Jennifer Griffith, Regional President, First Merchants Bank- Building a Legacy in Business

11/28/23 • 23 min

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BE A BALLER -"Building a lifelong legacy"

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Jennifer Griffith. Regional President, First Merchants Bank , has been serving the Central Ohio banking community for over twenty years. Under Jennifer’s leadership, First Merchants has consistently been recognized as one of the Best Employers in Ohio. Her commitment to providing an exceptional work environment is the foundation of building a local team that excels in our marketplace.
Jennifer Griffith has been dedicated to the growth of First Merchants since 1996, when it was then known as Commerce National Bank. She began her career in the commercial credit department, led the commercial sales team and accepted her current role in 2008. Jennifer Griffith demonstrates her advocacy by aligning with the mission of the Ohio Bankers League, and has served on its board of directors.
She, along with the Ohio team, actively engage with local leaders, including The Conway Family Business Center, of which she is a board member, the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, Entrepreneurs’ Organization, The Salvation Army of Central Ohio, and the Upper Arlington Community Foundation, of which she is a member of its board of trustees.
She is a graduate of The Ohio State University, with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance.

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Priscilla Tyson Former Columbus City Councilwoman, Building a Legacy in Community Service

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Priscilla Tyson is a lifelong resident of Columbus, The middle of child of five, Priscilla Tyson grew up in the Near East side neighborhood of Shepard, and graduated from Eastmoor High School. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Franklin University, after also attending what is now known as Columbus State Community College. She and her husband, Attorney Renny J. Tyson, Sr, are the proud parents of five adult children and four grandchildren. They are also Deacons at First Church of God, Columbus.
Priscilla R. Tyson’s career has spanned over four decades, touching the sectors of banking, healthcare, public service, the arts, local government, and human services.
Her dynamic career includes more than 16 years of distinguished service in banking and healthcare, before helping to found and lead City Year Columbus – an organization that inspires diverse young people, and helps them understand the importance and impact of community service. While serving as the Executive Director of City Year Columbus, Tyson became a member of The Columbus Civil Service Commission, appointed by then-Mayor Greg Lashutka.
She was appointed to Columbus City Council in January of 2007, and then popularly elected by the citizens of Columbus in November of the same year. Since her initial election, Columbus City Council Member was reelected by the voters three more times, being the top vote-getter in each election.
Council Member Tyson’s signature achievements are wide ranging, and have benefitted all parts of our community. Most recently, Tyson established the 25-member Commission on Black Girls to study and assess the quality of life of Black girls, 11-22, in Central Ohio. The Commission’s recommendations are currently being used by the City to impact and improve the quality of life for Black girls in Columbus and Central Ohio.
Priscilla R. Tyson has been a community advocate for Columbus at the federal, state, and international level. Ms. Tyson served on the board of the Greater Columbus Arts Council for 14 years. Currently, Tyson is a member of the Columbus Chapter of The Links, Inc, The Columbus, Ohio Section of The National Council of Negro Women, Inc, and The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Central Ohio Chapter. Throughout her career, she has been honored with numerous awards, from an exhaustive list of local, national, and international organizations.

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Dwight Carter - Respected Educator and Author - Building a Legacy in Education and Leadership

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Ever wonder how one of Ohio’s most respected school leaders transitioned from a young student with a cursive writing block to a nationally recognized educator? Push play as we welcome Dwight Carter, a trailblazer in education, to our episode. With his two-decade long career in education, Dwight walks us through his early years as a student, his journey of overcoming challenges, and his rise to leadership – all while illuminating the importance of a holistic support system in schools for today's students.
Hold onto your headphones as Dwight unfolds the story of his journey - from being an unwitting leadership figure in his athletic days to becoming the principal of Central Ohio’s largest high school. Not to miss, his honest take on faith and how it played a role in his journey. We also dive into the crucial issue of student mental health, with Dwight stressing on the relevance of stable support systems in schools. You'll also hear about the influence of technology, social media and the need for cultivating a positive school culture.
Finally, we manage to sneak a peek into Dwight’s recently launched book, "Be Great: Five Principles to Improve School Culture from the Inside Out," where he imparts his mantra of striving to be greater than the day before. As we wrap up our chat, Dwight leaves us with his profound insights on the significance of continuous growth and building a legacy - a conversation that will inspire you to reach for greatness and leave a lasting impact on those around you. This episode isn’t just a conversation; it’s a masterclass in leadership, resilience, and the power of positivity.

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