Discovering Westerville

Today’s conversation is with John Brooks. John is a lifelong resident of Westerville and a graduate of Westerville City Schools. These days, he finds himself serving in a different role within the community as a business owner and real estate investor. John owns and operates BTTS Events which owns seven venues across central Ohio, delivering hundreds of memorable events annually with their hosting...

This episode is Part 2 of a 2-part series where we take a deep dive into the Earned Income Tax Issue being proposed by Westerville City Schools. We hear arguments from both sides of this important issue in an effort to help the community make an informed decision this Fall. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out the first episode (linked here ) where each side made their opening case to the...

In today's episode, we will be listening in on two separate conversations. Both are with members of our community who have been investing tremendous time and energy into spreading information about the upcoming Earned Income Tax Issue. This issue is being proposed by Westerville Schools for a vote on November 4th, 2025. As voting day approaches, they want you to hear what they have to say before y...

On today’s episode, I share with you a conversation that I had with Pam Allen and Don Foster about a project they have been working on to restore the Olde Methodist Cemetery in Uptown. Pam serves as the volunteer historian at Church of the Messiah, where she researches the 200-year history of the church and its relationship with the community. Don is a longtime Westerville resident who has been re...

Today’s conversation is with Megan Ada and Joshua Cook, owners and operators of Asterisk Supper and the recently opened Ampersand Asian Supper Club, both located in the heart of Uptown Westerville. During our conversation, we get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to open and operate a restaurant. They share with us their experience with developing a concept, creating a vision, and training...

Today’s conversation is with Dave Read and Dave Krebs - otherwise known as “Dave Squared.” This duo has been teaming up for nearly 10 years to lead the Fourth of July planning committee with the Westerville Noon Rotary Club. As we enter the summer season, the Fourth of July festivities serve as a signature event for both Rotary and the Westerville community. Dave Squared have been hard at work alo...

Today’s conversation is with Michael Heyeck. Mike currently serves as the Chair of Westerville City Council, a board on which he has served since 1993. Mike is scheduled to retire at the end of his current term, after nearly 40 years of public service to our community. Outside of his public service, Mike is a retired executive from the electrical utility industry and is a long-time parishioner of...

Today’s conversation is with Rob McCabe. Rob has served with Lifeline Christian Mission for a total of 10 years, the last year of which he has served as Manager of Generosity and Engagement. During our conversation, Rob and I discuss the origin of Lifeline and its connection to the Westerville community. We discuss the scope of the organization, operational details and ways that community members...

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