Ohio Lions MD13 - OH4

DG Brett Housley

Lion Brett has been a member of the Rootstown Lions Club since September 2014 and has held the following club offices: Director, Vice President and King Lion. He has chaired many community events, including the Expo and the Veteran’s Banner Display. He has been the presenter of the Good Award at the School Board meeting, since his inception as a Lion. One of his favorite service projects he leads is an annual coat drive. He was Lion of the Year in 2018-2019. He received the Lions Club MVP in 2025-2026. At the district level, he has served three years as the District GST. He received the Governor’s award of excellence in 2022-23. The District Excellence award in 2023. Ohio Council Chair of Merit Award in 2024-2025. He is also a recipient of the state’s lion catcher award for bringing in the most members for his club. During the year 2023-2024 he was the recipient of the International President’s Certificate of Appreciation in Recognition of Distinguished Achievements in Fulfilling the Mission of Lion’s Club International.

Lions Brett graduated from the University of Akron with a Master of Public Administration degree and a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Akron School of Law in 1998. He has been president of many community boards, including serving 10 years on Portage Industries Board that serves individuals with disabilities. He is also an elected official serving his third term as Township Trustee.

His interest includes long walks, fine dining at Kent State, and spending time with his family. Lion Brett has been married to his high school sweetheart for over 30 years. They have three daughters, a son-in-law and a companion yorkie (word champion fighter) named Flynn.

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