In The News 7 August 2026

Governor's appointments for Aug. 7

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

Benjamin O. Albright of Marion (Marion Co.) has been appointed to the Financial Planning and Supervision Commission for the City of Marion for a term beginning August 5, 2026, and continuing at the pleasure of the Governor.

Kimberly A. Winkle of Bucyrus (Crawford Co.) has been reappointed to the North Central State College Board of Trustees for a term beginning August 7, 2026, and ending January 16, 2029.

Mark E. Masters of Lucas (Richland Co.) has been reappointed to the North Central State College Board of Trustees for a term beginning August 7, 2026, and ending January 16, 2028.

David W. James of Akron (Summit Co.) has been appointed to the University of Akron Board of Trustees for a term beginning August 7, 2026, and ending July 1, 2032.

Kristina K. Clouse of Lewis Center (Delaware Co.) has been appointed to the Governor’s Executive Workforce Board for a term beginning August 4, 2026, and continuing at the pleasure of the Governor.

Charles R. Moses of Dublin (Franklin Co.) has been appointed to the Ohio Arts Council for a term beginning July 20, 2026, and ending July 1, 2027, and has been designated to serve as Vice Chair effective August 7, 2026.

Geraldine B. Warner of Cincinnati (Hamilton Co.) has been reappointed to the Ohio Arts Council for a term beginning August 7, 2026, and ending July 1, 2031.

Kristie Dukes Davis of Cincinnati (Hamilton Co.) has been reappointed to the OhioArts Council for a term beginning August 7, 2026, and ending July 1, 2031.

Paula L. Grieb of Perrysburg (Wood Co.) has been appointed to the Children’s Trust Fund Board for a term beginning August 7, 2026, and ending July 2, 2028.

Sophia L. Whitehouse of Powell (Delaware Co.) has been appointed to the Children’s Trust Fund Board for a term beginning August 7, 2026, and ending July 2, 2028.

Randi M. Thomas of Oxford (Butler Co.) has been reappointed to the Ohio Commission on Fatherhood for a term beginning August 7, 2026, and ending July 30, 2028.

Randall W. Leite of Hilliard (Franklin Co.) has been reappointed to the Ohio Commission on Fatherhood for a term beginning August 7, 2026, and ending July 30, 2028.

Craig W. Butler of New Philadelphia (Tuscarawas Co.) has been appointed to the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission for a term beginning August 7, 2026, and ending June 29, 2032.

William E. Alloway of Fresno (Coshocton Co.) has been reappointed to the Reclamation Commission for a term beginning August 7, 2026, and ending June 28, 2031.

Stephen K. Williamson of Hilliard (Franklin Co.) has been reappointed to the Reclamation Commission for a term beginning August 7, 2026, and ending June 28, 2031.

Daniel M. McCarthy of Columbus (Franklin Co.) has been appointed to the Ohio Air Quality Development Authority for a term beginning August 7, 2026, and ending June 30, 2034.

Jason C. Ziss of Brecksville (Cuyahoga Co.) has been appointed to the Materials Management Advisory Council for a term beginning August 7, 2026, and ending July 1, 2029.

Jennifer G. Fenderbosch of Avon Lake (Lorain Co.) has been reappointed to the Materials Management Advisory Council for a term beginning August 7, 2026, and ending July 1, 2029.

Michael G. Dinneen of Worthington (Franklin Co.) has been reappointed to the Materials Management Advisory Council for a term beginning August 7, 2026, and ending July 1, 2029.

Charles W. DeJonckheere of Cincinnati (Hamilton Co.) has been reappointed to the Materials Management Advisory Council for a term beginning August 7, 2026, and ending July 1, 2029.

Alexander T. Boehnke of Columbus (Franklin Co.) has been reappointed to the Materials Management Advisory Council for a term beginning August 7, 2026, and ending July 1, 2029.

Giles L. Allen of Dublin (Franklin Co.) has been appointed to the Transportation Review Advisory Council for a term beginning July 31, 2026, and ending June 29, 2031.

Bill W. Dingus of South Point (Lawrence Co.) has been reappointed to the Transportation Review Advisory Council for a term beginning July 31, 2026, and ending June 29, 2031.

Kelly A. Jacobs of Waterville (Lucas Co.) has been appointed to the Ohio Home Inspector Board for a term beginning August 7, 2026, and ending April 5, 2029.

Marlin L. Palich of Lakewood (Cuyahoga Co.) has been reappointed to the Ohio Real Estate Commission for a term beginning August 7, 2026, and ending June 30, 2031.

Robert E. Rue of Springfield (Clark Co.) has been appointed to the Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors for a term beginning August 7, 2026, and ending June 30, 2031.

Amy L. Hahn of Columbus (Franklin Co.) has been appointed to the State Board of Psychology for a term beginning August 7, 2026, and ending October 4, 2030.

Julie E. Teater of Hilliard (Franklin Co.) has been appointed to the Chemical Dependency Professionals Board for a term beginning August 7, 2026, and ending December 23, 2026.

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