csn business operations council

Keith Desserich

Keith Desserich is a father and one of the directors of The Cure Starts Now and the parent of a DIPG child. He is an entrepreneur and President of several service companies serving four states. He is Chair of the CSN Business Council which handles operations and organization of the charity.

Christine Baumgardner

Christine Baumgardner is an owner and founder of a local home nursing care company and handles CSN accounting operations.

Jeremy Buzzell

For over 7 years, Jeremy Buzzell has been working for the Federal government in various capacities -- both for Federal agencies and for the United States Senate. He has experience with creating and implementing Federal laws and regulations, primarily in the areas of disability policy.

Julie Cohen

Julie Cohen has practiced special needs and disability education for 40 years with a concentration on the needs of the family and medical and support communities. She has collaborated with pediatric hospice institutions and served as a consultant and volunteer with Stepping Stones Recreational Center as well as other county and city organizations. She has a BS and M. Ed. in Special Education.

Jody Desserich

Jody Desserich is a former Controller and partner in several local service companies.

Stephanie Edmunds

Stephanie Edmunds is the national coordinator and awareness developer for The Cure Starts Now. Previously she worked as a producer for WCPO Channel 9 television.

Jane Kessinger

After 25 years of service as a school secretary, Jane Kessinger recently retired and currently handles all CSN communications. She is married with two daughters. She has 2 grandsons and one granddaughter.

Jennifer Pekarik

Jennifer Pekarik is a real estate agent and has been a project manager. She assists with CSN sponsorship implementation.

Robb Wing

Robb Wing is a media buyer and has developed material for both radio and television. He handles CSN media coordination.