Thank you to Moon & Stars Photography for taking many of the board portraits below.
Kathleen Dickason and Shelly Kazmierzcak - our new 2024 Board Members flank President Shannon Meeks at the Main Street Wellington Annual Meeting.
Board Member Biographies
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Teresa Bosela
My family and I moved to Wellington in 1978. We raised four children here and also two of our grandchildren were raised in Wellington. Each year I appreciate more and more what Wellington has offered me and my family. I have served the community through Wellington Wome’s League (serving one year as President), member of Town and Country, volunteer Paramedic since 1985, Registered Nurse (worked at Wellington Community Hospital and now at St. Vincent Charity ED) and as a Realtor with King Realty since moving to Wellington. I am a current volunteer with Main Street Wellington and with The Spirit of 76 Museum. I started the Friends of the Spirit of 76 Museum and now serve on the Museum Board. In my spare time I greatly enjoy golfing, playing PickleBall, bowling and, of course, spending time with family, especially my 9 grandchildren. Mark Bughman
Mark has served on Village Council and on the Main Street Board since January of 2017. He has been instrumental in making improvements to the football field, creating the cremation garden for Greenfield cemetery and utilizing his skills in engineering, carpentry, and technical sound to make Wellington better. Kathleen DickasonKathleen is currently a State of Ohio Certified Substitute Teacher since 2016 covering K-12 throughout Lorain County including JVS.
She has a great deal of leadership experience including: Student ambassador for TRI-C East Campus four semesters from 2009 through 2011. Sustained Dialogue Moderator 2011 at TRI-C East Campus. Kindland Ambassador at WHS 2022-2023. Main Street Volunteer of the year 2023. "What interests me about being on the MSW board is being part of the behind the scenes planning process. It is exhilarating working with the people of this community committed to its well being, and watching ideas develop into positive solutions. It's important to me to be part of that solution rather than an onlooker." When asked why she loves Wellington? She states, "Wellington is rich with historic pride and generous neighbors. The citizens of this community come together to help in times of tragedy and to celebrate its milestones and heroes." Kelly Grospitch
“My name is Kelly Grospitch and I am an Economic Development Specialist for the Lorain County Community Development Department. I moved to Wellington in December, 2022 and I plan to be involved with Main Street Wellington both through work and personal means due to living in the community. In my spare time I enjoy volunteering at a local Animal Shelter along with participating in craft shows. I am looking forward to upcoming events and to engage more with the community through Main Street Wellington! “ |
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Greg Jones
I am the owner/operator of 1st Choice Storage located just east of the Wellington Village limits on Rt. 18. I acquired the storage facility in 2017 and started to attend the B2B meetings promoted by Main Street Wellington to meet local business owners and learn more about the community. These meetings helped me get connected and meet many local business owners who genuinely care about and support the local community. I wanted to get more involved in supporting and growing local businesses and am looking forward to joining the board in 2021. Prior to owning 1st Choice Storage, I worked for many years selling software to manufacturers throughout the Midwest and helping them to improve their businesses through technology. I have been involved with the Boy Scouts as an assistant scout master and am very active member of my church, Hartland Community Church. Married to my beautiful wife Julie for 38 years and have two grown children and one grandchild who is the light of our lives. When not working I enjoy just about any outdoor activity including kayaking, skiing, backpacking and fishing. Miriam "Mim" Levin
Hi, My name is Miriam(Mim) Levin. I was raised in a small town in western Pennsylvania. My husbands job brought us to North East Ohio. We have two sons, a daughter and one grand daughter. I’ve worked as a Registered Nurse for 34 years, in the Emergency Department and Surgery departments. I am officially retired these days. I’m active in the Wellington Eagles and on the Board for the Friends of Herrick Library. Moving to Wellington 16 Years ago was probably one of the best things I’ve ever done. It’s truly Home and I love it here. I am excited and honored to be serving on Main Street Wellington’s Board. Shelly KazmierczakShelly is currently an OPTAVIA Health Coach and utilizing her talents as a Program Manager in a variety of contract capacities.
