About The CVB

About the CVB

The Gahanna Ohio Convention & Visitors Bureau ("Visit Gahanna") is a 501(c) (6) non-profit organization funded by a local hotel tax and partner support whose mission is to promote Gahanna as a vibrant destination by connecting the people and places of our community, which contributes to economic prosperity. Visit Gahanna presents signature events including the annual Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival (June) and the Holiday Lights Celebration (November-December). Additionally, Visit Gahanna operates and manages the Ohio Herb Center (110 Mill St. Gahanna, OH).

Meet Our Team

Gahana Convention & Visitor's Bureau Lori Kappes - Executive Director
Lori Kappes
Executive Director
Gahana Convention & Visitor's Bureau Jarod White - Marketing & Communications Manager
Jarod White
Marketing & Communications Manager
Gahana Convention & Visitor's Bureau Sarah Carnes - Community Development & Event Manager
Sarah Carnes
Community Development & Event Manager

Board of Directors

Tyler Abrams

President
Sales Leadership Development Manager, Cardinal Health

Jody Brown-Spivey

Past President
Owner, Expressions Floral Design

Sarah Pollyea, Esq.

Vice President
Sarah Pollyea Law, LLC

Erick Starkey

Secretary
Public Information Coordinator, Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools

Donna Simmons

Treasurer
Gahanna Resident

Christine Bricker

Vice President, Dot X Technologies

Theresa Emch

Realtor, Coldwell Baker Realty

Stephania Ferrell

Director of Parks and Recreation, City of Gahanna

Tracey Girard

Owner, Collective Home Supply Co.

Jeff Gottke

Economic Development Director, City of Gahanna

J’Shon Johnson

Branch Manager, Heartland Bank

Jebel Jones

Owner and Photographer, Jenius Photography

Leigha Lautzenhiser

General Manager, Gahanna Marriott Properties

Amy Miller

Gahanna Area Arts Council

Kaylee Padova

Council Member, City of Gahanna