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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:*
September 26, 2025




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Governor's Appointments for September 26, 2025

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has made the following appointments:


* Edward J. Roth III of Canton (Stark Co.) has been appointed to the Northeast Ohio Medical University Board of Trustees for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending September 21, 2031.


* Heidi L. Gartland of Hudson (Summit Co.) has been appointed to the Northeast Ohio Medical University Board of Trustees for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending September 21, 2031.


* Kathy Doseck of Anna (Shelby Co.) has been appointed to the Northeast Ohio Medical University Board of Trustees for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending September 21, 2031.


* Shelley Roth of Shaker Heights (Cuyahoga Co.) has been appointed to the Cuyahoga Community College Board of Trustees for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending October 12, 2027.


* Lorina W. Wise of Reynoldsburg (Licking Co.) has been reappointed to the Columbus State Community College Board of Trustees for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending August 31, 2031.


* James R. Fowler of Columbus (Franklin Co.) has been reappointed to the Columbus State Community College Board of Trustees for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending August 31, 2031.


* Jerome C. Revish II of Powell (Delaware Co.) has been reappointed to the Columbus State Community College Board of Trustees for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending August 31, 2031.


* Richard C. Simpson of Upper Arlington (Franklin Co.) has been appointed to the Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending January 1, 2027.


* Jim Otte of Columbus (Franklin Co.) has been designated to serve as Chair of the Broadcast Educational Media Commission for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and continuing at the pleasure of the Governor.


* Mark G. Wasylyshyn of Bowling Green (Wood Co.) has been appointed to the County Sheriffs’ Standard Car-Marking and Uniform Commission for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and continuing at the pleasure of the Governor.


* Orvis L. Campbell of New Philadelphia (Tuscarawas Co.) has been appointed to the County Sheriffs’ Standard Car-Marking and Uniform Commission for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and continuing at the pleasure of the Governor.


* Kurt J. Schneider of Ashland (Ashland Co.) has been appointed to the County Sheriffs’ Standard Car-Marking and Uniform Commission for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and continuing at the pleasure of the Governor.


* Daniel P. Driscoll of Springfield (Clark Co.) has been appointed to the Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending September 3, 2026.


* Tedd E. Frazier of Jackson (Jackson Co.) has been reappointed to the Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending September 3, 2028.


* Gary D. Lewis, Jr. of Gahanna (Franklin Co.) has been reappointed to the Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending September 3, 2028.


* Vernon P. Stanforth of Washington Court House (Fayette Co.) has been reappointed to the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending September 19, 2028.


* Thomas E. Kochert of Edon (Williams Co.) has been appointed to the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending September 19, 2027.


* Andrew D. Powers of Athens (Athens Co.) has been appointed to the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending September 19, 2027.


* Robert Chabali of Springboro (Warren Co.) has been reappointed to the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending September 19, 2028.


* Wynette P. Carter-Smith of Springfield (Clark Co.) has been reappointed to the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending September 19, 2028.


* Jamael Tito Brown of Youngstown (Mahoning Co.) has been appointed to the Ohio Criminal Sentencing Commission for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending August 21, 2026.


* Matthew J. Byrnes of Cincinnati (Hamilton Co.) has been appointed to the Ohio Criminal Sentencing Commission for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending August 21, 2028.


* Georgine Welo of South Euclid (Cuyahoga Co.) has been appointed to the Transportation Review Advisory Council for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending June 29, 2028.


* Jeffrey D. Slyman of Tipp City (Miami Co.) has been appointed to the State Racing Commission for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending March 31, 2027.


* DeLee M. Powell of Mansfield (Richland Co.) has been appointed to the Ohio Board of Motor Vehicle Repair for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending January 1, 2028.


* Mark A. Campbell of Huber Heights (Montgomery Co.) has been appointed to the Ohio Board of Motor Vehicle Repair for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending January 1, 2028.


* Tarah L. Goodman of Newark (Licking Co.) has been appointed to the Real Estate Appraiser Board for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027.


* Elizabeth A. Sigg of Defiance (Defiance Co.) has been reappointed to the Real Estate Appraiser Board for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending June 30, 2028.


* Bradley C. Mader of Bellbrook (Greene Co.) has been appointed to the Credit Union Council for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending September 22, 2028.


