Jon Bennehoof
Jon Bennehoof has served on Powell City Council since 2012. He founded and is the current chair for ONE Community, a committee to improve the working relationship between Liberty Township and the City of Powell. ONE Community has worked to support the Olentangy Powell and Liberty (OPAL) Bike Path Endowment, extending and connecting Township and City bike paths. Additionally, ONE Community has focused on establishing a 1st Responder’s recognition event and raising funds for texting and driving simulators in local schools. ONE Community is also working on roadway beautification along Sawmill Parkway.
Jon is also a member of the City’s Development Committee.
A business transformation executive, Jon has worked with such companies as IBM and Cardinal Health. Jon also served as the Deputy Chief Information Officer for the State of Ohio.
He has been a resident of Powell since 2003 and lives in Golf Village. Jon has been married for 31 years and has two daughters and three granddaughters.
Learn more about Jon here.
Brendan Newcomb
Brendan Newcomb is an attorney with more than 25 years of experience, primarily with legal services, representing low-income families and individuals in civil matters. He is now a community volunteer, currently working with Catholic Social Services in their Friendly Visiting Program seeking to expand the network of individuals visiting isolated seniors in Central Ohio, particularly Delaware County. Brendan and his family have lived in Powell since 2011, where his son attends Olentangy Local Schools.
Learn more about Brendan here.
Chris Shear
Chris Shear and his wife Kathleen have been City of Powell residents for over 10 years. Chris grew up in Bay Village, Ohio and is a graduate of The Ohio State University. Chris serves his clients as President of Benefits One Consulting, an independent health and Medicare insurance agency located in Powell. Chris has over 20 years of insurance experience helping clients save money at renewal time, life changes and plan selection. Chris is a youth soccer and basketball coach.
Chris and Kathleen have three daughters, Emma, Sophie and Jane attending the local public schools.
Learn more about Chris here.
Daniel Swartwout
A lifelong Central Ohio resident, Daniel Swartwout has lived in Powell since 2004. He graduated from Upper Arlington High School, where he was the president of his senior class. Dan then earned two degrees from The Ohio State University. In 1996, Dan received his B.A. magna cum laude. Then, in 2000, Dan earned his J.D. summa cum laude from the Moritz College of Law. After graduating from law school, Dan passed the Bar Exam and worked as an associate in the Columbus office of Jones Day.
However, despite having a future in the law, Dan had another passion.
In May 2002, Dan left Jones Day to pursue standup comedy full time. He has traveled across the country performing at comedy clubs, colleges, resorts, and military bases. As a performer, Dan has also devoted his time to numerous charitable organizations.
Dan is married to Tasha Swartwout, a sales executive with a major food-distribution company. In 2009, Dan and Tasha hoped to start a family. As a result, Dan got off “the road” full-time and started working as a law clerk for the Honorable Roger L. Kline in Ohio’s Fourth District Court of Appeals. Two years later, Dan and Tasha were blessed with the arrival of their daughter, Elizabeth Ann Swartwout.
In 2013, Dan opened The Law Office of Daniel Swartwout, LLC. He also continues to perform standup comedy and serve as a master of ceremonies for numerous events.
Learn more about Dan here.