Ohio Primary Election Date: Tuesday, March 19th, 2024. Vote for Carolyn Destefani for the 10th Ohio Senate District!
Carolyn Destefani FOR STATE SENATE
Carolyn Destefani, a Conservative Republican, is vying for the Ohio State Senate. With a robust history of service, she brings a wealth of experience, including active duty in the United States Air Force, professional business development for Federal and Defense contractors, election to a third term as a Sugarcreek Township Trustee, and leadership roles in dozens of community and volunteer organizations.
A proud 22-year resident of Green County, Carolyn is deeply rooted in the region's fabric. Carolyn has been married to her husband Chuck, a retired Colonel, for over three decades. Carolyn is a recent inductee into both the Ohio Veterans and Greene County Women's Hall of Fames, a testament to her exemplary service.
Her academic journey at Ohio State University, earning a B.S. in Engineering, was complemented by professional experience at United Parcel Service. Commissioned into the Air Force post-graduation, she spearheaded Manpower Engineering teams across the US and Europe and supported high-ranking officers in Protocol roles. After an honorable discharge to focus on family, Carolyn has been deeply involved in her children's education, many community engagements, and professional work supporting Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
Her involvement spans various community initiatives, from supporting schools, sports teams, and church activities to leadership roles in both Boy and Girl Scouts. Carolyn served as the President of the Greene County Township Association for three years and knows the needs of local government.
Carolyn Destefani's vision for Ohio involves robust leadership that advocates for the district and champions economic growth. Her tenure promises a focus on bolstering Ohio's business climate while advocating for the needs of the people of Greene, Clark, and Clinton County.
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Dear Voter,
Thank you for your efforts to become an informed voter and for visiting the Destefani for Ohio Website! I would like to take the opportunity to formally introduce myself as an Ohio 10th District State Senate candidate to possibly fill the position that will be vacated, as Senator Bob Hackett is term-limited after completing his second term. As a servant leader, I have a long-standing interest in Serving our Country, having been a United States Air Force Officer, a Technology-Focused Business Leader, and a three-time elected Sugarcreek Township Trustee, representing about 10,000 residents in Greene County, where my husband and I have resided for 22 years.
As a highly involved Republican Party member, I am committed to furthering Constitutional values. I currently serve on the Greene County Republican Party Executive Board as a County Coordinator. It is a privilege to be an elected Greene County Precinct 152 Captain, to have participated as a poll worker, experiencing the full voting process firsthand, and to be an Institute on the Constitution, An American View of Law, Liberty, and Government graduate. I am an alumnus of the prestigious and highly competitive JoAnn Davidson Ohio Leadership Institute. I belong to five regional Clark, Clinton, and Greene County Republican Clubs. It was a true honor to be inducted into the 2023 Greene County Women’s Hall of Fame and the 2023 Ohio Veteran’s Hall of Fame for outstanding Community Service efforts.
I have been a conservative pro-life, pro-family, and pro-second amendment Republican my entire life. Faith, Family, and Freedom are American values that I have dedicated my life to upholding. As a Mother and Grandmother, I understand the lasting consequences of legislation Ohio enacts and its impact on future generations. My husband, Chuck, retired as an Air Force Colonel in 2021 and currently owns an Information Technology company. We have been married for over 32 years, and both feel strongly about the importance of family values. I am a Gulf War Veteran and have served at various locations worldwide. Today, I serve as the Director of Federal Programs for a Government Contractor, Flairsoft LLC, which supports Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and Springfield Air National Guard Base personnel. My husband and I have both maintained our Ohio Conceal Carry Licenses for over ten years.
I have gained the support and endorsements of both Ohio House Representatives Bill Dean and Brian Lampton, the majority of Greene County Elected Officials, and other community leaders in Clark and Clinton Counties. I have attached a Political Resume highlighting some of my credentials and accomplishments, my endorsement list, and a few flyers. I would appreciate your support and vote for the Ohio Republican Primary on March 19, 2024. Thank you for your consideration!
