Coffee & Conversation

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Let your morning coffee give you more than a caffeine buzz. The Mason Deerfield Chamber invites local elected officials and business leaders together quarterly to discuss issues impacting the MADE region and other topics of interest. At April's event, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with City of Mason councilmembers, Joy Bennett and Scott Gibson.
 

Learn more about April's honored guests:

Joy Bennett
Councilmember
City of Mason

Council member Joy Bennett was elected to her first term on Mason City Council on November 7, 2023.

Joy received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Professional Writing along with two minors in Honors and Bible from Cedarville University, where she graduated magna cum laude.

Joy is the owner and chief strategist for Jumpstart Marketing, which has offered fractional marketing and brand strategy since 2011. Prior to starting Jumpstart Marketing, Joy led the Family Advisory Council at Cincinnati Childrens Hospital from 2006 – 2011, which has served as an important component to the hospital’s decision-making process by incorporating the thoughts and opinions of its families.

Joy is a member of the Mason Kiwanis Club and volunteers with Mason High School’s choir and band.  In her free time, Joy is an avid reader and enjoys music, gardening, knitting, and quilting.

“I am proud of my work leading key referendum initiatives that are important to the community.  I look forward to working with Council members in continuing Mason’s momentum as a premier community”
Joy has been married to her husband, Scott, for 25 years and the couple has four children – Elli, Sam, Anna and Luke. Joy and Scott’s daughter, Elli, was born with five congenital heart defects, suffered a brain injury and experienced four open heart surgeries in her first three years of life. Elli sadly passed away at the age of eight. Joy and her family spend quality time together enjoying the arts.

 

Scott Gibson
Councilmember
City of Mason

Council member Scott Gibson is serving his first term on Mason City Council and was elected to Council on November 7, 2023.

Scott received his bachelor’s degree in biblical studies and currently serves as the Executive Director at the Kenwood by Senior Star, providing the highest quality of services and amenities with continuum care to seniors.  Scott is the Founder/President of Shine Like Sable, a foundation established in honor of Scott’s daughter, Sable, who suddenly passed away in 2019. Shine Like Sable provides the Gibson family with the opportunity to carry on her legacy and kindness.

Scott and his wife Holly have 6 children – Cross, Sage, Sailor, Crayton, Crew and Sable. In his free time, you can find Scott spending quality time with his family and friends or serving the community at Rivers Crossing Church, Joshua’s Place or within the Mason City School District. Scott enjoys running and biking.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve a community that has demonstrated such compassion and kindness for others.  I will work to continue to strengthen that caring community spirit that is the foundation for why we choose to call Mason home.”