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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:*
December 19, 2025




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Governor's Appointments for December 19, 2025

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


* Bing B. Crosby, Jr. of South Bloomfield (Pickaway Co.) has been reappointed to the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council for a term beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2028.


* Jennifer M. Kucera of Berea (Cuyahoga Co.) has been reappointed to the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council for a term beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2028.


* Lisa A. Morrison of Medina (Medina Co.) has been reappointed to the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council for a term beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2028.


* Courtney R. Pennington of Harrison (Hamilton Co.) has been appointed to the Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities Council for a term beginning December 19, 2025, and ending June 1, 2027.


* Michael D. Linton of Laurelville (Hocking Co.) has been appointed to the Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities Council for a term beginning December 19, 2025, and ending June 1, 2028.


* Charlotte D. McGuire of Centerville (Montgomery Co.) has been appointed to the Ohio Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission for a term beginning December 19, 2025, and ending December 30, 2027.


* John T. Coats II has been designated to serve as Chair of the Ohio Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission effective December 19, 2025.


* Joel L. King, Jr. of Gahanna (Franklin Co.) has been reappointed to the Ohio Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission for a term beginning December 31, 2025, and ending December 30, 2028.


* Christina Rodriguez of Toledo (Lucas Co.) has been reappointed to the Ohio Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission for a term beginning December 31, 2025, and ending December 30, 2028.


* Paul M. Booth of Cincinnati (Hamilton Co.) has been reappointed to the Ohio Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission for a term beginning December 31, 2025, and ending December 30, 2028.


* Marta Wojcik of Springfield (Clark Co.) has been appointed to the Holocaust and Genocide Memorial and Education Commission for a term beginning December 19, 2025, and ending June 29, 2027.


* Rhonda L. Sheakley of Cincinnati (Hamilton Co.) has been reappointed to the Holocaust and Genocide Memorial and Education Commission for a term beginning December 19, 2025, and ending October 25, 2028.


* Jaclyn Rohaly of Pickerington (Fairfield Co.) has been appointed to the Commission on Hispanic-Latino Affairs for a term beginning December 19, 2025, and ending October 7, 2028.


* Roland L. Molina of Cincinnati (Hamilton Co.) has been appointed to the Commission on Hispanic-Latino Affairs for a term beginning December 19, 2025, and ending October 7, 2028.


* Gregory A. Guzman of Maumee (Lucas Co.) has been reappointed to the Commission on Hispanic-Latino Affairs for a term beginning December 19, 2025, and ending October 7, 2028.


* Helen Anagho Beny of Miamisburg (Montgomery Co.) has been appointed to the New African Immigrants Commission for a term beginning December 19, 2025, and ending October 7, 2028.


* Charity Rysak of Canton (Stark Co.) has been appointed to the New African Immigrants Commission for a term beginning December 19, 2025, and ending October 7, 2028.


* Evans N. Nwankwo of Mason (Warren Co.) has been appointed to the New African Immigrants Commission for a term beginning December 19, 2025, and ending October 7, 2027.


* Ademola O. Solaru of Pepper Pike (Cuyahoga Co.) has been reappointed to the New African Immigrants Commission for a term beginning December 19, 2025, and ending October 7, 2028.


* Prince F. Ellis of Cincinnati (Clermont Co.) has been reappointed to the New African Immigrants Commission for a term beginning December 19, 2025, and ending October 7, 2028.


* Howard L. Lewis of Moreland Hills (Cuyahoga Co.) has been appointed to the Cuyahoga Community College Board of Trustees for a term beginning December 19, 2025, and ending October 12, 2027.


* Suzanne R. Kiggin of Powell (Delaware Co.) has been appointed to The Ohio State University Board of Trustees for a term beginning December 19, 2025, and ending May 13, 2030.


* Michael Gonsiorowski of Bexley (Franklin Co.) has been reappointed to the Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission for a term beginning January 2, 2026, and ending January 1, 2034.


* Matthew S. Kelly of Columbus (Franklin Co.) has been appointed to the Ohio Expositions Commission for a term beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 1, 2026.


* Daniel R. Bullen of Xenia (Greene Co.) has been reappointed to the Advisory Council on Amusement Ride Safety for a term beginning January 2, 2026, and ending January 1, 2032.


* Gregory W. Stype of Upper Arlington (Franklin Co.) has been reappointed to the State Council of Uniform State Laws for a term beginning December 19, 2025, and ending June 5, 2026.


* Jeffrey T. Ferriell of Columbus (Franklin Co.) has been reappointed to the State Council of Uniform State Laws for a term beginning December 19, 2025, and ending June 5, 2028.


* Aaron M. Brown of Canton (Stark Co.) has been appointed to the Industrial Commission Nominating Council for a term beginning December 19, 2025, and ending October 20, 2029.


* Jennifer E. Reams of Toledo (Lucas Co.) has been reappointed to the Underground Technical Committee for a term beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2029.


* Matthew J. Haumesser of Milford (Clermont Co.) has been appointed to the State Chiropractic Board for a term beginning December 19, 2025, and ending November 1, 2029.


* Tiffany Knepper of Orwell (Ashtabula Co.) has been reappointed to the Board of Nursing for a term beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2029.


* Virinder Sidhu of Mason (Warren Co.) has been reappointed to the Board of Nursing for a term beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2029.


* Shawn M. Livingston of Thurman (Gallia Co.) has been reappointed to the Board of Nursing for a term beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2029.


* Gina F. Woods of Canal Winchester (Fairfield Co.) has been reappointed to the Board of Nursing for a term beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2029.


* Jenny Heiser of Beavercreek (Greene Co.) has been reappointed to the Board of Nursing for a term beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2029.


* Aparna A. Zimmerman of Dayton (Warren Co.) has been reappointed to the State Board of Psychology for a term beginning December 19, 2025, and ending October 4, 2030.


* Ashley L. Alexander of Galloway (Franklin Co.) has been appointed to the Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board for a term beginning December 19, 2025, and ending October 10, 2027.


* Cheryl L. Thomas of Wadsworth (Medina Co.) has been appointed to the Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board for a term beginning December 19, 2025, and ending October 10, 2027.


* Alan D. Demmitt of Troy (Miami Co.) has been appointed to the Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board for a term beginning December 19, 2025, and ending October 10, 2028.


* Rebecca D. Miller of Lakewood (Cuyahoga Co.) has been reappointed to the Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board for a term beginning December 19, 2025, and ending October 10, 2028.


* Sarah A. McCullough of Zanesville (Muskingum Co.) has been reappointed to the Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board for a term beginning December 19, 2025, and ending October 10, 2028.


* Christopher T. Tobey of Xenia (Greene Co.) has been appointed to the Motor Vehicle Dealers Board for a term beginning December 19, 2025, and ending October 4, 2027.


* Jason M. Hunt of Columbus (Franklin Co.) has been reappointed to the Motor Vehicle Dealers Board for a term beginning December 19, 2025, and ending October 4, 2028.


* Michelle Primm of Akron (Summit Co.) has been reappointed to the Motor Vehicle Dealers Board for a term beginning December 19, 2025, and ending October 4, 2028.


* Roberto Vazquez of Upper Arlington (Franklin Co.) has been reappointed to the Motor Vehicle Dealers Board for a term beginning December 19, 2025, and ending October 4, 2028.


* Joshua T. Fox of Miamisburg (Montgomery Co.) has been reappointed to the Motor Vehicle Dealers Board for a term beginning December 19, 2025, and ending October 4, 2028.


* Robb Mitchell of Dublin (Franklin Co.) has been reappointed to the Motor Vehicle Dealers Board for a term beginning December 19, 2025, and ending October 4, 2028.


* Neal J. Barkan of Columbus (Franklin Co.) has been reappointed to the Motor Vehicle Dealers Board for a term beginning December 19, 2025, and ending October 4, 2028.

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