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

 

The Cleveland 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.

 

Tom Adler, of Shaker Heights, currently serves in a pro-bono advisory position for PSF Management Company.  He previously served as a co-founder and counsel for Cleveland Real Estate Partners and as the president of Grubb & Ellis’ Investment Services Group.  Adler also currently serves as the chairman of the Playhouse Square Foundation and previously served as the chairman of the Downtown Cleveland Partnership.  He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1962.

 

The University of Akron 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.

 

Warren Woolford, of Akron, served as the director of planning and urban development for the City of Akron for 20 years before retiring in 2008.  He currently serves as a board member for the University Park Alliance.  Woolford received a bachelor’s degree from Coppin State University and a master’s degree from the University of Akron.

 

The Columbus State Community College Board of Trustees sets the tuition and fees of the college, hires and fixes the compensation of the school’s employees and does all that is necessary to ensure the successful operation of the college.

 

 

Dianne Radigan, of Gahanna, has served as the director of community relations for Cardinal Health since 2008.  She previously served as the chief operating officer of the Children’s Hunger Alliance.  Radigan has also served as a food and nutrition specialist for the University of Missouri and as a consultant for the Ohio Department of Education.  She received a bachelor’s degree from Miami University and a master’s degree from Michigan State University.

 

The Terra State Community College Board of Trustees sets the tuition and fees of the college, hires and fixes the compensation of the school’s employees and does all that is necessary to ensure the successful operation of the college.

 

Nancy Grandillo, of Tiffin, has served as an educator for the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow since 2001.  She previously served as an educator for the Tiffin City Schools from 1990-2000.  Grandillo is active in numerous community organizations, including holding leadership positions in the Girls Scouts of Northeast Ohio and the Earth Literacy of St. Francis.  She received a bachelor’s degree from Heidelberg College.

 

The Edison 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.

 

Mary Kathleen Floyd, of Greenville, has served as a member of the Greenville City Council since 2000. She previously served as an educator for 24 years and lectured at Edison Community 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 Cincinnati State 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.

 

Robert Ringel, of Cincinnati, has served as the vice president of the legal department for Duke Energy since 2004. He previously served as a partner of employee benefits and executive compensation group at Thomas Hine LLP from 2001-2004. Ringel received a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in 1991. He also received a law degree from the Ohio State University in 1994 and a master’s of law from New York University in 1995.

 

The Ohio Air Quality Development Authority constructs, repairs, and operates air quality projects in the State of Ohio.

 

 

Jeff Jacobson, of Dayton, served as a state senator from 2001-2008.  He served as a state representative from 1992-2000.  During his tenure in the Ohio legislature, Jacobson was designated as Legislator of the Year by the Ohio Crime Victim-Witness Association in 1997.  He received a bachelor’s degree from Yale University in 1983 and a law degree from the University of Dayton in 1988.

 

The Ohio Expositions Commission conducts one fair or exposition annually and may conduct more if they so decide.  The Commission also manages the State Fair.

 

Catherine Worley, of Laurelville, has served as a consultant and as a attorney in a private practice since 2004.  She also serves as a member of the Pickaway County Board of Elections and as the president of Jewelry Open Houses. She previously served as a partner for the law firm of Crabbe, Brown & James from 1998-2003.  Worley received a bachelor’s degree from Otterbein College in 1969 and a law degree from Capital University in 1978.

 

 

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 a member of the medical staff of the Toledo Hospital since 1974.  He currently serves as the director of Ambulatory Gynclecology for the Toledo Hospital.  He has served on a variety of professional associations, including the Federation of State Medical Boards since 1999 and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists since 1976.  Talmage has also served as a delegate or alternate delegate for the American Medical Association since 1993. He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Toledo in 1960 and a medical degree from the University of Michigan in 1964.

 

The Unemployment Compensation Review Board hears unemployment compensation claims. 

 

Mark Gibson, of Worthington, has served as the executive director of the Ohio Building Authority since 2005. He previously served as a county administrator for Franklin County and as the executive director of the Ohio Soft Drink Association. He received a bachelor’s degree from Ohio University and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Dayton. 

 

The Dentist Loan Repayment Advisory Board is required to determine the amounts that will be paid as loan repayments on behalf of the participants in the Dentist Loan Repayment Program.

 

Roderick Adams, of Cleveland, has served as a delegate for the American Dental Association since 2003 and previously served as a delegate for the National Dental Association. Adams received a bachelor’s degree from Frisk University in 1971 and a medical degree from the Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry.

 

The Ohio 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.

 

Mary Wynn, of Cincinnati, has served as the president of PEMP, a food safety company since 1992. She has also served on the American Dental Association since 1977.  She also serves as a member of American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and as a fellow for the American College of Dentists. Wynn received a bachelor’s degree from Xavier University in 1974 and a doctorate from the Ohio State University in 1977. She also received a master’s degree from Xavier University in 1984.

