GCSCI Board Members
Connecting Columbus to the WorldInternational Exchange
International exchange of business and government leadership.
Our Sister City
RelationshipsColumbus values our sister cities as these relationships are an important gateway to expand our trade opportunities, our experiences and our world.
People to People
Development of people through art, culture, athletics and education.
Our Sister City
RelationshipsOur partners understand the importance of people-to-people relationships and international connections that expand our understanding of the world and each other.
Promotion of Greater Columbus Region
Stimulating Central Ohio and Franklin County’s International success.
Our Sister City
RelationshipsBarriers reduce and borders expand allowing impactful economic and cultural exchanges to flourish.
“Columbus Sister Cities International’s programs directly assist in reducing barriers and building strong relationships that lead to successful business development. By building these strong collaborations, Columbus is playing a major international role that is critical to growth in the 21st century.”
Andrew Ginther
Mayor of Columbus, Ohio
Honorary Chair, Greater Columbus Sister Cities International
Our Board of Directors
Michael Schadek
Board Chair
City of Columbus, Mayor’s Office
Roberta Winch
Immediate Past Chair
Columbus State Community College
John Garner
Vice-Chair, Chair Elect
Hexion
Deb Scherer
Vice-Chair
One Columbus
Anthony D. Weis
Treasurer
Vorys Sater Seymour & Pease
Gregory J. Lestini
Secretary
Bricker Graydon LLP
Anthonio Fiore
Joe Gasbarro
Laura Tegethoff
Member
360Water and OM360
Cathleen Hare
Director Emeritus
Plante Moran
Karen Heiser
Director Emeritus
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Vinita Mehra
Director Emeritus
Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter
Bonnie Milenthal
Director Emeritus
MD, LLC
Bonnie Quist
Director Emeritus
James Sisto
Director Emeritus
Schuerger Law Group
David Whitaker
Director Emeritus
DVW Aviation Advisor, LLC