Board of Directors

Owner | Discovery Photo

Scott T. Morrison, a 1983 graduate of Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) began his career with a triple major in Management Science, Marketing and Computer Science. He has had extensive experience in all aspects of portrait, architectural and fine art photography. Having a thirst for knowledge, continued education programs at Rocky Mountain School of Photography, Nikon School of Photography, and Cleveland Institute of Art. Wanting his own studio, he started Discovery Photo in 1991.

Scott’s varied works have been published locally, nationally, and internationally in magazines such as Outdoor Photographer, Evidence Technology , Properties, RPM, Beachwood Buzz, and Surreal Beauty Magazine. Dozens of his prints, featuring stunningly vivid landscapes and visceral wildlife, appear in galleries across America, including The Cleveland Museum of Art. Scott also has a keen eye for the movie business and is well connected with the Cleveland movie scene. He is known for his gaffing skills along with cinematography and BTS photography. He has more than 60 IMDB credits to his name, and has participated in 14, 48- hour film compositions. His films have won several awards including two as “Best Cinematographer. “

When not working, he enjoys driving his classic 1964 Dodge convertible and making craft beers. Scott’s studio, along with his wife and three dogs, is located in Beachwood, Ohio. They have two adult children.

Director of Sales and Marketing | TechnologyXperts Inc. (TXI)

For the past twenty plus years Michael has focused on being a disrupter as a sales and marketing leader in the technology, telecommunications, data center information technology verticals. He has served as a previous board member and past president of the Beachwood Chamber of Commerce. As a leader at TechnologyXperts, Inc., Michael is guiding their customers to leverage their managed security and services to increase operations while ensuring their networks are secure.

During his off time, Michael enjoys spending time with his son, friends and his two Pitbull mix dogs.

Business Banking Relationship Manager | PNC Bank

Ann joined PNC Business Banking in July 1993. Ann has over 32 years of experience in the financial services industry.

Ann graduated with a Master of Business Administration in human resources and banking from Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University and with a Bachelor of Business Management and Marketing from Bowling Green State University.

Ann has served as a Member of Rocky River Rotary and was a Board Member for Lakewood Chamber of Commerce for 6 years. She has been a recipient of the Market All Star and Circle of Excellence Award in recognition of her commitment to her customers.

Outside of PNC, Ann has a passion for animals and one day hopes to help the Guide Dog Foundation with their mission to raise guide dogs.

Senior Account Executive | Keller National

Brian has been employed as a licensed property & casualty and life insurance agent for the past 25 years.

He is the former owner of his own insurance agency and has worked as a Sr. Account Executive for other agencies.

Currently employed at Keller National Insurance Agency,  Brian takes pride in helping his clients secure financial protection through insurance products.

A graduate of Bowling Green State University Majoring in Communications while Minoring in Marketing. At Bowling Green, Brian served as an officer for his fraternity.

Brian also attended Shaker Heights Schools K through 12^th grade.

Brian has two sons who graduated from Beachwood High School. Zach is a Music Major and Spanish Minor at Kent State. Adam is a Pre-Med Major at Ohio State.

He formerly held an Ohio Real Estate License and a Series 7 General Securities License.

Born in Cleveland and raised in Cuyahoga County, Brian has also lived in Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona.

Loves spending time with friends and family, playing pickleball, hiking and yard work…yes…yard work.

Financial Advisor | Edward Jones

City Administrator | City of Beachwood

Tina Turick has worked for the City of Beachwood for over three decades and is highly experienced and well respected in Public Administration. She is a team player, detail oriented and willing to put forth the effort necessary to get the job done.

Since starting in 1988, Tina has had two children, earned two college degrees and worked her way up to her current position of City Administrator. She currently serves as the Mayor’s right-hand person and her responsibilities include: serving as the Mayor’s liaison to the public, constituents, employees, elected officials and representatives of local, state and federal government; providing project administration and management on special projects; and participating in long range city planning. Highlights of her public service career are geared toward the coordination and administration of major municipal projects. The most notable include: revamping and upgrading an outdated and stale municipal website, the City’s introduction into the social media arena, the renovation and expansion of several municipal facilities, participating in and overseeing the creation and implementation of the live streaming and video rebroadcasting of the City’s public meetings; and the administration and implementation of administrative policies.

Tina’s educational background includes an Associates of Arts/Science Degree from Lakeland Community College, where she received the Dean’s Award and was named to the All Ohio Academic Team (1997). Tina earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Ursuline College graduating summa cum laude in 2002.

Tina Turick resides in Mentor with her husband and their two daughters who are both nurses.

Beachwood Branch Manager | Cuyahoga County Public Library

Amia holds an undergraduate degree in History from Cleveland State University (2012) and a Master’s in Library and Information Science from Kent State University (2014). She has worked in public libraries for the last 11 years, working at Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library and Cleveland Public Library before her current position as the Beachwood Library Branch Manager at Cuyahoga County Public Library. In her current role, she manages her staff in the library and makes connections throughout the community, including Beachwood’s many businesses.

