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This in from the office of Governor Ted Strickland via email, names of the two from the Toledo area are in bold:

Governor Announces Appointments

Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today announced appointments to the following state boards and commissions.

The State Board of Cosmetology examines applicants for a license or licensure, strives to ensure the better education of practitioners, and establishes rules regulating the proper conduct and sanitation of cosmetological establishments and schools. The Board may employ inspectors to conduct examinations, grant permits and certificates, and enforce rules and regulations adopted by the Board.

Dolores Gillis, of Tipp City, owned and operated Dee’s Beauty Salon for 25 years before retiring in 2007. Gillis has served as a board member for the Tipp City Area Chamber of Commerce since 2005. She also served as president of Tipp Monroe Community Services in 2000. Gillis has held her cosmetology license for 39 years.

Milroy Samuel, of New Albany, has served as a medical director for European Day Spa and Cosmetic Surgery Center since 2007 and as the CEO of Complete Healthcare for Women since 2001. Samuel received a bachelor’s degree from Meharry Medical College in 1997 and a medical degree from The Ohio State University in 2001.

The Development Financing Advisory Council approves all low-interest, fixed-asset loans for companies that want to expand or relocate in Ohio.

Adele Roth, of Akron, has served as an investment program administrator for the City of Akron’s Mayor’s Office of Economic Development since 2006. She previously served as a senior economist for capital investment’s department of planning and urban development from 2002-2006. Roth also serves as treasurer for Akron Municipal Employees Credit Union. She received a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from the University of Akron in 1981 and 1989, respectively.

The Maternity and Newborn Advisory Council advises and consults with the Director of Health regarding maternity and newborn health.

Lisa Aurilio, of Twinsburg, has served as a director of maternal, fetal, and neonatal services for Akron Children’s Hospital since 2005. She had previously served Akron Children’s Hospital as the director of the general pediatrics nursing division from 2004-2005. Aurilio has also served on the Ohio Hospital Association’s Maternity Licensure Review Task Force since 2005. She received a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from Kent State University in 1987 and 1999, respectively.

Laurie Nye Conkright, of Mason, has served as the director of maternity services for Bethesda North Hospital since April 2008. She had previously served as a manager of maternity services for Bethesda North Hospital from 2001-2008. Conkright received a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from the University of Kentucky.

Patrick Wall, of Dublin, has served as an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University since 1979 and as a medical director in the Intensive Nursery Care Department at Riverside Methodist Hospital since 1979. He received a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University in 1968 and a medical degree from The Ohio State University in 1972.

Dwight Julius McFadden, of Millersburg, has served as a health commissioner for the Holmes County Health District since 2005. He has also served as a medical director for Hospice of Holmes County since 2005. He had previously served as a clinical instructor for St. Joseph Hospital Family Practice Residency from 2002-2003. McFadden received a bachelor’s degree from Goshen College in 1992, a master’s degree from the University of North Carolina in 1997, and a medical degree from Duke University in 1998.

Justin Lavin, of Akron, has served as the chief of maternal-fetal medicine at Akron General Medical Center since 1995 and as a co-director of Akron Regional Perinatal Center since 1997. He has also served as the associate program director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Akron Medical Center since 1997. He previously served as the head of maternal-fetal medicine at Akron City Hospital from 1997-2006. Lavin received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1969 and a medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1975.

Robert Small, of Upper Arlington, has served as an assistant professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at The Ohio State University since 1996. He is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists and has served as the vice president of the Ohio Society of Anesthesiologists since 2008. Small received a bachelor’s degree from Montana State University in 1977, a master’s degree and a medical degree from The Ohio State University in 1986 and 1992, respectively.

Ann Frahm, of Maumee, has served as the clinical nurse manager of perinatal services at St. Charles Mercy Hospital since 2006. She had previously served as a manager of patient care quality improvement at Baptist Hospital from 2003-2006. Frahm received a bachelor’s degree from Kent State University and a master’s degree from Wright State University.

The Recycling and Litter Prevention Advisory Council establishes criteria by which to certify agencies of the state, municipal corporations, counties, and townships as eligible to receive grants for recycling and litter prevention.

