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495 Metro Place South
Suite 350
Dublin, OH 43017
Phone: 614-410-8092

Michelle Francis is the Executive Director of the Ohio
Library Council, the professional association that represents Ohio’s 251
public library systems, including their administrators and staffs,
trustees, and Friends groups. The OLC is acknowledged as one of the
leading statewide library associations in the country and is
consistently recognized among professional associations in Ohio for its
outstanding advocacy efforts, information resources, and member
services. As the chief executive officer for the OLC, she is responsible
for working with the OLC Board of Directors to establish and execute the
strategic direction of the organization and the day-to-day direction
and management of its 10-member staff. Michelle was named the Executive
Director in June 2019. Prior to that,she served as the OLC’s Director of
Government and Legal Services where she monitored state and federal
legislation affecting public libraries, directed OLC’s lobbying efforts,
and assisted members with legal questions. She has been with the
organization since 2014. Before joining the OLC staff, she served as the
Deputy Director of Legislative Services for the Ohio School Boards
Association where she represented Ohio’s public school districts for
nine years. Michelle holds a Juris Doctorate Degree from Capital
University Law School and is a graduate of Morehead State University
with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science.

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495 Metro Place South
Suite 350
Dublin, OH 43017
Phone: 614-410-8092

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60 East Broad Street
Suite 350
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 461-4177

Dr. Howard B. Fleeter received his Ph.D in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley in 1990.  He was a faculty member in the School of Public Policy and Management at Ohio State University from 1989-1999, where he taught courses in Public Sector Economics, Public Finance, and State and Local Government Finance.  He was a four-time recipient of the School’s “Faculty of the Year” award for excellence in teaching.  Dr. Fleeter was also a faculty member in the School of Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 1999-2001, where he taught courses in the Economics of Education and School Finance.  In 2002 he joined with Richard Levin and Bill Driscoll to form the state and local government finance and tax policy consulting firm Levin, Driscoll & Fleeter.  After the retirements of Mr. Levin and Mr. Driscoll, the firm is now known as Howard Fleeter & Associates. 

Dr. Fleeter's research has focused on issues of education finance, education policy, and state and local tax policy and he is the author of numerous policy studies and academic journal articles on these topics.  Since his 1992 report, "Equity, Adequacy and Reliability in Ohio Education Finance" for Governor Voinovich's Education Management Council he has been one of the state’s leading experts on Education Finance.  He has worked extensively with Ohio education policy-makers to improve the state's school funding system for more than 25 years.  He currently serves as a research consultant on education finance and policy issues for the Ohio Education Policy Institute. 

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88 E. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 800.282.0370

Elizabeth has been with the Ohio Auditor of State’s Office for 12 years and is a Senior Forensic Audit Manager for the Special Investigative Unit.  The Unit conducts limited scope examinations of financial records designed to investigate allegations of fraud, theft or misappropriation of public funds.  Prior to joining the Unit, she was a financial auditor with the office for eight years.  Elizabeth has a dual Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Business Administration from Franklin University and is a Certified Fraud Examiner.

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4016 Allston Street
Suite 4
Cincinnati, OH 45209
Phone: (513) 758-8494

Ryan has over 25 years of experience in the investment industry with extensive knowledge concerning fixed income markets. For the last 18 years, he has specialized in assisting public entities and other agencies with their fixed income needs. Ryan leads business development at RedTree and oversees the firm’s investment process. His dedication to delivering unmatched service is evident by the many long-standing client relationships he maintains. 

Prior Experience
•  Baird Public Investment Advisors, Director and Portfolio Manager
•  Seasongood Asset Management, LLC, Chief Investment Officer 
•  Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc., Fixed Income Portfolio Manager 

Speaking Engagements
Ryan speaks regularly at professional development and continuing education training events, including those offered by the Ohio Treasury’s Center for Public Investment Management (CPIM). He is a sought-after speaker on financial topics and frequently presents to industry groups across the midwestern U.S.  Ryan’s speaking topics include:  Economic outlook, Interest rates, Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Chapter 135 Allowable Investments, and The Federal Reserve.

