Leadership Dayton Alumni Association

Ashley Bethard is the Editor and Chief Content Officer for the Dayton Daily News and Cox First Media. She has spent more than 15 years in journalism, and 11 of them have been in Dayton. She got her start in media as an intern at the Sandusky Register in Sandusky, Ohio.

She has had a variety of roles at Cox since 2012, most recently as Digital Director. In 2015, she was tapped to launch the Dayton.com brand in the market, overseeing the content and engagement strategy. In 2016, she was named to News Media Alliance’s “30 Under 30” list for her work on that project.

Ashley is also a writer, primarily focused on essays and creative nonfiction. Her essays, stories and poems have been published in VIDA Review, The Rumpus, PANK Magazine, Hobart, Fanzine, Catapult, and others. In 2022, she received an Individual Excellence Award from the Ohio Arts Council. That same year, she was the recipient of the American Society of Journalists and Authors Writing Award for First-Person Essay.

She was an attendee of the 2019 Tin House Writers Workshop. In 2017, she was awarded the Ohioana Walter Rumsey Marvin Grant. Her work has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize and for the Dzanc Books “Best of the Web.”

A two-time graduate of Ashland University, she holds a BA in English and Creative Writing (’08) and an MFA in Creative Writing – Nonfiction (’10).

Mr. George Dalton is a Vice President at CFD Research. He holds a B.S. in Electronic Engineering Technology from the University of Southern Mississippi (USM), an MS in Computer Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), an MBA from The Ohio State University, and All-But-Dissertation in an Electrical Engineering PhD at AFIT. Mr. Dalton is a retired Air Force Officer with 37 years of experience in the military and defense industry, including 24 years on active duty. Prior to joining CFD Research, he was the Deputy Director of the Air and Space Systems Division at KeyW Corporation/Jacobs, and previously a Department of Defense acquisition corps member serving in multiple roles for U.S. Air Force acquisition. Mr. Dalton has also held several roles in the aerospace and defense industry relating to the design, development and operational deployment of Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR), Air Support Operations, and Space Battle Management Systems. He has been supporting Air and Space intelligence research and development for the Air Force Research Lab, the National Air and Space Intelligence Center, and the Air Force Lifecycle Management Center for the past 12 years. He is also an officer and founding member of the Open Group’s Sensor Open System Architecture (SOSA) Consortium.

An established leader in the public sector, I currently serve as chief legal counsel for the City of Dayton. As Director of Law I manage both the Criminal and Civil Divisions of the Department of Law. As a member of the City's executive leadership team, I act as a thoughtful advisor who anticipates problems across the organization and looks for innovative solutions. Prior to working for the City, I held positions with the Montgomery County Office of the Public Defender and Green & Green Lawyers. 

My commitment and passion for our local community is evident in the numerous volunteer roles I have held. I currently serve as a board member for the Dayton Bar Foundation at the Dayton Bar Association. Most recently I served as Vice-Chair for the YWCA Board of Trustees, Chair of the Montgomery County Criminal Justice Council, and served two terms on the Greater Dayton Volunteer Lawyers Project board. 

I am a 2020 graduate of the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative. Previous leadership opportunities include Secretary of the Dayton Bar Association, 2nd District Representative of the Ohio Magistrate's Association, and  Chair of the Dayton Bar Association's Diversity Committee. 

Attorney at Law.  

https://www.daytonohio.gov/244/Deputy-Director-Assistant-Chief

Suresh Iyer is Chief Technology Officer of Henny Penny, a position he has held since September 2022. As CTO, Suresh leads Henny Penny’s end-to-end data and product innovation strategies to build digital capabilities and accelerate growth.

An accomplished executive and transformational leader, Suresh leads enterprise-wide strategies to generate data-driven insights that promote effectiveness and develop intelligent, connected solutions and automation that maximizes customer experience and value. He also provides strategic counsel for the company’s digital transformation efforts.

With nearly 30 years of experience in the manufacturing, business process and technology sector, Suresh has the expertise and a proven track record of delivering global business services, process and digital transformation, plant automation, client management, strategy, and practice development.

Suresh is passionate about building businesses on innovation, technology, data, ideas, and imagination. A Lean Six Sigma Practitioner and Supply Chain Domain expert, Suresh believes in transformation that combines domain knowledge, data analytics, and digital solutions.

