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Margaret Pfarr, Administrative Assistant

Graduated form the College of Mount St. Joseph with a degree in French
Married, with 7 children and 7 grandchildren
Has been a parent /grandparent at CMH since 1978
Has worked at CMH since 1990
Love children, animals and music
“Aside from home, CMH is the best place a child can be!”

Carol Carver, Office Manager

Accomplishments:

Married to my husband Ron for 38 years
2 children, Randy and Mollie, both married
4 wonderful grandchildren, Jake, Sam, Audrey and Joey

Work History:

Office Manager for CMH since December, 2006
19 plus years office related experience
10 years at the University of Dayton, HR and Math Dept.

What I love about CMH:

Getting to know all the wonderful families, staff and teachers. CMH is a family-centered environment; it is a joy to come to work.

Favorite things to do when I’m not at work:

Boating
Traveling
Spending time with my family and friends

Doug Coates, Accountant

Consultant/contractor to non-profits & small businesses last 7 years
- Business Mgr.
- Marketing
- Database management
- Grant writing
20 plus years corporate experience - sales & account management
Still playing softball (30+ years); 20 plus years coaching youth sports
Writing, computers, reading, weightlifting, cars of the 50's, & 60's, walking, & traveling
3 grown children: 18, 25 & 28

Amie Williams, Admissions Counselor

Education:

Degree in French Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University, Providence R.I.

Work History:

Director of Social Catering, Ritz Carlton Hotel, Washington DC
Assistant Director of Catering, Willard Hotel, Washington DC
Director of Catering and Convention Services, Hilton Hotels, Alexandria, VA
Director of Catering, Hilton Hotels, New Brunswick, NJ
Assistant Director of Catering, Atlanta Hilton & Towers
Restaurant Manager, Providence, RI
Taught French Culinary Arts to Local Chefs in Aruba

What I love about CMH:

My husband and I were looking for a school for our two children. We had looked at 14 different schools. As soon as we toured CMH, we knew we had found a home. We have never looked back. The beautiful grounds, the incredible teachers, and the genuine love for the children has been an incredible learning journey for our boys. CMH has been a loving, nurturing extension of our home and I feel so good to be sending our children here. The teachers and administrators truly teach all the children the love of learning, the ability and confidence to be the individuals they are and yet to become, and to problem solve in a peaceful, respectful manner.

Accomplishments:

I have two beautiful boys, Joshua (6), and Aaron (5). Both of my sons are current students at CMH.
Married to an amazing husband for 9 years
Worked with the past four Presidents in planning special events for them
Have worked on the the planning of the 1994 Superbowl in Atlanta, the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, and the 2000 Inaugural of George W. Bush.

Gary Wolfe, Physical Plant Manager

Born in Xenia, Ohio

Education:

1960 Graduated Beavercreek H.S. Beavercreek, Ohio 1960-1963
The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio Agricultural Engineering Curricula 1963-1967
US Air Force, Stationed in Denver, Colorado & Dover, Delaware

Work History:

After the Air Force I worked in Basic Research & Development @ Wright Patterson AFB for 20 years. I then did a career change and finished my work in the civil engineering field.

Interests:

Woodcarving, motorcycling (1975 BMW R90/6) and golf.

Family:

Wife Donna of 38 years and Daughter Beth Copfer, Son Joshua, Son-in-law Brian Copfer, And Grandsons, Matthew (6), Jonathan (4) and Andrew Copfer (2 mos.).

What I love about CMH:

Being around young kids helps me stay young or at least I think it does.