About Us

LIFESTREAM Columbus, Inc.

Corporate Status

LIFESTREAM Columbus, Inc. is incorporated as a nonprofit professional and educational service organization in Columbus, Ohio.  It was established in 1984 to provide the opportunity for individuals to attain and apply tools for personal and professional success, and to benefit their community.

Our Founding

LIFESTREAM Columbus, Inc., was established in 1984 by graduates of LIFESTREAM Seminars who wanted to share their experience with others and make a difference in their community.  LIFESTREAM Seminars have been presented in the Columbus area for over 20 years, and have been revitalized for the 21st Century.

Organizational Structure

LIFESTREAM Columbus, Inc. is governed by a 17-member Board of Trustees, with each member serving a three-year term. The president is elected by the Board annually, with the Executive Director appointed by the board to administer the daily business operations of the organization.

Each January, at our Annual Meeting, members of LIFESTREAM Columbus, Inc. elect new candidates to the 17-member Board of Trustees. Trustees are graduates of the Basic and IPI Seminars and are responsible for establishing the policies of LIFESTREAM Columbus, Inc. and appointing and overseeing the Executive Director to manage business activities.

LIFESTREAM Learning Systems

LIFESTREAM Columbus, Inc. is proud to be the exclusive central Ohio presenter of LIFESTREAM Learning Systems Seminars.

The People of LIFESTREAM Columbus

Lynne Taylor - Enrollment Director

Officers

Jim Marous - President and chair of the Enrollment Commiitee

LIFESTREAM President Jim Marous with Facilitator Therese Quinn at a recent Basic Class

Jim Marous became President of LIFESTREAM Columbus in January 2003, succeeding John Messmore, who was the previous President. Jim completed both Basic and Advanced (IPI) in 2002, sponsored by his wife, Linda, and has been a Group Leader for both the Basic and Advanced (IPI) programs in 2003. Jim's previous community service experience includes serving on the Board of Trustees for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in Columbus, and being the Charter Executive Director of Red, White and Boom!

Jim's vision for the future of LIFESTREAM Columbus as both President and head of the Enrollment Committee is to expand the level of participation and diversity of participants for the program in Columbus. In addition, he hopes to connect with the thousands of past graduates of the LIFESTREAM program in Central Ohio, reenergizing the involvement of the alumni to make a difference in the community. "My goal is to provide a curriculum that allows people to connect their heads with their hearts, and to reach as many diverse audiences as possible both locally and regionally. In addition, I want us to offer an array of involvement opportunities to recent and past graduates, on an educational and community service basis", says Marous. "I am dedicated to providing the platform and foundation for people to grow on a physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual basis".

Marous is a 24 year marketing veteran, currently working in the strategic and business development areas for the direct marketing agency Alcott Routon, based in Nashville, TN. He lives with his LIFESTREAM graduate wife Linda, 5 year old son Cameron, and trusty canine campanion, Tundra.
 
Jimi James - Secretary
Melba "Jimi" James, a retired educator, has lived in Columbus since 2001.  She holds a B.S., M.A.T, and PhD in science education. 

Her work career was primarily in the Parkway School District in suburban St. Louis, MO. For 30 years, she directed the world's largest International Science and Engineering Fair for the St. Louis area. Jimi received local, state and national awards for her teaching of biology, ending her career as the K-12 Science Coordinator for the large Parkway School District.

She attended Basic in January 2002 and IPI in June 2002.  Both courses gave her tools to manage the changes occurring in her life and allowed her to feel more centered, while experiencing life's happy and unhappy events.

Board of Trustees