Photo courtesy of Marble Cliff
Marble Cliff resident Kendy (Camerucci) Troiano believes her training in human resources has helped her see both sides of an issue, which is important not only in her daily work, but also in her work as a Village Councilwoman.
Troiano, who is in her sixth year on Marble Cliff Village Council, says she “likes representing the Village at community meetings and having the opportunity to talk about and promote the Village.”
Born in Springfield, Ohio, Troiano moved with her family from Hilliard to Grandview in 1974, when she was 14. She met her husband, Sam Troiano Jr., at Grandview Heights Middle School and remembers they both mowed the Memorial Park across from her family home on Northwest Boulevard as teenagers.
Troiano graduated from Grandview Heights High School in 1978 and fondly recalls two favorite teachers.
“Mrs. DeSilva taught me business skills I continue to use, and Mrs. Hinder instilled the love of baking in me. I use some of her recipes to this day,” Troiano says.
Sam and Troiano married right after high school graduation. Sam works for COTA and is the son of longtime Grandview Service Manager Sam Troiano Sr. Although deaf, Troiano’s husband has used lip reading and his cochlear implant to help her raise two great adult children, Tony and Ashley, both of whom work for Marzetti. Troiano is also a breast cancer survivor of 20 years.
Troiano is director of human resources and benefits for Clark Grave Vault Co., a Columbus-based manufacturer of steel burial vaults. The company, fourth generation family-owned and operated, has 119 employees at locations in 14 states.
“I’ve been HR director for 18 years and really enjoy my interactions with all the employees. The best part of the job is working together to help them solve their problems,” says Troiano.
Troiano enjoys spending time outside and with her family. As one of seven children, Troiano has lots of nieces and nephews. Her hobbies also include gardening and reading. She enjoys reading mysteries and historical novels about America’s first ladies.
“They are so interesting in their own right,” says Troiano.
Troiano is active in her community in a variety of ways. She is chair of the Marble Cliff Block Watch and a member of Holy Family Church in Franklinton, the Grandview Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, the Collaborative Working Group, Start Talking Grandview and the Grandview Garden Club.
“I enjoy giving back to the communities that have meant so much to our families. I waited until Sam’s father retired from Grandview to serve on Marble Cliff Council. I didn’t want any appearance of conflict of interest, since Marble Cliff uses Grandview services,” Troiano says. “I believe Marble Cliff is very fortunate to have Kent Studebaker as its Mayor. He promotes and represents the Village so well. His leadership and vision is critical to our Village and making Marble Cliff a place where people want to live and work.”
By Bill Johannes, Marble Cliff Administrative Assistant
