Kassim

I came to Ohio as part of a refugee family and found opportunity through education, service, and hard work. My career has centered on protecting people, creating jobs, serving families, and leading organizations where accountability and responsible decision-making matter every day.

In 2010, I was sworn in as an Ohio peace officer. I've served Ohio communities ever since — patrol, traffic enforcement, investigations, and court testimony — and I currently serve part-time with the Village of Valleyview Police Department.

In 2013, I founded National Patrol Services, a Columbus-based security firm now licensed in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Texas, and Florida. We protect government buildings, healthcare facilities, and institutions. Running a business through payroll, contracts, insurance, and multi-state regulation teaches you what a budget really means.

I also founded a K–12 public charter school serving Columbus-area families, spent years as an interpreter and liaison helping immigrant and refugee families navigate our schools, and have led community organizations since 2004. In 2024, I earned my Doctor of Healthcare Administration from Virginia University of Lynchburg.

My family and I are raising our children in Pickerington. I want to bring my experience in public safety, business, real estate, and community service to the practical decisions that shape our city's future.