Over the last two decades, he has helped shape the supply chain and procurement digital transformation, Industry 4.0 at large enterprises across the United States, Europe, and Asia-Pacific region.

Prior to Henny Penny, Suresh served as Chief Growth & Digital Officer with Centum Group. Before that, he was President & CEO of Corbus, LLC, where he was instrumental in transforming the business into a leading supply chain and digital transformation enterprise. Suresh spent 18 years at GE and Genpact in key leadership roles across supply chain analytics, process, and digital transformation. He was instrumental in building Genpact’s Supply Chain and Procurement Analytics and industrial internet of things (IIoT) business into a $700M P&L across Aerospace, Manufacturing, CPG and Healthcare.

Lisa Japs is a driven and accomplished individual with a diverse range of experiences. For close to 20 years, Lisa has worked with Dayton Live. She started in the Ticket Office, where she developed a deep understanding of customer service and theatre operations. Lisa currently serves as Chief Operating Officer, where she is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization's operations.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology, from the University of Dayton which has provided her with a strong foundation in human behavior and has been invaluable in her professional and personal pursuits.

Outside of work, Lisa is a proud "dog mom" and enjoys spending time with her furry friends. She loves to garden and is an active volunteer with two local organizations: Levitt Pavilion Dayton and Friends of the Library. Through her volunteer work, she has been able to give back to her community and make a positive impact in the lives of others.

Adele joined Dayton Children’s Hospital on August 16, 2021. Adele is a Human Resources and Operations Management professional with a proactive leadership style, significant experience within all HR functional areas, and a passion for creating and accelerating workforce strategies that positively impact clinical excellence and advance key talent competencies. In her role as VPHR/CHRO, Adele serves as a strategic human resource leader and member of the Senior Leadership Team. She provides high quality service to all levels of the organization in the areas of leadership and organizational development, compensation and benefits, talent attraction, development and retention, policy development, and employee relations. In her prior role, Adele served as a System Human Resources Director and Strategic Partner-Medical Group and Physician Services with Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH). In this role, she engaged with and supported executive and operational leaders at the system level, driving HR and operational strategies into execution. She directed and led efforts in setting HR strategy, structures and process improvements across 800 physician practices within the Medical Group service line. Her efforts delivered critical people solutions and key system workforce results. 

Prior to her work with BSMH, Adele worked with HCA Healthcare, based in Nashville, Tennessee and served as a Regional HR Director - Physician Services Group. In this role, Adele partnered with national, regional, and local operations management and HR leadership to implement HR initiatives. Adele’s approachable style and servant leadership are also demonstrated by her community service work. Adele is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and enjoys opportunities to give back via volunteer community and social service partnerships. After living over five years in Austin, Texas and Nashville, Tennessee for her successful career with HCA Healthcare, Adele returned to her hometown Cincinnati in 2019 with her husband and teenage son, and enjoys travel, reading, and spending time with family and friends. 

AJ Kessler (he/him) is a husband to a husband and the proud parent of two fur babies and zero human children. He holds a BA from Wittenberg University and a Diversity and Inclusion certificate from Cornell University. AJ is the Southwest Ohio Manager of CareSource Life Services, where he oversees a team of Life Coaches who assist CareSource members navigate the social determinants of health. He serves on the Board of the Miami Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross, leading the DEI Committee. Additionally, AJ consults with NCCJ of Greater Dayton, presenting their Diversity 101 series to local organizations.

Ryan works with privately held businesses to help them achieve vision and growth through implementation of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).

Implementing EOS has helped thousands of entrepreneurs and leadership team around the world address the six key aspects of their businesses by getting better at three things: Vision, Traction, and Healthy.

Tens of thousands of business leaders – with 10-250 employees – have achieved rapid growth and a more balanced life by running on the Entrepreneurial Operating System. EOS isn’t a computer operating system. It’s a people operating system that harnesses human energy through a simple set of tools and principles.

EOS gets you “unstuck” by organizing the hundreds of challenges you face every day and making them more manageable. You’re able to solve issues before they become problems, get the right people in the right seats, make meetings so productive that you actually look forward to them, and build a culture of accountability. 

When you run on EOS, everyone is working toward the same goals. Your business runs more smoothly and profitably. You break through the ceiling to achieve growth. And you simply enjoy life more.

