About the Foundation
Empowering Economic Inclusion and Promoting Opportunities for All
The Columbus Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s goal is to remove barriers to prosperity and growth in the Columbus Region business community. The themes of our work are Bookend Talent Pipeline Support and Economic Inclusion.
Chamber Foundation Board of Directors
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Don DePerro
CEO & President
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Kelly Fuller
Senior Vice President
The Columbus Chamber Foundation
The Columbus Chamber Foundation
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Derrick Clay
Senior Vice President
Shumaker Advisors
Chair Vice-President
Shumaker Advisors
Chair Vice-President
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Tony Ruscilli
President
Ruscilli Construction
Treasurer
Ruscilli Construction
Treasurer
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Brandon Dupler
Principal
Dupler Office
Secretary
Dupler Office
Secretary
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Darci Congrove
Managing Director
GBQ Partners LLC
GBQ Partners LLC