Barbara Mogren | Vice President

Term 2021-2023

Barbara, a 1982 graduate of Ohio Northern University, moved with her husband Malcolm to Grove City in 1992 where they raised their two children.  She is an Elder and Clerk of Session at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Columbus.  She is a member of Southwest Historical Society where she volunteers as a docent as well as member of Fat Quarters Quilt Guild, serving on several committees.  In addition, Barbara volunteers with Honor Flight Columbus, Habitat for Humanity and The Mid Ohio Food Bank.  Because Barbara loves her adopted hometown of Grove City and is excited at the prospect of helping the downtown to be a more vibrant and destination worthy place.

Brent Miller

Term 2021 – 2023

Dave Crosby | President
Term 2022-2025

Dave Crosby is a retired middle school teacher from South-Western City Schools. He received a B.S. in Natural Resources (Environmental Education) and a B.S. in Elementary Education in 1981 from The Ohio State University. In 1991 he received a Masters in Science Education from The Ohio State University. In 2001, David and his wife Diane, purchased 14 acres just south of Grove City where they began planting three acres of wine grapes. As an avid home winemaker, David began searching for a location to open Grove City’s only winery upon his retirement from teaching. The winery, named Plum Run Winery (after the stream that starts on their farm), was opened in July 2012 in the Grove City Town Center. David is the winemaker at Plum Run Winery where he produces, bottles and labels all of his hand crafted wines. David loves to talk about grapes, winemaking and as his wife says…everything else.

Sally Beaver

Term 2021-2024

My name is Sally Toth and I have lived in Grove City most of my life. I am married to my best friend Chris and we currently reside in the downtown Grove City area where we love being able to walk around. I love to stay busy and my passion in life is for animals. I love to have them around at all times. I currently have a full time job and am also a licensed REALTOR and am a current volunteer for TWIG 184 of Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Colony Cats (& Dogs). My chapter of TWIG actually already participates in Grove City events, including providing pictures with Santa at Mistletoe Market. My husband and I are also already yearly volunteers for the Wine and Arts Festival. I really want to see Grove City businesses grow and would love get a chance to become a part of it. My favorite things to do include travelling, doing wine tastings, gardening, and as I said before, being home around my pets.

Jeffrey Tadlock 

Term  2021-2024

My name is Jeffrey Tadlock and I am a local business owner:

Windora Design – a small website development business with a niche of historical organization websites.

Jeffrey Tadlock Photography – a portraiture and commercial photography business that has done a lot of the photography work with Visit Grove City and BeLocal Magazine.

Creator’s Studio – a photography studio rental business located in the Heart of Grove City whose primary purpose it studio rentals for area photographers with additional services of photography education workshops, and coming up – an opportunity for photographers to showcase their work in a gallery setting.

In addition to being a local entrepreneur, my career has also seen me working at a Vice President level (Information Technology) for a $35m+ company overseeing software development and infrastructure teams and managing a $2.5m+ annual budget.

I believe these two diverse skill sets help me see things from both an entrepreneurial angle while being very familiar with the foundation of business necessities in regards to financials, marketing, technology, and strategy.

I grew up just south of Grove City (rural Mt. Sterling) and came back to the area in the early 2000’s. My family and I (wife and two kids (17 and 13) have lived in Grove City proper since 2012 and currently own a home in the Hoover Crossing area. My wife and daughter are also quite active with the Buddy Ball organization participating regularly as volunteers

John Ritterbeck

Term 2022-2025

I’m proud of Grove City, and proud to be a resident. My service to country ended in 2003 (USMC), and I’ve served several years on my previous Homeowner’s Association Board. Service before self.

Theresa Jester

Term 2021-2024

I am a lifelong resident of Grove City and graduate of Grove City High School (Class of ’77).   Mom to one daughter and Grandma to 2 grand-kids.  A fur momma to 2 dogs and 2 cats.

Over 20 years in the commercial real estate field.  Active member of Building Owners and Mangers Association (BOMA) and Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM).

In my free time you may find me walking my dogs, riding my bike through my neighborhood or attending GCHS soccer games.

Mike Strawser

Term 2023-2025

Allen Jones | Treasurer 

Term 2021-2024

Allen Jones has lived in Grove City since 2001, but has always been connected to the Grove City community.  Allen and his wife Jill are lifetime members of the First Baptist Church of Grove City, Jill is a graduate of Grove City High School, and their three children currently attend South-Western City Schools in Grove City.

Allen is an attorney that recently left a large law firm after 16 years to launch his own firm in Grove City.  He holds a BA in History from Wheaton College (IL) where he played baseball and football.  Allen obtained his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Capital University Law School, and will obtain his Master of Business Administration in May 2017 from the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University.  Allen serves on the Board of Directors of the Ohio Women’s Refuge and has served as Moderator for the First Baptist Church of Grove City since 2008.  Allen is also active in the Transportation Lawyers Association where he serves on the Executive Committee, Membership Committee, and as Chair of the Technology & Social Media Committee.

When Allen is not working or attending “kidtivities,” you can find him on the golf course or his bicycle.  As a member of the Board of Trustees of Grove City Town Center, Inc., Allen hopes to become more involved in the growth and development of our community

Andrew Furr | Executive Director

A lifelong Grove City resident and avid volunteer, Andrew became the Executive Director in 2012 after serving as Vice President of the organization in 2011. His experience and understanding of the development process lends a vital role to attract new business and support existing business in the Town Center. His organizational skills have brought new events to the Town Center as well as build upon existing events.