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Board Members
Greg Krivchenia
Founder & Board President
Greg launched the vision for the Mid-Ohio Valley Aquatic Center after the loss of the community’s only indoor pool. A lifelong swimmer, Eagle Scout, and orthopedic surgeon, he’s seen firsthand how water safety and aquatic therapy save lives and strengthen community health. His passion is simple but powerful: ensure every child and adult in the Mid-Ohio Valley has a safe place to learn to swim, train, recover, and connect year-round. Greg’s leadership and early seed funding helped establish MOVAC and set the course toward building a world-class regional aquatic center for generations to come.
Jennifer Garrison
Treasurer
Jennifer Garrison is a retired attorney, State Legislator and development specialist from Marietta,
Ohio. Garrison previously accepted a presidential appointment to serve as the Senior Policy
Advisor to the Federal Co-Chair at the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) on February 7,
2022. In this position, Mrs. Garrison performed and managed ARC strategic initiatives and
projects supporting the Federal Co-Chair in the areas of relationship management, project
leadership, policy development and communications.
Simon Hargus
Simon Hargus owns and operates First Settlement Physical Therapy, an outpatient physical therapy company with 50 clinics and 300 employees across OH and WV. Since taking over his family’s company in 2016 Simon has tripled its size with zero debt. Simon has his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Ohio University and a Masters Business Administration from Western Governors University. He is married with two children and resides in Parkersburg WV.
Dr. George Banzinger
Dr. George Banziger spent 43 years in higher education as a professor, academic dean, and grants manager, with work spanning psychology, gerontology, and major grant development. He began his academic career at Marietta College and holds a B.A. from Macalester College and an M.A./Ph.D. in social psychology from Syracuse University.
In retirement, George remains active through environmental organizations, teaching with the Institute for Learning in Retirement, and volunteering with Braver Angels, a nonprofit focused on bridging political divides.
He is also the father of three former Marietta Marlin swimmers, including one who competed as a Division I scholarship athlete—fueling his commitment to expanding aquatic opportunities in the Mid-Ohio Valley.
Josh Jacobs
Josh Jacobs serves as Vice President of Institutional Advancement for Antioch University and the Coalition for the Common Good. His experience in public and private higher education, as well as state government, shapes his approach to community development and his consulting firm Ampersand Blue, LLC. He is married to Sarah and they have two children in the Marietta City School District.
Bill B
High School & Collegiate Coach
Bill Bauer brings 30+ years of coaching experience across age-group, high school, and collegiate swimming, including roles with the Marietta Marlins, Marietta High School, Ohio University, Ohio State University, and the Kenyon College Swim Camp. He also coached seasonally at Punahou School in Honolulu and continues to support Ohio State swimming.
Bill has coached Olympic gold medalist and world-record holder Betsy Mitchell, Ohio State champions, West USA Swimming sectional champions, and National Top-16 No. 1–ranked swimmers. His athletes have included national qualifiers, Olympic Trial swimmers, and a National Champion in the 400 IM. Known for his technical expertise and innovative training, Bill is an ASCA Level 4 coach.
Mark Krivchnia
Mark Krivchenia grew up in Marietta and proudly claims his spot as a “second-rate” Marietta Marlins swimmer—though he’s been making up for that humility ever since. Before retiring, Mark built a career in technology transfer, managing patents and licensing at the University of Illinois Chicago and Purdue University. Earlier, he worked in product development and served as Director of R&D at General Mills.
Beyond his support for the Mid-Ohio Valley Aquatic Center, Mark is deeply involved in conservation work throughout the region. He volunteers with the Broughtons Nature & Wildlife Education Area and the Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge, and he currently serves as President of the Midwest Great Lakes Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration.
Gene Hollins
Director of Law, City of Obetz
Gene Hollins is the Director of Law for the City of Obetz and an attorney in private practice with more than 35 years of experience in municipal and economic development law. Before joining Obetz in 2020, he was an equity partner at Frost Brown Todd LLC and previously served as Law Director for Powell, Canal Winchester, and Minerva Park.
