 academic year.
- Catherine (Catie) Beach
- Amanda Johnston
- Theodore (Theo) Jones
- Amy Kear
