LeadingAge Ohio At-A-Glance

LeadingAge Ohio's mission is to be Ohio's resource for advocacy, education and promotion of public awareness on behalf of not-for-profit providers pursuing excellence in serving older adults. To fulfill this mission, LeadingAge Ohio has assembled a knowledgeable and dedicated staff to assist members, the public, elected officials and the media with questions, concerns and inquiries on not-for-profit services for older Ohioans. For assistance, please use the following list to directly contact the proper LeadingAge Ohio staff member. 

	John Alfano, President/CEO  614-545-9014 Is the association's primary spokesperson Oversees staff and daily operations Promotes LeadingAge Ohio's position and public policy goals to elected officials Responsible for implementing LeadingAge Ohio's strategic direction Works with LeadingAge Ohio Board of Directors
	Mary Ann Evans, Director of Professional Development 614-545-9017 Manages professional development, including annual conference and all educational programs. Staff liaison to professional development committee, special interest group education
	Corey Markham, Office and Database Manager 614-545-9015 Oversees database and meeting registry Manages office technology systems Edits and oversees association publications Oversees maintenance of office operations and production
	Samantha Peters, Production Coordinator 614-545-9021 Provides publication production support Performs special projects Provides clerical assistance
	Melissa Richeson-O'Neil, Meetings and Events Coordinator 614-545-9023 Coordinates event planning, including for the STARS and Art & Writing programs Coordinates the LeadingAge Ohio Trade Show Serves as staff liaison for Sponsor program
	Katie Rogers, Director of Public Policy and Member Relations 614-545-9032 Manages advocacy and grassroots programs Manages member recruitment and retention, including member value-added programs Staff liaison to Advocacy Committee and Member Value and Programs Committee Staff liaison to Regional Directors, including regional forums
	Fran Savard, Director of Regulatory Relations 614-545-9020 Reviews state and federal policies and regulations and determines impact on the delivery of Ohio health care services  Staff liaison to Clinical Executive Action Council and Assisted Living special interest group Works with state and federal agencies and regulatory bodies
	Joan Tuttle, Director of Finance 614-545-9029   Handles all financial transactions, including dues payments Liaison to Budget and Audit committee Prepares budget and financial statements Primary contact for association audit
	Timothy White, Director of Communications & Public Relations 614-545-9026 Manages public relations and the overall image of the association and its members Responsible for association communications Staff liaison to Communications/Public Relations Committee and Professional Recognition Action Council Staff liaison to Foundation Board of Trustees
	David Paragas and Bridget McAuliffe: Advocacy Consultants David, a partner with Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s Columbus office, and Bridget, a lobbyist within the same office, serve as LeadingAge Ohio’s lead legislative and regulatory representatives and grassroots coordinators Primary liaisons to the LeadingAge Ohio Advocacy Committee David’s contact information is david.paragas@BTLaw.com or (614) 628-1407; Bridget’s contact information is bridget.mcauliffe@BTLaw.com (614) 628-1415
	David Brainin, Director of Housing Phone: (614) 776-1331  Association liaison to HUD and other housing regulatory bodies and organizations Produces housing-related communications Responsible for fielding member housing inquiries Staff liaison to Housing special interest group
	Martha Sweterlitsch: Legal Counsel  Martha, of counsel with Benesch in Columbus, also serves as an LeadingAge Ohio legislative and regulatory representative Martha's contact information is msweterlitsch@beneschlaw.com or (614) 233-9367