Service and Leadership
Sugarcreek Township Trustee. Supports approximately 10,000 residents, with a ~$10M+ budget, overseeing Administration, Police, Fire, Road, Service, and Zoning operations. (Since 2016)
Gulf War Air Force Captain operating the Classified Contingency Operation/Mobility Planning and Execution System (COMPES) & Re-Engineering Officer supporting International postal/medical operations (1991-1998)
Inducted into The Ohio Veteran’s Hall of Fame (2023)
Greene County Republican Party Executive Board Officer/County Coordinator (Since 2022)
Elected Greene County Precinct 152 & Previously Honorary 104 Captain (Since 2018)
Inducted into the Greene County Women’s Hall of Fame for Community Service (2023)
Appointed to The Executive Order of The Ohio Commodore by Governor Mike DeWine (2022)
Director of Federal Programs, Flairsoft Federal Ltd. Supporting Wright-Patterson AFB Region (2022-Present)
Director of Business Development, Estrella Group LLC. Small 8(a) Certified Business (2020-2022)
Operations Manager, Technical Writer, Agile SCRUM Master for HumanIT LLC. (2017-2020)
Supported over 110 low-income Families, Veterans, and Seniors with Thanksgiving, Christmas, Back-to-School, Food, and Clothing. Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Family Resource Center (2013-2016)
Bellbrook-Sugarcreek (B-S) Area Chamber of Commerce, Executive Committee (Since 2013)
Miami Valley Military Affairs Assoc. (MVMAA) Board of Directors, B-S Chamber Representative (Since 2023)
Violence Free Futures / Family Violence Prevention Center Board of Directors (2022-Present)
Greene County (G.C.) Water/Wastewater Advisory Committee Chairperson (Since 2016)
G.C. Regional Planning & Coordinating Commission (RPCC) & Perspectives 2040 (Since 2020)
Women In Defense (WID). Previously on the Board of Directors as Chapter Treasurer (Since 2017)
National Assoc. Towns & Townships (NATaT) Legislative Fly-In Rep. (2016/2018/2019/2022)
Miami Valley Region Planning Commission (MVRPC) Board of Directors (2016-2021)
Greene County Township Association (GCTA), President for three years, VP for one year (Since 2015)
Jo Ann Davidson (former Ohio House Speaker) Republican Leadership Institute Graduate (2021)
Institute on the Constitution Graduate - American View of Law, Liberty, and Government (2018)
Ohio Township Association (OTA) Leadership Academy Graduate (2017), Leadership Academy 2.0 (2023)
Dayton Development Coalition (DDC) Fly-In Meetings including Congressman Michael Turner (2021-2023)
445th Airlift Wing, Wright-Patterson AFB, Spouse of the Year for Community Service (2013)
Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME), Weekend Retreat Presenting Couple/Circle Members encouraging strong relationships in Dayton/Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (2004-2020)
Ran Marathon: Full 26.2 miles (2017) and Half 13.1 miles (2007)
Committed Stay-Home Mom for two dedicated Honor students, one who earned the highest Girl Scout Gold Award, is a CRN Nurse, and is pursuing a PhD in Nurse Anesthesiology. The other is a Boy Scout Eagle, Hillsdale, and UD College graduate, and now works for a Government Contractor. Both children are married, and we have two amazing grandbabies (1998-2013)
Married to my Best Friend, Chuck Destefani (Since 1990)
Bachelor of Science, Engineering Degree from OSU (1990)
National Honor Society High School Graduate, Groveport Madison (1985)
YMCA Youth in Government Representative (1984)
The Honor Cadet for the entire State of Ohio, Civil Air Patrol (1986)
Church Parishioner, served as Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Choir, and Liturgical Dance Director (Since 1988)
Vice Commandant’s Outstanding Achievement Award, Air Force Field Training, Dover AFB, Delaware (1988)
Class AA State & National Drill Team Champions, Cruiserettes Flag Corps Co-Captain (1984)
Endorsements
State Level
67th Ohio Governor Bob & Hope Taft
State Rep. District 70 Brian & Karen Lampton
State Rep. District 71 Bill & Pamela Dean
Former State Rep. Bob & Dianna Doyle
Greene County Elected Leaders
Greene County Commissioner Dick & Cindy Gould
Greene County Commissioner Tom & Amy Koogler
Sheriff Scott & Lori Anger
Auditor David & Lisa Graham
Prosecutor David & Amanda Hayes
Treasurer Kraig Hagler
Clerk of Courts AJ & Molly Williams
Local Elected Leaders
Beavercreek Mayor Don Adams
Beavercreek Vice Mayor Pete Bales
Beavercreek Township Trustee Tom & Kim Kretz
Beavercreek Township Trustee Debborah Wallace
Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Board of Education Mike Kinsey
Fairborn Mayor Dan & Norma Kirkpatrick
New Jasper Twp. Trustee/G.C. Twp. Assoc. Pres. Mike Horsely
Sugarcreek Township Trustee Fred & Jeannie Cramer
Sugarcreek Township Trustee Marvin & Marlene Moeller
Sugarcreek Township Fiscal Officer Rich & Stephanie Demko
Republican Party
Beavercreek Republican Women’s Club President Jo & Mr. John Broughton
Greene County Republican Party Leadership Committee & Education Committee Chair John Pyles
Greene County Republican Party Treasurer & Central Committee Precinct 40 Captain Carlton Francis
Greene County Republican Party Secretary & Central Committee Precinct 322 Captain Jim Holtkamp
Greene County Central Committee Precinct 8 Captain CJ & Brad Bieghler
Greene County Central Committee Precinct 94 Captain Mary & Bob Nutter
Former Bellbrook Mayor and Central Committee Precinct 153 Captain Bob Baird
Greene County Central Committee Precinct 156 Captain Eileen Austria
Greene County Central Committee Precinct 465 Captain Tim Roop
Local Community Leaders
Former City of Beavercreek Mayor Brian Jarvis
Ohio Veteran Hall of Fame Recipient & Former Fairborn Mayor Paul Keller
Former Chair, Clark State College Board of Trustees & Board Chair Tecumseh Council Boy Scouts Brad Phillips
Former Chair, Clark State College Foundation Board & Greene Co. Women’s Hall of Fame Honoree Patti Phillips
Co-Founder at Gala of Hope Foundation Barbara Mills
Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jodi Puterbaugh
Co-Founder, Little Miami River Kleeners (now Little Miami Watershed Network) Steve Knopp
Attorney Wayne Waite & Christina Waite MD
JoAnn Davidson Leadership Academy Graduate Missy Mae Walters