* John E. Demmler of Chagrin Falls (Geauga Co.) has been appointed to the Credit Union Council for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending September 22, 2028.


* Amy J. Casner of Columbus (Franklin Co.) has been appointed to the Ohio FAIR Plan Underwriting Association Board of Governors for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending September 18, 2026.


* Jill N. Miller of Cincinnati (Hamilton Co.) has been appointed to the Children and Youth Advisory Council for a term beginning September 30, 2025, and continuing at the pleasure of the Governor, and will serve as Chair when her term commences.


* Maleka J. James of Dayton (Montgomery Co.) has been appointed to the Children and Youth Advisory Council for a term beginning September 30, 2025, and continuing at the pleasure of the Governor.


* Steven R. Oster of Mansfield (Richland Co.) has been appointed to the Children and Youth Advisory Council for a term beginning September 30, 2025, and continuing at the pleasure of the Governor.


* Christine T. Sander of Powell (Delaware Co.) has been appointed to the Children and Youth Advisory Council for a term beginning September 30, 2025, and continuing at the pleasure of the Governor.


* Tippi Cooper-Foley of Madison (Lake Co.) has been appointed to the Children and Youth Advisory Council for a term beginning September 30, 2025, and continuing at the pleasure of the Governor.


* Michael Ingram of Mentor (Lake Co.) has been appointed to the Children and Youth Advisory Council for a term beginning September 30, 2025, and continuing at the pleasure of the Governor.


* Tammi E. Middleton of Toronto (Jefferson Co.) has been appointed to the Children and Youth Advisory Council for a term beginning September 30, 2025, and continuing at the pleasure of the Governor.


* Heidi A. Wilson of North Canton (Stark Co.) has been appointed to the Children and Youth Advisory Council for a term beginning September 30, 2025, and continuing at the pleasure of the Governor.


* Terra A. Baker of Gahanna (Franklin Co.) has been appointed to the Children and Youth Advisory Council for a term beginning September 30, 2025, and continuing at the pleasure of the Governor.


* Sarah Newland of Lima (Allen Co.) has been appointed to the Children and Youth Advisory Council for a term beginning September 30, 2025, and continuing at the pleasure of the Governor.


* Erin C. Lucas of Athens (Athens Co.) has been appointed to the Children and Youth Advisory Council for a term beginning September 30, 2025, and continuing at the pleasure of the Governor.


* Julia H. Stone of Lebanon (Warren Co.) has been appointed to the Children and Youth Advisory Council for a term beginning September 30, 2025, and continuing at the pleasure of the Governor.


* Patricia McCollum of Novelty (Geauga Co.) has been appointed to the Children and Youth Advisory Council for a term beginning September 30, 2025, and continuing at the pleasure of the Governor.


* Erin E. Simmons of Tiffin (Seneca Co.) has been appointed to the Children and Youth Advisory Council for a term beginning September 30, 2025, and continuing at the pleasure of the Governor.


* John C. Jones of Toledo (Lucas Co.) has been appointed to the Children and Youth Advisory Council for a term beginning September 30, 2025, and continuing at the pleasure of the Governor.


* Robyn Lightcap of Springboro (Warren Co.) has been appointed to the Children and Youth Advisory Council for a term beginning September 30, 2025, and continuing at the pleasure of the Governor.


* Lynanne Gutierrez of Columbus (Franklin Co.) has been appointed to the Children and Youth Advisory Council for a term beginning September 30, 2025, and continuing at the pleasure of the Governor.


* George L. Beatty III of Youngstown (Mahoning Co.) has been appointed to the Children and Youth Advisory Council for a term beginning September 30, 2025, and continuing at the pleasure of the Governor.


* Berta Velilla-Rosengarten of Miamisburg (Montgomery Co.) has been appointed to the Children and Youth Advisory Council for a term beginning September 30, 2025, and continuing at the pleasure of the Governor.


* Matt T. Kresic of Warren (Trumbull Co.) has been appointed to the Children and Youth Advisory Council for a term beginning September 30, 2025, and continuing at the pleasure of the Governor.


* Ross “Chad” Nunamaker of Dayton (Montgomery Co.) has been appointed to the Children and Youth Advisory Council for a term beginning September 30, 2025, and continuing at the pleasure of the Governor.


