Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Governor Ted Strickland announced today appointments to several state boards and commissions.

 

The Ohio State University Board of Trustees 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.

 

Janet Reid, of Cincinnati, has served as the principal partner of Global Lead Management Consulting since 1990.  She previously served in a series of progressively more responsible positions for Procter & Gamble including that of research chemist, section head, and brand manager from 1980-1990.  Reid is a member of numerous professional associations.  Her board service includes being the first woman and first person of color to serve as chair of the Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce.  She also serves on the board of directors for the Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati, Cincinnati City Development Corporation, and Catholic Healthcare Partners. Reid received a bachelor’s and a Ph.D. from Howard University in 1975 and 1979.

 

Jerry Jurgensen, of Columbus, served as the CEO of Nationwide from 2000-2009.  He previously served as the executive vice president of Bank One Corporation and as executive vice president of Norwest Corporation.  Jurgensen has been active in the Ohio Business Roundtable and numerous other civic organizations, including serving on the boards of the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, Law Enforcement Foundation of Ohio, Ohio State University Hospital and Columbus Children’s Hospital. He also serves as a member of the Financial Services Roundtable, Columbus Downtown Development Corporation and the Columbus Partnership.  Jurgensen received a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from Creighton University.

 

The Edison State Community College Board of Trustees has the power to establish and operate a technical college within a designated district and is responsible for setting the school’s tuition, fees and employee salaries.

 

Roger Luring, of Troy, has served as the president of Miller & Luring since 1975. He has also served as a trustee for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court since 1979. He became a United States Army distinguished military graduate in 1971.  Luring received a bachelor’s degree from Miami University in 1968 and a law degree from the University of Cincinnati in 1975.

 

James Thompson, Jr., of Botkins, has worked at the Northern Miami Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross since 2002. He previously served as the executive director of the Shelby County Chapter of the American Red Cross.  He graduated from Rhodes State College in 1978.

 

Mary Kathleen Floyd, of Greenville, has served on the Greenville City Council since 2000, serving as president pro tem and finance committee vice chair during her career as a councilwoman. She previously taught elementary school for 24 years and taught at Edison College for 18 years. She received a bachelor’s degree from the College of Mt. St. Joseph and a master’s degree from Wright State University.

 

The State Medical Board receives applications and conducts examinations for certificates of persons desiring to practice medicine, osteopathic medicine and surgery in the state of Ohio. The board also may revoke existing licenses or certificates of doctors and surgeons in Ohio.

 

Lance A. Talmage, of Ottawa Hills, has served as an active medical staff member for the Toledo Hospital since 1974. He has also served on the Continuing Medical Education Committee since 2000. Talmage previously served as the medical director of the Center for Women’s Health from 1988-2003. He has served as a delegate or alternate delegate for the American Medical Association since 1993. Talmage received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Toledo in 1960 and a medical degree from the University of Michigan in 1964.

 

The State Dental Board sets the standards for all licensing exams and issuance and revocation of licenses.  The State Dental Board also must approve the curriculum of all of Ohio’s dentistry schools.

 

Linda Staley, of Lima, previously served as the dean of Rhodes State College, Division of Allied Health from 2004-2006 and as chairperson of the Rhodes State College Dental Hygiene Program from 1979-2005 before retiring. She also served as a private-practicing clinician for 15 years. She received a certificate in dental hygiene, a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from the Ohio State University.

 

The Liquor Control Commission adopts and promulgates the rules governing the Department of Liquor Control procedures on issuing permits for the manufacture, distribution, transportation, and sale of intoxicants.  Rules for suspension, revocation, and cancellation of above mentioned permits are also adopted by the Commission. 

 

Paul Booth, of Cincinnati, served as a member of city council for the City of Cincinnati from 1998-2003.  He also served as a member of the Ohio State Personnel Board of Review from 2003-2009.  Booth previously served as the general manager of SevenHills Management from 1983-2003.  He serves as a member of the grants committee for the Ronald McDonald House and he previously served as a commissioner for the Cincinnati Human Rights Commission.  Booth received a bachelor’s degree from Morehouse College.

