Board of Trustees
Thell Robinson III
President/CEO
Thell is the Founder of Halt Violence. He received his bachelor's degree in Theology from the International College of Theology. He holds a certification from the DeVos Urban Leadership Initiative. Thell completed a Trauma Responsive Care Certification from Tristate Trauma Network. In addition, he has completed NxGen Leadership Development Program and Non Routine Leadership certification. Thell was intensively trained in the Urban Peace Academy for squashing beef with gangs. In 2022, Halt Violence was name 1 out of 5 nonprofits to look out for in 2022. Currently, Thell is an Alumni of Echoing Green from a 2018 Black Male Achievement two year fellowship. Thell now resides in Columbus, Ohio.
Jonathan Olivito
Chairman
Jon is an associate at Taft Stettinius & Hollister, LLP. He received his J.D. magna cum laude from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. He holds an M.P.A. and a B.A., summa cum laude, from Ohio University. Before joining Taft, Jon clerked for the Honorable Edmund A. Sargus, Jr., Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. Before that, Jon was an attorney at a small law firm where he litigated commercial disputes. Jon lives in Columbus, Ohio, with his wife and two boys.
Todd Kaufman
Vice Chair
Todd Kaufman has developed a life long passion for software. Graduating from THE Ohio State University in 1998, Todd began working professionally as a software developer. As he gained experience via product companies and consultancies, Todd was able to expand his impact as a software developer, technical architect, and agile coach. The experiences eventually led him to co-founding Test Double in 2011, a consultancy focused on improving the broken industry of software development.
Test Double's focus on hiring highly communicative, creative, and adaptable software consultants has led to rapid and sustainable growth over the last nine years. From two consultants in 2011 and $10k in revenue, the company has expanded to over 60 billable consultants and more than $14M in revenue in 2020, earning Test Double a spot on the Inc 5000 five years in a row. The company has recently completed a transition into a 100% ESOP owned company, resulting in the value of this rapidly growing being shared across all eligible employees and providing a non-disruptive path for exit when the time is right for the owners.
Curtis M. Hairston Jr.
Secretary/ Treasurer
Curtis M. Hairston, Jr. is a pastor to the Christian community he was appointed as a pastor of youth ministry at the age of twenty. He served eight years in the United States Navy and while in the service of his country he served as youth and children’s minister in Washington DC, California, and for over three years in the country of Japan. The bible says that when the ax is dull more strength is required. So, to stay relevant in an ever-changing youth culture he has received certifications from both the Devos Urban Leadership Initiative for urban youth work and Princeton Theological Seminary for Youth and Theology. Known for his humor and unique perspective “Pastor Curtis” has appeared on Christian television and radio. He has spoken at colleges, schools, youth, singles, and children’s conferences, camps, and churches throughout the world.
He currently serves as Pastor of Youth and Emerging Adult Ministry at Rhema Christian Center where he founded the S.A.V.E.D. (Seniors Assembling Valuable Enriching Destinies) Program. A college-level Christian worldview educational experience targeting high school seniors to encourage biblical and spiritual growth, and to equip them to confidently live out their faith in every area of life.