On May 19th, T.J.’s Place of Hope was privileged to host Centerville High Schools Hope Squad for lunch. It was a great time to learn about each other’s desires to help the youth and their families in our community.
Founder
+ Facilitator
Greg Crabtree (Dad of TJ)
Step father to TJ: Greg has been affiliated with T.J.’s Place from its beginning. Greg was previously the President and now presides as the Executive Director. Greg currently is the pastor of two churches in Springfield: Bowlusville United Methodist Church and New Moorefield United Methodist Church. Greg has been active in the organizations public speaking engagements and fundraising for several years. Greg has helped and worked with many youth and families over the years to help them find healthier lifestyles.
Founder + Secretary
+ Facilitator
Cheryl Crabtree (Mom of TJ)
Cheryl has been a Board member of T.J.’s Place of Hope since it was started in
2006. Cheryl has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from West Virginia
State College and a Master of Science Degree from Marshall University in
Industrial and Occupational Safety Management.
Cheryl worked approximately 20 years in industrial safety but after losing her son
in 2005, she switched her career and started her own business. She started
Petway In-Home Pet Care where she currently still works and feels that caring for
animals has helped her to heal.
President
David Ball
Dave and his wife, Kathy, currently reside in Springboro after 26 years of residency in Centerville. Dave is an independent sales rep who covers Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Kentucky. He has done considerable international travel. Dave has been the Assistant Junior Varsity baseball coach at Centerville for 14 years.
Dave and Kathy have three children – Dan, 36 who resides in Loveland, OH; Melissa, 32 who resides in Cincinnati, OH; and Molly, 26 who resides in Chicago, IL. Dan and his wife Kara have blessed Dave and Kathy with two grandchildren, Katelyn (7) and Lizzy (5).
Dave graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 1977 as did Kathy. He has a BBA in Marketing.