Ryan earned his MBA from Wright State University and a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Purdue University. He is active in the community, currently serving on the YMCA of Greater Dayton Board of Directors, Dayton History Board of Trustees, and Levitt Pavilion Board of Trustees.

Mark C. Lyle serves as the 88th Air Base Wing (ABW) Legislative Liaison Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. In this role Mark is the primary legislative advisor to the 88th ABW commander. Mark directly interfaces with members of Congress and their staff members on a regular basis to keep them apprised on installation issues. He monitors, evaluates, and analyzes national legislative activities for the 88th ABW. Mark monitors organizations to ensure appropriate input is provided to respond to congressional inquiries and advises the commander on local legislative issues. He organizes congressional visits with members of Congress and/or their staffers.

Prior to his current position, Mark served as Public Affairs Specialist at Wright-Patterson. Mark was responsible for carrying out a wide range of public affairs assignments to include, various elements of civic outreach and community engagement, media operations, social media, command information, visual information, communication planning, contingency/crisis response, special event planning, environmental, security, policy review, and public affairs resource management in support of the mission and the commander’s priorities.

A native of Xenia, OH Mark is a 30 year retired veteran of the United States Air Force. While serving his county Mark was stationed at F.E. Warren AFB, Cheyenne Wyoming, Incirlik AB, Adana Turkey, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma City Oklahoma, Fort Sam Houston Army Post, San Antonio Texas, Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls Texas and Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio.

Mark has earned a professional Managers Certification from the Community College of the Air Force in Montgomery Alabama. Two Associate degrees; Security Administration and Allied Health Sciences from the Community College of the Air Force. And, a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling both from Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio.

Mark’s personal awards include three Meritorious Service Medals, two Air Force Commendation Medals and two Air Force Achievement Medals.

Mark is a graduate of the 2020 Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Dayton Class, 2021 LEADership Wright-Patt Program and 2021 Parity INC. Black Leadership Development Program.  He is currently serving as a Xenia Area Chamber of Commerce Board member and is on the Board of Directors for Eastway Behavioral Health Care and has been in this role since 2019.

Mark has been married to his wife Deb for over twenty-one years and they have four children and two grandchildren.

In his spare time, Mark is an avid sports fan who enjoys music, travel and hanging out with family and friends.

Barbara Marsh, DSW, MSW, LISW-S, LICDC-CS

Director, Counseling and Wellness Serivces

I have worked in the mental health and substance use disorder field, as well as within the public health sector since 1993. I have extensive clinical care and executive leadership experience. I value community collaboration and I have spent my career working on improving access to care for underserved populations as well as coordinating community responses to the drug epidemic through various task forces and coalitions.

I received my Doctorate Degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California, a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Cincinnati, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Wright State University. 

I have served on several advisory boards and published articles on juvenile justice initiatives and the impact of the drug epidemic.

My passion lies in working with others who are devoted to the betterment of our communities. I value diversity, equity, and inclusion and I am committed to developing and implementing innovative solutions to improve community outcomes.

From the minute I went into real estate, I knew I wanted to make things easier for my clients. From selling a property to moving into your dream home, I want to make that process as positive and memorable as possible. Too often, moving can become laborious and lengthy, an experience that both sellers and buyers want to avoid. To do this, I look to technology and how it can improve the overall real estate process. That’s why I was the first realtor in the Dayton area to invest in a 3-D tour technology system. This system photographs an entire house and then compiles a 3-D layout of the home that can be uploaded to the Internet and shared with a home’s listing. It allows buyers both local and from afar the chance to ‘walk’ through a home and provides a 360* experience that traditional photos cannot offer. I also utilize electronic document sharing whenever possible. This ensures that documents can be updated, reviewed and signed in real time, without the time lag that paper documents impose. Real estate transactions require a certain amount of work, but my goal is to look at the logistics of each transaction, and provide effective efficiencies wherever possible. As a Dayton native, I have a full understanding of the local area and what each unique community has to offer. Couple that understanding with my formal training and I believe I have both the skills and the organic knowledge of our local area that is needed to be one of the most effective realtors available. A graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Logistics and a Master of Business Administration from Wright State University, I have advanced my knowledge of business and can effectively tailor it to my clients’ buying and selling needs. I understand the market and what Dayton has to offer and look forward to providing my clients with their best real estate experience possible.

