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brooks compton

Honorable Brooks Compton, Mayor

Mayor's Office Phone: (937) 433-7151
Office Phone: (937) 298-1054
Address: 350 Roselake Drive
Centerville, OH 45458
Email: bcompton@centervilleohio.gov         

Term Expires: 12/31/2023

Centerville resident since 1979

Mayor:  2016 - present
Council member: 1984-1997, 2004-2015

Current and Past Mayor and Council representation includes:
Liaison to Centerville City Schools
Liaison to Washington and Sugarcreek Townships
Dayton Development Coalition
Miami Valley Communications Council
Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission
Montgomery County Community Development Block Grant
Montgomery County Solid Waste District
Sycamore Medical Center Citizens Advisory Council
First Tier Suburbs
Board of Architectural Review
Dayton Area Mayors and Managers Association 
Create the Vision Steering Committee
Zoning Task Force
Mayor’s Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
Washington Township Fire Strategic Plan    
      
Occupation: Attorney, Murr, Compton, Claypoole and Macbeth, Partner; Miami Valley Audio and Video   

Family: Wife Ruth Ann Compton; sons Chris (Jamie) and Brett. Grandchildren Callie, Cate and Kit

Education: BS Economics and JD, Ohio Northern University

Additional activities: Dayton Bar Association Ethics and Professional Responsibility Committee, Volunteer Lawyer’s Project, Ohio and Dayton Bar Association and Member of Centerville Washington Foundation.
     
Favorite thing about Centerville: When Ruth and I moved here in 1979, Centerville was a community on the rise. Throughout our history, Centerville has created a unique and successful partnership with the schools, parks, libraries, townships and our citizens that continues to make Centerville a city that is proud and respectful of its past, while always looking toward and planning for the future. I am honored and proud to serve as Centerville’s Mayor.

 

belinda kenley

 

Belinda Kenley, Deputy Mayor

Cell Phone: (937) 974-1549 
Address: 6355 Luntshire Court
Centerville, OH 45459
Email: bkenley@centervilleohio.gov

Term Expires 12/31/2027

Centerville resident since 2006. I have lived in the Centerville and Washington Township community since 1986.

City Council member since 2008

Council activities: 
Financial and Long-Range Planning Committee
Centerville Community Improvement Corporation
Dayton Development Coalition - Delegate

Occupation: Vice President of Energy Optimizers, USA-Business Development & Marketing

Family: Husband Robert; daughter Emily Riddle

Education: Graduate, Sinclair Community College; Aileron - Course for Senior Executives; National League of Cities -NLC University-Bronze Certificate

Additional activities: Board Member, Ohio Municipal League; Board Member, Clothes That Work; Board Member, Ohio Public Facilities Maintenance Association; Board Member, Montgomery County Convention Facilities Association

Favorite thing about Centerville: The unique shops and restaurants that make our city so inviting. I shop local!

 

mark engart

Mark Engert

Home Phone: (937) 435-4497
Address: 182 Pleasant Hill Drive
Centerville, Ohio 45459
Email: mengert@centervilleohio.gov

Term Expires: 12/31/2027

Centerville resident since 1999

Council member since 2015

Council activities:  
Centerville-Washington History
Streets, Highways and Drainage Commission
First Tier Suburbs
Washington Township Recreation Board

Occupation: Logistics with Stryker Orthopedics

Family: Wife Denise K. Engert, daughters Christina and Carolyn Engert  

Education: Graduate of University of Dayton  

Additional activities: Golf, jogging, any type of Motor Sports including NHRA, Indy & Daytona 500. 

Favorite thing about Centerville: The Pleasant Hill Neighborhood. I love it all, I really do.

 

  

Jennifer McLaughlin

Home Phone: (937) 626-3038
Address:340 Blackstone Drive
Centerville, OH 45458
E-mail: jmclaughlin@centervilleohio.gov

Term Expires 12/31/2027

Centerville resident since2002

City Council member since 2024

Council Activities:
Liaison to Centerville City Schools
Centerville-Washington History
Washington Township Recreation Board

Occupation: Business Systems Manager for Sunstar Engineering Americas

Family: Husband RC McLaughlin, son Jacob, daughters Danielle and Nicole

Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, The University of Dayton

Additional Activities: Dayton Flyer basketball, tennis, traveling and member of Incarnation Church

Favorite thing about Centerville: Since I was born and raised in Centerville, I knew I wanted to live and raise my own kids in the same close-knit community. Centerville schools along with their clubs, academic options and athletic opportunities are amongst the best. I truly appreciate all the access to parks, recreational areas, essential services and the well-maintained public spaces that contribute to a comfortable and enjoyable lifestyle.  

