Staff
Courtney Gierach Smyser
President/CEO
After over 20 years away from where I grew up, I am excited to be back in Hilliard and working with the Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce. I have seen the positive changes Hilliard has experienced and Hilliard the best possible environment for businesses and families.
Favorite Event: 4th of July activities and all chamber events, of course!
Cindy Danko-Southey
As the Director of Events for the Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce, I bring decades of experience in events, management, hospitality, community outreach, and nonprofit service. I am a longtime advocate for service-driven leadership.
My professional life has included a variety of roles, in my home town Toledo, I was a florist and design manager for over 15 years. Upon relocating to Columbus I was Lead Concierge at Hilton Columbus Downtown, House Manager/Personal Assistant for multiple estates and HNWIs, a MedSpa Manager at an elite private club and more, all reflecting my commitment to high level service and attention to details.
My volunteer work is as diverse as my professional life because I believe that life is for service. Some of the organizations I have volunteered with include, but are not limited to, the Glitter Guild, Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels, Ohio and Dublin Food Pantries, the Driven Foundation, St. Vincent de Paul, and Stems for Seniors. I have led and participated in international mission trips to Guatemala and Haiti, and mentored youth through the Appalachian Service Project and other youth programs.
I am a proud mother of Alex (31) and Emily (29) and currently live in Dublin.