 

James Lawrence, of Peninsula, has served as the president and CEO of Oriana House, a nonprofit agency that serves clients with chemical dependency treatment programs since 1981. He has served on the Governor’s Committee on Prison and Jail Overcrowding and is a member of the Advisory Board of the Ohio Criminal Sentencing Commission. Lawrence received a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Kent State University.

 

The Maternity and Newborn Advisory Council advises and consults with the Director of Health regarding maternity and newborn health.

 

Cathy Louise Day, of Bryan, has served as a registered nurse for the Community Hospitals of Williams County since 1980. She has also served as the director of nursing for medical surgical, oncology and obstetrics for Community Hospitals of Williams County since 2001. Day received an associate’s degree from the Michael J. Owens Technical College in 1980, a bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University in 1997, and a master’s degree in nursing from the University of Phoenix in 2004.

 

The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission is charged with allocating state funds to soil conversation districts, recommending to the director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources the level of appropriations to special funds, advising and assisting the supervisors of soil and water conservation districts and issuing appropriate regulations governing the conduct of referendums and elections with respect to the districts.

 

Donna Ruth Shipley, of Newark, currently operates Shipley Farms, a dairy and grain farm in the Newark-area. She previously served as a clerk for the United States Postal Service for 25 years before retiring in 1992. She graduated from Homer High School in 1955.

 

 

The Ohio Criminal Sentencing Commission is responsible for conducting a review of Ohio's sentencing statutes and sentencing patterns, and making recommendations regarding necessary statutory changes.

 

Laina Fetherolf, of Laurelville, has served as the prosecuting attorney for Hocking County since 2008.  She previously served as the assistant law director for the City of Logan. She also served as an attorney serving in practice. Fetherolf received a bachelor’s degree from Ohio University and a law degree from Capital University in 2004.

 

The Emergency Response Commission aims to improve statewide preparedness and response to emergencies and promote public awareness of potential hazards. The commission consists of representatives from professional and volunteer firefighters, county emergency and local emergency response agencies, environmental advocacy groups, and petroleum refiners or chemical manufacturers. 

 

Nancy Osborn, of Port Clinton, has served as a health commissioner for the Ottawa County Health Department since 1989.  She previously served as the director of nursing for the Ottawa County Health Department from 1986-1989. Osborn received certification as a registered nurse from Mount Sinai Hospital School of Nursing in 1967. She also received a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from the University of Toledo in 1983 and 1986, respectively.

 

The Ohio 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.

 

Nancy Serafino, of Mansfield, has served as a public safety network sales engineer at Embarq since 2003. She previously served as an area manager for customer service operations for Embarq from 1999-2003. Serafino also serves as a member of the National Emergency Number Association. She received a bachelor’s degree from Youngstown State University in 1998.

 

Laura Merritt, of Dublin, has served as a public relations manager for Verizon Wireless since 1997. She previously served as a development consultant for the City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Division from 1987-1997. She received a bachelor’s degree from the Ohio State University.

 

 

The Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board assists the Ohio Historical Society in the society’s site preservation program, suggests legislation necessary to the society’s preservation program including location, designation, restoration, preservation, and maintenance of historic and archaeological sites and artifacts.  The advisory board advises the Ohio Historical Society on the state historic preservation plan as well as encourages the designation of suitable sites on the National Register of Historic Places.  

 

Sandra Hull, of Wooster, has served as the executive director for Main Street Wooster since 1987. She previously served as a speech and language pathologist for the Quincy Board of Education from 1971-1986.  Hull also serves on the board of advisors for the National Trust for Historic Preservation. She received a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University in 1962.

 

Joseph Leonard, of Oxford, has served as an assistant professor of management at Miami University since 1983. He previously served as a contract administrator for Eagle-Picher Industries from 1973-1979.  Leonard received a bachelor’s degree from Missouri Southern State College in 1970 and a master’s degree from Kansas State College of Pittsburg in 1971. He also received a master’s degree in business from Drury College in 1980 and a doctorate from the University of Arkansas in 1983.

 

Donald Hutslar, of Worthington, served as a curator of history for the Ohio Historical Society before retiring in 1995. He previously served as a member of the collection and site development for the Ohio Historical Society from 1959-1983 and as a lecturer for the Ohio State University School of Architecture from 1978-1981. Hutslar received a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from the Ohio State University in 1954 and 1955, respectively.

 

Nancy Otis, of Celina, served as the owner of Ashley Art & Framing from 1991-1993. She previously served as the president and senior designer of Ashley House from 1985-1990.  Otis also serves as a member of the National Society for Historic Preservation. She received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tulsa in 1981 and a master’s degree from the American Graduate School of International Management.

 

Mary Reeves, of Athens, has served as senior architectural historian for Transystems since 2007. Reeves previously served as a staff historian for the Ohio Department of Transportation from 2001 until retiring in 2007. She received a bachelor’s degree from the University of West Florida in 1980 and a master’s degree from Florida State University in 1983.

