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
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    4 reasons you should consider joining the Lighthouse Board

    February 28th, 2023

    The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is on the lookout for passionate individuals who are interested in making a difference in the lives of those who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities. We’re [...]

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    Celebrating our Donors – 2022 Appreciation Breakfast

    January 19th, 2023

    Events are back! We gathered together for our 2022 Appreciation Breakfast to celebrate the generosity and support of our community. In closing out a terrific year, The Lighthouse for the Blind Foundation was thrilled to [...]

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    FreeWill at the Lighthouse

    January 12th, 2023

    The Lighthouse has partnered with FreeWill to provide a simple and expedient will writing service at no cost to you. With a valid will and beneficiary-designation forms, you can choose who receives your property, [...]