Get to know your Board of Directors who volunteer their time to help our Chamber thrive!

Chair
Jill Gerschutz
“I am so fortunate to live AND work in Hilliard! It is a great community with wonderful schools. I love visiting Old Hilliard and partaking in numerous activities throughout the year. Hilliard is definitely happening with more development, and a friendly downtown community.”
Favorite Hilliard Activity: Biking with the family on the Heritage Trail to and from the Summer Concert Series

Vice-Chair
Jeremy Felix
A Team Investments
“I love living and working in Hilliard because it has that small town feel even though it is not small. It still has all the activities and resources of a larger city but the sense of community and pride feels like a smaller environment!”
Favorite Hilliard Restaurants: Yabo's Tacos, Starliner Diner and Submarine House

Treasurer
Keith Lewis
“Hilliard has been able to retain a small town feel even though it is ever growing. It’s nice to be able to go to public events and recognize many people whether through our business relationship or community involvement. I also enjoy watching the progress Hilliard is making on all of the Main Street projects.”
Favorite Hilliard Event: Taste of Hilliard & Business Expo

Aaron Conrad
“I have lived in Hilliard for 20 years. My wife and I both work in Hilliard and love everything about this city. It is home. The schools, the parks and the accessibility to downtown Columbus. It is a great city to put down roots and raise children.”
Favorite Hilliard Restaurant: Tie between Rusty Bucket & Grandad’s Pizza

Brian McCallister
“My wife and I have lived in Hilliard since shortly after getting married and have found this a great place to raise our two children.”
Favorite Hilliard Amenities: The pools, the library, the YMCA, the splash pad, Homestead Park and the great school system.

Melissa McKenzie
“I grew up in Hilliard and credit my leadership and success to the teachers/role models I met along the way. Hilliard is our home and my husband and I are excited to raise our children within the Hilliard School District. We are proud to call ourselves Hilliard Residents!”
Favorite Hilliard Events: Summer Concert Series & Taste of Hilliard & Business Expo

Stacie Raterman
“Hilliard is a great place to work because there is so much pride in being a part of this community. There are amazing schools, restaurants, and community parks.”
Favorite Hilliard Restaurant: Legacy Smokehouse

Steve Sefner
“Hilliard is a great place to raise a family with many opportunities and a very good school district. The friendly, caring people in this community make Hilliard a special place to call home.”
Favorite Hilliard Event: The 4th of July Parade

Bobby Sneed
“Living and working in Hilliard has been a great decision for me and my family. There are plenty of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks to enjoy. The public schools are great for my young family as well. I would highly recommend Hilliard, as I love living here and wouldn’t change a thing.”
Favorite Hilliard Attraction: Heritage Golf Club

Mitchell Staugler
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
“We love living in Hilliard because it feels like we are a part of a tight-knit community with everyone willing to offer a helping hand to those in need.”
Favorite Hilliard Attraction: Hilliard’s Station Park

Emily West
DogWatch Hidden Fences of Columbus
“I love the small town feel of Hilliard, even though it's a bigger city, and I think it's a wonderful place to raise a family. We are so happy with the schools and the education our children are receiving at Hilliard City Schools and the families of the friends they have met.”
Favorite Hilliard Amenity: The bike trail, city pools and the local parks