Daniel Weisenbach, of Columbus, has served as the president of Weisenbach Recycled Products since 1981. He has also served on the board of directors of Keep Ohio Beautiful and on Mayor Michael Coleman’s Green Team since 2006. Weisenbach is a member of the Association of Ohio Recyclers. He graduated from Bishop Ready High School in 1980 and attended The Ohio State University.

The Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Committee coordinates investigations of organized criminal activity and cooperates with the departments and officers of the U.S. Government in the suppression of criminal activity.

Julia Bates, of Toledo, has served as the prosecuting attorney for Lucas County since 1997, and previously served as the county’s assistant prosecuting attorney from 1977-1997. Bates has also served on the executive committee of the Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association since 1997 and has served on the board of Crime Stoppers of Toledo since 1995. She received a bachelor’s degree from Wittenberg University in 1972 and a law degree from the University of Toledo in 1976.

The Ohio Peace Officer Training Council advises the Attorney General on the standards and the curriculum of police schools for all level of government.

Robert Fiatal, of Sagamore Hills, is superintendent of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation. He has previously served as a supervisor with the Cleveland Field Office of the Federal Air Marshal Service and the Akron Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Additionally, he was a Captain in the United States Army from 1977 to 1980. Fiatal received a bachelor’s degree from Kent State in 1973 and a law degree from the University of Akron in 1976.

Keith Bennett, of Cincinnati, has served as a special agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation since 1987. He had previously served as a special assistant to the director of the FBI in 2006. Bennett received a bachelor’s degree from the United States Naval Academy in 1978.

The Board of Psychology licenses all persons who desire to engage in the practice of psychology in Ohio.

Steven Keller, of Bexley, served as a federal public defender for the Southern District of Ohio from 1995-2005. He had previously owned and operated a private legal practice from 1984-1995. Keller received a bachelor’s degree from Ohio Dominican University in 1974 and a law degree from Capital University in 1984.

The Advisory Council of Directors for Prison Labor is responsible for advising and assisting the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections when it adopts rules with regard to the prison labor program.

Gary Stroud, of Columbus, has served as a division chair for undergraduate business studies at Franklin University since 2006. He had previously served as the vice-president of human resources at Electric Reliability Council of Texas from 2002-2005. He is a member of the Human Resource Association of Central Ohio. Stroud received a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from Northwestern State University in 1972 and 1973, respectively. He received a doctorate from Capella University in 2005.

The Ohio Respiratory Care Board regulates the practice of respiratory care by controlling the licensing of practitioners of respiratory care. The board investigates complaints against practitioners of respiratory care, issues guidelines for the practice, and establishes standards for respiratory care education programs.

Darrell Heckman, of Urbana, has served as a practicing attorney with an emphasis on trial practice since 1975, including serving as a prosecuting attorney for Champaign County from 1989-1997. He received a bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University in 1971 and a law degree from the University of Toledo from 1974.

The Ohio Help Me Grow Advisory Council advises and assists the Department of Health to plan, develop, and implement a statewide system of early intervention services for infants and toddlers at developmental risk and their families.

Pheetta Wilkinson, of Cincinnati, has served as an assistant director of early childhood children services for the Hamilton County Board of Mental Retardation and Development Disabilities since 2003. She had previously served the Warren County Board of Mental Retardation and Development Disabilities as a director of early intervention services from 2002-2003. Wilkinson received a bachelor’s degree from Fontbonne College in 1977 and a master’s degree from the University of Cincinnati in 1978.

The Board of Nursing provides for the examination, regulation, licensing, and registration of nurses, nursing school curriculum standards and inspection of the schools.

Patricia Protopapa, of Canfield, has served as an in-home caregiver for Valley Home Health Care since 2007. She had previously served in the psychiatric nursing department at Woodside Receiving Hospital. Protopapa received a practical nursing license from Choffin School of Practical Nursing in 1982.

The 9-1-1 Council is charged with establishing uniform technical and operational standards by examining industry standards as well as federal law relative to 911 systems. The council conducts research and makes recommendations to the General Assembly regarding wireline and wireless 911 systems and any necessary improvements that must be made, as well as advising on any legislation concerning 911 systems across the state of Ohio.

