Our Founders
Joe & Amy Horton founded Catherine’s Cribs to ensure infant children are provided with a safe environment to sleep. Catherine’s Cribs, named in honor of our mother, Cathy Horton.
Joe Horton is a Veteran that served in the United States Marine Corp and is a retired Columbus Police Officer. Joe grew up on the Columbus Westside and proudly serves with the Grove City Rotary Club.
“My worst day as a Police Officer, was walking in to find a dead infant. The one key factor every time was no baby crib. The baby was sleeping in bed with the mother, on the floor or in a basket of clothes when the tragedy occurred.” ~ Joe
Amy Horton is a Nurse at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center that graduated from Mount Carmel School of Nursing, with experience in Neonatal Intensive Care. She grew up in Greenfield, Ohio (Ross County) and raised her two children with Joe in Columbus, Ohio.
“Working as a pediatric nurse was the highlight of my career. That experience taught me the importance of a secure sleeping environment for healthy growth and safety, which these cribs will provide. My faith in God and his gratitude for His blessings have led me to create this organization.” ~ Amy