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C. Richard Beckett Chair Occupation: Veterinarian/Retired President/Owner, Animal Care Centers of America Education: Ohio State University, D.V.M., 1960 Professional Experience: Veterinarian since 1960; founded Animal Care Centers of America in 1990; founded Findlay Animal Care Clinic in 1964 Church Affiliation: St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Findlay, OH Community Organizations: Past President, Community Development Foundation; Founding Member, Humane Society; Past President, Findlay Rotary; and Past President, Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Honors: Honorary Doctorate, The University of Findlay, 1996 Family: Wife – Linda; children – Todd, Kelli, Jill, and Matt Hobbies: Golf, tennis, all sports, and music appreciation
A.R. Charnes ’66 Vice Chair Occupation: Retired Vice President of Marketing for Getty Petroleum Marketing, Inc., SIFE Board Member at Erskine College, President of Savannah Lakes Village Property Owners Association Education: Findlay College, B.S., Business, 1966; Dartmouth-Tuck Business School, Executive Management Professional Experience: Getty Petroleum Marketing Inc., 2008-2011, Vice President of Marketing; Getty Petroleum Corporation, 1998-2011, New England Regional Manager, Northern Division Manager, General Manager of Marketing, Vice President of Marketing Church Affiliation: Catholic Community Organizations: Member, The University of Findlay Alumni Association, member, Varsity “F” Alumni; board member and advisor, Erskine College Students in Free Enterprise team Family: Wife – Mary Ann; children – Renee Dubber and Amy Davis Hobbies: golf and fishing
Katherine Rowe Fell Member by virtue of office without vote. President, The University of Findlay
Martin Terry Treasurer Vice President for Business Affairs, The University of Findlay
C. Sue Pirschel Secretary
James M. Appold Occupation: President, WK Solar Group Education: The University of Toledo, M.B.A., 1997 and M.S. Industrial Engineering, 1978; Graduate of the General Motor Institute in Flint, MI Professional Experience: President, W.K. Solar Group 2004 to present; President, Consolidated Biscuit Co. 1986-2004; General Manager, Consolidated Biscuit Co. 1982-1986; Manager of Technical Services, The Andersons, 1975-1982; various positions at A.T. Ferrell and Co. from 1968-1975; Sales and Design at Honeywell, Inc., 1966-1968; Chevrolet Saginaw Grey Iron, 1957-1966 Church Affiliation: St. Michael Catholic Church, Houston, Texas
Pamela K.M. Beall ’78 Occupation: Vice President, Investor Relations, Government and Public Affairs Education: The University of Findlay, B.S. 1978; Bowling Green State University, M.B.A., 1984; State of Ohio C.P.A., 1984 Professional Experience: Vice President, Product Supply & Optimization 2008-2012 Marathon Petroleum; Organizational Vice President, Business Development Downstream, Marathon Petroleum Co., 2005-2008; Director, Boyle Engineering, Long Beach, CA; Director of Corporate Affairs, Marathon Ashland Petroleum, 2003-Sept. 2005; Manager of Business Development, Marathon Ashland Petroleum, 2002-2003; Vice President, Treasurer, NationsRent, Inc., 1998-2002; Vice President, Treasurer, OHM Corporation, 1985-1998; General Manager, Treasury Services, USX; Supervisor, Domestic Funds, Marathon Oil Co.; Insurance Analyst, Corporate Risk and Environmental Affairs, Marathon Oil Co.; Auditor, Internal Auditing Division, Marathon Oil Co., 1978-1985 Church Affiliation: First Presbyterian Church, Findlay, Ohio Community Organizations: Chair-Elect, Board of Directors, Greater Findlay Inc.; Past President, Hancock County Parks Foundation; Member, Ohio Bank Advisory Board; Co-Chair, Corporate Division, The University of Findlay Capital Campaign; Member, Finance & Investment and Advisory Committees, Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation; Membership Committee, Findlay Country Club Family: Husband – John Hobbies: Golf
Dennis E. Bishop Occupation: Owner, Bishop Farms; Co-Owner Bishop-Kandel Rentals LLC, Findlay Education: Bluffton College, B.S.; Bowling Green State University, Master’s Degree, Botany Professional Experience: Grain farm operator with son, Bruce, 1986-present; Co-Owner of Bena Inc., 1981-1993; Co-Owner and Manager of Bishop-Kandel Realty, 1971-1982; Managed Bishop Kandel rentals, 1968-1995; Taught at Hagerstown Junior College, Hagerstown, MD, 1967-1968; Taught at Findlay High School, 1964-1967; Taught and coached at Liberty Center High School, 1963-1964; Taught evening adult classes in real estate principles and practices at Findlay College for several years while in brokerage business Church Affiliation: College First Church of God, Findlay, OH Community Organizations: Past President, Rotary; speaker at symposiums (business value systems) in Ukraine; Board Member, Winebrenner Theological Seminary; Board Member, Blanchard Valley Regional Medical Center; Board Member, Global Leadership Family: Wife – Jan; children – Kurt, Bruce, and Dawn Hobbies: Fishing, reading, traveling, and sailing
