We are a non-profit corporation focusing on charitable, cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities for the Miamisburg community.

Our Purpose

Formed to assist other local bodies as they work to enhance the quality of life for Miamisburg residents, the Miamisburg Community Foundation is a non-profit corporation focusing on charitable, cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities. The Foundation is an independent 501c3 operating under the direction from a board of trustees, in partnership with the City. Over the years, the community foundation has played an integral part in many of the iconic Miamisburg elements, such as the Welcome to Miamisburg Mural, Canal Run Dog Park, the Miamisburg Bicentennial and more. We invite you to join the efforts by learning more about the Foundation and considering donating.

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Special Projects

Current Projects

For over 20 years, the City of Miamisburg has been working on plans to make investments in two if its signature parks. These projects have been identified through strategic plans, surveys and community input as key places to invest into the future of the community. Riverfront park and Sycamore Trails park, each with their own character, attraction and purpose are landmarks within the community that demonstrate how a vibrant park system adds to the community as a whole. The vision for these parks is to be a hum of activity, for residents and families, that would supplement a bustling downtown and vibrant community.

Today, we have an opportunity to deliver on this vision.

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Past Successes

Check out past projects completed by the Miamisburg Community Foundation.

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Share our passion for Miamisburg? Your tax-deductible donation supports our shared goal: to maintain Miamisburg’s historic charm while supporting our growing local economy.

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Jim Danis

Trustee
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Greg Bell

President

Greg is a life-long resident of Miamisburg. He is a graduate of Miamisburg High School and Franklin University. Following his father and grandfather before him, he, along with his brother Tim, owned and operated Bell Vault & Monument, Inc. Greg, and Margaret are runners and they have been involved with and/or been the directors of the ORRRC/City of Miamisburg Turkey Trot for over 25 years. Greg believes strongly in giving back to the community and feels the foundation is a great way to do just that.

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Shon Myers

Vice-President

Shon Myers currently serves as Chairman, President, & CEO of Farmers & Merchants Bank and its holding company F&M Bancorp in Miamisburg, Ohio. Mr. Myers received his B.S. degree in Business Administration from Kentucky Christian University. In addition, Mr. Myers graduated from the University of Wisconsin Graduate School of Banking program. He gives back through service with a variety of organizations and voluntary board positions. Some activities include being an active member in Rotary International, member of Miamisburg Municipal Trust Fund Finance Committee, current Board Member of the Community Bankers Association of Ohio and serves on committees for Independent Community Bankers of Americas. Shon and his wife of twenty plus years have two children.

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Keith Basinger

Treasurer

Dr. Basinger earned his Doctor of Optometry from The Ohio State University. After graduation he completed a Residency in Cornea and Contact Lens at Ohio State. He is a member of the City of Miamisburg Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, the Past President of the Miamisburg Rotary, and is active in the Ohio Optometric Association. His outside interests are computers, home improvement, and keeping up with Connor, Sarah and Savannah, his three children.

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Shelby Spurlock

Secretary

Shelby Spurlock works full time as the Miamisburg Community Center Manager. With a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Shelby has experience in account management, customer relations and administrative support in numerous environments. Shelby is honored to serve for a foundation making great impact on our community.

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Joel White

Trustee

Joel has been a proud resident of Miamisburg since 2008 along with his wife and 2 children. He works at Cornerstone Research Group, a Miamisburg based Department of Defense contractor. Together with his wife, Valerie, Joel owns Great Miami Veterinary Care. He enjoys kayak fishing and golfing in his free time. He is passionate about the growth of Miamisburg and eager to contribute to its continued success.

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Vanessa Glotfelter

Trustee

Vanessa Glotfelter currently serves as the Director of Engineering for the Montgomery County Transportation Improvement District (MCTID). MCTID is engaged with projects at the request of other Montgomery County governments to improve safety, increase mobility, and build connectivity in local communities, while stimulating economic development and enhancing the quality of life throughout the region.

Glotfelter received her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Cincinnati and is a registered Professional Engineer in Ohio. With 20+ years in the Architectural/Engineering Industry, Glotfelter has experience in transportation design, project development & execution, strategic planning, business development, talent recruitment, mentoring and management. She has performed roadway design projects for clients including the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and other municipal and federal agencies.

