LEADING THE WAY

One of the strengths of the Dublin-Worthington Rotary is that we have members who are exceptional leaders. They are making a difference not only in our club but in their communities and in the businesses they manage.

CITY OF WORTHINGTON

Matt Greeson, City Manager
Matt Greeson has served as city manager for the City of Worthington since 2007. Just out of college he worked for a governmental consulting firm. He then went to work for Volusia County government – in the Daytona Beach area – where he worked for 12 years before coming to Worthington. Matt has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Stetson University and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Central Florida.

Matt believes in collaboration and supports government leaders working together to address regional issues. From 2016 to 2018 Matt served as chairperson of the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC), an association of cities, villages, townships, counties and regional organizations providing a variety of programs, services, projects and initiatives with the goal of improving the lives of residents in the region.

Tom Reis, Worthington Municipal Planning Commission, 2013 – Present, Vice Chairperson since 2017

Nick Linkenhoker, Worthington Community Relations Commission, 2018

Former Members of Worthington City Council

Rachael Dorothy, City Council
Rachael served on city council for 10 years through 2021. She was the third woman elected to city council. Previously, she served as vice chairperson on the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals. Rachael is a licensed mechanical engineer specializing in sustainable building design. She has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Dayton. In addition to our club where she serves on the board, Rachael has been active in many local boards and organizations, including the Worthington Historical Society, McConnell Arts Center Board, Colonial Hills Civic Association, Worthington Women’s Club, Colonial Hills PTA, Sustainable Worthington, Worthington Swim Boosters and Worthington Youth Boosters and Swiminc.
Lou Goorey, 1973 – 2013, President, 1995 – 2013
Courtney Chapman, 1987 – 1995 and 1997 – 2005
John Butterfield, 2005 – 2009

Dave Elder, former City Manager, 1981 – 2007

WORTHINGTON SCHOOLS

Jennifer Best, School Board Member
Jennifer has been a member of the Worthington Board of Education since 2002. During her tenure she has served in numerous leadership roles and on board committees. She has encouraged community involvement in decision making and promoted fiscal responsibility while ensuring sufficient funds are allocated to classrooms. For her service she has been recognized by the Ohio School Boards Association with the Award of Achievement. A lifelong resident of the Worthington School District, Jennifer is a graduate of Thomas Worthington High School and parent of two Worthington Kilbourne High School graduates. An active school and community volunteer, Jennifer volunteers with the Project More reading program and the Worthington Libraries Homework Help Center. She is also a member of the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce. A self-employed CPA, many of her clients are small businesses or non-profits located in Worthington.

Trent Bowers, Superintendent
Trent is a proud graduate of the Worthington Schools. He has more than 20 years of experience in public education serving students and families. He became superintendent in 2015 and leads an organization with over 10,000 students, approximately 1,500 staff members and a $140 million annual operating budget. Trent communicates with the local community through his highly effective blog and multiple social networking sites. He holds a doctorate in educational leadership from Ashland University, a master’s degree in school administration from Ohio State University and a bachelor’s degree from Taylor University.

Former School Board Member
Abramo Ottolenghi, 1976-79, 1982-1989, President, 1978, 1984, 1988

OLENTANGY LOCAL SCHOOLS

Dave King, School Board Member
Dave was elected to the Olentangy Board of Education in November of 2009. He received a degree in architecture from Ohio University and is a founding partner of Horne and King Architects. Before his time on the board, Dave served on the district’s Development committee for 11 years, acting as the group’s chairman from 2000 through 2009. This committee assisted with the planning and construction of 14 school buildings, two bus compounds and renovations to Olentangy High School. Dave also served as a volunteer with the Olentangy Liberty High School (OLHS) music boosters.

WORTHINGTON LIBRARIES

Chuck Gibson, CEO and Executive Director
Chuck Gibson was named director/CEO of Worthington Libraries in June 2010, having served as the library’s associate director of public services and technology coordinator. In addition, he was director of the South Georgia Regional Library (SGRL) in Valdosta, GA, for three years, overseeing library operations in six facilities located throughout three counties. While there, Chuck was active in the local Rotary Club. He has been very involved in the community, serving on the Minerva Park Village Council, where he was responsible for public safety, and on the board of the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce.

Former Library Board Members
John Butterfield, 2011-2017
Jennifer Best, 1990-1996

TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS

John Butterfield, Former Sharon Township Trustee, 1984-1995
Al Woo, Former Fire Department Chief, Washington Township, 2001-2014

OHIO GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Former State Representative
Don Mottley, House District 42, 1993-2000