Mark D. Cassin Occupation: Senior Vice President of Retail Administration, Fifth Third Bank of Northwestern Ohio, Toledo, Ohio Education: University of Toledo, Associate degree; numerous Ohio Bank Association sponsored schools Professional Experience: Various management banking positions over the last 30 years, joining Fifth Third in 2001. Church Affiliation: St. Michael’s Church, Findlay Community Organizations: Chairman of Finance Committee, St. Michael’s Parish; Board member of Black Swamp Area Council of Boy Scouts; Member of Finance Committee at Blanchard Valley Health Association; served as the 2005 Chairman of the Hancock County United Way campaign. Family: Wife – Cheryl; children – Caitlin, Erin and Shane Hobbies: Reading, camping, writing
Lynn R. Child Occupation: Chairman of the Board, CentraComm Communications, LLC, Findlay, Ohio Education: Tiffin University, Associate’s Degree, Business Technology, 1973; Ohio Northern University, Bachelor of Arts, History, 1984; Bowling Green State University, Master of Arts in Education, 1990; George Washington University, Master of Arts, Educational Technology Leadership Program, 1995 Professional Experience: Chairman of the Board CentraComm Communications LLC, 1998-present; Business & Industry Center, James A. Rhodes State College, Lima, Ohio 1996-1998; Director, Alternative Learning Systems, Rhodes State College, 1990-1998; Instructor and Corporate Trainer, Owens Technical College, Findlay, Ohio, 1990-1991; Instructor, Bowling Green State University, Department of Business Education, Bowling Green, Ohio, 1989-1990; managerial, administrative and consulting responsibilities in family business, Hancor, Inc., Findlay Ohio, 1977-1986 Community Organizations: Board Member, GreaterFindlay, Inc., since 1999; Board Member, The Findlay Development Limited Liability Corp.; Board member: Commercial Savings Bank, Friends Business Source, Downtown Area Association, The Boy Scouts of America, The Blanchard Valley Health Foundation; Member, Findlay Rotary Club; Member, WBGU Advisory Board
Clifford C. Cook Occupation: Retired, Senior Vice President Supply, Distribution, and Planning, Marathon Petroleum Company, LLC Education: University of Detroit, B.S., M.A., Chemical Engineering; Boston University, M.S.B.A. Military Service: Naval OCS, 1971; Naval Supply School, 1972; Active Duty United States Navy Officer (achieving rank of Lt. Cmdr.), 1971-1975 Professional Experience: Vice President, Supply, Distribution and Planning, Marathon Ashland Petroleum, LLC, 2000-2001; Vice President, Operations, Planning and Product Supply, Marathon Ashland Petroleum, LLC, 1998-2000; Manager, Operations, Planning and Product Supply, Marathon Oil Co., 1994-1998; Manager, Operations Planning, Marathon Oil Co., 1986-1997; Manager, Crude Oil Supply, Marathon Oil Co., 1986-1987; Manager, Rocky Mountains Crude Acquisition (Denver), Marathon Oil Co., 1984-1986; Manager, Foreign Crude Oil Supply, Marathon Oil Co., 1982-1984; Crude Oil Acquisition Representative (Loudon), Marathon Oil Co., 1980-1982; Crude Oil Acquisition Representative (Houston), Marathon Oil Co., 1978-1980; Environmental Coordinator, Texas City Refinery, Marathon Oil Co., 1975-1978 Church Affiliation: St. Francis of Ann Arbor, MI Community Organizations: President, St. Michael’s School Foundation; Knights of Columbus; Member, University of Michigan President’s Club; Findlay United Way Gaslight Society; Executive Chairman, Marathon United Way Campaign, 2003 Family: Wife – Maureen; children – Carolyn, Colleen, Clifford, and Kevin Hobbies: Family, golf, travel, and University of Michigan Sports
Craig A. Crotteau Occupation: Attorney, Special Counsel, Ball Janik, LLP, Portland, OR Education: Gonzaga University, B.S., Civil Engineering; University of Denver, M.B.A.; George Washington University, J.D. Military Service: Retired, Lt. Col., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; U.S. Army, 21 years of service Professional Experience: Vice President, Government Affairs, MWH Americas, 2002-2004; Vice President, Government Affairs IT Group, 1997-2002; Deputy Chief, Environment, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 1995-1997; Deputy District Engineer, Baltimore, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 1993-1995; District Trial Attorney, Frankfurt, Germany, 1990-1993; Strategic Planner, Engineer Brigade, Germany, 1989-1990; Attorney, Chief Counsel Office, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 1987-1989; Engineer Staff Officer and Troop Leader, Pentagon and Germany, 1978-1987 Church Affiliation: Catholic Community Organizations: Member, Board of Directors, Environmental Business Action Coalition; Army Engineer Association; American Bar Association; American Society of Civil Engineers Family: Wife – Mary; children – Michael and Jane Hobbies: golf and skiing
Jo Ann Davidson Occupation: President, JAD and Associates, LLC, Columbus, OH Education: Findlay High School Professional Experiences: Current Co-Chairman, Republican National Committee; Former Speaker, Ohio House of Representatives; Former Member, Ohio House of Representatives for 20 years, Former Vice President, Ohio Chamber of Commerce Church Affiliation: Lutheran Community Organizations: Franklin University Board of Trustees; The Ohio State University Board of Trustees; Capital Square Review and Advisory Board Honors: Honorary Doctorate, The University of Findlay, 2000 Family: Husband – John (deceased); children – Jennifer Enslen and Julie Davidson
Robert A. Fry Occupation: Findlay Municipal Court Judge Education: Ohio Northern University, B.S., political science, 1975: Ohio Northern University Petit College of Law, 1978 Professional Experience: elected judge, Findlay Municipal Court, 2007-present; Hancock County Prosecutor, Findlay, Ohio, 1991-2007; chief assistant prosecutor, Hancock County, Findlay, Ohio, 1980-1985; assistant prosecutor, Hancock County, Findlay, Ohio, 1980-1985; private practice, Fry, Niemeyer and Kissh, Attorneys at Law, 1980-1997, private practice, Patterson and Whitman Law Firm, 1978-1980 Church Affiliation: College First Church of God, Findlay, OH Community Organizations: board member, Findlay/Hancock County Community Corrections; elder, deacon and chairman of stewardship and finance, College First Church of God; vice chairman of the board of directors, The Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference, Churches of God, General Conference; past President of the Findlay/Hancock County Bar Association; former chairman, Task Force on School Violence for the Findlay/Hancock County School District; former Rotarian; former coach, youth baseball and youth soccer Honors: Certificate of Recognition for Successful Organized Crime Drug Prosecutions presented by Ohio Attorney General, Betty Montgomery, 2002; Bluffton Shooting Incident recognition award, Ohio State Highway Patrol, 2006 Family: Wife-Cynthia; children-Nathan and Michael Hobbies: golf; watching sports
Michael Gardner Occupation: Owner, Superior Trim Education: B.S Industrial and Systems Engineering, 1981 Professional Experience: Owner, Superior Trim 1997-Present, Trustee, Maumee Valley Day School 2009-2012 Church Affiliation: St. Michael Family: Wife-Robin, Children- Michael, Philip Hobbies: Reading, Collecting & drinking wine.
Michael Harrington Occupation: President, Oak Ridge Investments, Chicago, Illinois, 2003-Present Education: Miami University, B.S., Business Administration, 1981; Ohio State University, M.B.A., Finance, 1984; Executive Education Studies completed at Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania. Professional Experience: Formerly Managing Director, Deutsche Asset Management; Managing Director, Scudder Investments; Executive Vice President, Zurich Kemper Investments; Senior Vice President, Kemper Financial Services; Bond Trader, Hilliard Lyons. Certified Investment Management Analyst – Investment Management Consultants Association. Church Affiliation: Member of St. Anne’s Church, Barrington, IL Community Organizations: Barrington Youth Football, volunteer coach 2005-2009 (coached league champion team in 2008 and 2009); Barrington Park District basketball, volunteer coach, 2008-2011 (coached undefeated league champion team in 2010); Big Brother; Mercy Home for Boys Friends First program; Co-Chairman of event that raised more than $25,000 for the ALS Association, Summer 2010; Licensee, Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation. Family: Wife – Anne Pramaggiore; son – Jack Hobbies: Skiing, photography, fishing, music, travel
John Haywood Occupation: retired as of 4/1/11, Division Vice President, Whirlpool Corporation. New Occupation: Chairman of the Board and CEO, Findlay-Hancock County Alliance. Education: Bowling Green State University, B.S., 1978:M.B.A., 1987 Professional Experience: Whirlpool Corporation, 1987-present; Division Vice President, Findlay Division, 1988-present; National Director, Parts Operations, La Porte, IN, 1994-1998; various positions including distribution, human resources, manufacturing operations, Findlay Division, 1987-1994; various positions including merchandising, purchasing, inventory control and Director, Production and Distribution, Hickory Farms, Maumee, OH, 1978-1987 Church Affiliation: First Lutheran Church, Findlay, OH Community Organizations; Board of Directors, Community Development Foundation; Board of Director, Findlay Hancock County Chamber of Commerce; Board of Directors, Findlay YMCA; Board of Directors, Ohio Chamber of Commerce; Executive Board, Boy Scouts of America Family: Wife - Patti; children - Eric and Griffin Hobbies: Golf; all sports; travel; family activities
Karl L. Heminger Occupation: President and Publisher, Findlay Publishing Co., Findlay, OH Education: University of Kentucky, B.S., 1978; Northwestern University M.M.E., 1985 Military Service: Retired, Major, U.S. Air Force, 2000; Air Force Academy Liaison Officer since 1987; Squadron Navigator and Instructor Navigator, U.S. Air Force Reserves, O’Hare International Airport, 1984-1987; Squadron Navigator, Instructor Navigator and Flight Examiner Navigator, Pope AFB, NC, 1979-1984; Undergraduate Navigator Training, Mather AFB, CA, 1978-1979; 2nd Lt., 1978; Reserve Officer Training Corps, University of Kentucky, 1974-1978 Professional Experience: President and Publisher, former Vice President, Production Manager and Assistant Production Manager, Findlay Publishing Co., 1987-present; Plant Engineer and Production Manager, Bevco Precision Manufacturing Co., Evanston, IL, 1986-1987 Church Affiliation: St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Findlay, OH Community Organizations: Board of Trustees, St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church; Board of Trustees, Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation; Board of Trustees, Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center; Vice President of Membership, Black Swamp Area Council of Boy Scouts of America; Member, Findlay Rotary Club Family: Wife-Anne; children- Mary, Sarah, and Jack