Education

Master of Business Administration, Xavier University

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, University of Kentucky

Certifications

Chartered Finance Analyst (CFA)

Series 7, 24, 65 (inactive)

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30 West Spring Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 466-7090

Susan Willeke is an accomplished government - relations professional with more than 20 years’ experience in public affairs, communication and public speaking.  Susan joined the Ohio Ethics Commission in 2005 as the Education and Communications Manager where she oversees and conducts educational and communication outreach.  In that position, Susan presents approximately 200 speeches annually, develops information strategies regarding agency programs and represents the Ethics Commission to Ohio citizens, the media and the Ohio legislature.  Prior to joining the Commission, Susan served in the communications office at the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and as a legislative aide in the Ohio House of Representatives.   

Susan is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Ursuline College in Pepper Pike, Ohio.  In 2011, she was selected to present at TEDx Columbus, a conference for “Ideas Worth Sharing” and identified as one of Central Ohio’s “Leading Thinkers and Doers.”

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101 Central Plaza South
700 Chase Tower
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (800) 443-9272

Joey is the Chief Auditor for the East Regional Office with Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office and is responsible to help manage a staff of 68 employees and oversees the completion of 685 audits for AOS clients and IPA clients in the region. Joey has been with the Auditor of State’s office for over 23 years and has been entertaining audiences (training) for 15 years.   

Joey has a bachelor’s degree in accounting and business management from Kent State University. Joey is a member of the National Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), the GFOA Certificate Special Review Committee, the Ohio GFOA, and the Ohio Society of CPAs. 

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88 East Broad Street, 5th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 800-282-0370

A native of Newton Falls (Trumbull County), Ohio, Mark Altier
graduated from Mount Union College; earned a Juris Doctor degree from
Cleveland’s Case Western Reserve University; and a Master of Arts in
Urban Studies from Akron State University. Mark has spent a career in the
public sector serving as a felony trial prosecutor and a two term, elected
commissioner in Wayne County; the first full time law director of the City of
Sandusky, Ohio; a village administrator and solicitor; and Chief Civil
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney and First Assistant in the Office of the
Miami County Prosecuting Attorney. Currently he is employed as Deputy
Chief Legal Counsel in the Office of Ohio Auditor of State Dave Yost. He
resides in Westerville, Ohio, with two cats, Murphy and Milo, and two
Corgis, Gus and Gracie.

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485 Metro Place South
Suite 200
Dublin, OH 43017
Phone: 614-923-7700

Andrew A. Esposito is a Shareholder and serves as Manager of Client Development. Drew advises clients in human resource management, labor relations, contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, discipline, and policy development. He regularly conducts training on a variety of human resource and labor relations issues such as social media and technology in the workplace, supervisory principles and practices, performance evaluations, FLSA, FMLA, and discriminatory harassment.

Drew joined Clemans Nelson in 2011 after working for two of the most preeminent law firms in Cleveland. He received his J.D. from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and his B.S. from Ohio University in Political Science and Biology.

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220 North Fifth St
Zanesville, OH 43701
Phone: (740) 453-0391 Ex 130

Stacey Russell is the Fiscal Officer of the Muskingum County Library System.  She is responsible for financial operations of the Library system, including planning, organizing, reporting and ensuring fiscal stability.  Stacey has a bachelor’s degree from Marietta College, is a CPA, and Certified Public Finance Officer.  Currently, Stacey serves as the president-elect of the Ohio Government Finance Officers Association and trustee representative for libraries.  She is a member of the GFOA, AICPA, Ohio Society of CPAs and is active with the Ohio Library Council.

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95 W Washington Street
Nelsonville, OH 45764
Phone: 740-737-6007

Experienced Fiscal Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit industry. Skilled in Payroll, Administration, Accounts Payable, Human Resources, and Accounts Receivable. Strong accounting professional with a Master's degree focused in Business Administration and Management, General from Franklin University, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Franklin University, and an Associate’s degree in Accounting from Hocking College.

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1685 West First Avenue
Columbus, OH 43
Phone: 614-486-2954

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