Dave Bertsch

In 2003 Dave Bertsch founded and led Grow Sales Marketing Group, until selling the company in 2018. Since then, he has served in various leadership roles in the blind and disability community, focused on advocacy and public policy.

Legally blind since his twenties, Dave has served as a City Councilman and is a current member of Ohio’s Statewide Independent Living Council and the State Library’s Consumer Advisory Committee. Other board positions have included his local Rotary and Library Foundation.

Dave has degrees from The University of Akron and Kent State University, where he met Stephanie, his wife of twenty-five years. They live near Akron, Ohio with their rescue dogs Sadie and Summer.

Photo of Dave, a light-skinned man, smiling
  • People posing for a photo

    3rd Annual Lighthouse Food Truck Rally

    June 25th, 2018

    On Thursday, June 7th, we kicked off the summer early and in style at our third annual Lighthouse Food Truck Rally! With the support of the community, we raised over $7,000 for individuals who [...]

  • From Left to Right: Interim President and CEO Brad Wiens, Greg Szabo, Alex Knoll, and VP of Operations Pat O'Hara

    Decade of Opportunities Breakfast

    February 15th, 2018

    Over $11,000 was raised in support of jobs, independence, and empowerment for people who are blind, in Spokane! […]

  • Lighthouse staff and band members of Plane Jane in a group photo

    Shuck it! We raised over $10,000 at the first ever Lighthouse Oyster Roast!

    February 7th, 2018

    The Summerville, South Carolina location of The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. held its first major fundraiser on Friday, January 26th at the Summerville Country Club and it was a HUGE success! […]