City of Pickerington

City Council

Council Information

Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm.


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Council President

Kevin Kemper

kkemper@pickerington.net

Kevin Kemper was elected to City Council in November 2021 and November 2025.  He currently serves as the Council President, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, Member of the Safety Committee, Council Representative on the Parks and Recreation Board, and Member of the CRA Housing Council.


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Council Vice President

Brian Wisniewski

bwisniewski@pickerington.net

Brian Wisniewski was first elected to City Council in November 2003 and re‑elected in 2007. During those two terms, he took pride in helping implement impact fees that ensured developers contributed fairly to the community’s rapid growth. His tenure also included several major infrastructure achievements, such as the Diley Road expansion, the sewer plant expansion, and a strategic debt restructuring that strengthened the city’s financial position—all while maintaining the lowest municipal income tax rate in Central Ohio.

Brian and his wife, Lisa, have been married for 37 years and have lived in the community their entire married life. They raised three children—Becca, Rachel, and Matthew—all graduates of Pickerington Central. Their household also includes Finn, an energetic (crazy) Australian Shepherd, and Shelly, a Russian tortoise.

After serving two terms, Brian stepped away from politics for eight years to focus on his young family. During that time, he became deeply involved with the Central Band Boosters when his oldest child joined the band. Each of his three children spent their high school years as members of the Central Marching Tigers band program. Brian continues to support both the Central and North band communities and currently serves as chairman of the annual Central/North Band Festival.

Brian works for a large financial institution in its cybersecurity department, specializing in insider‑threat detection and data‑exfiltration prevention. He holds a master’s degree in cybersecurity from the University of Maryland and is currently pursuing a second master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence through Penn State, with plans to transfer into the program at Wake Forest.

Driven by a passion for community service, Brian returned to public office when he was elected again in November 2019 and re‑elected in 2023. He currently serves as Council Vice President, Chairperson of the Service Committee, Secretary of the Finance Committee, and a Member of the Rules Committee.


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Councilperson

Tricia Sanders

tsanders@pickerington.net

Tricia Sanders was appointed to City Council in August 2017 and elected in November 2017, November 2021, and November 2025. She currently serves as Chairperson of the Safety Committee, Vice Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and Member of the Service Committee.  

She currently teaches English at Pickerington High School Central but has been a teacher in the school district for the last 23 years. She and her husband, Chad, have raised their two sons, Chase (18) and AJ (15), here in Pickerington; they are all very proud to call Pickerington home. Tricia served as a Pickerington City Council Representative from 2008-2011. She is very excited to be working for the city and representing its citizens once again.


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Councilperson

Crystal Hicks

chicks@pickerington.net

Crystal Hicks was appointed to City Council in June 2018 and elected in November 2019 and November 2023.  She currently serves as the Vice Chairperson of the Safety Committee, Vice Chairperson of the Rules Committee, and Member of the Finance Committee.    

Crystal has worked 14 years in the healthcare industry and is currently employed with a physicians family practice in Central Ohio.  Crystal has lived in Pickerington for 20 years with her husband Larry. They have 3 sons - Caden, Logan, and Landon, and a spoiled 17 year old shih poo named Bella.  Crystal sits on the steering committee for her HOA, volunteers a great deal of her time with PYAA sports, and sits on the PYAA Football Board.  Crystal is actively involved with Pickerington Central Football, as well as her children's schools among many other things.  She is honored and humbled to be appointed and now elected to city council.  She loves Pickerington and is excited for the opportunity to dedicate her time and serve the community.  


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Councilperson

Jaclyn Rohaly

jrohaly@pickerington.net

Jaclyn Rohaly was appointed to City Council in February 2019, and elected in November 2019, November 2021, and November 2025.  She currently serves as Chairperson of the Rules Committee, Vice Chairperson of the Service Committee, and Member of the Finance Committee.  

Jaclyn has lived in Pickerington for 23 years with her two children, Samantha and Giovanni. Jaclyn is an employee at Nationwide Children's Hospital, a Board Member of the Development Board for Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation, and a Board Member for the The Ohio Hispanic Coalition. Jaclyn volunteers as a Cheer Coach for PYAA and volunteers as a substitute teacher's aide for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. Jaclyn is honored and privileged to be able to serve the citizens of Pickerington. She cares deeply for her community and hopes that she can share her passion and enthusiasm through her devotion to the City of Pickerington.


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Councilperson

Nick Derksen

nderksen@pickerington.net

Nick Derksen was elected to City Council in November 2019 and November 2023.  He currently serves as the Secretary of Safety Committee, Secretary of Rules Committee, Member of Finance Committee, and Member of the Nuisance Abatement Board.  Nick is currently the youngest serving member at 37.  

Nick and his wife Amy, a Pickerington graduate, have lived in Pickerington since 2016. They have two sons, Andrew and Albert. His in-laws, Susan and Mike have been residents for over 30 years. Nick currently serves as a Deputy Director of Budget and Finance at the Ohio House of Representatives. Prior to his role at the Ohio House, Nick served as a Legislative Aide and Senior Majority Policy Advisor at the Ohio House of Representatives, Director of Legislative and External Affairs at the Ohio Department of Higher Education, and Vice President of Government Relations at the Inter-University Council of Ohio (IUC). He has also served as a former appointed Member to the City's Tax Appeals Board. He and his family are a Lifetime Member of the Pickerington-Violet Township Historical Society and a member of the Friends of the Pickerington Library. Nick brings value to City Council in understanding the intricacies of state and local government, along with a passion to represent the community with honesty, trustworthiness, and respect.


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Councilperson

Bob McCracken

bmccracken@pickerington.net

Bob McCracken was elected to City Council in November 2021 and November 2025.  He currently serves as the Secretary of the Service Committee, Member of the Finance Committee, Council Representative on the Planning and Zoning Commission, and Member of the CRA Housing Council.