Diane Pleiman is President & CEO of the Premier Physician Network –the largest multi-specialty in Southwest Ohio including 1000+ physicians and APPs.  Since being named to this position in January 2018 she has focused on transforming the group from an acquisition focused to an operating focused organization with an emphasis on access and providing an outstanding experience to grow the business. 

Her previous executive roles included Chief Operating Officer at Upper Valley Medical Center, Vice President of Neuroscience and Oncology Service Lines for Premier Health, Vice President of Operation at Miami Valley Hospital.  Diane joined Premier Health in February,1999.

Mrs. Pleiman holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Wright State University and a Bachelor of Arts in nuclear medicine technology from the University of Findlay.

Her current community service work includes Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and vice chair, and Dayton Live board member.  Past volunteer services include serving on the Fort Loramie School Board of Education holding offices of both President and Vice President, member of the Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors, New Choices, Inc. Board of Directors and the Epilepsy Foundation of Western Ohio Board, 2021 chair of the Women of Influence, as well as holding memberships and positions on church and school committees. 

 She was the recipient of the Dayton Business Journal 's Power 50 as well as earning Dayton Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Award.  Diane was also named the Wright State University School of Graduate Studies Outstanding Alumni of the Year.

Diane and her husband, Mark, reside in Tipp City.  They have two adult children, Elizabeth and Caleb.

Timothy Sakulich, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is Executive Director, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. He is the Principal Assistant to the Commander and the Senior Civilian Executive responsible for managing the Air Force's $3 billion science and technology program along with an additional $3 billion of externally funded research and development. He serves a government workforce of approximately 6,500 people in the laboratory's nine component technology directorates, 711th Human Performance Wing, and AFWERX.

Mr. Sakulich began his Air Force career in 1984 as a Distinguished Graduate of the United States Air Force Academy. Upon commissioning, he was awarded a scholarship to attend graduate school at North Carolina State University where he received a Master of Science degree in applied mathematics. He has held diverse technical and leadership positions, including those in operations research, logistics, international security cooperation, science and technology and programs and resources. During the course of his active-duty career, Mr. Sakulich served in assignments at base level, an air logistics center, research laboratory, two major command headquarters, a combatant command headquarters, a defense agency and the Joint Staff.

Mr. Sakulich entered federal civilian service in 2010 as Chief of the Strategic Planning and Transformation Office for the Air Force Research Laboratory 711th Human Performance Wing. In 2012, he was selected as the wing’s first civilian Vice Director and promoted to the grade of Senior Scientific and Technical Manager in May 2017. From March 2018 to July 2018, he served as the Acting Director of the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate. In October 2018 he was appointed to the Senior Executive Service.

Steven Solomon is the External Relations Coordinator for the Miami Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross and currently instructs two courses for the Ohio Emergency Management Agency. He was formerly a FEMA emergency response official, deploying for up to three months at a time to presidentially declared disaster areas. He is on the boards of the Miami Valley Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Miami Valley Crime Stoppers, Lincoln Society of Dayton, Dayton Children's Hospital's Center for Health Equity, Central Ohio Public Information Network, Temple Israel, and Preservation Dayton. He is an ambassador for Destination Dayton at the Dayton International Airport and also volunteers at the Dayton Mediation Center and at Carriage Hill MetroPark and the 2nd Street Market for Five Rivers MetroParks. He and his wife are members of the Dayton Art Institute's associate board. They live in a designated historic landmark in Dayton with their beagle.

Paul Spain is a visionary C-level executive and board member known for transforming manufacturing and distribution companies by instilling a high-performance culture and aligning the leadership team to develop and execute strategies that deliver sustainable revenue and profit growth. His global leadership experience in the industrial market at fortune 500 companies and private equity backed firms makes him a valuable coach to the executive team, balancing investment initiatives with P&L responsibility to achieve the short-term goals and the long-term vision. He has a talent for connecting with individuals and cultivating their strengths to achieve company goals.

Paul is currently the Chief Executive Officer and a board member at PUI Audio. He was recruited into this role in Sept 2019 by the PE owners Champlain Capital. Before the recent move Paul was Chief Operating Officer at All Current Electrical Sales. He was recruited into this role in 2012 to help shape the direction, execute on growth strategies, and work with the PE owners High Road Capital to prepare the business for a successful sale in 2015. Working with the new owners EBSCO, he continued to provide a tangible contribution to the board, developing and executing growth strategies including geographic expansion, key business partnerships, and increased capabilities.

