Recreation Advisory Board

Lauren Coyle
Director of Student Services, Centerville City Schools

Lauren Coyle and her family have called Washington Township home since 2011. She and her husband have enjoyed the Rec Center’s diverse programs while raising their two children, Faith and Gabe.

She looks forward to serving on the Advisory Board and supporting the many generations who enjoy the Rec Center and its outstanding programs.

Tammy Drerup
Director of Student Services, Centerville City Schools

Tammy's career in education began in the private preschool sector, laying the foundation for her passion for early childhood development. Beyond her work in education, Tammy serves on the Washington Township RecPlex Advisory Board, an experience that has provided valuable insights into community engagement and youth development. Her dedication to student success and community collaboration continues to guide her leadership at Centerville City Schools. 

Maha Kashani
Senior Regional Sales Manager, IGS Energy

A long-time Washington Township resident, Maha has a deep-rooted connection to the RecPlex. In addition to serving on the Washington Township RecPlex Advisory Board, she is Chairwoman of the Board of Directors for the Better Business Bureau of Dayton and serves on the boards of Solvita, DayAir Credit Union, and the Dayton Children's Hospital Women's Board. She lives in Washington Township with her husband, Matthew, and two daughters, Lana and Lara.

Carol Kennard
Former Director, Centerville-Washington Park District

Carol retired from the Centerville-Washington Park District in 2014 after 33 years, the last 15 as Director. Carol then served as a part-time executive director for the Clark County Park District for eight years. Along with the RecPlex Advisory Board, Carol serves on the Boards of the Centerville-Washington Diversity Council and the Centerville-Washington Foundation, and has been a member of the Centerville Rotary Club since 2001. Carol and her husband, John, live in Washington Township and have three adult children and five wonderful grandchildren.

Young Kim
Broker/Owner, Young Kim Realty

Young is currently serving her second term on the RecPlex Advisory Board. A Washington Township resident for 38 years, Young enjoys being active indoors and outdoors -- especially walking the trails at Forest Park and Sugarcreek Reserve. In addition to her work on the board, Young serves as a Director at Ohio Realtors and is active on several committees with both the Dayton and Ohio Realtor associations. She is the proud mother of two Centerville High School graduates, Judy and John, and grandmother to three grandchildren. Young has also been a member of the Incarnation Church Choir since 1983. 

Liz Fultz
Director, Washington-Centerville Public Library

Liz is a native of the Chicago area who attended Morehead State University and the University of Kentucky. She began her career at the Washington-Centerville Library in 1996 as a Reference Librarian and held several positions at the library before becoming the Director in 2019. She raised her two children in Washington Township and still lives here with her husband, Mark, who is a math teacher at Miami Valley Career Technology Center. 

Kristen Marks
Executive Director, Centerville-Washington Park District

Kristen has been part of the parks and recreation profession for over 23 years and proudly serves as Executive Director of the Centerville-Washington Park District. She also serves on the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission's Institute Steering Committee for Livable and Equitable Communities and previously served on the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association Board of Directors from 2016-2022. Outside of work, Kristen is a member of the Centerville Noon Optimist Club and enjoys finding time for outdoor adventures with her family.

Jennifer McLaughlin
Centerville City Council

Jennifer was elected to Centerville City Council in November 2023. In addition to Council, she serves on the RecPlex Advisory Board, Centerville-Washington History committee, and is a liaison to Centerville City Schools. She is a graduate of the University of Dayton with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Secondary Education and played on the women's basketball team. She is the Director of Quality & Business Systems at Sunstar Engineering Americas located in Springboro, Ohio. Jennifer grew up in Centerville and has been a resident of Centerville-Washington Township for almost 30 years. Jennifer and her husband, RC, have five children and one grandchild.

Jon Wesney
Superintendent, Centerville City Schools

Jon is Superintendent of Centerville City Schools and has more than 30 years of public education experience and has spent most of his career serving our community's students, staff, and families. He serves on the Americana Festival Committee, the Washington Township RecPlex Advisory Board, the Sinclair Community College Advisory Board, and the Southwest Ohio Education Purchasing Council Executive Board. He is also Chairman of the Board of Directors for the South Metro Regional Chamber of Commerce and is a proud member of the Centerville Noon Optimists. Jon and his wife, Michelle, reside in Washington Township and are the proud parents of two Centerville High School graduates.

 Zachary Wike
Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture, City of Beavercreek

 Zach currently serves as   the Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture for the City of Beavercreek, where he oversees planning, operations, and community programming across the city's parks and recreation system. He is passionate about the responsible stewardship of public resources and creating spaces and experiences that bring people together. 

In addition to his professional role, he serves on the Washington Township Recreation Advisory Board. Zach is also a proud member of the Greene Optimists, and serves as Chairman of the Beavercreek New Community Authority. He has lived in Washington Township since 2009 with his wife Alison, and their daughters, Fionnula and Ainsley. As a family, they regularly enjoy the community's parks and recreational opportunities, along with traveling and spending time outdoors.