Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has made 47 appointments and reappointments to state boards and commissions, his office announced on October 2, 2026.
The appointments cover college boards of trustees, law enforcement and sentencing bodies, professional licensing boards and advisory councils across Ohio.
Deborah L. Saunders of Gallipolis was reappointed to the Rio Grande Community College Board of Trustees for a term beginning October 11, 2026, and ending October 10, 2031. Ritch L. Ramey of Marion was appointed to the Marion Technical College Board of Trustees for a term beginning October 2, 2026, and ending April 29, 2029.
Robert A. Montagnese of Pataskala was reappointed to the Central Ohio Technical College Board of Trustees through September 30, 2029. John I. Silverman, Mark D. Walton and Theodore M. Scherpenberg were all reappointed to the Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Board of Trustees for terms ending August 31, 2032.
James Lowe of Blacklick was appointed to the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission, while Jason A. Cromartie and Douglas P. Hubaker were reappointed to the same commission, all for terms ending September 19, 2029. Jack W. Bradley of Lorain was appointed to the Ohio Criminal Sentencing Commission through August 21, 2030.
David P. Schwartz of West Chester was appointed to the Ohio Post-Traumatic Stress Fund Commission, and Daniel L. Davis of Columbus was appointed to the State Board of Psychology, with Jacqueline W. Wynn reappointed to that board. Eric O. Pempus of Rocky River was appointed to the Ohio Architects Board.
Julienne R. Cromwell, Gregory S. Barney and Joseph F. Denk, Jr. were reappointed to the Board of Building Standards. Nita Gupta of Wadsworth was appointed to the Ohio Civil Rights Commission for a term beginning September 30, 2026, and ending July 28, 2031.
Other appointments included Steven E. Werman to the Ohio Cemetery Dispute Resolution Commission, John E. Sharier to the Historical Boilers Licensing Board, Laura M. Clemente to the State Cosmetology and Barber Board, and Stephanie R. Cepec and Erik W. Hemenway to the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board.
Rebecca K. Mellino and Matthew M. Tyler were appointed to the Radiation Advisory Council, while Richard J. Simmers was appointed and Christine L. Shepard-Desai reappointed to the Oil and Gas Commission. Alex N. Pitts was appointed to the Underground Technical Committee, and Thomas F. Needles was reappointed to the Motor Vehicle Dealers Board.
David E. Prentice, Denise K. Evans, R. Sean Grayson and Robert K. Schmitz were reappointed to the Industrial Commission Nominating Council. Elizabeth A. Whelpdale was appointed and Kevin R. Flynn and Shannon L. Monyak reappointed to the Ohio Statewide Independent Living Council.
Breann González Almos, Manuel Lopez Ramirez and Mary J. Santiago were reappointed to the Commission on Hispanic-Latino Affairs. Radhika Ramasahaym, Gregory J. Davda, Sr. and Yong Lin were reappointed to the Minority Development Financing Advisory Board.
Darren Bok was reappointed to the State Auctioneers Commission, Kathryn Bartter to the Great Lakes Protection Fund Board, and John C. Young, Jason E. Dunn, Sr. and Daniel S. Moder to the TourismOhio Advisory Board.