Management Team

Douglas F. Kridler

President & CEO

Doug is the fifth president of The Columbus Foundation, a community foundation serving the central Ohio region since 1943. Kridler’s honors include: #1 Civic CEO, CEO Magazine, April 2005; an Honorary Doctorate in Humanities from Capital University in December 2004; The Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s Central Ohio Chapter’s “Distinguished Leadership in the Arts” award in September 2001; The Public Relations Society of America 1997 Prism Award for “Citizen of the Year”; and the 1995 Governor’s Awards for the Arts by the Ohio Arts Council in the category of Arts Administration.

Raymond J. Biddiscombe, CPA

Senior Vice President – Finance & Administration / CFO

Ray Biddiscombe is responsible for the overall management of the financial and administrative functions of the Foundation.

Lisa Schweitzer Courtice, Ph.D.

Executive Vice President – Community Research and Grants Management

Dr. Courtice was appointed vice president for community research and grants management in August 2003. Her responsibilities are to oversee the development and implementation of grant policies, program priorities, and areas of strategic grantmaking. Under her leadership, the community research and grants management team plays a unique role in convening community discussions around areas of need, and participates in community initiatives and partnerships to address these needs.

Tamera (Tami) Durrence

Vice President – Supporting Foundations

Tami Durrence oversees all aspects of planning and operations for Supporting Foundations affiliated with The Columbus Foundation. Tami works closely with families and corporations not only with the creation of new foundations, but with strategic planning, inclusion, and management assets.

Carol Harmon

Vice President – Communications and Marketing

Carol Harmon joined The Columbus Foundation in 1991 as information officer. She supports the Foundation’s Strategic Business Plan, and is responsible for strategic marketing, brand positioning and message, public relations, advertising, earned media, online marketing, and direct marketing campaigns/communications.

Beth Fisher

Vice President for Donor Services and Development

Beth has been vice president for Donor Services and Development at The Columbus Foundation since October 2011. She serves as the chief development officer and is responsible for working with donors, their families, and professional advisors to help them achieve their charitable goals.