%
Of the Senior Littles graduated high school
%
Reported a decrease in depressive symptoms
%
Reported improved grades since being matched
Who We Are
Standing Together to Ignite Potential
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio works to clear the path to a child’s biggest possible future by Matching
them with a caring, adult mentor in a one-to-one friendship. “Bigs” help “Littles” ignite, empower and defend their potential by standing with them.
OUR LEADERSHIP
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Current Members:
- Frank Sasso*, Immediate Past Chair
Element8 Co-Founder - Elizabeth Martinez, President and CEO*
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio, Inc. - Roland Tokarski*
- Ben Pierson, Board Chair*
Managing Director, Rockbridge - Matt Kramer*
National Leader, Consumer & Retail, KPMG - Mike Rozsa*
Retired - Lorina Wise, JD, Secretary*
Chief HR Officer
Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Scott Shaffer, Board Vice-Chair*
President, Shaffer Distributing - Doug Anderson*
President, Anderson Concrete Corp. - Dr. Cynthia Turner
Assistant Dean & Chief Diversity Officer
Ohio State University-Fisher College - Russell Dunn
Executive VP, DGD Group - Tom Pigott, Treasurer*
Chief Financial Officer,
Lancaster Colony / Marzetti - Ron Ford
EVP of Store Sales, Bath and Body Works - Jeffrey Smith*
SVP Business Innovation Director,
Huntington Bank - Brian Hoar
Chief Investment Officer,
The Champion Companies - Jordan Leopold
President, The Superior Group - Adam Lewin*
Owner / CEO, Hamilton Parker Company - Ex-Officio Members
BBBS Foundation Representative
Gary S. Batke
Bailey Cavalieri LLC
FOUNDATION BOARD
Current Members:
- John Petrucci, Board President
Retired, State Auto Insurance Companies - Skip Weiler, Board Vice President
President, Robert Weiler Company - Connie Tuckerman, Board Secretary
VP, HP Land Development - Bruce Trumm II
Global Business Consultant - Chad Whittington
President and CEO at CAPA - Dr. Catherine Clark-Eich
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Gary Batke
Chair, Labor and Employment Practice Group at Bailey Cavalieri LLC - Justin Parisi
Financial Consultant, Fidelity Investments - Michelle Trueman-Gajoch
Truesports Incorporated
ABOUT OUR CEO
Elizabeth Martinez, President and CEO of BBBSCO, has dedicated her life to ensuring kids have the supports needed to thrive. She recently celebrated her 23rd anniversary at Big Brothers Big Sisters and has held many positions on staff. As President and CEO for the past seven years, Elizabeth has transformed the agency into one of the top in the country.
EXECUTIVE TEAM
BBBS CAREERS
JOBS WITH A PURPOSE
One of the most rewarding ways to get involved is to work with us. A career with BBBS is an opportunity to merge your talents and personal values with your desire to make a difference.
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