MEET FOREST HEIS
Forest Heis is Forest Hills to the core. A proud graduate of the district and one of three generations of Heises to attend Forest Hills schools, Forest has deep roots in the community. After completing his education and meeting his wife in medical school, they chose to return home to raise their four children—three graduates of the district and a current senior at Turpin High School. His time as a student in Forest Hills instilled in him the value of public education, and he has dedicated much of his life to giving back to the district that shaped him.
Professionally, Forest is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with OrthoCincy. He graduated valedictorian from Turpin High School before earning his undergraduate degree from Stanford, his medical degree in Cincinnati, and completing residency at Duke University. He has served as team physician for Northern Kentucky University for more than two decades and has held leadership roles including Chief of Surgery, Chairman of the Orthopaedic Institute at St. Elizabeth, and board member at OrthoCincy. These positions have required the same qualities—professionalism, tenacity, and steady leadership—that he brings to his role as a school board member.
Forest’s service to the Forest Hills School District is extensive. Over 12 years on the school board—including five years as President and three as Vice President—he has helped guide the district through levy campaigns, superintendent and treasurer transitions, curriculum changes, and facilities planning. He has served on every major committee, built consensus among diverse viewpoints, and consistently focused on what is best for students. His experience and temperament set him apart as a leader ready to meet challenges head on.
Beyond the board, Forest is deeply engaged in the life of the community. He has coached youth baseball, softball, soccer, and basketball, volunteered at school events, announced local games and the Forest Hills 5K, and been an active member of the Turpin and Anderson Boosters, Forest Hills Foundation for Education, and multiple PTA/PTOs. He is proud of the students, teachers, administrators, and families who make Forest Hills strong—and he is committed to ensuring the district continues to thrive for generations to come.