The SouthSide614 Stories Team
Todd Ehninger
TEAM LEAD
Todd has been a resident of downtown Columbus since 2016. Employed the last 17 years at Nationwide Insurance, he has coached diverse teams on up to date methods for continuous improvement. A 2022, graduate of the South Side Neighborhood Leadership Academy, he learned about Asset Based Community Development, became more involved in advocacy for the South Side Community and formed team relationships with Ginny Greathouse and other impassioned team members who formed the origin of South Side 614 Stories. As a member of the team, his current passion is enabling South Side storytellers to share their fascinating video stories that showcase the vibrant South Side.
Ginny Greathouse
TEAM LEAD
Ginny grew up in the north side of Columbus. She moved to New Hampshire where she was the co-owner and operator of a third-party logistics company for many years. After returning to Columbus in 2011 she continued working as an accountant for small companies. She began volunteer work in 2017 with the Church for All People and Community Development for All People where In 2022, she was encouraged to attend South Side Neighborhood Leadership Academy. She and other graduates of like-minded team members formed SouthSideStories614 to video the stories of people that have connections to or have lived in the South Side. Our goal is to open the windows, via these videos, for all of Columbus to see the South Side that is an important part of each of our lives.
James Bennett
TEAM MEMBER
James grew up in Derby (pronounced Darby) in the UK. He moved to Pittsburgh, PA in 2004 for a job. In 2016 James and his family moved to Johnstown, OH to take a job in Columbus. In 2019, just before the onset of COVID, the family moved to the Southside of Columbus. Following COVID, James and his partner Jennifer began getting involved in the South Central Commons Blockwatch group, who as a 501c3 does a lot of great work to support the community, especially with South High School and the South Central Commons Community Garden. It was through South Central Commons that James met Todd Ehninger. James was looking to expand his skill set in other areas and offered to support SouthSide614 Stories. Since March of 2023, James has been a team member responsible for the website, social media and editing/publishing the videos.
Jayson Woody
TEAM MEMBER
Jayson Woody born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. His upbringing involved nurturing care of his mother, father and grandmother. Jayson graduated from Mifflin Highschool where he played football and wrestled. To begin his college Jayson earned his Associate of Science degree from Columbus State Community College in Social & Human Service. Then Jayson purposed a Bachelor of Science degree from The Ohio State University in Social Work. Now he is currently pursuing a master’s degree in business of healthcare administration. Jayson has four years of experience in the social and human service population, he is part time behavioral health specialist I ‘am Boundless and has join Eckerd Connect as a career coach. Jayson believes a sound mind leads to a sound body, with faith and resiliency your dreams will come true. Jayson is a food connoisseur, loves to travel, enjoys exercising/yoga and being with family.