Ohio Lions MD13 - OH3

DG Gary Cerasi

District Governor Gary Cerasi is entering his 31st year as a lion. He started his Lion career, working at Bloodview Haunted House in 1994, when it was starting to gain real “fame” and soon after that first day, he joined the Broadview Hts. Lions club. He has enjoyed being “a giver” his entire life and has taken real pride in helping many people over the years in many different aspects.

Gary has held every Lion’s office at the club level, some several times, and is proud of what his home club, the Broadview Heights Lion Club has accomplished over the 31 years he has been a member. He has seen a multitude of charities become involved with his home club to create a strong network of forward thinking generous people who enjoy serving the community.
At the State level, Gary has served as Zone chair, & compliance Chairman for District OH 3. He is ready and willing to step into the district governor role and make a difference. His goal is “RECORD” growth…. He looks forward to having “some fun” with all the clubs while accomplishing the district goals as well in 2025-2026. Gary is a progressive Melvin Jones Fellow and received the International President’s Award in 2023, as well.

Gary Received his bachelor’s degree at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in 1979 and has been a CPA for over 46 years. He ran his own CPA firm for 32 years with a vast diverse group of clients, but specialized in nonprofit law.

Gary is now semi-retired and looking forward to using his newly acquired free time to assist District 3 in moving forward, and spending time with his 7 children and 12 grandchildren.

Gary lives by the motto – “We serve”

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