 

Janet Carleton, has served as the digital initiatives coordinator for Ohio University libraries since 2005. She previously served as the digital projects librarian for the Mahn Center for Archives & Special Collections of Ohio University libraries from 2000-2005 and as an archivist from 1998-2000. Carleton also served as an archivist for the Ohio Historical Society from 1996-1998. She received a bachelor’s degree from Ohio University in 1993 and a master’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1995.

 

Dawne Dewey, of West Milton, has served as a staff member for the Wright State University libraries since 1997 and as the director of public history for Wright State University since 2007. She previously served as an archivist for Wright State University from 1989-1997. She received a bachelor’s degree from Wright State University in 1980 and a master’s degree from Wright State University in 1984.

 

Robert Lee Keener, of Akron, has served as an associate lecturer for the history department at the University of Akron since 2005. He has served as a lecturer in genealogy and an instructor in American history for various universities while also working as an investment broker, a financial planner, and a business executive since 1969.  He received a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University in 1968 and a master’s degree from the University of Akron in 1991.

 

Lauren Lubow, of Columbus, has served as the principal attorney for the Ohio Attorney General’s Office since 2005. She previously served as an attorney for the State Medical Board of Ohio from 1984-2005. Lubow received a bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University in 1980 and a law degree from Capital University in 1983.

 

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.

 

Jean Lee Byrd, of Columbus, served as an educator of mathematics and physics in the Oklahoma public schools system before retiring. She also served as a natural resource specialist for seven years for the League of Women Voters of Ohio and the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus. She received a bachelor’s degree from Central Oklahoma State University and completed graduate work at Oklahoma State University.

 

Stephen Hill, of Cincinnati, has served as a leader of various environmental management programs at GE Aviation since 1981.  He previously served as an environmental, health and safety manager for GE Engine Services.  Hill received a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University in 1974 and a master’s degree from the University of Cincinnati in 1979.

 

Charles Keiper II, of Kent, has served as a commissioner for Portage County since 1993.  He previously served as the chief financial officer for Geo-Health Services from 1994-1999. Keiper received a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Kent State University in 1982 and 1995, respectively.

 

Belle Everett, of New Philadelphia, has served as a trustee for Warwick Township since 2002.  He also serves on the Tuscarawas, Stark and Wayne County Joint Solid Waste Policy and Audit Committees and as the director of the Ohio Township Association.  Everett is a graduate of Claymont High School.

 

Holly Christmann, of Cincinnati, has served as a program manager for the Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services since 2006.  She previously served the Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services as an assistant program manager from 2005-2006 and as a community outreach coordinator from 1998-2004. Christmann also serves as the president of the Organization of Ohio Solid Waste Districts.  She received a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in 1995.

 

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, has served as the vice president of operations for the Good Samaritan North Health Center since March 2009. She previously served as an administrator for Good Samaritan North Health Center from 2006-2009 and worked in respiratory care services from 1977-2006. She received a bachelor’s degree from Averett University in 2003 and a master’s degree from Walden University in 2007.

 

The Ohio Water Advisory Council advises the chief of the Division of Water on water management and conservation.  The council also acts as a liaison and recommends ways to enhance cooperation between government agencies that have an interest in water consumption and conservation.  

 

Douglas Johnson, of Xenia, served as the chief engineer for the Miami Conservancy District for 10 years before retiring in 2006, and previously served as the manager of engineering, assistance chief engineer of flood control, flood control engineer, and senior engineer throughout his career from 1971-1996. He received a bachelor’s degree from the Ohio State University in 1971. 

The Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators provides for the examination of applicants, issues and revokes licenses and adopts rules to govern the conduct of nursing home administrators.

David Crowley, of Cincinnati, has served as the vice mayor of Cincinnati since 2007. He has also served on the Cincinnati City Council since 2001 and as the president and CEO of Crowley’s since 1995. He previously served as the vice president of the American Association of Homes for the Aging from 1975-1983. He received a bachelor’s degree from the Ohio State University in 1961, a master’s of social work from the Ohio State University in 1963, and a master’s degree from George Washington University in 1983.

 

The Ohio Cemetery Dispute Resolution Committee investigates and conducts hearings on complaints relating to cemeteries.

 

Joseph Kun, of Youngstown, has served as the assistant director of the Diocese of Youngstown Cemeteries since 1995. He previously served as the superintendent of Calvary Cemetery from 1984-1995. He received a bachelor’s degree from Youngstown State University in 1981.

 

Marilyn Brandt, of Chardon, has served as the vice president of operations for the Lake View Cemetery Association since 2004. She previously served as the general manager of Woodvale Union Cemetery from 1999-2004. Brandt also served as a member of the Ohio Association of Cemetery Superintendents and Officials Executive Committee from 1999-2004 and served as president in 2004. She attended Miami University.

 

David Shanteau, of Maineville, has served as the executive director of Rest Haven Memorial Park for 36 years. He has also served as the president of the Ohio Association of Cemeteries and Funeral Directors for the past 10 years. He attended the University of Toledo.