CHAGRIN VALLEY JAYCEES - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Treasurer of the Jaycee Board of Directors
Job Titles:
- Director
- Member of the Board
During his leisure moments, Dan is an avid electronic gaming hobbyist. He collects and sells a variety of video games, including vintage classics, showcasing his appreciation for gaming history. Furthermore, he channels his expertise into refurbishing old arcade gaming systems and pinball games, adding a touch of nostalgia and fun to his free time.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Holiday Lighting Chairman
With an impressive five-year tenure on the Board of Directors, Gabe's commitment to service began early when he joined the Jaycees right after high school. His dedication is exemplified by his role as the Goo Crew Chairman. He also tirelessly supports and oversees various events.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Member of the Board
Jason Zuber, a steadfast Director for the Chagrin Valley Jaycees, nears a decade of dedicated service on the Board of Directors. His extensive experience and commitment are invaluable to the organization.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Jaycee Board of Directors
Matt Nelson, a devoted resident of Chagrin Falls, is a family-oriented individual with a loving wife and two wonderful children. His dedication to the community has been unwavering for the better part of three decades through his active involvement in the Chagrin Valley Jaycees.
Michelle Seewald is a seasoned leadership coach, team facilitator, and fitness coach. She earned her B.S. in Business Administration from Bowling Green State University and her M.S. in Management from Indiana Wesleyan University.
After a career in Human Resources and Leadership Development, Michelle left the corporate environment in 2019 to focus on her passions: coaching and helping others. She owns a consulting business, is certified in Adaptive Yoga Therapy, and is currently working with people that have Parkinson's.
Job Titles:
- President
- President of the Jaycee Board of Directors
Mike Tomaro became a Chagrin Valley Jaycee in 2008, and since then, he's left a mark on the organization.
Mike's responsible for building the first dynamic CV Jaycees website and brought the group to social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. His leadership extends to the annual Chili Brew Off, where he chaired the event as a lead and continued to support the event in areas like marketing, advertising and handing the chili entries. He was also the chairman for Oktubafest for three years.
During the Blossom Time festival Mike played various roles for over a decade serving as an electrical chairman for two years, a manpower chairman for 8 years and is currently the equipment chairman for the event.
As a member of the board for 13 years, he has taken on various roles to support events and activities but has enjoyed his five-year run Sergeant at Arms for the organization the most. Other accolades include three-years as the organizations Risk Advisor and has always supported holiday lighting efforts in various roles.
Mike graduated from Chagrin Falls High School and holds a degree in Environmental Science from Bowling Green State University. His professional career includes a position at McGowan Allied Specialty Insurance company.
In addition to community work, Mike is an aquarium enthusiast, enjoys fitness and health, was a youth lacrosse coach for Chagrin Falls Boys Lacrosse program for the better part of a decade, and a neighborhood softball game coordinator.
Job Titles:
- Certified Public Accountant
- Vice President
- Vice President of the Jaycee Board of Directors
- As Vice President
Ryan Caruso, a seasoned Certified Public Accountant with over two decades of financial expertise, now serves as Vice President for the Chagrin Valley Jaycees. He holds a BS in Accounting from Saint Vincent College, which laid the groundwork for his successful career.
As Vice President, Ryan Caruso's extensive financial background, career experience, and commitment.
Tripp has been a Jaycee the better part of a decade. He has served the organization well serving as the Kids Day Chairman on the Blossom Time Sub-committee. During Blossom you will also find Tripp running the Blossom Time Raffle.
Through out the year Tripp also contributes substantial time to the Chili Brew Off serving in support to marketing, advertisement, obtaining sponsorship and operations. During the fall Tripp is busy with supporting Oktubafest. This year Tripp will also serve the group working on the fundraising committee.
Tripp graduated from Hobart College with a BA and is current the VP at Russell Equipment. He enjoys spending his free time with his daughter, two sons, his nephew and his wife. Tripp is also a chicken wing aficionado.
Job Titles:
- Secretary of the Jaycee Board of Directors