Previously Paul was with Precision Castparts Corp where he helped turnaround two divisions that were under performing, coaching the GM’s on growing the top-line through sales and marketing initiatives, whilst improving the bottom line through operational efficiencies. He also helped prepare one of the divisions for a successful sale in 2012.

He had a variety of roles at Cooper Industries (now Eaton) based in both the UK and USA managing product and market development, restructuring a global sales team, integrating acquisitions, and relocating manufacturing operations. He also spent three years with Emerson utilizing his business acumen to help the power supply division expand outside the computer industry into the telecom market resulting in multiple acquisitions which formed Emerson Network Power.

Paul started his professional career as an Electrical Design Engineer at Pirelli Cable and holds a patent for a high voltage electrical insulation barrier.

Previously Paul has made voluntary contributions on the Advisory Board of the Rutgers University - Design Thinking Program, and on the board at the Rotary Club of Moorestown involved in local and international humanitarian initiatives.

Dedicated business professional with several years of experience overseeing multi-functions of non-profit organizations.

Amy Thompson, Ph.D., CHES, FESG

Toledo, OH 43606

amythompson473@gmail.com  419.215.7201

Curriculum Vitae

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

•  Currently, the Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs leading the academic 

enterprise for a regional comprehensive urban serving university of 11,000 students. Responsible 

for overseeing 6 colleges and the Boonshoft School of Medicine as well as all student success and 

retention efforts.

•  Served as the Senior Vice Provost of Academic Affairs and Acting Dean of the College of Graduate 

Studies where I lead multiple units and a combined budget of 27 million dollars.

•  Served as Vice Provost of Faculty Affairs where I was responsible tenure, promotion, mentoring, 

leadership development and grievances for over 1200 faculty in unionized and nonunion departments.

•  Served as UToledo Faculty Senate President where I led shared governance efforts on behalf of 

the faculty.

•  Current president for the Society of Public Health Education, National Professional Health 

Education. Organization and Former National President of Eta Sigma Gamma, Professional Health 

Education Organization. I represent thousands of public health professionals and provide leadership 

for one of the leading membership organization in my discipline.

•  Founder and served as Director for the Center for Health and Successful Living. This center 

served underrepresented minority cancer survivors while providing cutting engaged learning 

opportunities for students.

•  Founded Pre-Health Advising Center and UToledo Adult & Transfer Center. These support services 

are aimed at supporting and retaining students and are an example of my strong leadership in 

enrollment management.

•  Proven excellence at the rank of full professor in research, teaching, and service with over 75 

publications, 150 professional peer reviewed presentations and over 1.7 million dollars in grant 

funding.

Education:

-  Ph.D in Health Education, Minor in Public Administration, 2004 – The University of Toledo, 

Toledo, Ohio

-  Master of Science and Education in Public Health, 1999 – The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio

-  Bachelor of Science in Community Health & Health Promotion, Minor in Family Life and Human 

Sexuality, 1997 – Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Professional Service

•  SOPHE Resource Development Committee, 2020-present

•  SOPHE National Conference Planning Committee, 2017-2019

•  SOPHE Abstract Reviewer, 2016-2017

•  External Program Reviewer for Public Health Programs, 2016-present

•  Chair, Health Advocacy Summit Task force, 2014-2017

•  Guest Editor, The Monograph of Eta Sigma Gamma, 2010-2011

•  Leadership Academy, ASHA, 2007-2010

•  Health Education Summit Planning Committee, 2007-2010

•  Reviewer, Journal of School Health, 2007-2010

•  Reviewer, The American Journal of Health Education, 2001-2012

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University Service

•  Co-Chair University Graduate Enrollment & Student Success Task Force, 2021- present

•  Presidential Council Member on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, 2020-present