Richard R. Hollington Jr. Occupation: Senior Partner/Attorney, Baker& Hostetler, Cleveland, OH; Retired, Chairman of the Board, The Ohio Bank, Findlay, OH; Lead Director, Sky Financial Group, INC., Bowling Green, OH Education: Williams College, BA 1954; Harvard Law School, J.D., 1957 Professional Experience: 50 years as practicing attorney; 46 years as Bank dierector; former Law director of the City of Cleveland and Member of the Ohio General Assembly; Member of the Ohio Supreme Court’s Board of Commissioners on the Unauthorized Practice of Law Church Affiliation: Episcopalian Community Organizations: Finance Director, Village of Hunting Valley; Trustee, City Club Forum Foundation and Hankins Foundation; Former Trustee, Cleveland State University, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cleveland Zoological Society, Greater Cleveland Hospital Association Family: Wife - Sally Stecher; children - Lorie, Julie, Richard III, and Peter; 10 Grandchildren Hobbies: Hunting; golf; skiing; tennis
Kolleen Kirk Occupation: President, Kirk Family Companies (CAP360llc) Education: Bucknell University, BA, 1996; Vermont Law School, JD MSEL, 1999; John Marshall Law School, LLM, 2002 Professional Experience: CAP 360 LLC, president of new business pursuing federal opportunities in the acquisition support and manufacturing sectors; FMT Inc. (Findlay Machine and Tool Inc.), president of advanced manufacturing company with international clients with specialized needs; Kirk Energy, founding member and shareholder; Kirk Development, managing member or real estate development and holding company Church Affiliation: St. Michaels Parish Community Organizations: Former board member of GreaterFindlay Inc., 2009-2011; Member of Economic Development Task Force, 2011; Grants Chairs, Handbags that Help, 2010; Guiding Circle, Handbags that Help, 2009-2012; Membership Committee Rotary, 2010-2011; Fundraiser for various political issues/candidates; Junior Achievement Volunteer, 2010-2012; United Way Fundraising Co-Chair Mercantile Committee, 2010-2011; Women’s Leadership Forum Founding Member Family: Husband - Andrew; children - Henry and Harrison Hobbies: Enjoy time with children, my family, being involved in my community, riding horses, and other outdoor activities.
James Koehler II Occupation: Vice President, Title and Real Estate Development Education: Bowling Green State University, MBA, Business Administration, 2010; University of Cincinnati, B.B.A., Finance and Real Estate, 1988 Professional Experience: Koehler Brothers, Inc. Owner, Property Management & Oil and Gas ventures 1996-present; Country Club Acres, Inc., Real Estate Development, 1996-present; Century 21 Koehler & Associates, Broker, Commercial and Residential Sales, 2003-present; DJM Plastics, LLC, Owner and member of the Board of Directors, 2005-present; High Quality Plastics, Inc., Owner, Automotive Manufacturing, General Manager of Operations, and Vice President/CFO, 1998-2002; Bank One, Dayton, Vice President, Commercial Lending, Assistant Vice President, and Senior Loan Officer, 1993-1996; Fifth Third Bank, Cincinnati, Asset-Based Lending Officer, Asset-Based Lending Assistant Cashier, Asset-Based Lending Auditor, Commercial Credit Analyst, Commercial Credit Analyst, Bank Associate, 1986-1993 Church Affiliation: St Andrews United Methodist Church Community Organizations: Warbucks, Member 2010-present; Fort Findlay Finance, Member 2007-present; Black Swamp Soccer Association, Coach U-6 through U10, Member 2004-present; Hancock County Homebuilders Association, Member 1996-present, Board of Directors along with two terms as President; Heartland Board of Realtors, Member 1996-present, Board of Directors along with two terms as President Family: Wife – Tracy; Children – James and Katarina
Mary R. Lehman ’66 Occupation: Retired educator Education: Findlay High School, 1962; Findlay College, B.A. in English and Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude, 1966; Northern Michigan University, M.A., Education, Cum Laude,1976; post graduate work at Bowling Green State University, Baldwin-Wallace, University of Dayton, and Wright State University. Professional Experience: Retired in 2001 after teaching for 35 years in Michigan and Ohio. During those years served many leadership roles at the state and local level. Following retirement, was a supervisor of pre-service education students for Wright State University, Lake Campus. Church Affiliation: Churches of God, Neptune Church Community Organizations: Treasurer of Neptune Church; treasurer of West Central Ohio Scholarship Foundation; Past member of Churches of God Administrative Council, immediate past president of Great Lake Region, Churches of God, General Conference; secretary of Celina Kiwanis club; volunteers for CALL Food Pantry; has served as president, vice president, and secretary of University Women’s Club of Mercer County; served as president, vice president, and secretary of Delta Kappa Gamma-Beta Phi chapter; and past president (2000-2006) of Celina City Schools, Board of Education. Family: Husband – Daniel (deceased); children – Daniel Judson, Jr., and Kara Norris Hobbies: Volunteering, traveling, reading, doing any kind of puzzle
