New Staff Members Join the Westerville Team

Michael Farrar, Chief Information Officer

Michael Farrar, Chief Information Officer

Michael joined Westerville to oversee the Information Systems Department and the City’s innovation programs. He formerly served as Director of Information Technology in the City of Dublin and worked with Westerville-based Central Ohio Primary Care Physicians as a Business Solutions and Security specialist. Michael has an international background as head of technology services for the University of College London, Institute of Education in London, England and holds a master’s in business administration.

Sara Yinger, Deputy Clerk

Sara Yinger, Deputy Clerk

Sara Yinger joined new Clerk of Council Jessica Hilts to round out the Clerk team for City Council and Boards and Commissions. Sara worked in local government for more than five years at the Village of Minerva Park as the Mayor’s assistant and Clerk of Courts before transitioning to higher education at Otterbein University.

Alex Demodovich, Jordan Hicks, Jason Pierce, Firefighter Paramedics

In March, the Westerville Division of Fire (WFD) added three new full-time firefighter paramedics to their team. Alex Demodovich was previously a part-time WFD employee but has now transitioned into a full-time position. Jordan Hicks and Jason Pierce started in March. Hicks, Demodovich and Pierce will rotate service to all Westerville fire stations.

Alex Demodovich, Firefighter Paramedics

Jordan Hicks, Firefighter Paramedics

Jason Pierce, Firefighter Paramedics