 

The Ohio Development Disabilities Planning Council is charged with, in consultation with the Department of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, developing, submitting, and administering the State Plan, pursuant to the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, as amended. 

 

George Martinek, of Youngstown, has served as a recycling technician for the Recycling Division of Mahoning County since 2002 and as an ADA consultant for Martinek & Associates since 1990.  He also serves as the vice chair for the Ohio Consumer Advisory Council and as the president of the Portage County Easter Seal Society.  Martinek received a bachelor’s degree from Central State College in 1967 and a master’s degree from Kent State University in 1981.

 

The Wireless 9-1-1 Council makes recommendations regarding the amount of the wireless 9-1-1 charge and makes recommendations to the PUCO regarding any rules to be adopted by the PUCO.

 

Mylayna Albright, of Warrensville Heights, currently serves as the director of external affairs for AT&T.  She previously served as the assistant law director and chief prosecutor for the City of Warrensville Heights. Albright also serves as a member of the Cleveland City Club and the Old Stone Foundation’s Big Sister Mentoring Program.  She received a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, and a law degree from the Ohio State University.

 

The Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board regulates the licensure and certification process of chemical dependency counselors and specialists, approves educational coursework and investigates ethical complaints against licensees. The board also regulates the prices of chemical dependency counseling and alcohol and other drug prevention services. 

 

Ashley Kopianasz, of Toledo, has served as a second level chemical dependency counselor and a program educator for Unison Behavioral Health Group since 2007.  She had previously served as a first level chemical dependency counselor for Unison Behavioral Health Group from 2005-2007.   Kopianasz received a bachelor degree from Northwestern State University in 2004 and a master’s degree from the University of Toledo in 2007.

 

Jurldine Hicks, of North Canton, currently serves as counselor for the Chemical Dependency Intervention Unit at the Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility.  She previously served as a social worker for the Ohio Department of Youth Services.  Hicks received an associate’s degree from the University of Akron in 1983.

 

Glenn Stanton, of Englewood, has served as a substance abuse counselor for the Department of Defense since 2006. He previously served as an addiction therapist at Dayton VA Hospital from January-September of 2006 and as a substance abuse counselor for the United States Air Force from 1989-2004. He received a bachelor’s degree from Wayland Baptist University in 2002.

 

The Great Lakes Protection Fund Board advances the goals and objectives of the great lakes toxic substances control agreement and the great lakes water quality agreement as they may be revised and amended.

 

Edwin Hammett, of Pemberville, has served as the executive director for the Ohio Lake Erie Commission since 2004.  He previously served as a district chief for the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency from 1988-2004.  Hammett is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners.  He received a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from the Ohio State University in 1970 and 1972, respectively.

 

The Public Schools Health Care Advisory Committee makes recommendations to the School Employees Health Care Board.

 

Joe Stevens, of Columbus, has served as the vice president for government affairs for United Health Group since 2008.  He previously served as the director of government affairs for Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield from 1997-2008.  Stevens received a bachelor’s degree from Centre College in 1987.

 

The Midwestern Higher Education Compact Commission seeks to further the region's access to, research in and choice of higher education programs for the citizens of Ohio.

 

William Napier, of Columbus, currently serves as a senior advisor to the president for government relations at Cleveland State University. He previously served as the executive assistant to the president and secretary of the board of trustees at the Ohio State University. Napier received a bachelor’s degree from Maryville College, a master’s in city planning from the University of Tennessee, a master’s of public administration from the University of Alabama and a doctorate from the Ohio State University.

 

The Environmental Education Council provides leadership and resources for environmental education throughout the state of Ohio.

 

Randall Edwards, of Columbus, has served as the senior media relations manager for the Nature Conservancy since 2007. He previously served as the director of communications and marketing for the Nature Conservancy from 2002-2007. Edwards received a bachelor’s from Kent State University in 1984.

