Meet The Far East Area Commission Commissioners
We are volunteers committed to empowering our residents, strengthening our neighborhoods, and protecting our community.
Keith Dodley
Zoning Chair
Commissioner District II Email: KDodley@FarEastAC.org
Keith Dodley was born and raised here in Columbus OH, and am a graduate of Columbus East High School. He joined the US Army in 1986 serving in many locations throughout the United States, Germany, Korea, and Iraq, with multiple MOS’s. He served as a Military Police Officer for 24years. He attended Grantham Univ. and retired in 2016 with 30 years of service.
After retirement, he rejoined with workforce as a Federal Police Officer for 2 years, until diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. Keith then started a nonprofit, Teacher of Men, assisting men and their families with the entire process of Prostate Cancer. He currently works for the Federal Government in logistics, supporting our military thought-out the world. Heis an active member of the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club, Masonic lodge #7, and The Men of Courage. These organizations allow him to work within the communities’ through-out Columbus. As part of Men of Courage org. they mentor young men throughout the state of Ohio. He enjoys being an active member of The First Church of God in Christ, and Men of Valor ministry. During, his free time he enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, parents, golf and fishing.
Darrell Holmes
Darrell Holmes
Vice Chair/Treasurer
Commissioner At Large Religious Email: DHolmes@FarEastAC.org
Dr. Darrell Holmes grew up on the Gulf Coast in Port Arthur Texas. While in Texas, he earned a Bachelor of Arts from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. After marrying his wife, Carol, Darrell earned a Master of Divinity from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin Texas and Doctor of Divinity from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, Illinois. Darrell and his family, that grew to include three children, have served churches in Pueblo Colorado; Moorcroft, Torrington and Gillette Wyoming as well as Washington Court House and Canton, Ohio. After retiring from a church in Canton, Ohio he and his wife moved to Blacklick in 2014 to be closer to grandkids.
During his time in Wyoming, Darrell learned first-hand how drastic population growth can impact and change the character of communities and those who live in them, which explains the expansion of his ministry to the communities in which he lived and served.
Using his skills as a trained strategic planner and Alban Institute conflict manager, his community involvement has included: the Chair of the “Planning and Land Use Commission” of Crook County, Wyoming; chair of a Torrington, Wyoming Joint Commission, managing changes in that community which included establishing an EMS system in the county, as well as serving as a State of Wyoming EMS examiner.
His concern and caring for the communities in which he serves did not change while serving a church in Washington Court House, Ohio. He was instrumental in creating the first Publicly owned ISP in the State of Ohio, as well as being a Chaplin for the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. His concern for communities impacted by population growth did not waver after moving to Columbus, Ohio where he enjoys the privilege of being a Commissioner for the Far East Area Commission.
Glen Tuomaala
Glen Tuomaala
Commissioner, Education At Large Email: GTuomaala@FarEastAC.org
Susan Johnson
Commissioner District III/Election Committee Chair Email: SJohnson@FarEastAC.org
Devin Reese
Devin Reese
Glen Tuomaala and his wife moved to East Columbus and we love the people. As a member of the Far East Commission his goal is to represent the needs of students, parents and teachers within the Far East Commission. He wants to make our schools the best in Ohio because he loves students and teaching. Glen graduated from Bowling Green State University as a double major in Music Education and French Horn Performance. He is also a graduate of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music with a Masters degree in Music Education. As a teacher he was lucky to have taught students from kindergarten to the university level at both public and private institutions. The most fun (and exhausting) has been teaching 2nd graders. They are surprising.
He is the Owner and Editor of www.ForteMusicPress.com and recently had his work Amusement Park Etudes reviewed by the International Horn Society. When he's not publishing music or helping the Far East Area Commission you will find him writing music, taking photographs, painting, gardening and woodworking. With thanks to the most important teachers of his life: Herbert Spencer, Horn Professor Bowling Green State University; Elizabeth Wing, Chair, Graduate Music Education, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music; his wife, his parents, and all of his former students.
Commissioner, District II Email: DReese@FarEastAC.org
With over 20 years of experience, Devin Reese has served in various roles, including math teacher, Behavioral Intervention Specialist, and, for the past 7 years, as an Assistant Principal in Columbus City Schools. His educational journey began with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Economics from The Ohio State University and continued with a Master’s in Education and Professional Teaching from Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
Devin has had the honor of being recognized in the community, featured in Who’s Who in Black Columbus and named a Pioneer in Education by Central Ohio Sports Youth Magazine. Additionally, he was nominated as the “Architect of the Future” by Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. These recognitions fueled his commitment to advocate for those who may not have a voice and serve our community effectively.
Beyond education, Devin was actively engaged as the Homeowner’s Association Board president, working to educate his neighbors about ongoing community issues and promoting opportunities within Columbus. His experiences have underscored the importance of community involvement alongside his professional roles.
With the support of his family and a network of dedicated professionals, Devin has been fortunate to navigate the evolving landscape of education. He is deeply committed to this work, and he believes the journey, filled with challenges and rewards, has been transformative both personally and professionally. He is eager to continue making a positive impact in our community and one day hopes to be on a national stage speaking from the platform on the importance of education.
Jon Dufford has lived in Columbus for 52 years and all 52 years have been in the far east side. He grew up in the Pine Hills area and attended Walnut Ridge High School, Sherwood Middle School, Scottwood, Old Orchard, and Woodcrest Elementary. He is retired from 30 years in the HVAC Industry. Currently, he is the HOA President and Blockwatch Coordinator of my community-Crawford Farms in the Waggoner Corridor. He is an outdoors man and enjoys hunting, camping, and fishing with his two daughters and wife.
Darryl Jacobs
Commissioner, District I Email: DJacobs@FarEastAC.org
Darryl Jacobs recently retired as Director of Quality Assurance for the Wendy's Company after 21 years and transitioned to a full-time real estate investor. The transition has afforded Darryl time to giveback to his wonderful community that has served him so well. He relocated from Tampa, Florida 18 years ago and moved to Blacklick, Ohio. He is currently a member os COREE (Community of Real Estate Entremreneurs), OHSSA (Ohio Self Storage Association), Central Ohio African American Chamber of Commerce. He previously served on the Cedar Run HOA Board, The Board of the Ohio Food Safety Advisory Committee and several FDA Food Safety Committees. Darryl was also Co-Chair of the National Restaurant Association Food Safety Task Force and CoChair of a DEI Employee Resource Group.
Jon Dufford
Jennifer Chamberlain
Chair
Commissioner, At Large Business Email: JChamberlain@FarEastAC.org
Jennifer Chamberlain is a native of Youngstown, Ohio. Married to Jonathan with a daughter, Charlotte. She moved to Columbus in 1992 to attend The Ohio State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture, and Master of Architecture. Fundamental experience includes residential, commercial tenant improvement, educational facilities, and medical office space with emphasis in Building Code and zoning & design and planning. She is currently self-employed as a Consultant.
Her community service began in 2008 as Coordinator of the Cedar Run Block Watch, and later the Cedar Run Civic Association. Currently she is a board member for the East Columbus Business Association. She is the Co-Creator and Chair of Far East Area Commission and currently sit on the Advisory Board of the Greater Eastside Coalition (GEC).