Geoffrey R. Smith
Council President
Council At-Large, term expires 12/31/29
Ph: 440-933-3071
Fax: 440-930-4107
GSmith@avonlake.org
Education/Occupation:
J.D. – Case Western Reserve University
B.A. American Studies – University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California,
St. Ignatius High School
LPA – Geoffrey R. Smith, Co.
Experience:
Avon Lake City Council At-Large, 2024-Present
Chair of the Finance Committee
Member of the Environmental Committee and the Human Resources Committee
Administrative Legal Counsel – City of Elyria, 2019
Assistant Director of Public Safety – City of Lorain, 2012-2013
Assistant Law Director – City of Lorain, 2008-2011
Law Director – City of Avon Lake, 1994-2007
Kayla C. Goodwin
Council At-Large, term expires 12/31/29
Ph: 440-276-0967
Fax: 440-930-4107
KCGoodwin@avonlake.org
Education/Occupation:
B.A. Communications – The University of Toldeo
Founder – kcgLocal, 2024-Present
Digital Content Director & Associate Editor – Grapevine Avon Lake, 2024-Present
Director of Communications & Stewardship – St. Joseph Parish & School, 2019-2023
Project Manage – Banyan Technology; Logic Junction
QA Project Coodinator – AMTrust Financial Services
Sales Assistant/CSR – Graphic Communications
Experience:
Avon Lake City Council At-Large, 2026-Present
Chair of the Environmental Committee
Member of the Finance Committee, Public Health & Safety Committee, and Walker Road Park Ad Hoc Committee
Council Representative to Parks & Recreation Commission
Avon/Avon Lake Community Resource Services Board Member
Environmental Affairs Advisory Board, Citizen Member 2019-2024
Small business owner and communications consultant
Active role in operations, marketing, and e-commerce strategy for family-owned Royal Supply
Community volunteer and event organizer supporting local organizations and initiatives: Lake Breeze Festival, Avon Lake Kiwanis, Fall Fest
Matthew Reynolds
Council At-Large, term expires 12/31/29
Ph: 216-250-1712
Fax: 440-930-4107
MReynolds@avonlake.org
Education/Occupation:
United States Navy 2005-2014
MA Management and Leadership – Liberty University
Master of Public Administration – Villanova University
BA Political Science – Bowling Green University
Avon Lake High School
Executive Certificate Negotiation – University of Notre Dame
Senior Field Engineer, Medical Devices
Experience:
Avon Lake City Council At-Large, 2026-Present
Chair of the Human Resources Committee
Member of the Building & Utilities Committee and the Public Service Committee
Council Representative to Planning Commission
Ward I - term expires 12/31/27
Ph: 216-650-9593
Fax: 440-930-4107
RShahmir@avonlake.org
Education/Occupation:
M.S. Hydrogeology (Flow & Contaminant Transport Modelling), University of Kentucky
B.S. Geophysics, University of Kentucky
Professional Geologist (PG) – Kentucky, 1993-2007
Professional Geologist (PG) – Pennsylvania, 1994-2007
Professional Geologist (PG) – Wyoming, 1992-2007
Professional Geologist (PG) – Tennessee, 1993-2007
Certified Groundwater Professional (CGWP), 1994-2008
American Society of Military Engineers (ASME) – Full Member, 1992-2007
Founder and Executive Director – SESF Sustainable Water Resources Foundation, 2023-Present
Executive Board Member – ERS Consultants, 2019-Present
Past Chairman, Executive Board Member – E&I Renewable Energies, 2006-Present
Past CEO, Past Chairman, Executive Board Member – E&I Group, 1996-Present
Past Chairman, Executive Board Member – Mine Action International, 1998-Present
Founder and Executive Director – MKD Sustainability Foundation (Environmental, Health and Food Security NGO), 1998-Present
Projects Director – CC Energy Development, 2009-2019
Chairman – EOD World Services, 2002-2016
Environmental Restoration Program Manager – Lockheed Martin/USDOE,1993-1996
Predictive Environmental Modeling Manager – OEES/USDOE, 1991-1996
Experience:
Avon Lake City Council Ward 1, 2024-Present
Chair of the Economic Development Committee and Walker Road Park Ad Hoc Committee
Member of the Building & Utilities Committee and Environmental Committee
Citizen Member of the Avon Lake Environmental Affairs Advisory Board, 2022-2023
Tennessee Export Council, Appointed by US Secretary of Commerce William Daley, 1997-2009
United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP – Geneva) – First Persian Gulf War Environmental Claims Litigation
ASTM Groundwater Modelling Subcommittee Board Member, 1992-2004
University of Kentucky Department of Geological Sciences National Advisory Board, 1992-2012
Jennifer Fenderbosch
Ward II, term expires 12/31/27
Ph: 440-821-4617
Fax: 440-930-4107
JFenderbosch@avonlake.org
Education/Occupation:
B.A. Political Science – Bowling Green State University
A.A. Interior Design – Cuyahoga County Community College
LEEDS Training – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Commercial Real Estate Funding
Cleveland State University Leadership Academy
Former Business Owner
Experience:
Avon Lake City Council Ward 2, 2008-Present
Chair of the Public Service Committee
Member of the Economic Development Committee, Finance Committee, and Walker Road Park Ad Hoc Committee
Lorain County Commissioners' Appointment to Keep Lorain County Beautiful Committee 2023 - Present
Ohio Governors' Appointment, Materials Management Advisory Commission of the Ohio EPA, 2016 - Present
Member of the Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club, American Legion Post 212 Women’s Auxiliary, and the Avon Lake Historical Society
Organizer of Avon Lake’s Radon Public Information & Public Education Program
Certification:
NIMS 700
Awards:
Cleveland State University Levin Urban Leadership Academy Elected Official Award
Ward III, term expires 12/31/27
Ph: 216-694-8339
Fax: 440-930-4107
AGentry@avonlake.org
Education/Occupation:
B.S. Mechanical Engineering – Clarkson University
High School – Jakarta International School
eCommerce IT Manager – Applied Industrial Technologies, 2022-present
IT Project Manager – Applied Industrial Technologies, 2012-2022
Quality Engineer – Moen, 2009-2012
Manufacturing Project Manager – Bose, 2006-2008
IT Project Manager – Hewlett Packard, 2003-2006
Manufacturing Project Manager – Hewlett Packard, 2000-2003
Current Project Engineer – Hewlett Packard, 1999-2000
Design Engineer – Three-Five Systems, 1995-1999
Experience:
Avon Lake City Council Ward 3, 2024-Present
Chair of the Building & Utilities Committee
Member of the Economic Development Committee and Public Safety & Health Committee
Certification:
Project Management Professional
David Kos
Ward IV, term expires 12/31/27
Council President Pro Tempore
Ph: 440-755-2985
Fax: 440-930-4107
DKos@avonlake.org
Education/Occupation:
United States Marine Corps 1992-1996
Associate in Business – Cuyahoga County Community College
Cleveland State University Leadership Academy
Paralegal, Ohio Attorney General’s Office
Experience:
Avon Lake City Council Ward 4 2008-Present
Chair of the Public Safety & Health Committee
Member of the Human Resources Committee and Public Service Committee
Council Representative for Avon Lake Historical Preservation
Valerie Rosmarin, MMC
Clerk of Council
Ph: 440-930-4121
Fax: 440-930-4107
VRosmarin@avonlake.org