 

john palcher

John Palcher

Home Phone: (937) 991-0651
Address: 1461 Clovercrest Lane
Centerville, OH 45458
E-mail: jpalcher@centervilleohio.gov

Term Expires 12/31/2025

Centerville resident since 2003

City Council member since 2014

Council activities:
Financial and Long Range Planning Committee (Chair)
Street, Highways and Drainage Commission
Planning Commission
Centerville Arts Commission
Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council
MVPRC Transportation Committee Alternate

Occupation: Retired

Family:  Wife, Aurelia Palcher; daughter, Jennifer; son, Joseph; granddaughter, Harper 

Education:  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Minor in Accounting

Additional activities: Golf, Centerville/Kettering Kiwanis Club, classes at the University of Dayton Lifelong Learning Institute

Favorite thing about Centerville:  Living in a vibrant city and working with other Council Members and staff solving problems and planning for the future.

 

joanne rau

JoAnne Rau

Cell Phone: (937) 510-7460
Address: 1370 Seminary View Drive
Centerville, OH 45458
E-mail: jrau@centervilleohio.gov

Term Expires 12/31/2025

Centerville resident since 1986

Council Member since 2014

Council Activities: 
Centerville Community Improvement Corporation
Centerville-Washington Park District
City Beautiful Commission
Planning Commission
First Tier Suburbs
Miami Valley Communications Council Delegate

Occupation: Retired Environmental Engineer, Delphi and Dayton Power and Light

Family: Husband Steve; daughter Lynn, a 2001 CHS graduate who is married with two young children and is an Interior Designer for architect firm in Oregon; daughter Katie, a 2001 CHS graduate who lives in Washington State and works with injured workers needing rehabilitation (Workers Compensation); son Matt who is a 2005 CHS graduate and is a professor at Penn State teaching Mechanical Engineering

Education: The Ohio State University, Mechanical Engineering
  The University of Cincinnati, Environmental Science

City activities prior to Council: Planning Commission and Board of Architectural Review

Personal activities: Casual gardener, enjoy travel, hiking, riding our tandem bicycle, bird watching, volunteering and home projects. Favorite activity: Spoiling grandchildren!

Favorite thing about Centerville: Centerville is THE place to raise a family.  We have a great community with great schools and wonderful parks, libraries and walking neighborhoods. Green space is available for walkers, sports, and wildlife.  City employees are committed to serving the needs of our residents, businesses and visitors and ensure that the city keeps its small town feel yet welcomes diversity. 

 

willis serr

Bill Serr

Cell Phone: (937) 266-1256
Address: 6536 Atterbury Court
Centerville, OH 45459
Email: wserr@centervilleohio.gov

Term Expires 12/31/2025

Centerville resident since 1993

Council member since 2016

Council activities:
Centerville Community Improvement Corporation
Board of Architectural Review
Financial and Long-Range Planning
Washington-Centerville Public Library
MVRPC Transportation Committee
MVRPC Lower Greater Miami River Basin Council
South Suburban Coalition

Occupation: President Emeritus, Graceworks Lutheran Services; Attorney

Family: Wife Susan; Children David (Whitney) of Houston, Texas; John of Centerville and Julie (Josh) Benoit of Cincinnati; three grandchildren. My wife and children are all graduates of Centerville High School.

Education: Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor, The Ohio State University

Additional activities:  Member, Rotary Club of Dayton; member and past president of congregation, Epiphany Lutheran Church

Favorite thing about Centerville: Centerville has been a perfect place to raise a family with great schools, churches, parks, recreation, and safe neighborhoods secured by an excellent police department. Now that my family is raised, Centerville also has all of the necessary resources to support graceful and healthy aging.

 

Teri Davis, Clerk of Council

Office Phone: (937) 433-7151
Address: 100 W. Spring Valley Dr.
Centerville, OH 45458
Email: tdavis@centervilleohio.gov

 

Donna Fiori, Assistant to Clerk of Council

Office Phone (937) 433-7151
Address: 100 W. Spring Valley Rd.
Centerville, OH 45458
Email: dfiori@centervilleohio.gov