City Council Member Bios

Jessica Saad, President of Council

Jess’s term on Bexley City Council started in 2020. She is currently the President of Bexley City Council. Jess brings over 15 years of business experience in private, public, start up, & owner operator. She is a proud graduate of The Indiana University where she received her B.A. in Telecommunication and Political Science. She has served as Finance Chair, Zoning & Development Chair, & Park & Recreation Chair. Jess is the liason to The Bexley Community Foundation, The Bexley Education Foundation, The Board of Education, & St. Charles.

Jess & Adam (St. Charles Alumni 1996) have enjoyed over 20 years of marriage & have been Bexley residents since 2008. Jess stays busy with her three children Hayden, Layla, & Hudson who all attend Bexley Schools. Her free time is spent cheering on her boys ice hockey teams, baseball teams, football, soccer, Bexley cheer, & dance with her daughter Layla. She enjoys riding & supporting Team Bexley/ Pelotonia, playing tennis, & walks with her golden doodle Lucky dog.

Spencer Cahoon

Spencer was elected to a term beginning in 2026 to serve our community. He’s currently the chair of the Service and Environment Committee. Spencer and his family moved to Bexley in 2018 and have 2 children in the Bexley City Schools. In Bexley he’s been an active member of our community having served as the Treasurer for the Montrose PTO & Bexley Minority Parent Alliance, Bexley Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Executive Committee Member, a director with the Whitehall-Bexley Rotary, a Bexley Citizen Police Academy graduate and active alumni member, a trained Bexley Community Emergency Response Team Member (for disaster preparedness), and host for the Unpacking Bexley Podcast.

Spencer is an attorney working in criminal defense to make sure that both sides of people’s stories are heard before we make life changing decisions. While currently in private practice, he spent over a decade as a public defender. Prior to that, he served folks experiencing homelessness as a social worker with Lutheran Social Services in Columbus. He’s looking forward to building a more supportive and responsive community and continuing to learn about our challenges and opportunities. Spencer encourages you to reach out with your feedback, questions, or opportunities you see for Bexley.

Danny Hurley

Danny grew up near Dayton, Ohio and has lived in Bexley since 2018. He and his wife, a Bexley High School Graduate (class of ’05) live in North Bexley with their two children, both of whom are enrolled at the JCC and will attend Maryland Elementary.

Professionally, Danny has nearly two decades of experience in federal, state, and local politics. He currently serves as Vice President of Capitol Consulting Group, a lobbying firm based in Columbus. Danny is the Chair of the Strategic and Health Committee and serves as the Council liaison to Capital University, Bexley CIC, the Board of Health, and Jewish Family Services.

In his free time Danny is an avid reader, enjoys golfing, and plays soccer. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University.

Monique Lampke

Monique was initially elected to Bexley City Council in 2017, with over 20 years of litigation experience in the public, private and academic sectors. She previously served as the Chair of the Safety and Health Committee and currently chairs the Judiciary and Strategic Committee, overseeing quasi-judicial functions. Her passions include her children, volleyball, the Golden State Warriors, and volunteering as a Wish Grantor for the Ohio Make A Wish Foundation.

She received her B.A. in psychology and political science from Stanford University and her J.D. from The Ohio State University College of Law.

She created the Bexley Youth Service Week which mobilizes and celebrates children, families and residents who want to improve the world through community service supporting food pantries, pet adoption/rescue, senior citizen support, homelessness, and first responders. She also organized a series of awareness and education trainings for Bexley residents addressing important community issues, including human trafficking and safety awareness. She is a member of the Bexley Women’s Club and the Bexley Citizens Police Academy and Alumni Association and has previously taught at Capital University, Ohio Dominican University and the University of Dayton College of Law. She has lived in Bexley since 2000 and her children attend Bexley’s outstanding schools.

Sam Marcellino

Sam’s family moved to Bexley from a suburb of Boston, Massachusetts in 2001. He graduated from Bexley High School in 2005 and went on to attend the University of Kentucky (B.A.) and the University of Toledo College of Law (J.D.). Currently, Sam is a Partner at the law firm of Nager, Romaine & Schneiberg Co., L.P.A.

In addition to his work as an attorney, Sam serves on various boards throughout central Ohio, including Wexner Heritage Village and Klarity Medical Products. Prior to being elected to Bexley City Council in 2021, Sam was appointed to serve as a Bexley Complaint Liaison and was a member of the Bexley Charter Review Commission.

Sam and his wife, Brittany, moved back to Bexley in 2016 to start their family. The first family addition was their dog, Walter, and in 2021 they welcomed their daughter Francesca to the world.

Troy Markham

Troy was elected in 2015 and has been a resident of Bexley for over twenty years. He currently serves as Chair of the Service and Environment Committee and is past Chair of the Recreation and Parks Committee (2015-2017). In addition to serving on council, he works as a science instructor at The Ohio State University and Capital University. He has authored several science textbooks and instructional materials. His Bexley memoir “Exile in Goyville” is available in bookstores. Troy is a graduate of The Ohio State University with degrees in political science and plant biology.

Troy’s focus on council is the improvement and development of all areas of Bexley. He is committed to cultivating open communication among all neighborhoods and promoting a sense of community and representation for all residents.

Outside of council and teaching, Troy works to further science education in youth. He serves as a volunteer mentor and judge for the Big Walnut Science Fair and the Central District Science Fair each year. His wife Patti grew up in Bexley and his children both attend Bexley City Schools. His daughter, Emily, is a talented ceramics artist and a graduate of Bexley High School. His son Leo is a member of the Bexley baseball and golf teams.

Alex Silverman

Alex was elected in 2024 to Bexley City Council and currently serves as Chair of the Service and Environment Committee. Alex is from Columbus and moved to Bexley in 2018. Graduating from Eastmoor Academy in 2004, he attended the Ohio State University for Hospitality Management and became a trained chef by Le Cordon Bleu in Pittsburgh, PA. Alex currently works for N. Wasserstrom, as an account manager for national food service companies.

Driven by a commitment to service and community, Alex is a member of the Bexley Events and Celebrations Committee, Montrose PTO, Bexley Minority Parent Alliance, and the Bexley Police Citizens Academy Alumni. His goals on the council are to work to bring family-friendly development, residential housing accessibility, and to enhance the community’s togetherness through a shared vision.

Outside of Council and Profession, Alex has been married to his best friend, Brittany, for 12 years. They have two children, Leon (9) and Lillian (7) who attend Montrose Elementary and are active in Bexley Youth Football and Cheerleading.