She has ten years experience in non-profit management in the sports & entertainment industry including serving programs & events for a municipal sports commission, marketing & fundraising for a Division I athletic department and director of The First Tee of San Jose, providing accessible youth golf & life skills programs. Ten years experience in marketing, sales and executive programs for high tech companies. Nearly twenty years of fundraising for an international youth organization serving vulnerable youth- the Olasiti Children's Foundation (Tanzanian-based NGO) "I've always thrived in programs that build-up the community in which I live. Wellington has been my hometown for the past seven years. Providing support for local businesses and community programs that make Wellington a great place to live is important to me. There are areas that I can use my experience in non-profits and program management to support the foundation of MSW." Shelly also shares, " I love the historical, small town nature of Wellington - the shops, parks and people My interest is in supporting Main Street Wellington to deliver the best environment and attract people to & support local businesses in town. It would be great for our Village to be a destination for visitors and residents alike. Personally, I'd like to support the team & the foundational elements of MSW to help the organization and its goals." Steve Neff
Steve is probably one of the hardest working people in Wellington. He owns Wellington Music and Tactical Equipment Services, he also plays music in several bands, is on the Lorain County Fair Board, and started a non-profit called Safety Service Fundraising in 2020. His non profit helped us coordinate the first Designer purse raffle in February 2023 to raise funds. Steve rejoined the board in 2023 after fulfilling his first term back in 2020. He has been instrumental with the Business Enhancement committee and working to improve communications between the Village and business owners. He is a great ally to many downtown businesses and Main Street Wellington. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling with his wife Lisa, and spending time with his kids and grandkids, which his fifth grandchild is currently on the way. |
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Shannon Meeks
Hi, my name is Shannon. I was born and raised in the Cleveland, Ohio area. I graduated from Midpark High School in the Berea school district. In 2008, I graduated from Ursuline College in Pepper Pike, Ohio. I earned a BA in Liberal Arts in Pre-Art Therapy with a concentration in Painting. I have always loved to create and make art. I have passed on the love of the arts to my students over the years. For the past 15 years, I have worked in the therapy field with Autistic children. Most recently as a Registered Behavioral Technician and Paraprofessional in a rural public school district. I always had a passion for homes and architecture. I have lived in many “trendy” areas in Cleveland, and on the Eastside, as well as in the rural countryside of the Mansfield area. I have lived in many areas throughout Ohio and have a passion for communities which greatly contribute to my career in Real Estate. I love to travel and share that love with my family. I am now pursuing my life-long passion for Real Estate. I am a realtor with Keller Williams Citywide, in Westlake on the EZ Sales Team. I have a passion for homes and communities. We moved to Wellington in 2018. We are loving Wellington and the community it has to offer. We love going for walks in our neighborhood and downtown Wellington, riding bikes around the neighborhood, playing in our backyard, and participating in the local sports with our two children who attend Westwood. My goals as a Board Member is to provide a creative, artistic vibe to downtown and our community. To help raise an interest in the Arts, community gatherings, and bring life to our gorgeous small town. I want to be able to make everyone feel welcomed and a part of this community that we have fallen in love with. |
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Dottie Wantling
Tracy Wind
Tracy is the owner of Cherished Creations in Wellington that features over twenty different craft vendors who sell home decor', candles, candy, wood crafts, and more. She lives in the Sheffield Lake area but has strong ties to Wellington. She and her partner Justin, most recently started Small Town Sweet Treats featuring freeze-dried candy. It's very possible that a large portion of Wellington residents are now addicted to the freeze dried "skittles"! AND most recently, nine varieties of the candy can be purchased on Amazon! That is pretty SWEET! |
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Staff
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Jenny Arntz, Executive Director
I grew up in Wellington and worked with my family at Farm and Home Hardware for many years. After attending graduate school at Kent State University, I left to work in higher education around the country including: Reno, Nevada- Lock Haven, Pennsylvania - Ann Arbor and East Lansing, Michigan. It was in Michigan that I met my husband Andy, and also became a mom to Daisy. We returned to Wellington in May of 2015 to be closer to my parents: Jim and Jean Jerousek. I was happy to get the opportunity to become the Executive Director of Main Street Wellington shortly after moving home. The job blends a lot of what I love to do: event planning, mentoring/helping businesses, creative advertising, and social media etc. Plus, it's for my hometown which I dearly love. The photo is in July, 2019 when we won America's Main Street of the Year award. Pictured with my cousin Scott Jerousek, Owner of Farm and Home Hardware, and my dad, Jim Jerousek Owner of Farm and Home Properties. Probably one of my proudest moments. |
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