Douglas Goergen, of Chardon, currently serves as a senior manager cost of service analyst for AT&T Mobility. He had previously served as a supervisor at Cellular One from 1993-1995. He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Dayton in 1982 and a master’s degree from Cleveland State University in 1985.

The Board of Building Appeals provides for the adjudication hearings where any political subdivision issues an order attempting to enforce any provisions of the State Building Code or any rule or regulation.

Jay Mulligan, of Cortland, has served as a fire instructor since 1997 and a fire safety inspector with the Howland Fire Department since 1999. He had previously served as the fire chief for Warren Fire Department from 1999-2002 and as assistant fire chief from 1991-1997. Mulligan is a member of the board of directors of Howland Township Fire and EMS Training Center. He graduated from Warren Western Reserve High School in 1968.

The Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainers Board sets the licensing requirements for occupational and physical therapists in Ohio and the waiver of these requirements.

Rebekah Bower, of Centerville, has served as a co-director of the school nurse licensure program at Wright State University since 2005 and as a lecturer and education coordinator in the Athletic Training Education Program at Wright State University since 1998. She had previously served as an athletic trainer for Miami Valley Hospital Sports Medicine Center from 1995-1998. Bower has been a member of the Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association since 1986. She received a bachelor’s degree from the College of Wooster in 1983 and a master’s degree from Illinois State University in 1986.

Dale Deubler, of Columbus, has served as a lecturer in the Division of Physical Therapy at The Ohio State University since 1993. He had previously served as the chief of physical therapy at the Nisonger Center from 1985-1993. Deubler received a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from The Ohio State University in 1972 and 1980, respectively.

The State Board of Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics adopts rules to carry out the form and manner of filing licensure applications and renewals and the standards for evaluating licensure examinations.

Edwin Niehaus, of Uniontown, has worked for Garcia Prosthetic and Orthotic Centers since 2005. He had previously worked for Hanger Prosthetic and Orthotics from 1996-2005. Niehaus received a bachelor’s degree from Hiram College in 1977 and a master’s degree from Miami University in 1978.

The State Board of Optometry holds examinations for optometrists twice yearly. It issues licenses, may revoke licenses and establishes rules and regulations governing the practice of optometry.

Karen Riccio, of Columbus, has served as an optometrist for DWB Optometry since 1996. She had previously served as the staff optometrist for the Cincinnati Eye Institute from 1986-1995. Riccio received a bachelor’s degree and an optometry degree from The Ohio State University in 1978 and 1982, respectively.

The Ohio Fair Plan Underwriting Association Board of Governors provides for economical, fair, and non-discriminatory administration of a program for the equitable appointment of the basic property insurance which may be afforded in urban areas to applicants whose property is insurable in accordance with the underwriting standards, but are unable to obtain insurance through normal channels.

Janet Orosz, of Powell, has served as an associate instructor for Indiana University at Indianapolis since 2005. She had previously served as a part-time faculty member at Keller Graduate School in 2005 and as an honorarium instructor for the University of Colorado from 2001-2004. Orosz also serves as an executive board member for the Central Ohio Arthritis Advocacy Group. She received a bachelor’s degree from Miami University in 1977, a master’s degree from The Ohio State University in 1981, and a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University in 1991.

The Private Investigation and Security Services Commission advises the Director of Public Safety on all matters related to the regulation of private investigation and the business of security services.

James Sabin, of London, has served as the sheriff of Madison County since 2005. He had previously served as the chief deputy in the Madison County Sheriff’s Department from 2002-2004 and as a lieutenant from 1992-2004. Sabin graduated from Hilliard High School in 1977.

The Motor Vehicle Salvage Dealer’s Licensing Board is charged with conducting hearings on the issuance, suspension, or revocation of licenses.

Karl Milliron, of Mansfield, has served as the president of Milliron Auto Parts since 2008 and as the president of Salvage Vehicle Resource Center since 2006. He had previously served as the secretary and treasurer for Milliron Auto Parts from 1991-2007. Milliron received a bachelor’s degree from Ohio University in 1987.