Nancy Kuhel
Executive Director
CABA Board Members
Dave is an experienced project and portfolio management professional who is always ready to roll up his sleeves and help solve problems. He brings a broad range of experience across business functions, offering valuable perspective and innovative thinking to business systems. In addition to being Board President of CABA, Dave is an active member of Clintonville Rotary and a board member of the Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center.
Julie was born and raised in Clintonville, and her deep roots and commitment to her hometown led her to serve as a member of the CABA board the board. As the owner of J. R. Scott Insurance Agency and an independent insurance agent, Julie is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and businesses find the coverage that best fits their needs. She also serves with the Columbus Northern Lions Club, and the Ohio Insurance Agents (OIA) NextGen advisory council of agency owners. She lives in Columbus with her husband and their best friend/puppy Deets.
Jason Ash is the co-owner of Fitness Evolution, a small group personal training studio serving the Clintonville community. He and his wife launched Fitness Evolution in 2015 with a passion for helping people achieve their health and fitness goals through personalized, high-quality training in a supportive environment. With a focus on building strong systems and an exceptional client experience, Jason leads the operational and strategic growth of the business. As a local business owner, he is committed to fostering community connections and supporting the success of other area businesses through his role on the CABA board.
Mandy Minick has acquired public relations and communications acumen from nearly every angle in a career spanning more than two decades. She has been a reporter for the Warren Tribune-Chronicle covering local government and business, press secretary for the Ohio Senate, communications director for a non-profit association representing Ohio’s small businesses, and press secretary and chief communications officer for the Ohio Department of Education.
In addition to communications, Mandy has a passion for healthcare and wellbeing. She is a licensed, registered nurse who spent more than five years in patient care at Ohio State University’s James Cancer Hospital.
Since founding Minick Public Relations in 2022, Mandy has been privileged to work with more than two dozen clients ranging from public entities to private businesses, from for-profit organizations to charitable nonprofits, and from large organizations with more than 1,000 employees to one-person startups.
To Mandy, the best thing about being a business owner is having the opportunity to support those who are seeking to make a positive difference in their communities and the world.
Daniel Maldet brings nearly two decades of engineering and business leadership experience to the CABA board. After earning degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and an MBA from Ashland University, he spent 19 years with Emsco, Inc., a national leader in induction melting and heating equipment service.
In late 2021, Daniel joined CMIT Solutions of Columbus, where he helps small and medium-sized businesses maximize their technology investments through white glove IT support and strategic guidance. CMIT Solutions steps in when business leaders find themselves bogged down by technology challenges, allowing them to focus on running their business while their IT infrastructure runs smoothly.
Daniel is an active member of the Tri-Village Chamber of Commerce and the Worthington Chamber of Commerce.
Owner of the Stereo Lab in Clintonville
Since 2019, keeping the iconic Stereo Lab brand alive in Clintonville. Scott has a background in IT and electronics, lives in Columbus with his wife and cats.
Erin R.
Owner, Self-Care Concierge
Co-Owner, Sage & Soul Studios
Strategy and Support Chair
Erin is passionate about helping solo entrepreneurs and small business owners in the beauty, wellness, and creative spaces build sustainable, thriving businesses through intentional marketing, streamlined systems, and sustainable growth strategies. Her focus is on fostering meaningful connections and elevating local entrepreneurship within the Clintonville community.
