Meet Your 2010-2011 School Board Members

Tom Eschweiler

Tom Eschweiler, chairman of the ODCS school board, has been a member of the ODCS board since 2006. His has been married to wife Charis for 21 years. Tom and Charis have two children who attend ODCS: Nick, a sophomore and Olivia, a 7th grader. The Eschweilers reside in Elyria and attend Church of the Open Door. Tom is a patent attorney and has his own law firm in Cleveland. The firm focuses on various areas of technology including semiconductor physics and processing, medical technology, software, and wireless and wireline communications. His clientele is international and provides him the opportunity to work with businesses in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. The Eschweilers enjoy exercise, travel, reading, and good food. The family also enjoys board games, cards, biking, and snowboarding. “My vision for ODCS is for the school to be a challenging yet nurturing environment in which young men and women are developed with the necessary intellectual tools and character to be Godly men and women who exhibit excellence in whatever vocation they choose.”

Brian Gevry

Mr. Gevry lives in North Ridgeville with his wife Kendra, children Taylor, Lindsey, Alec and niece Skyler. The family attends the North Olmsted Friends Church. Mr. Gevry is in his second term as a member of the ODCS board. His oldest daughter, Taylor, graduated from ODCS in 2008 and attends Wheaton College (Chicago), majoring in biology. His daughter, Lindsey, is a Junior at ODCS. His son Alec is in the sixth grade at ODCS. His niece Skyler is a seventh grader at ODCS.

Mr. Gevry is employed by Titanium Asset Management Corp. where he serves as the Chief Investment Officer, Chief Operating Officer and a member of the board of directors. Additionally, he serves as the CEO of Titanium’s subsidiary Boyd Watterson Asset Management LLC. Titanium is a $9.5 billion multi strategy investment management firm that maintains investment operations in Milwaukee, Chicago, Cleveland, Charlotte and Sarasota. The company is majority owned by Clal Insurance of Israel.

Mr. Gevry obtained an MBA from Case Western Reserve University and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). He received a BA in English and Political Science from Cleveland State University.

Jon Phillips

Jon Phillips served as an ODCS board member from 2002-03 and returned in 2006. Jon has been married to his wife Wendi for 21 years. They have two children who attend ODCS: Preston, a junior; and Mallory, an 8th grader, both of whom have attended ODCS since kindergarten. Wendi serves on the staff at the school as a library aide. Jon, originally from northwestern Pennsylvania, and Wendi, originally from western Ohio, met at Taylor University, a Christian university located in Indiana. The Phillips' reside in Elyria. Jon is a Process Architect with PNC Bank. Both he and Wendi enjoy traveling, dining out, and spending time with family and friends. Preston and Mallory keep them busy with sports, ballet/jazz, and schoolwork. “ODCS has played a significant role in our family’s life,” says Jon. “The Christ-based education upon which ODCS’ past, present, and future is founded has impacted our children and has led to both of them accepting Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. The education that has been provided also has exceeded our expectations. We are so thankful for the staff and administration and for the personal interest they show our children.”

Susan Schrodt

Susan Schrodt has been a member of the ODCS board since 2006. Susan has been married to her husband Daniel, for over 21 years. Susan is an avid horse lover who has owned and shown horses, for 30 years. She attends Church of the Open Door and enjoys studying the Bible with other women. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over 20 years of experience in public accounting specializing in serving nonprofit organizations. She obtained her Bachelors of Arts degree with a double major in accounting and equestrian science from Williams Woods University in Fulton, Missouri. With this background, Susan contributes to the financial and operational aspects of the school and serves on the Finance and Executive Committees. “My desire is to do God’s will here at ODCS for His glory and for the furtherance of Christian education.”

Scott Giesbrecht

Scott joined the board in the Fall of 2008. Scott and his wife Mona met in the halls of ODCS in Junior High, dated throughout High School, and have been married for 13 years. Three of their six children currently attend ODCS: Hannah is in 6th grade; Todd is in 4th grade; Hailey is in 2nd grade. The Giesbrechts reside in Oberlin and attend church at Grace Church of North Olmsted, where Scott serves as a deacon. Since graduating from Malone College in 1998, Scott has been working with Green Circle Growers where his responsibilities include sales, marketing, and distribution. Scott enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and golfing. One of his favorite verses is Romans 12:2: “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”

Susan Elder

Susan Elder was elected to the school board in February 2008. She and her husband Rich, an airline pilot and officer in the Air Force Reserves, have been married for 24 years. They have two children: Patrick, who attended ODCS since first grade and graduated in 09, and Catie a junior who started at ODCS in the Pre-school. The Elders reside in Avon and attend Church of the Open Door. Susan is a graduate of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana with a Bachelor of Science degree with honors in Public and Corporate Communication, with a double major in Journalism and a minor in Business. Susan serves as the Chief Marketing Officer for the American Red Cross of Greater Cleveland where she is responsible for branding, marketing, communications, and the organization's Health & Safety Services business, including its Nurse Assistant Training Program. "Deuteronomy 6:7 commands parents to teach Godly principles to their children 'when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up.' Simply stated, we are constantly and consistently to train our children in what is right, wherever we are and in whatever we are doing. In other words," says Susan, "every Christian family should have the conviction of giving their children a Christian education."

Denver Daniel

Denver joined the board in the summer of 2009. He and his wife, Dawn have been married for over 15 years and are blessed to have their three children attend Open Door. The Daniel’s reside nearby in North Ridgeville and have the privilege of serving at Christian Unity Church where Denver is the Assistant Pastor. In addition, Denver is a public educator serving as an elementary principal in the Parma City School District. One of his favorite verses is Jeremiah 9:23,24 “Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith
the LORD."

Todd Wright

Todd joined the School Board in August, 2010. He and his wife, Sue have been married for over 15 years, and have two children who attend Open Door Christian Schools. Todd currently works as a Territory Manager for Action Fabricators. Previous position was General Manager of North American Commercial Operations for Prayon Incorporated (International Chemical manufacturer). Todd and his wife are both graduates of Taylor University. Todd received his BS in Business Systems from Taylor, and an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis. Todd and Sue are members of Open Door Church and are active in various church ministries and coaching at ODCS.

Jamie Jackson

Jaime joined the School Board in 2010. Biography coming soon.