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~ Mayor Andrew J. Ginther has announced that Elon Simms will be his next chief of staff, succeeding Ken Paul who was recently appointed executive director of the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority. The transition is expected to take place in early 2024.
Mayor Ginther expressed his enthusiasm for Simms' appointment, stating "I am thrilled Elon has accepted the call to service. Elon brings a breadth of public and not-for-profit leadership experience, strong community-focused relationships and a contagious energy that will position him well to lead my cabinet and advance our Equity Agenda."
Simms currently serves as vice president of community impact for Crane Group, where he works closely with nonprofits as well as civic and business leaders to understand community needs and how Crane Group can address them through strategic partnerships and philanthropic endeavors. He has also led initiatives to reduce inequities across the community and worked alongside Crane's investment team on a social impact investment strategy aligning community engagement with Crane's broader business strategy. Prior to this role, Simms served as director of community affairs in the Mayor's Office where he engaged numerous stakeholders, built relationships, and developed and implemented initiatives to advance the mayor's commitment to neighborhoods. He also held roles at Franklin County Children Services and The Ohio State University, where he earned a Master of Social Work degree.
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Simms expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve in this role, saying "I care deeply about this city and the people in it. It is truly an honor and privilege to serve in this role and to apply my experience and the relationships forged over the course of my career to help solve some of our community's greatest challenges. Columbus is in the midst of unprecedented growth, and I look forward to serving alongside the mayor and leading a team committed to ensuring that growth is equitable and inclusive."
Mayor Ginther expressed his enthusiasm for Simms' appointment, stating "I am thrilled Elon has accepted the call to service. Elon brings a breadth of public and not-for-profit leadership experience, strong community-focused relationships and a contagious energy that will position him well to lead my cabinet and advance our Equity Agenda."
Simms currently serves as vice president of community impact for Crane Group, where he works closely with nonprofits as well as civic and business leaders to understand community needs and how Crane Group can address them through strategic partnerships and philanthropic endeavors. He has also led initiatives to reduce inequities across the community and worked alongside Crane's investment team on a social impact investment strategy aligning community engagement with Crane's broader business strategy. Prior to this role, Simms served as director of community affairs in the Mayor's Office where he engaged numerous stakeholders, built relationships, and developed and implemented initiatives to advance the mayor's commitment to neighborhoods. He also held roles at Franklin County Children Services and The Ohio State University, where he earned a Master of Social Work degree.
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Simms expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve in this role, saying "I care deeply about this city and the people in it. It is truly an honor and privilege to serve in this role and to apply my experience and the relationships forged over the course of my career to help solve some of our community's greatest challenges. Columbus is in the midst of unprecedented growth, and I look forward to serving alongside the mayor and leading a team committed to ensuring that growth is equitable and inclusive."
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