Richard W. Longsderff Occupation: Co-founder & Retired Pas President, Thermacore, Inc., Lancaster, PA Education: Tri-State University, B.S.E.E. Military Service: Korean War Veteran-U.S. Navy Professional Experience: Thermacore Corp., 1986-2002; RCA Corp, 1959-1986; Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Church Affiliation: Lancaster First Church of God, Lancaster, PA Community Organizations: Trustee, Winebrenner Theological Seminary; Numerous positions in the Churches of God, including Board Chairman, Elder, Sunday School Teacher, Choir Member, Missions Committee; Coached Little League Baseball, 1972-1978; Boy Scout Master, Troop 111, 1960-1965 Honors: Distinguished Alumnus, Pine Grove High School, 1992; Towel and Basin Award, East Pennsylvania Conference, Churches of God Family: Wife - Eva; children- David and Sandra; five grandchildren Hobbies: Propagation of fruit and nut trees; gardening; woodworking; hunting; fishing; reading; music
Thomas L. Lucas Occupation: Associate Pastor with the East Pennsylvania Conference (partially retired) Education: Messiah College, B.A., Bible, 1960; Evangelical School of Theology, B.D., Theology, 1963; Long Island University, M.S., Guidance and Counseling, 1976; Syracuse University, M.B.A., Comptrollership/ Management, 1980; Southern Methodist University, D. Min., Church Management, 1984 Military Service: United States Army Military Chaplain from 1968-1992; Current Endorser of military chaplains for the Churches of God, General Conference Military Honors: Legion of Merit; Bronze Star and Air Medal for Combat Ministry; three-time recipient of Meritorious Service Medal and Army Commendation Medal; promoted to rank of Full Colonel Professional Experience: Interim Executive Direcot, Eastern Regional Conference, 007-2008; Clergy with East Pennsylvania Conference, 1956-1968 and 1995-present; Winebrenner Theological Seminary, director of recruitment and development, 1992-1995 Church Affiliation: Churches of God, General Conference Community Organizations: Member, Military Chaplain’s Association; Trustee, Winebrenner Theological Seminary, 1983-1992 Family: wife - Judith; two adult children - two grandchildren Hobbies: sports; travel
L. Don Manley Occupation: Licensed Nursing Home Administrator and Retired President, The Heritage, Findlay, OH Education: Otsego High School; Findlay College Professional Experience: Administrator/Owner, President, The Heritage, 1985-2005; Owner/ Vice President, Independence Care Community, 1991-1996; Mid Am Bank Advisory Board, 1988-1998; Administrator/Owner, Vice President, The Heritage, 1978-1985; Owner/ Administrator/ Vice President, Indian Trail Nursing Home, 1974-1978; Manley Manor Nursing Home-general duties, 1971-1974; American College Health Care Administrator; Licensed Nursing Home Administrator Community Organizations: Findlay Rotary Club; President, Pacesetter Chair, United Way of Hancock County; Secor Scholarship Chair, United Way; Hancock Leadership 1998 and 199; Secretary, Board of Trustees, Ohio Masonic Home, 1996; Cross Country Coach, Findlay High School, 1988-1996; President; Findlay Shrine Club, 1984 Honors: Initial Recipient, Small Business of the Year Award, Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, 1999; 1996 Olympic Torch Relay Participant for Hancock County; Initial Inductee, Small Business Hall of Fame Award- Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, 1994 Family: Wife - Karen; children - Joy Manley ’99, Elizabeth Manley ’96, and Hector Hobbies: Outdoor Activities; fishing; boating; running; hunting
Dwight A. Miller ’73 Occupation: Owner/Operator of Dash Mac Enterprises, Champaign/Urbana, IL Education: The University of Findlay, 1973 Professional Experience: Owner, four McDonald’s franchises in St. Charles, MO., 1997-2000; Owner, United Consumers franchises, Albany, NY, Buffalo, NY, and Minneapolis, MN, 1989-1997; Field Service Manager, McDonald’s restaurants, New York; Accountant/ Auditor, Owens-Illinois, Toledo, OH, 1973-1978 Community Organizations: member, Board of Directors, Cunningham Children’s Home Foundation; Chairman, Champaign-Urbana Chamber of Commerce, 2003-04 Family: Wife - Alice; children - Scott and Heather
Penny S. Mosher Occupation: Pastor, Congregational Care, First Church of God, Columbia City, IN; Licensed Pastor, Churches of God, General Conference Education: Purdue University, A.A., B.S.N., M.S.; Notre Dame University, M.S., Educational Administration; Winebrenner Theological Seminary, M.A., Family Ministry; Ashland Theological Seminary, doctoral classes Professional Experience: Pastor, Congregational Care, First Church of God, Columbia City, IN, 2000-present; Vice President of Quality, Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City, IN, 1998-1999; Vice President, Patient Services, Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City, IN, 1986-1998; Nursing Supervisor and Staff Nurse, Whitley Medical Association, Columbia City, IN, 1977-1986; Associate Professor of Nursing, Purdue University, Fort Wayne, IN, 1974-1983; Evening Supervisor, Change Nurse and Staff Nurse, Whitley County Memorial Hospital, Columbia City, IN Church Affiliation: First Church of God, Columbia City, IN Community Organizations: American Association of Christian Counselors; Member, Texas Bar Division of Arbitration & Meditation; American College of Healthcare Executives – Diplomat Status; Signia Theta Tau; Women’s Retreat Committee, Churches of God, General Conference Family: Husband – Stanley; children – David and Ian Hobbies: Read, crochet, knit, cross-stitch, sew, lead Bible studies, and travel
