Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Governor Ted Strickland announced today appointments to the State Board of Education and numerous boards and commissions.
The State Board of Education
Strickland appointed Heather Heslop Licata to the Seventh District seat on the State Board of Education. The State Board of Education creates policy and makes recommendations for K-12 education in Ohio.
“Heather’s approach to educational issues reflects the utmost importance of a quality, affordable education at the local levels,” Strickland said. “She has been a leader in educational and community activities in the Akron area, and I know she will draw from these experiences as a member of the State Board of Education.”
The 19-member State Board of Education consists of both elected and appointed members. Eleven members are elected from their respective State Board districts; eight are appointed by the governor. The chairs of the education committees of the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Senate are ex-officio members.
Licata, of Akron, is a mother of two children in the Akron Public Schools system. She grew up in Akron and earned a bachelor’s degree from Hamilton College in Clinton, N.Y., in 1989.
Licata has served in leadership roles in several community organizations, including the Akron Council of PTAs and the King School PTA as corresponding secretary, 1st vice president and president. She is currently the president of the Litchfield Middle School PTA. She is also a member of the Akron Children’s Hospital Board of Trustees, the Akron Children’s Hospital Women’s Board, Summit County Children’s Services’ Citizens Advisory Committee and the Litchfield Building Leadership Team.
“Governor Strickland has made education the chief priority in his Turnaround Ohio plans, and I look forward to working with him and Board of Education to tackle the critical issues facing K-12 education in Ohio today,” Licata said.
Boards and Commissions
The Ohio Civil Rights Commission, through the adoption of rules and regulations, works toward better enforcement of Ohio’s Civil Rights’ statutes. It reviews and, if necessary, takes court action against discrimination in housing, employment, union activities and public accommodations.
Jeanine Donaldson, of Lorain, was designated chairperson of the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. Donaldson is a graduate of Oberlin College and pursued graduate studies at Baldwin-Wallace College. She previously served as a member of the Ohio Civil Rights Commission since 2002, and currently serves as executive director of the Elyria YWCA.
The Ohio 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. The commission advises the director on the format, content, and all other aspects of all private investigation and security services licensure examinations.
Peter Miragliotta, of Cleveland, was reappointed to the commission. Miragliotta has extensive law enforcement and security background as a retired Cleveland police officer, United States Marine Corp veteran and as the CEO of Tenable Protective Services. He has served on the commission since 2005 and was elected chairman.
The Commission on African-American Males works toward the improvement of the quality of life for African American males in Ohio by identifying problems and solutions in the areas of education, health, economics and criminal justice.
Steven Reece, an entrepreneur and community leader from Cincinnati was appointed to the Commission on African-American Males. Reece founded “Operation Step-up,” a group that engages nearly 1,000 young people and challenges them to become productive citizens by developing their musical talents. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati evening college and a visiting professor at Grambling State University and Northern Kentucky University. Reece is a graduate of the Ohio Business and Technology College, Xavier University, and the Tuck School of Business Administration at Dartmouth College.
Reyahd “D.J.” Lopez, of Dublin, has been appointed to the Commission on African-American Males. Lopez, currently a student at Capital University majoring in economics, is active in student government and politics as well as assisting in Capital’s multicultural affairs office. Lopez has also worked closely with Ohio’s House Minority Leader Joyce Beatty and the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus.
The Edison State Community College Board of Trustees holds the responsibility to hire, fix compensation of, and remove employees of the college as deemed necessary. It does all else necessary to ensure the successful and continuous operation of Edison State Community College.
Judy Hartman, a retired former senior vice president for US Bank from Troy was appointed to the Edison State Community College Board of Trustees. Hartman is a member of numerous community groups in the Troy and Miami County area including treasurer of the United Way, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami County, and in 2006 ran for Miami County Commissioner, garnering the support of the Dayton Daily News.
The State Lottery Commission acts as an advisory body to the administration of the state lottery. Members should have prior experience in business administration, management, sales, marketing, or advertising.
Allen Krulak, of Cleveland, has been named to the State Lottery Commission. Krulak is a lifelong resident of Cleveland and a graduate of Cleveland Heights High School, from which he went on to the Ohio State University and Marquette University. He currently serves as the vice president and director of Community Affairs for Forest City Enterprises of Cleveland, along with serving on the boards of numerous philanthropic organizations in the Cleveland area.
The Liquor Control Commission adopts and promulgates the rules governing the Department of Liquor Control procedures on issuing permits for the manufacture, distribution, transportation, and sale of intoxicants. Rules for suspension, revocation, and cancellation of above mentioned permits are also adopted by the Commission.
Michael Shaheen, an attorney from St. Clairsville, has been appointed as chairman of the Liquor Control Commission. A graduate of Duquesne University and the Capital University School of Law, Shaheen is a former assistant prosecutor for Belmont County.
The Tax Credit Authority aims to foster investment and job creation in the State of Ohio by redirecting a portion of the state’s future revenue back to business based on their capital investment, and the quality and number of jobs created.
Reid Dulberger, of Warren, was reappointed to membership on the Tax Credit Authority. Dulberger currently works as the executive vice president for the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber of Commerce. Dulberger attended college at Florida International University and received a master’s in government degree from Georgetown University and a master’s in public management and policy from Carnegie Mellon University.
The Third Frontier Advisory Board provides general advice to the Third Frontier Commission on strategic planning of programs, budget and funding priorities, measuring the progress and impact of commission programs and studies conducted to collect and analyze data relevant to advancing the goals of commission programs.
Christopher Coburn, a graduate of John Carroll University, currently serves as the Cleveland Clinic’s chief commercialization officer. He is recognized as an authority on technology commercialization and has spoken on the subject in 18 countries. Coburn is the founder and former president of the State Science and Technology Institute, a national non-profit dedicated to helping states with technology development programs and also served as the staff director of the White House Task Force on Science, Technology and the States.
State Personnel Board of Review hears appeals of reductions in pay, job abolishment, layoffs, suspensions, discharges, assignments and reassignments of public employees in the classified civil service.
J.Richard Lumpe, of Columbus, has been reappointed to and named chair of the State Personnel Board of Review. Lumpe is a graduate of the Ohio State University and Capital Law School and has worked as an attorney in private practice as well as for the Franklin County Prosecutor’s office and the Attorney General of Ohio. He is a past member of the Ethics Commission and Admissions to Bar Committee of the Columbus Bar Association.