Currently residing in Miamisburg with her husband Dave and two sons, Glotfelter is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the National Society of Professional Engineers, as well as a member of the Built Environment Advisory Board for Sinclair College. In addition to being recently elected as Chair of the Miamisburg Planning Commission, she is Past-President of the Dayton Society of Professional Engineers, and she chairs the Executive Women’s Council for the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Niels Winther

Trustee

Managing Partner, Chairman of the Board and Owner of Think Patented, Dayton, Ohio.

A seasoned executive, known as a visionary leader and motivator of employees, Niels’ communication and interpersonal skills have helped him in the boardroom and production floor alike. He has held positions as President or CEO in several major firms, including Heidelberg USA Inc., Baumfolder, and The East Asiatic Company, and has been a Board member in dozens of others throughout his career.

He holds an Honorary Doctorate of Business and Industry from Ferris State University.

Proud US Citizen since 2014

Board Member, Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, Dayton, OH
Board Member, Whitlam Label Company Inc., Detroit, Michigan
Board Member, Mound Development Corporation, Miamisburg, Ohio
Board Member, Miamisburg Community Foundation, Miamisburg, Ohio
Member, United Way of Greater Dayton Donor Advisory Board

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Steve Divnick

Trustee

Steve Divnick is a former high school teacher-turned-inventor and engineer with over 40 years of business experience, product development, and distribution on a global scale. His early inventions are within the automotive industry which included the first warning system when headlights were accidentally left on which quickly became standard on all vehicles until the era of automatic lights.

He invented Spiral Wishing Well Coin-Spinning fund raising devices that have raised over $1 billion for charities around the world. Steve also provides free consulting and fund raising strategies that help churches, schools, museums, zoos, libraries, and all other types of charities raise much needed revenue.

Another product line includes adjustable loft telescopic golf clubs and most recently, golf ebikes that are changing the way golf is played. He also built a line of unique telescopic clubs for trick-shot artists that include 4-headed clubs, 30-foot long drivers, and 9-foot long putters. He is known in the golf industry as, “The Most Interesting Man in Golf!”

In the early days of Voice Over Internet, he created Voxwire which hosted online meeting rooms of up to 1,000 people. He sold Voxwire to a New York telecommunications company and this technology has now become widespread and common for online learning and virtual business meetings.

As an inventor, he helps other inventors with free counsel and guidance. He doesn’t recommend patent-mills which tend to take advantage of inexperienced inventors.

Steve volunteers at several local charities, and serves on the board of the Good Neighbor House in Dayton. He believes in the “Pay It Forward” concept and appreciates the opportunity to be a part of the Miamisburg Foundation.

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Gail Fink

Trustee

Gail has resided in Miamisburg for most of her adult life. A graduate of Bowling Green State University, Gail has worn many hats over the years including Social Worker, wife to Mike for 42 years, mother, grandmother and volunteer. Gail has been a member of the Miamisburg Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for twelve years, serving as Chairman when The Miamisburg Community Foundation was being formed. She is honored to serve on the Miamisburg Community Foundation Board in an effort to provide enrichment to the community for generations to come.

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Keith Johnson

Trustee Ex-Officio

Keith Johnson is the City Manager of Miamisburg, Ohio.

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Ryan Davis

Trustee Ex-Officio

Ryan Davis is the Director of the Miamisburg Parks & Recreation Department. Ryan was born and raised in Miamisburg and started working for the Parks & Recreation Department when he was just 14 years old. Now, as the leader of the department, Ryan’s mission is to build on the community spirit, vitality and unique characteristics that make Miamisburg such an amazing city. Ryan is focused on ensuring the department is meeting its mission of providing parks and recreation experiences that positively impact the community. The Community Foundation is uniquely positioned to work alongside the department to improve, expand and update how Miamisburg Parks & Recreation serves the community.

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Michelle Collins

Trustee Ex-Officio

Michelle is a lifelong resident of Miamisburg. She has owned and brokered Collins Real Estate Services for almost 34 years. She has been a member of Miamisburg City Council and now serves as the Mayor of Miamisburg. She’s a board member of the Miamisburg Historical Society, the Miamisburg Merchants Association and past board member of The Plaza Theatre and The Baum Opera House. “I know first-hand that Miamisburg thrives from generous residents who volunteer the time and money in our community. I couldn’t be happier to serve on the foundation!”