Administration

Assistant Director

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Kenton serves as Assistant Director for the Community Centers section, where he provides leadership and oversight for community centers, therapeutic recreation, afterschool programming, summer camps, health and nutrition initiatives, and other community-based services that positively impact residents throughout Columbus.

Since joining the department in December 2022, Kenton has focused on strengthening operational effectiveness, expanding program access, developing staff, and building strategic partnerships that enhance services for youth, adults, seniors and individuals with disabilities. He brings more than 25 years of leadership experience and over 15 years of public administration experience.

His professional background includes executive leadership in operations, marketing, community engagement, special events, business development, facility management and strategic planning. Throughout his career, he has led diverse teams, managed complex operations and developed innovative approaches to improving organizational performance and community.

A Dayton native, Kenton earned a Master of Public Administration from Franklin University, a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from Wright State University and an Associate of Science in Business Management from Sinclair Community College.

Kenton is actively involved in the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). He has also served in numerous community leadership roles, including as Finance Committee Chair for Project C.U.R.E., Inc. and as a member of the Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County Advisory Council.