 

The State Board of Examiners of Architects issues certificates of registration to architects.  The Board may, at its discretion, issue registration certificates by examination or based on the credentials of the applicant.

 

August Fluker, Jr., of Cleveland, has served as the principal of City Architecture since 1995. He previously served as a project manager for Burris & Behne Architects from 1993-1995. He received a bachelor’s degree from Miami University.

 

The Sewage Treatment System Technical Advisory Commission develops, along with the Department of Health, standards and guidelines for approving or disapproving a sewage treatment system.

 

Neil Martin, of Marietta, served as a soil information manager for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Soil & Water from 1992-2008. He also previously served as soil survey leader from 1988-1992 and as a soil scientist from 1979-1988. He received a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University in 1979.

 

The 9-1-1 Council is charged with establishing uniform technical and operational standards by examining industry standards as well as federal law relative to 9-1-1 systems.  The council conducts research and makes recommendations to the General Assembly regarding wireline and wireless 9-1-1 systems and any necessary improvements that must be made, as well as advising on any legislation concerning 9-1-1 systems across the state of Ohio.

 

Susan Drombetta, of Westerville, has spent almost 40 years in the field of telecommunications, two of which she worked as a senior network consultant for 9-1-1 services and 11 of which she worked for AT&T Ohio Regulatory. She also spent 2 years working with Westerville City Schools as a member of the Business Advisory Council. She received a bachelor’s degree from Otterbein College.

 

Cathy Day, of Bryan, has served as an instructor for Northwest State Community College since 2005. She has also served as a nurse at the Community Hospitals of Williams County since 1980, serving as the director of nursing for various specialized nursing services since 2001. She received a bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University in 1997 and a master’s degree from the University of Phoenix in 2004.

 

Laura Merritt, of Dublin, serves as the public relations manager for Verizon Wireless in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. She also manages the region’s HopeLine program, in which she works to provide funding for domestic violence programs and wireless phones for survivors of domestic violence. She received a bachelor’s degree from the Ohio State University.

 

The Ohio Respiratory Care Board regulates the practice of respiratory care by controlling the licensing of practitioners of respiratory care.  The board investigates complaints against practitioners of respiratory care, issues guidelines for the practice, and establishes standards for respiratory care education programs. 

 

 

Anita Adams, of Huber Heights, was recently named the vice president of operations of the Good Samaritan North Health Center in March, 2009. She previously served as an administrator for the Good Samaritan North Health Center from 2006-2009 and was the director of Respiratory Care Services from 2004-2006. She received respiratory care certification from the St. Francis School of Respiratory Care in 1977, a bachelor’s degree from Averett University in 2003, and a master’s degree from Walden University in 2007.

 

Ohio Criminal Sentencing Commission studies the existing criminal statutes and Ohio Laws, sentencing patterns throughout the state and the available correctional resources. The results of this study shall be used to develop and recommend to the General Assembly a comprehensive criminal sentencing structure.

 

 

Leontyne Pounds-Alexander, of Columbus, has served as the program director for the Family Violence Prevention Center of the Ohio Department of Public Safety since 2007. She previously served as the director of the Delaware County Office of Victims Services from 1999-2007 and as program coordinator for the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office.She received a bachelor’s degree from the Ohio State University and a master’s degree from Tiffin University.

 

The Solid Waste Management Advisory Council advises and assists the director of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency with preparation of the state’s solid waste management plan and periodic revisions to the plan.

 

Belle Everett, of New Philadelphia, has served as a trustee for Warwick Township since 2002. She also serves on the Tuscarawas/Stark/Wayne Joint Solid Waste Policy and Audit Committees. She is working towards a degree at Ohio State University in the areas of agriculture and natural resources.

 

Jean Byrd, of Columbus, served as an educator in the Oklahoma public school system for 16 years and spent 2 years working as an administrative aide at Oklahoma State University before retiring. She is a member of the League of Women Voters of Ohio and has spent three years as a natural resource specialist. She received a bachelor’s degree from Central Oklahoma State University.