Tim Nesler ’77 Occupation: Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Energy Services Acquisitions II, Inc., Houston, Texas, 2003 – present. Education: Findlay College, B.S., Finance/Economics and Accounting, 1977; Executive Masters of Business Administration, International Business, Houston Baptist University, 1993. Professional Experience: Senior V.P., Marathon International Petroleum, Ltd., 2001-2003; President, Marathon Power Company, 2000-2003; V.P. Business Development & Finance – Asia; Marathon Power Company, 1998-2000; Division Business Development – Thailand and India, Electro General International J.V., 1996-1998; Manager, Financial and Systems; Manager, Accounting Policy/Financial Forecasting, and Auditor, Controller, CEO Subsidiary companies for Marathon, 1978-1990; instructor at The University of Findlay in the 1980s for 6-7 years; Senior auditor, auditor and intern, Ernst & Ernst, 1976-1978. Church Affiliation: St. Michael Catholic Church, Houston, Texas Community Organizations: Member, American Institute of CPAs and Ohio Society of CPAs; former trustee, Winebrenner Haven and Winebrenner Haven Foundation; former Chairman of Finance Committee, St. Michael’s Church, Findlay, OH; former Chairman of Finance Committee, St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Houston, Texas. Family: wife – Melinda; children – Miranda and Audra. Tim’s family has been a part of the Findlay community for over 130 years through business ownerships and supporting community service organizations. Hobbies: Investing, reading, family, international travel and developing personal relationships with international organizations.
Michael G. Oxley Occupation: Of counsel to the law firm Baker Hostetler, Washington, D.C., specializing in corporate governance, investigations and government policy. In addition, is senior adviser to the Board of Directors of NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. Education: Miami University, bachelor’s degree; and The Ohio State University, law degree Professional Experience: Former congressman, representing Ohio’s Fourth Congressional District, and former chairman of the House Financial Services Committee. Prior to election to Congress in 1981, was a special agent of the FBI in Washington, Boston, and New York, and a member of the Ohio General Assembly. Previously practiced law with the firm of Oxley, Malone, Fitzgerald and Hollister in Findlay, Ohio. Honors: Holds honorary doctoral degrees from The University of Findlay, Miami University, and Pace University Church Affiliation: Lutheran Community Organizations: member of APCO Worldwide’s International Advisory Council and the Board of Directors of the Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange. At Miami University he supports the Center for Governance, Risk Management and Reporting at the Farmer School of Business. Past member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee; past Chairman of the Commerce, Trade, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee. Family: Wife – Patricia; Son – Chadd Hobbies: Travel & golf
C. Paul Palmer IV Occupation: President and Chief Operating Officer, National Lime and Stone Co., Findlay, OH Education: Ohio Wesleyan University, summa cum laude, 1996; Indiana University School of Law, cum laude, 1999 Professional Experience: Former Vice President of Development and General Counsel, National Lime and Stone, Findlay, OH; Associate Attorney, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, New York NY Church Affiliation: First Presbyterian Church, Findlay, OH Family: Wife – Sarah; Son - Quint
Jeremy Pemberton Occupation: Chief Executive Officer/Executive Managing Director of Avatas Capital, Ridgefield, CT/New York, NY, 2008 – Present. Education: The University of Findlay, BS, Economics and Finance, Minor, Business Administration, 1996; The University of Findlay, MBA, Finance, 1997 Professional Experience: Babcock & Brown, Greenwich, CT/New York, NY, Managing Director; 2005-2008; Babcock & Brown, Sydney, Australia, 2004-2005, Principal; Babcock & Brown, New York, NY, Director/Principal, 2000-2004; Dana Corporation, Toledo, Ohio, Vice President/Investment Manager, 1996-2000. Church Affiliation: Jesse Lee United Methodist Church Community Organizations: Volunteer with many organizations such as Children’s International, a local animal shelter, library, homeless shelter/soup kitchens in New York City. Family: daughter, Ava Pemberton Hobbies: Basketball (played basketball at The University of Findlay); international travel; family activities; music
William H. Reist ’73 Occupation: Pastor, College First Church of God, Findlay, OH Education: Findlay College, B.A., 1973; Winebrenner Theological Seminary, M. Div., 1976; Doctor of Ministry, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, 2004 Professional Experience: Administrator, Churches of God; Pastor, Marysville Church of God, Marysville, PA; First Church of God, Middletown, PA; Director, Admissions and Field Education, Winebrenner Seminary Church Affiliation: College First Church of God, Finlay, OH Community Organizations: Member, Pension Board, Churches of God, General Conference; Board Member, Macklin International Institute; Findlay Rotary Club Family: Wife – Judy ’89; children – Jonathan ’03 and Benjamin ‘06 Hobbies: Reading
Edward L. Rosenberry Occupation: Executive Director, Church of God, General Conference Education: Shippensburg University, B.A., History (magna cum laude), 1973; Evangelical School of Theology, M. Div. (magna cum laude), 1976 Professional Experience: Executive Director, General Conference, Churches of God (CGGC), 2007-present; Conference Minister, Eastern Conference, CGGC, 2001-2007; Conference Minister, East Pennsylvania Conference, CGGC, 1994-2000; Pastor, Plainfield First Church of God, 1979-1994; Pastor, Maytown Church of God, 1973-1979; Wormleysburg Church of God, Lay Minister, 1972-1973 Church Affiliation: Churches of God, General Conference Community Organizations: College First Church of God; Pennsylvania German Society; International Oak Society, the Antiquer’s Club Family: Wife – Linda; children – J. Daniel, Elizabeth, Caroline, Christina, and Emily Hobbies: Antique collecting, arbor culture, gardening, and anything historical
William E. Ruse Occupation: Retired, President Emeritus, Blanchard Valley Health Association, Findlay, OH; Adjunct Professor, The University of Findlay; Business Development Executive, CareTech Solutions, Inc. Education: Ohio Northern University, B.S.; Xavier University, M.B.A., Hospital Administration, 1963; University of Toledo, Doctor of Jurisprudence, 1972 Professional Experience: Adjunct Professor, The University of Findlay, 2006-present; Business Development Executive, CareTech Solutions, 2005-present; General Manager and Liquidating Trustee, Medi-Care Orthopedics and Hospital Supply, 2004-present; Of Counsel, Drake, Phillips, Kuenzli and Clark, 2003-2004; President and CEO, Blanchard Valley Hospital/Blanchard Valley Health Association, 1964-2001; Assistant Administrator, 1963-1964; Director of Personnel and Purchasing, 1961-1962; Director of Pharmacy, 1960-1961; Director of Pharmacy, Lima Memorial Hospital, 1957-1960 Church Affiliation: St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Findlay, OH Community Organizations: Former Member, Board of Directors, Commercial Savings Bank and Commercial Bancshares, Upper Sandusky, OH; Past Chairperson, Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce and Findlay-Hancock County Community Development Foundation; Past President, Chamber’s Foundation; Assistant Treasurer, Findlay Development, LLC; Board Member, Arts Partnership; St. Michael’s Church Building Committee; Ohio Patient Safety Institute; Chairperson, Pharmacy Advisory Board, The University of Findlay; Appointed by Gov. Taft, Ohio Workforce Policy Board, 2003; OHIC Insurance Co. Board, 2004; Chairperson, Board of Advantage Finance; Past President, Findlay Rotary Club; Assistant Governor and Chairperson of Assistant Governor’s Committee, Rotary International; Governor, Rotary District 6600, 2003-2004 Honors: Honorary Doctorate, The University of Findlay, 1997; Honorary Doctorate, Ohio Northern University, 2003 Family: Wife – Donna; children – Robert and Rebecca; three grandchildren Hobbies: teaching, reading, and writing
George M. Showers Occupation: Vice President, Title and Real Estate Development Education: Bowling Green State University, MBA, Business Administration, 2010; University of Cincinnati, B.B.A., Finance and Real Estate, 1988 Professional Experience: Koehler Brothers, Inc. Owner, Property Management & Oil and Gas ventures 1996-present; Country Club Acres, Inc., Real Estate Development, 1996-present; Century 21 Koehler & Associates, Broker, Commercial and Residential Sales, 2003-present; DJM Plastics, LLC, Owner and member of the Board of Directors, 2005-present; High Quality Plastics, Inc., Owner, Automotive Manufacturing, General Manager of Operations, and Vice President/CFO, 1998-2002; Bank One, Dayton, Vice President, Commercial Lending, Assistant Vice President, and Senior Loan Officer, 1993-1996; Fifth Third Bank, Cincinnati, Asset-Based Lending Officer, Asset-Based Lending Assistant Cashier, Asset-Based Lending Auditor, Commercial Credit Analyst, Commercial Credit Analyst, Bank Associate, 1986-1993 Church Affiliation: St Andrews United Methodist Church Community Organizations: Warbucks, Member 2010-present; Fort Findlay Finance, Member 2007-present; Black Swamp Soccer Association, Coach U-6 through U10, Member 2004-present; Hancock County Homebuilders Association, Member 1996-present, Board of Directors along with two terms as President; Heartland Board of Realtors, Member 1996-present, Board of Directors along with two terms as President Family: Wife – Tracy; Children – James and Katarina
Edward J. Urbaniak ’77 Occupation: President and CEO of AK Tube LLC, Walbridge, Ohio, since 1996. Education: St. Francis de Sales High School; Findlay College, Bachelor of Science in Accounting, 1977; and numerous professional continuing education training/seminars. Professional Experience: After graduating from Findlay College, began career with Touche’ Ross and Company as a supervisor for public accounting and auditing. In 1984, took a position as controller and assistant to the president at Fayette Tubular Products and advanced to vice president of finance and CFO until 1990, then joined Alpha Beta Tube, which later became AK Tube LLC, as chief financial officer. Community Organizations: Currently, head basketball coach for the Catholic Youth Organization, University of Findlay student mentor; volunteers on the Lial School Board and finance committee; John XXIII Parish financial and strategic planning committees; St. Francis de Sales alumni committee; member of AICPA and the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants. Family: Wife – Shirley; children – Nicholas, Patricia, Barton, Nathan, and Lyndsey Hobbies: Sports, especially hockey and football. Avid physical fitness enthusiast.