* Qianna Tidmore of Macedonia (Summit Co.) has been appointed to the Children and Youth Advisory Council for a term beginning September 30, 2025, and continuing at the pleasure of the Governor.


* Carrie S. Beier of Fremont (Sandusky Co.) has been appointed to the Children and Youth Advisory Council for a term beginning September 30, 2025, and continuing at the pleasure of the Governor.


* Jennifer R. Frey of Cincinnati (Hamilton Co.) has been appointed to the Children and Youth Advisory Council for a term beginning September 30, 2025, and continuing at the pleasure of the Governor.


* Nancy Mendez of Cleveland (Cuyahoga Co.) has been appointed to the Children and Youth Advisory Council for a term beginning September 30, 2025, and continuing at the pleasure of the Governor.


* Kelsi M. Weaver of Waterville (Lucas Co.) has been appointed to the Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities Council for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending June 1, 2028.


* Jo Hannah Ward of Delaware (Delaware Co.) has been reappointed to the Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities Council for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending June 1, 2028.


* Shannon Monyak of Olmsted Township (Cuyahoga Co.) has been reappointed to the Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities Council for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending June 1, 2028.


* Alexandra R. Zelaski of Cleveland (Cuyahoga Co.) has been appointed to the Ohio Nuclear Development Authority for a term beginning October 2, 2025, and ending October 1, 2030.


* Mathew Snider of Chillicothe (Ross Co.) has been appointed to the Ohio Nuclear Development Authority for a term beginning October 2, 2025, and ending October 1, 2030.


* Robert J. Friedman III of Powell (Franklin Co.) has been appointed to the Ohio Nuclear Development Authority for a term beginning October 2, 2025, and ending August 1, 2029.


* Muhammad Mustafizur Rahman of Dayton (Montgomery Co.) has been appointed to the Ohio Nuclear Development Authority for a term beginning October 2, 2025, and ending October 1, 2030.


* Brenda S. Shamblin of Stoutsville (Fairfield Co.) has been reappointed to the Public Benefits Advisory Board for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending June 30, 2028.


* John F. Sarver III of Brook Park (Cuyahoga Co.) has been reappointed to the Public Benefits Advisory Board for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending June 30, 2028.


* Shawn E. Nelson of Upper Arlington (Franklin Co.) has been reappointed to the Public Benefits Advisory Board for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending June 30, 2028.


* Dale R. Arnold of Newark (Licking Co.) has been reappointed to the Public Benefits Advisory Board for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending June 30, 2028.


* Brett H. Hillyer of Dennison (Tuscarawas Co.) has been appointed to the Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Release Compensation Board for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending July 10, 2027.


* Steven R. Bergman of Cincinnati (Clermont Co.) has been reappointed to the Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Release Compensation Board for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending July 10, 2028.


* James R. Rocco of Aurora (Portage Co.) has been reappointed to the Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Release Compensation Board for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending July 10, 2028.


* Scott J. Fleming of Oakwood (Montgomery Co.) has been reappointed to the Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Release Compensation Board for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending July 10, 2028.


* Amy L. Weiskittel of New Richmond (Clermont Co.) has been reappointed to the Ohio Environmental Education Fund Advisory Council for a term beginning October 2, 2025, and ending October 1, 2027.


* Mark K. Papke of Grafton (Lorain Co.) has been reappointed to the Ohio Environmental Education Fund Advisory Council for a term beginning October 2, 2025, and ending October 1, 2027.


* Brian J. Buschur of Centerville (Montgomery Co.) has been reappointed to the Ohio Environmental Education Fund Advisory Council for a term beginning October 2, 2025, and ending October 1, 2027.


* Gary C. Tennefoss of North Benton (Portage Co.) has been appointed to the Waterways Safety Council for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending January 31, 2030.


* Kim M. Oberlander of Cincinnati (Hamilton Co.) has been appointed to the Dentist Loan Repayment Advisory Board for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending February 27, 2026.


* Mark E. Bronson of Cincinnati (Hamilton Co.) has been appointed to the Dentist Loan Repayment Advisory Board for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending February 27, 2027.


* Brian J. Taylor of Westerville (Franklin Co.) has been reappointed to the Dentist Loan Repayment Advisory Board for a term beginning September 26, 2025, and ending February 27, 2027.

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