Joanne Rau has proudly called Centerville home since 1986 and has served as a member of City Council since 2014. A retired environmental engineer with careers at Delphi and Dayton Power & Light, she brings decades of technical expertise and community leadership to public service. Before joining Council, she served on the Planning Commission and Board of Architectural Review, helping guide thoughtful development throughout the city. Joanne is passionate about preserving Centerville’s strong sense of community, excellent schools, beautiful parks, and family-friendly quality of life that make it a great place to live and raise a family.

: Mike grew up in Washington Township and graduated from Centerville High School in 1975. He received a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Dayton in 1979 and a master’s in engineering management in 1986. He worked for Dayton Power and Light and Mead Data Central now Lexis-Nexis. He is now retired and enjoys amateur radio and hand sewing traditional kilts.

For 33 years, The Castle has supported the mental health of Montgomery County by providing a place of gathering for those dealing with severe and persistent mental illness. The Castle offers meals and group activities including field trips. Lisa Hansford has served as the executive director since 2016. She has an undergraduate degree in Social Work and a Masters in Conflict Analysis and Engagement. She is a Licensed Social Worker.