DOUGLAS HOWE – Director

Mr. Howe brings three decades of experience in both the business and non-profit realms to the Organization’s Board of Directors, having acted as a trusted advisor to leaders in business, education, government and non-profits. His background as a business owner, social entrepreneur, director, and advisor adds a well-rounded perspective. Mr. Howe currently runs a consulting practice and also provides a special brand of financial advising for individuals. Mr. Howe has been an active leader with other charities and foundations, including Young Life, Make-A-Wish, Stepping Stones, Carolina Point’s camp for physically and mentally challenged kids, and several schools. He currently is a board member for two companies: Epipheo and Phillips Tube Group.

JOSHUA LOGSDON – Director

Mr. Logsdon is currently an energy trader and project manager for a short term energy trading firm based in Kansas City, Kansas. He is also the President of eXion Energy, Inc., a company he cofounded in 2013, which operates in the realm of investment opportunities and private capital management. During his professional career he has been responsible for the start-up, management, and growth of several companies across numerous industries. Mr. Logsdon’s experience as a successful small business owner has helped to provide insight and guidance to the Organization as it has developed over the course of the last several years. He has been actively engaged in volunteer work with both this organization as well as the larger and broader reaching CHARGE Syndrome Foundation, participating in the international CHARGE Syndrome conferences as a resource for the Foundation and the families attending them. Mr. Logsdon is also the father of Connor Logsdon, and as such was immersed in the world of medicine and special needs care for more than a year. This unique perspective, combined with his work experience, will provide the Organization with a well-balanced opinion regarding the direction of the organization, its pursuits, and its ability to best utilize its resources for the betterment of the CHARGE community.

NICOLE LOGSDON – Director and President

Mrs. Logsdon graduated from the College of Mount Saint Joseph with a Masters in Physical Therapy and immediately began practicing in the medical field. Over the years she has worked in various settings such as ICU and acute care but has spent the bulk of her time in long term care and rehab. For the majority of her career she has been employed by Carespring where she gained ample knowledge in healthcare management, team building, hiring and training of staff, and creating and improving productivity and efficiency during her role as rehab director. She continues to stay involved with the company to this day on a prn basis. Further, Mrs. Logsdon has experience fundraising for organizations such as the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati Ronald McDonald House, and The CHARGE Syndrome Foundation. Mrs. Logsdon’s son, Connor, was diagnosed with CHARGE Syndrome in 2012, and she has since been heavily involved in the CHARGE Syndrome community. Given her experiences as the mother of a child with CHARGE Syndrome, Mrs. Logsdon is currently involved in a parent advisory board for the CHARGE Center at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Nikki has attended and volunteered at two International CHARGE Syndrome Conferences as well as two CHARGE symposiums. Mrs. Logsdon has personal experience raising a child with special needs, which provides her great insight in understanding the medical, emotional, and financial needs of families similarly situated. As such, Mrs. Logsdon has vowed to be a staunch advocate for the support of families with special need, and especially those in the CHARGE community.

ELIZABETH MARSOLAN – Director

Ms. Marsolan brings an excellent mix of leadership, marketing, and business experience with her to the Organzation’s Board. After earning an engineering degree at Columbia University in 2003, Ms. Marsolan spent five years in operations management at General Electric. In 2010, Ms. Marsolan received her M.B.A from UCLA Anderson and currently holds the position of Senior Manager, Mobile Ad Operations & Marketing for CBS Interactive. Ms. Marsolan’s department is responsible for not only monetizing CBS Interactive’s mobile sites and applications, but also for ad development and innovations, rich media, and inventory management. In addition to her professional experience, Ms. Marsolan is the parent of a child with CHARGE Syndrome and brings a distinctive knowledge and passion for the Organization’s mission.

JEFFREY SMITH – Director

Mr. Smith brings over twenty years of financial, operations, and managerial expertise and leadership to the Organization’s Board of Directors. After receiving his accounting degree from the University of Cincinnati, Jeff went on to work for PriceWaterhouseCoopers earning his CPA in 1994. Since that time, Jeff has served as both a business owner and CFO for several lower level middle-market companies both domestically and abroad, including the United Kingdom and Chile. Jeff is currently self-employed as a business consultant advising companies on financial and strategic matters.