Laura Lowe Everhart

Laura is a graduate of Miami University with a degree in English Literature and a minor in Theatre History, served as a Development Officer at the Tony Award-winning Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park for six years. Laura credits the Playhouse with providing her with a great deal of hands-on experience and access to some of the greatest arts administration minds in the Midwest.

Laura was a founding member and officer of the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT), serving as its President from 2003-05, increasing LCT’s membership, incorporating the organization and spearheading their 501(c)3 application process.

Over the past several years, Laura has been privileged to work in various volunteer capacities with numerous area theatres, including Cincinnati Shakespeare Company and the Know Theatre Company. Laura served with Cincinnati’s Arts Services Office’s Business Volunteers for the Arts program for several years, volunteering on both the Advisory Board and the Application Review Team. In 2003, Laura was noted as one of Citybeat Magazine’s "The Next Influentials." In 2006, she was invited to join the Ohio Arts Council's Arts Access Review Panel, and has partnered with Cincinnati's Fine Arts Fund to offer fund-raising Seminars. She is a member of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, American Association of Grantwriting Professionals and the Association of Fund-Raising Professionals.

E-mail: laura@everhartgrants.com

David N. Crist

Business Manager, has over 20 years experience working with businesses and individuals in the areas of leadership, strategy, business and financial planning, evaluation, relationship building and organizational development. He is a trusted advisor to individuals, senior staff, business owners, and board directors, dealing with a wide array of strategic, tactical, personnel, and organizational issues. Dave brings a deep understanding of finances, businesses, relationships and people to his work, allowing him to help individuals and companies identify and work through blocks that impede their success and deal with today's changing environment tactically, strategically, and practically.

Dave's corporate experience includes time as a Senior Loan Officer for Washington Mutual, Business Development Manager/Branch Manager for US Bank, and Founder/Relationship Manager for Commercial Lending Solutions. Dave has a degree in History/Pre-Law from Miami University and served as an officer in the United States Air Force.

E-mail: davec@everhartgrants.com

Laura and Dave are the New Executive Co-Directors for the Ohio Branch of Wings and a Halo—R.E.A.C.H. Out to Children.  This is at truly worthwhile cause.  We would love to discuss opportunities for your company or foundation to partner with our organization to serve children in crisis. If you would like to hear more, volunteer, or donate time, services, or compensation, please feel free to call us at 513-967-5614 !or 513–535-9153.  Best of luck to you all!