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On Thursday, September 15, 2011, Christiane Schmenk,

Director of the Ohio Department of Development

was the guest speaker at the Athletic Club in Columbus.

Director Schmenk conveyed the transformation that is occurring within the Ohio Department of

Development. Director Schmenk’s speech encompassed many of the multiple programs within the

Ohio Department of Development, including the Third Frontier. Upon the conclusion of her speech

the meeting was opened for questions.

 

Director Schmenk was then inducted by Grand Commodore Richard Hillis and

Commodore Douglas Preisse into the Association.

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(left to right) Richard Hillis, Christiane Schmenk and Douglas Preisse

“We are moving forward with our transition to become a leaner, more efficient state agency.”

- Director Christiane Schmenk

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Geralyn Yingling, Vice President of The Citizens Bank Ashville

was inducted into the Association

(left to right) Richard Hillis, Geralyn Yingling, and Douglas Preisse