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

Kristen L. Fox, Esq.

Vice President
Fox & Fox Law Co. LPA

Sarah Pollyea, Esq.

Secretary
Sarah Pollyea Law, LLC

Donna Simmons

Treasurer
Gahanna Resident

Christine Bricker

Vice President, Dot X Technologies

Theresa Emch

Realtor, Keller Williams

Stephania Ferrell

Director of Parks and Recreation, City of Gahanna

Kadie Guth

Corporate Director of Sales, Helix Hospitality

Jennifer Hackman

Economic Development Administrator, City of Gahanna

J’Shon Johnson

Branch Manager, Heartland Bank

Jebel Jones

Owner and Photographer, Jenius Photography

Kaylee Padova

Council Member, City of Gahanna

Erick Starkey

Public Information Coordinator, Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools