Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Governor Ted Strickland announced today appointments to several state boards and commissions.
The State Lottery Commission acts as an advisory body to the administration of the state lottery. Members should have prior experience in business administration, management, sales, marketing, or advertising.
Patrick McDonald, of Columbus, has served as the deputy treasurer for the Ohio Treasurer of State since 2005. He previously served as the assistant director for the Ohio Department of Commerce from 1999-2005 and as a finance director for the Ohio Secretary of State from 1991-1999. McDonald received a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from the University of Dayton.
William Morgan, of Stoutsville, previously served as the executive director of Ohio BankPac and the secretary of the Ohio Bankers Association’s Service Corporation. He also served as the senior vice president for the Ohio Bankers Association and as the mayor for the City of Shawnee. He currently serves as the treasurer of the James A. Rhodes Leadership Foundation and as the executive director of the Ohio Rural Development Partnership.
Allan Krulak, of Cleveland, currently serves as the vice president and director of community affairs for Forest City Enterprises. He also serves as an administrator for the Corporate Partnership Program with the Cleveland Public Schools and as an advisory board member for the Cleveland Bridge Builders. Krulak attended the Ohio State University, Mexico City College and Marquette University.
The Washington State Community College Board of Trustees appoints the administrative officers, faculty and staff necessary to operate the college.
Larry Holdren, of Little Hocking, currently serves as the executive vice president for business and corporate development for Peoples Bank. He has also served as a board member for the Washington County Educational Service Center for the past 35 years and as the chairman of the audit committee for the Ohio School Board Association. Holdren received a bachelor’s degree from Kent State University.
Holly Dexter, of Marietta, currently serves as the accountant for Dexter Chiropractic. She previously served as the treasurer for Marietta City Schools from 1994-1997. Dexter also serves as board member for the St. Mary School Foundation. She received a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from Ohio University in 1988 and 1990, respectively.
The Belmont Technical College Board of Trustees has the power to build, own and operate a technical college in their designated district. It sets tuition and fees of the college. It shall hire and fix compensation of all the college’s employees and do all else necessary to ensure the successful operations of the college.
D. Suzanne Pollock, of Jerusalem, served as a music teacher for 31 years before retiring to become one of the founding members of the Monroe County Arts Council. She previously organized and coached Olympics of the Mind for the Switzerland of Ohio School District. She also organized, implemented, and taught in the talented and gifted program for the Switzerland of Ohio School District. She received a bachelor’s degree from West Liberty State College.
The Northeastern Ohio Universities Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy sets the tuition and fees of the university, hires and fixes the compensation of the school’s employees and does all that is necessary to ensure the successful operation of the university.
Denise Zeman, of Cleveland, has served as the president of the Saint Luke’s Foundation of Cleveland since 2000. She previously served as the vice president and chief operator for Euclid Hospital from 1992-2000. Zeman also served as a member of the board of trustees for Ursuline College. She received a bachelor’s degree from Ursuline College and a master’s degree from John Carroll University.
The Ohio Higher Education Facility Commission reviews and issues tax exempt bonds for the construction of facilities for private colleges in the State of Ohio.
Susan Tate, of Grove City, has served as the vice president of business and finance and as the university treasurer for Capital University since 2007. She previously served as a fiscal controller for Washington and Jefferson College from 2002-2006 and as the director of financial operations for Wheeling Jesuit University from 1997-2002. Tate also serves as a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She received a bachelor’s degree from West Liberty State College in 1981 and a master’s degree from West Virginia University in 1993.
The Ohio Private Investigation and Security Services Commission advises the director of public safety on all matters related to the regulation of private investigation and the business of security services. The commission advises the director on the format, content, and all other aspects of all private investigation and security services licensure examinations.
Steven Cotner, of Perrysburg, has served as the co-chief operating officer of Corporate Intelligence Consultants since 1977. He also serves as an active member of the American Society for Industrial Security and Investigation Services. Cotner is a former board member of the Ft. Meigs YMCA. He received a bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University.
The Governor’s Residence Advisory Commission provides for the preservation, restoration, acquisition, and conservation of the Governor’s Residence.
Pamela Bennett, of Springfield, has served as a horticulture educator for the Ohio State University Extension in Clark County since 1992. She also serves as the state master gardener volunteer coordinator for Clark County. Bennett had previously served as a horticulturalist for Tom & Jerry’s Gardenland from 1981-1992. She received a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from the Ohio State University in 1981 and 2001, respectively.
Richard Bowen, of Chagrin Falls, has served the president of the architectural firm of Richard L. Bowen and Associates since 1959. He also serves as an active member of the American Institute of Architects and the Architects Society of Ohio. Bowen received a bachelor’s degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1959.
The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC) is a planning and advocacy body committed to community inclusion for people with developmental disabilities.
Fawna McWilliams, of Vincent, has served as an adjunct faculty member for the Washington State Community College since 2005. She previously served as a teaching assistant at Marshall University from 2002-2003. McWilliams also serves as the president of the Marietta City Commission on Disability. She received a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Marshall University in 2002 and 2006, respectively.
The Third Frontier Advisory Board coordinates and administers science and technology programs to promote the welfare of the people of the state and to maximize economic growth through expansion of the state’s high technology research and development capabilities and product and process innovation and commercialization.
Thomas Brady, of Holland, has served as the chief operating officer of Plastic Technologies since 1985. He previously served in increasingly responsible positions for Owens-Illinois from 1971-1985. Brady received a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from Dartmouth College. He also received a doctorate in plastic materials engineering from the University of Michigan.
Lloyd A. Jacobs, of Toledo, has served as the president of the University of Toledo and a professor for the department of surgery for the University of Toledo College of Medicine since 2006. He previously served as the chief operating officer for the University of Michigan Health System from 1998-2003 and as the senior associate dean for the University of Michigan Medical School from 1996-2003. He received a bachelor’s degree from Miami University in 1965 and a medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1969.
Sandra Degen, Cincinnati, has served as the vice president of research for the University of Cincinnati since 2004. Degen also serves as a board member for TechSolve and the Ohio Aerospace Institute. She received a bachelor’s degree from the University of California in 1976 and a doctorate from the University of Washington in 1982.
The Ohio Real Estate Commission investigates complaints concerning the selling of real estate without a license, issues brokers licenses and administers licenses examinations.
Gary Froelich, of Dayton, serves as an attorney in private practice. He has also served as a real estate law adjunct instructor at Sinclair Community College since 1974. Froelich previously served as a trustee for the Children’s Medical Center for 12 years and currently serves on the Leadership Dayton Board of Governors. He received a bachelor’s degree from Miami University and a law degree from the Ohio State University.
The Industrial Commission Nominating Council makes recommendations to the Governor for the appointment of members to the Industrial Commission. The Nominating Council must submit a list of three separate names for each of the seats on the Industrial Commission
Harriet Shaw Applegate, of Cleveland Heights, currently serves as the executive secretary of the North Shore AFL-CIO Federation of Labor. She previously served as a national representative for the AFL-CIO from 2000-2006 and as the director of the Greater Cincinnati Occupational Health Center from 1986-1998. She received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Rochester and a master’s degree from the University of Cincinnati.
The Ohio Medical Transportation Board is responsible for issuing permits for privately operated ambulances and new transport vehicles, licenses private ambulance operators and is the sole supervisory board regarding the licensing of nonemergency medical services organizations in Ohio.
Michael Bakes, of Kent, has served as the director of transportation for Family and Community Services since 1991. He previously served in a variety of marketing positions from 1973-1991, including serving as the director of marketing and business strategies for the Ohio State University Hospitals. He received a bachelor’s degree from Kent State University in 1973 and a master’s degree from the Ohio State University in 1989.
The Ohio Board of Dietetics is charged with adopting, amending or rescinding rules governing selection and approval of a dietitian licensure examination.
L. Leah Reibel, of Worthington, has practiced law in the private sector since 1996. She previously served as a special assistant to the chief judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals from 1992-1996. She received a bachelor’s degree from the Ohio State University in 1984 and a law degree from the District of Columbia School of Law in 1991.
The Banking Commission reports to the Superintendent of Banks its proposals on the issuance of certificates to form new banks and on the examinations of banks. The Banking Commission also conducts hearings for the removal of bank directors or officers when the occasion demands and establishes limits and regulations regarding banking procedures that affect other banks.
Stephen Gary, of Clarksburg, has served as the president of the Saving Bank in Circleville since 1979. He previously served as a senior assistant manager for the Public Finance Corporation from 1972-1979. Gary also currently serves as the secretary for the Circleville-Pickaway Corporation and as the treasurer from the United Methodist Church in Clarksburg. He received a bachelor’s degree from Ohio University in 1973.
Paul Reed, of Middleport, has served as the president of the Farmers Bank and Savings Company since 1992, and previously served as the chief fiscal operator from 1988-1992. Reed also served as a board member for the Ohio Bankers League and the Ohio Bankers Benefit Trust. He received a bachelor’s degree from Ohio University.
The Public Health Council is the primary rule-making body for the Department of Health. It adopts, amends, and rescinds rules pertaining to public health.
John Clough, of Gates Mills, currently serves as a staff physician for the Cleveland Clinic. He previously served as the executive director for the Center for Health Affairs from 1991-2004 and as the editor of The Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine from 1997-2004. Clough also currently serves the secretary for the Center for Health Affairs and is a member of the Cleveland Society of Rheumatologists. He received a bachelor’s degree and medical degree from George Washington University in 1961 and 1965, respectively.
The Southern Ohio Agriculture and Community Development Foundation endeavors to replace the production of tobacco in southern Ohio with the production of other agricultural products and to mitigate the adverse economic impact of reduced tobacco production in the region by preparing, implementing, and keeping current a plan to develop means for tobacco growers to grow other agricultural products voluntarily.
Kenneth Davis, of Leesburg, is the owner and operator of a corn, soybean, wheat, and cattle farm. He also serves as the chairman of the South Central Power Company and as a board member for the Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. Davis previously served as the president of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation from 1998-1999. He received a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from the Ohio State University.
Pat Raines, of Seaman, currently serves as the owner and operator of a corn, soybean, wheat, hay, and tobacco farm. He also serves as the treasurer for the Burley Growers Cooperative and as a member of the Adams County Farm Bureau. Raines graduated from Seaman High School and attended classes at Southern Community College.
The Oil and Gas Commission reviews claims by persons who feel they have been adversely affected by an order of the Chief of the Division of Oil and Gas.
Karen Fryer, of Dublin, has served as a geology professor for Ohio Wesleyan University since 1999. She previously served as a geologist for the Consultants in the Geological Sciences. Fryer also serves as a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists. She received a bachelor’s degree from Wellesley College and a master’s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She also received a doctorate in geology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1986.