Community and Information Services Staff

Matthew Vanderhorst

Title
Community & Information Services Director

Phone
513-792-8323

Email
mvanderhorst@montgomeryohio.gov

Matthew Vanderhorst

Matthew Vanderhorst served as Information Technology Director for the City of Montgomery from July 2001 through August 2006, Customer Service Director from August 2006 through June 2014, and currently serves as Community and Information Services Director. He has been employed in the information technology and customer service fields since 1997. His prior experience includes serving on active duty in the United States Air Force from 1988 to 2001 as a healthcare network administrator and web developer. Matthew received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology from the University of Phoenix. He is a graduate of the Community College of the Air Force, and Leading, Educating, and Development Program from the University of Virginia, Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service. In 2019, Matthew received his certification as a Certified Government Digital Service Professional and served on the board of the National Association of Government Web Professionals (NAGW).

Amy Frederick

Title
Communications and Engagement Coordinator

Phone
513-792-8358

Email
afrederick@montgomeryohio.gov

Amy Frederick

Amy Frederick joined the City of Montgomery in 2021 as the Communication and Engagement Coordinator. She has worked in broadcasting for 20 years. Amy started her career in 1997 at WXIX-TV in Cincinnati producing FOX19 in the morning. In 2004, she moved to Cox Media Group in Dayton, Ohio. While with Cox, Amy produced an evening newscast with WHIO-TV and was a reporter for WHIO-AM radio in the morning. Amy graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in journalism. She is also a graduate of the Leading, Educating, and Development Program from the University of Virginia, Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.

Wendy Grethel

Title
Customer Support and Volunteer Specialist

Phone
513-891-2424

Email
wgrethel@montgomeryohio.gov

Wendy Grethel

Wendy Grethel began working as the Customer Service and Volunteer Specialist for the City of Montgomery in the fall of 2022. Prior to working for the City, Wendy worked as an Administrative Specialist for 15 years at Sycamore Presbyterian Church.