Michael Walker Occupation: Senior Pastor Education: Bethany Theological Seminar, D. Min, (summa cum laude), 1988; Evangelical School of Theology, M. Div., (summa cum laude), 1985; Winebrenner Theological Seminary, 1981-82; Findlay College, B.A. Psychology and Comprehensive Religion, Christian Education , and Philosophy, (magna cum laude) 1981; Findlay College, A.A. Religion, 1979 Professional Experience: Sr. Pastor, Bowmansdale Church of God, Mechanicsburg, PA, 2004-present; Sr. Pastor, Elizabethtown First Church of God, Elizabethtown, PA, 1998-2004; Interim Pastor, New Providence Church of God, New Providence, PA, 1997; Director, Prime Care Medical, Harrisburg, PA, 1997-1998; Sr. Pastor, Penbrook Church of God, Harrisburg, PA, 1986-1997; Chairman of the Church Vocations Commission, Eastern Regional Conference, 1987-2009; Pastor, Suedberg Church of God, Pine Grove, PA, 1982-1986; Pastor, Bloom Center Church of God, Wood County Ohio, 1981-1982 Church Affiliation: Churches of God Certifications/Awards: Named as an Outstanding Executive/Professional by Who’s Who for Business in the United States, 1998; Named Outstanding Scholar by Bethany Theological Seminary, 1988; Awarded as the Outstanding Preacher by the Evangelical School of Theology, 1985; Awarded the J.C. Christman award in Practical Theology by the Evangelical School of Theology Community Organizations: Board, Winebrenner Theological Seminary, 1999-present; Member of the Executive Committee of the National Christian Leadership Council for Israel, 1998-present; Member of the Board of Trustees, The University of Findlay, 1986-1996; President of the East Pennsylvania Conference, 1996-1998; Chairman of the Church Vocations Commission, Eastern Regional Conference, 1987-2009; Member and chair of the Constitution of the Eastern Regional Conference, 1998-present; Member of the Administrative Council of the East Pennsylvania Conference, 1985-1995; Member of the Executive Committee of the East Pennsylvania Conference, 1985-1995 Family: Wife – Melinda; children – Pastor Sarah Baumgardner Hobbies: Fishing, Travel, Woodworking
Brian Washington ’84 Occupation: Global Sourcing and Onboard Manager, E.I. DuPont Co. Education: The University of Findlay, B.A., 1984; University of Phoenix, M.A., 2000; Villanova University, Certificate in Human Resource Management Professional Experience: Astra Zeneca, Manager, Executive Recruitment Partner, Philadelphia, PA, 2009-2011; ARAMARK Corporation, Vice President, Talent Acquisition, Philadelphia, PA; 2007-2009; GlaxoSmithKline, Philadelphia, PA, 2001-2007; Price WaterHouseCoopers, Recruiting Manager, Philadelphia, PA; Unisys Corporation, Consultant, University Relations and Recruiting, Blue Bell, PA; Keystone Mercy Health Plan, Manager Human Resources, Philadelphia, PA; Case Western Reserve University, Assistant Director of Admissions, Cleveland, OH; Kent State university, Program Officer Generalist; The University of Findlay, Admissions Counselor Church Affiliation: Baptist Community Organizations: Member, Beta Phi Di Gamma fraternal organization; Delaware Valley Human Resources Association; Society of Human Resource Management; Greater Valley Forge Human Resource Association Honors: Morrison R. Waite Athletic Hall of Fame; The University of Findlay Hall of Fame Family: Wife – Carol (Price '87); children – Jamar and Jasmine Hobbies: Travel; sports; reading
Brian L. Young ’84 Occupation: Owner, State Farm Insurance & Financial Services, Vandalia, OH Education: Findlay College, BA; Executive Education, Darden Business School, University of Virginia Church Affiliation: St. Margaret of York Church Community Organizations: Neighborhood Housing Services; National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Family: Wife – Teresa, D. Ed.; Daughter – Ashley Hobbies: Golf, tennis, reading, motorcycle riding, and listening to music

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