Gene has advised numerous Ohio communities and development agencies on issues such as infrastructure contracting, economic-development incentives, zoning and land use, labor and employment matters, administrative appeals, legislative drafting, intergovernmental relations, utility law, and litigation involving governmental immunity.
Board Members
Greg Krivchenia
Founder & Board President
Greg launched the vision for the Mid-Ohio Valley Aquatic Center after the loss of the community’s only indoor pool. A lifelong swimmer, Eagle Scout, and orthopedic surgeon, he’s seen firsthand how water safety and aquatic therapy save lives and strengthen community health. His passion is simple but powerful: ensure every child and adult in the Mid-Ohio Valley has a safe place to learn to swim, train, recover, and connect year-round. Greg’s leadership and early seed funding helped establish MOVAC and set the course toward building a world-class regional aquatic center for generations to come.
Jennifer Garrison
Treasurer
Jennifer Garrison is a retired attorney, State Legislator and development specialist from Marietta,
Ohio. Garrison previously accepted a presidential appointment to serve as the Senior Policy
Advisor to the Federal Co-Chair at the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) on February 7,
2022. In this position, Mrs. Garrison performed and managed ARC strategic initiatives and
projects supporting the Federal Co-Chair in the areas of relationship management, project
leadership, policy development and communications.
Simon Hargus
Simon Hargus owns and operates First Settlement Physical Therapy, an outpatient physical therapy company with 50 clinics and 300 employees across OH and WV. Since taking over his family’s company in 2016 Simon has tripled its size with zero debt. Simon has his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Ohio University and a Masters Business Administration from Western Governors University. He is married with two children and resides in Parkersburg WV.
Gene Hollins
Director of Law, City of Obetz
Gene Hollins is the Director of Law for the City of Obetz and an attorney in private practice with more than 35 years of experience in municipal and economic development law. Before joining Obetz in 2020, he was an equity partner at Frost Brown Todd LLC and previously served as Law Director for Powell, Canal Winchester, and Minerva Park.
Gene has advised numerous Ohio communities and development agencies on issues such as infrastructure contracting, economic-development incentives, zoning and land use, labor and employment matters, administrative appeals, legislative drafting, intergovernmental relations, utility law, and litigation involving governmental immunity.
Josh Jacobs
Josh Jacobs serves as Vice President of Institutional Advancement for Antioch University and the Coalition for the Common Good. His experience in public and private higher education, as well as state government, shapes his approach to community development and his consulting firm Ampersand Blue, LLC. He is married to Sarah and they have two children in the Marietta City School District.
Bill Bauer
High School & Collegiate Coach
Bill Bauer brings 30+ years of coaching experience across age-group, high school, and collegiate swimming, including roles with the Marietta Marlins, Marietta High School, Ohio University, Ohio State University, and the Kenyon College Swim Camp. He also coached seasonally at Punahou School in Honolulu and continues to support Ohio State swimming.
Bill has coached Olympic gold medalist and world-record holder Betsy Mitchell, Ohio State champions, West USA Swimming sectional champions, and National Top-16 No. 1–ranked swimmers. His athletes have included national qualifiers, Olympic Trial swimmers, and a National Champion in the 400 IM. Known for his technical expertise and innovative training, Bill is an ASCA Level 4 coach.
Mark Krivchnia
Mark Krivchenia grew up in Marietta and proudly claims his spot as a “second-rate” Marietta Marlins swimmer—though he’s been making up for that humility ever since. Before retiring, Mark built a career in technology transfer, managing patents and licensing at the University of Illinois Chicago and Purdue University. Earlier, he worked in product development and served as Director of R&D at General Mills.
Beyond his support for the Mid-Ohio Valley Aquatic Center, Mark is deeply involved in conservation work throughout the region. He volunteers with the Broughtons Nature & Wildlife Education Area and the Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge, and he currently serves as President of the Midwest Great Lakes Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration.
Advisory Board Members
George Banzinger
Henry Sassyn
Eddy Biehl
Jesse Rousch
David Vandeberg
Kris Justice
Kelli Cawley
Location to be announced soon