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.


Cheers to Lighthouse Supporters who Raised a Glass at Guest Bartender Night
President and CEO Kirk Adams (left) with Foundation Board President Howie Dickerman (right) Submitted by Howie Dickerman, Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind Foundation Board President I never thought that bartending would be part [...]

Building Opportunities: INL Groundbreaking Celebration was a huge success!
Our Building Opportunities: Inland Northwest Lighthouse Groundbreaking Celebration on May 31st was a great success, raising over $18,000 to support our upcoming facility expansion! More than 160 community supporters, employees, and event sponsors came out [...]

A Message from Foundation Board Member & Luncheon Chair Barbara Ross
Spring greetings to you! It was a great pleasure to chair this year’s Redefining Vision Luncheon. A huge vote of thanks goes to each of you who attended and supported Seattle Lighthouse for the [...]