•  Chair, COVID-19 Pandemic Operations Team, 2020- present

•  Chair, HLC Criterion Team 3, 2019-2020

•  Co-chair, UToledo Distance Learning Ad-Hoc Committee, 2019-2020

•  Co-chair, the University of Toledo Opioid Task Force, 2018-present

•  Co-chair, Student Evaluation Ad-Hoc Committee, 2018-2020

•  Intersession Committee, 2018-present

•  Finance and Strategy, 2018-present

•  Faculty 180 Committee, 2017-2020

•  Institutional Effectiveness Committee, 2018-2020

•  Co-Director, Associate to Professor Program (ATP), 2017-present

•  Program Director, Scholars Institute Program (SIP), 2017-2018

•  Current Faculty Senate President (3 year rotation), 2015-2018

•  Chair, Committee on Committees Faculty Senate, 2016-2017

•  Co-Chair, University Sexual Assault Task Force, 2017-2018

•  Institutional Learning Outcomes Committee, 2017

•  Vice-Provost for Academic Affairs Search Committee, 2017

•  Graduate Programs Review Committee, 2016

•  Higher Learning Commission Committee, 2014-present

•  Committee on Committees, 2014-2017

•  Faculty Senate, 2011- 2018

•  Athletic Committee, 2011-2018

•  Elections Committee, 2011-2016

•  Presidential Scholarship Committee, 2010- 2013

•  Graduate Council, 2008-2011

•  Commencement Committee, Kent State University, 2007-2008

College Service

•  College Leadership Team, 2016-2018

•  Director, Center for Health and Successful Living, 2013-2019

•  Health and Human Service College Council, 2014-15

•  Chair, College Personal Committee, 2013-2018

•  College Personnel Committee, 2010-2018

•  Elaborations Committee, 2012

•  Health Professions Learning Community Advisory Board, 2009-2013

•  Undergraduate Council, Kent State University, 2007-2008

•  Student Awards Committee, Kent State University, 2006-2007

•  Ad Hoc College Restructuring Committee, Kent State University, 2005-2007

Departmental Service

•  Doctoral Program Coordinator, 2010-2014

•  Faculty Search Committee, 2010- 2011

•  Public Health Accreditation Committee, 2009-2010

•  Advisor Eta Sigma Gamma, 2009-2019

•  Community Health Accreditation Committee, 2008-2018

•  NCATE Program Committee, Kent State University, 2006-2007

•  Advisor Eta Sigma Gamma, Kent State University, 2005-present

•  Departmental Curriculum Committee, Kent State University, 2005-2007

Career officer in the United States Air Force: fighter pilot, professor of physics, commander of classified satellite program office.  Senior leader in various defense consulting and contracting firms.  Director of Engineering for DISH Network.  Midwest Region Lead, BETA Technologies.

Dr h.c. Niels M. Winther

Managing Partner, Chairman of the Board and Owner                            2006 - Present

Think Patented, Dayton, Ohio

A seasoned executive, known as a visionary leader and motivator of employees, Niels' communication and interpersonal skills have helped him in the boardroom and production floor alike. He has held positions as President or CEO in several major firms, including Heidelberg USA Inc., Baumfolder, and The East Asiatic Company, and has been a Board member in dozens of others throughout his career.

Holds an Honorary Doctorate of Business and Industry from Ferris State University.

Is a proud US Citizen since 2014

President & CEO, Heidelberg USA                                                                      1996 - 2004

Atlanta, Georgia

The East Asiatic Company A/S                                                                              1972 -1996

Copenhagen, Denmark

Managing Director (CEO) EAC Thailand, Bangkok  (1994-1996)

Managing Director (CEO) EAC Singapore (1992 – 1994)

President/CEO/Vice Chairman, Baumfolder, Inc., Sidney, Ohio (1989 – 1992)

General Manager, EAC China, Beijing (1984 – 1987)

Division Manager, EAC Hong Kong (1980 – 1984)

Management Trainee, Heidelberg Eastern, New York (1977 – 1979)

Present Board Appointments

Board Chair, Think Patented, Miamisburg, Ohio

Past Board Chair, Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, Dayton, OH

Board Member, Whitlam Label Company Inc., Detroit, Michigan

Board Member, Mound Development Corporation, Miamisburg, Ohio

Board Member, Miamisburg Community Foundation, Miamisburg, Ohio

Board Member, United Rehabilitation Services, Dayton, Ohio

Board Member, The National Aviation Hall of Fame, Dayton, Ohio

Board Member, The EPI Foundation, Dayton, Ohio

Board Member, Print & Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF)