DeWine announces appointments for Dec. 19

COLUMBUS – 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.

* * *

••• Publisher's note: A free press is critical to having well-informed voters and citizens. While some news organizations opt for paid websites or costly paywalls, The Highland County Press has maintained a free newspaper and website for the last 26 years for our community. If you would like to contribute to this service – and want it to continue – it would be greatly appreciated. Donations to help offset ever-rising expenses may be made to: The Highland County Press, P.O. Box 849, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133. Please include "for website" on the memo line.