About Spencer
I'm a father of two great children, River and Greer, who attend Montrose Elementary in the 4th grade and kindergarten respectively. My wife Ashley and I have been married for over a decade and now are living in our second Bexley home; multigenerational, after we expanded a few years back for my mother-in-law, Lea, to join us.
Education & Work
Law - I'm currently an attorney focusing on criminal law and a graduate of George Washington University. While currently in private practice, I've spent over a decade working as a public defender to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to have their story told.
Data Analytics - In my effort to never stop learning, I also hold a certificate from Cornell University in Business Analytics. This translates to a proclivity to seek and track data-driven metrics in understanding our world.
Accounting - Having completed a degree in accounting, I bring a keen eye for fiscal oversight and efficiency.
Social Work - Previously I was a social worker with Lutheran Social Services and helped families transition from homelessness to stable housing. People-centered service has always been my passion.
Community Engagement
In Bexley I've been involved with:
- Unpacking Bexley Podcast - Host/Producer
- Bexley Citizen Police Academy & Alumni Assn. - Graduate & Member
- Bexley Minority Parent Alliance - Treasurer
- Whitehall-Bexley Rotary - Board of Directors
- Bexley Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) - Trained Graduate & Member
- Bexley DEI - Executive Committee Member
- Montrose PTO - Prior Treasurer
- Bexley Coalition for Equitable Policing - Representative
- Bexley Green Bootcamp - Graduate
Outside of Bexley, I'm involved with:
- Voicecorp - Ohio Capital Journal recording host making news accessible for the people with limited vision
- Ohio Families Unite for Political Action and Change (OFUPAC) - Board of Directors
- Ohio Police Reform Policy Table - Coalition Partner
- Ohio Jail Coalition - Coalition Partner
- Statehouse advocacy - various issues
Community Achievements
That engagement has brought about a number of positive changes in our community. To highlight just a few:
- Grant writing & project assistance leading to the Montrose playground shade structures
- Partnering with the 8 Cant Wait Campaign to modernize the Bexley Police use of force policy
- Helping to paint the Bexley Rainbow Crosswalk with Bexley Pride
- Annual AAPI Heritage Event - Committee member & volunteer since the event began 4 years ago (regularly the largest library-hosted event)
- Advocating with:
- City Council for successfully implemented legislation & development
- Bexley Board of Education for improved school policies
- Bexley Charter Review Committee for amendment overwhelmingly adopted by voters
My family are also longstanding Members at the JCC, where both my children attended preschool. I can often be found cycling around our great city or working out at the JCC. Ask me about my plans for dancing sometime. Let's just say that I love learning new things and taking on new challenges.
