Stephen Kelch
City of Columbus, OH – Department of Public Safety
STEPHEN KELCH is an IT Executive with expertise in project management, system integration, and infrastructure development across industries like logistics, retail, and manufacturing. In his last role, he was a Senior IT Project Manager at NiSource, leading an SAP S/4HANA cloud and Salesforce integration. Previously, he oversaw projects implementing advanced technologies such as Oracle ERP and business intelligence systems. Kelch holds an associate degree in MIS/Data Processing from Columbus State Community College.
Project
Columbus is enhancing public safety by integrating advanced sensor technologies, such as real-time cameras and noise detectors while prioritizing transparency and community trust. FUSE Executive Fellow Stephen Kelch will develop a data-driven framework for selecting and siting these technologies, benchmark best practices from other cities, and establish a public safety advisory committee to guide decision-making. This initiative will equip Columbus with sustainable tools to improve neighborhood safety through innovative technology, aligned with public input and trust-building efforts.