Amia is a member of the American Library Association, Public Library Association, Choose to Read Ohio Advisory Council, and is currently a member of the Leadership Academy 35 cohort through Cleveland State University. She formerly served as Vice President of the Cleveland Public Library Foundation Young Professionals, a Rowan and Littlefield Library Advisory Board Member, and on the planning committee for the 2018 ContentDM User Group Conference.

Outside of work, Amia enjoys knitting, trivia, and Cleveland’s beautiful metroparks.

Branch Manager, Beachwood | Dollar Bank

Kathryn Jenkins is a Branch Officer at Dollar Bank working at the Beachwood branch located at 26949 Chagrin Boulevard.  She is committed to serving her customers and the community.  By leveraging skills she has crafted over the past thirty years as a banker, she is able to provide customed solutions to meet the financial needs of both businesses and individuals. When not at work you can find Kathryn enjoying time with her family, preferably outdoors enjoying nature.

Financial Advisor | Beacon Financial Partners

Susan joined Beacon Financial Partners in 2020, bringing over twenty years of wealth management experience and a passion for helping others create the lifestyle they desire. With dual master’s degrees – in Finance and Counseling, she takes the time to understand what is important to her clients, creating plans that are aligned with their goals and values. As a former counselor and teacher, she takes an interactive approach to the planning process to develop strategies that are both comfortable and impactful.

In her free time, Susan enjoys swimming, tennis, skiing, yoga, and taking her dog Lucie for long walks.

CPA Managing Member | Acumen MB LLC

Jeff brings over thirty years’ experience in public accounting and private industry to Acumen MB LLC, having worked in manufacturing, retail, and personal services business entities before starting his own private practice. In January 1989, Jeff partnered with Philip Mellon CPA to form Mellon & Beder Inc., each sharing the same firm philosophy of being proactive in their approach to helping and working with clients. Jeff is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants, is licensed as a Chartered Global Management Accountant, and is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor. Outside of the office, Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife, Barb, his grown-up children, spoiling his granddaughter, or visiting wineries within Ohio.

LPCC-S

Deandra Evans is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervision designation (LPCC-S) in the states of Ohio and Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience in the behavioral health field. She was born and raised in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, where her passion for helping others and serving her community first began.

She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Slippery Rock University and her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Kent State University.

Deandra is the Founder and CEO of Right Direction Behavioral Health Services and nonprofit Right Direction Community Services, and founder of Collaborative Community Services in Pennsylvania, a community-based organization serving individuals and families across the lifespan.

Deandra is known for her passion, vision, and unwavering commitment to helping others. Her work is grounded in the belief that everyone deserves access to compassionate, culturally responsive care and the opportunity to thrive. Through her leadership, she continues to build innovative programs, foster meaningful partnerships, and advocate for lasting change within the behavioral health system.

Outside of her professional work, Deandra enjoys traveling, attending concerts, spending time with friends and family, being a proud dog mom, and doing anything she can to support and uplift those around her.

Sales | Spectrum Business

Since 1997 Marc has been a successful salesperson in the telecommunications space, starting with the former Ameritech and currently Spectrum Business for mid markets. A big portion of his work is helping businesses think differently about their data and voice services and how to future-proof them for their benefit.  He is also very active in the luxury travel space, including participating in several podcasts on luxury cruising and travel.

 A graduate of Syracuse University with a BA in International Relations, Marc has been a NE Ohio resident since 1994 and is deeply passionate about Beachwood and the amazing opportunities in this city.

 Outside of work, Marc has three adult children, two precious grandchildren, and three grand dogs. He is also a dual citizen of the USA and Switzerland and is multilingual. He loves to travel, ski, cruise, visiting Naples, FL, and spending time with and going on adventures with the grandchildren.

Business Development Coordinator | Preferred Vascular Group

Morgan Wantz is a Business Development Coordinator with Preferred Vascular Group, where she focuses on building relationships, developing partnerships, and growing healthcare services throughout Northeast Ohio. She enjoys connecting people and organizations and finding ways to create opportunities that benefit everyone involved.

Originally from Geneva, Ohio, Morgan graduated from Kent State University in 2021 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science. She brings a background in business development, marketing, and leadership to her role and is passionate about helping businesses grow through collaboration and strong community relationships. As a member of the Beachwood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Morgan looks forward to helping create connections and opportunities that support the continued growth of the Beachwood business community. She believes in leading from behind—bringing people together, supporting others, and helping turn good ideas into action.

Outside of work, Morgan enjoys spending time with her dog, Bella, being outdoors, and finding any excuse to try a new crafting project.