Prior to becoming the Executive Director in April 2018, Clayton was an active board member and Chairperson of the Homeless Services Committee with Home Is The foundation (HIT Foundation). Previously Clayton was a senior Program Manager with a nationally recognized homeless services agency in Dayton, Ohio. With over fifteen years in the service industry Clayton uniquely began his professional career serving people experiencing homelessness while serving as a Probation Officer for the Dayton Municipal Court. Clayton is a certified instructor for the American Red Cross and continues to teach and certify HIT Foundation staff and colleagues in First Aid, CPR/AED. Clayton proudly completed his Bachelor’s degree in 2003 from Indiana Wesleyan University and most recently earned his Master’s Degree from New England College in March of 2018.

Brandy started at Home Is The (HIT) Foundation in July of 2011. Previously she was employed at Behr Dayton Thermal/Chrysler for 14 years. Currently Brandy is the Resident Services Coordinator and oversees our 61 housing units. During her time here at HIT Foundation she has completed several certifications which have helped her to serve our residents and customers better.  In 2018 she became a first time Grandma and her grandson is the light of her world.  Brandy is very dedicated to her job and loves being able to help our residents reach their goals.

Toni has been with the HIT Foundation since May 2006.  Currently Toni serves as the Homeless Services Manager, but has been instrumental in grant writing and management, fair housing and landlord/tenant law procedures, marketing, foreclosure prevention, special events, and education programs throughout her tenure with the HIT Foundation.  Toni is a Certified Specialist in HOME, CDBG and Housing Choice Vouchers; a Certified Facilitator for Homebuyer Education, Post Purchase Education, and Getting Ahead In a Just Getting By World; holds a Professional Certificate from Neighborworks in Homeownership and Community Lending; is a graduate of the Chamber’s Leadership Preble County Program; and was honored as Citizen of the Year in 2016 for her dedication to the County’s homeless population.  Toni is the proud mother of five children and member of the Eaton First Church of the Nazarene.

Ginger Roth started with the HIT Foundation as a Board Member in 2008, volunteered as part of the front office staff in 2012 which made way for being hired as part time staff later that same year.  In June of 2016, Ginger was promoted to the Senior Home Repair Program Manager, taking on responsibilities of managing contractors and volunteers, raising monies, grant writing, and relieving some of the anxiety of seniors trying to maintain their homes on a fixed income.  Prior to becoming the Senior Home Repair Manager for the HIT Foundation, Ginger was the Financial Manager and an OSHIIP (Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program) Counselor for the Preble County Council on Aging for 14 years, giving her extensive experience of 20 plus years with the Senior Adult population of Preble County. She has been a lifelong resident of Preble County and was the Office Manager of the Register Herald, and started her career as a teller for Eaton National Bank.

Prior to joining the HIT Foundation as the Program/Grants Management Coordinator, Kelsie was the Activity Director for several long term care facilities. Kelsie’s experience in healthcare coupled with her undergraduate studies in Public Health, where she graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 2014, make her a great fit for representing the clients Home is the Foundation serves. Additionally, Kelsie has earned her Master’s degree from Keller University when she graduated in December of 2017. Kelsie’s areas of focus with Home is the Foundation include case management, recovery rousing, and grant management and funding. In addition to working for the HIT Foundation, Kelsie enjoys waitressing at Ray’s Restaurant and is an Independent Scentsy Consultant. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her animals, family and friends.

Laura is a lifelong resident of Preble County and a graduate of National Trail High School and Montgomery County Joint Vocational School.  She joined Home Is The Foundation (HIT Foundation) as our Office Coordinator in August, 2016.  Prior to joining our HIT Foundation family Laura was employed for 14 years with the Preble County Board of Developmental Disabilities.  She and her husband, Glenn, reside in Eaton and together they have 4 amazing adult children, 3 wonderful grandchildren and 2 wonderful honorary grandsons.  Laura’s compassion for helping others is a great fit to our HIT Foundation team and mission.

Travis began his career with Home Is The (HIT) Foundation in November, 2009.  He started as a maintenance employee and in 2017 was promoted to Maintenance Supervisor.  Originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana, Travis moved to West Alexandria in 1997 where he graduated from Twin Valley South High School.  He now lives in Eldorado with his wife Shawna, son Tanner, their German Shepherd, Sasha and Weiner dog, Stanley. While working for HIT Foundation he has taken many classes to assist our residents with their maintenance needs. Travis enjoys music and prefers to listen to country and rock 'n roll.