Jonathan Imler may be low key by design, but he shares his time and talent in significant ways, as an architect, presenter at the YSU English Festival and spiritual leader at his church. Meet our fellow Rotarian, who also is a self-taught musician.
Name: Jonathan Imler
Years in Rotary: 3
Resident of: Youngstown
Hometown: Youngstown
How long have you lived here? 38 years
Education: March at University of Michigan; Bachelor of Science in Architecture at The Ohio State University
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Occupation: Architect.
Occupation: Architect.
Do you have any pets? If so, what are their names and what are they like? A Pitbull named Roxy. She is full of energy and loves everyone she meets.
When you are not working, how do you like to spend your time? Playing guitar, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Why did you join Rotary? I was encouraged to join by a couple of coworkers.
Why do you remain a Rotarian? I have always believed it is a responsibility to be engaged in one's community and Rotary offers many opportunities to connect with people that share that belief.
What does Rotary's motto "Service Above Self" mean to you? The motto "Service above self" recalls the Bible verse from Phillippians 2:3 that instructs we "do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves."
Johnathan is a worship leader at Metro Assembly Church.
The photo of him playing guitar is from a “Days of Service” event at Metro Assembly, “which is essentially a community block party/outreach event,”
As for music, “99 percent of all I know is worship music. I’m self-taught (and still learning) so I rely heavily on my team to sound decent.”