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 Toledo
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 Manager – Banyan Technology; Logic Junction
QA Project Coordinator – 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 2024-Present
Avon Lake Kiwanis Member 2023-Present
Environmental 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, including Lake Breeze Festival and 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: 216-526-2502
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 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 Tree Commission
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