Meet Our Coordinators

Heather Stouffer
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Heather Stouffer built the events department at Catawba Island Club from the ground up in 2017, where she is now scaling back and is responsible for planning and executing Yachtsmen Association events.

Heather has been a part of CIC’s staff since her early college years, starting at the front desk and transitioning into several different roles throughout her time. As the special events coordinator, she loves to welcome guests to CIC and observe their awe, as they experience the magnificent facility located along the shores of Lake Erie.

Outside of CIC, you’ll find Heather walking her dog Franklin around Catawba, playing tennis or boating with family and friends. In the winter months, she is proud to say that she’s a puzzle geek and loves challenging her brain.

Heather is married to Jim Stouffer Jr., and together, they have raised two children, Nic and Lily, along with their dog Franklin. They reside year-round on Catawba Island. She also is a stepmom to James, David and Matthew Stouffer.

Joa Bernard
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Joa Bernard joined the events department at Catawba Island Club in May 2021, where she specializes in wedding, pavilion and member events.

Joa arrived at CIC with more than 12 years of customer service experience. A native of the Dominican Republic, she earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from UCSD in 2009 and an associate’s degree in hospitality and tourism from PUCMM in 2005. Joa’s keen eye for detail, coupled with her unique combination of education and experience, makes her an expert at bringing a wedding vision to life.

Joa is passionate about event planning and loves turning her client’s dreams into reality. Outside of CIC, she enjoys traveling the world and planning every detail of her trip. She also likes spending time with family and friends, eating sushi, drinking martinis and listening to music. Joa and her husband, Joe, currently reside in Sandusky with their son Javier.

Lexi Rogers
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Lexi Rogers joined the events department at Catawba Island Club in September 2022, where she specializes in Yachtsmen Association, destination, youth and golf & recreation events.

Lexi came to CIC after earning a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Toledo, where she discovered her love for planning and logistics through involvement in campus and community activities. From exclusive yachtsmen gatherings to destination events, each experience is designed to leave a lasting impression. 

When she's not planning events, Lexi enjoys living life to the fullest - catching live music at concerts, exploring new places through travel, playing pickleball, spending quality time with family and friends and crafting/tasting the perfect cocktail.

Ellie Ostermyer
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After completing a five-month internship at Catawba Island Club, Ellie Ostermyer was promoted to a full-time events coordinator in October 2023. In her current role, she focuses on GEMINI and corporate events, along with managing donations.

Ellie brings over seven years of customer service experience to CIC. She earned her associate degree in hospitality management from Owens Community College, along with a certificate in event planning.

Outside of CIC, Ellie enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, especially going out for food and drinks. Ellie is a proud cat mom of two, Tito and Blue. In her downtime, Ellie loves playing cards, with euchre being one of her all-time favorites.
 

Allie McBane
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Allie McBane joined the events department at Catawba Island Club in August 2025, where she specializes in planning social events.

A native of New Albany, Ohio, Allie has had a lifelong connection to Catawba, having spent summers there since birth and previously working on the dock staff in 2023. 

She earned her bachelor’s degree in strategic communications from The Ohio State University in 2024, along with minors in professional writing and science and environmental communication. 

Outside of event planning, Allie enjoys spending time on the lake with family and friends and being outdoors, whether hiking, rock climbing or traveling the world.