COLUMBUS, Ohio — Christopher M. Fleming of Ashville has been reappointed to the Ohio Landscape Architects Board, highlighting a broad slate of state board and commission appointments announced by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine.
Fleming, representing Pickaway County, will serve a five-year term beginning November 11, 2026, and ending November 10, 2031. The state licensing board regulates the practice of landscape architecture across Ohio to ensure professional standards, environmental stewardship, and public safety.
The Ashville reappointment was part of a major round of executive appointments across higher education, healthcare, public safety, and state advisory panels.
Higher Education Governance
Governor DeWine named several regional leaders to college and university governing boards:
- Wright State University: Jerad M. Barnett of Xenia (Greene Co.) was appointed to the Board of Trustees through June 30, 2032.
- Owens Community College: Jonathan L. Bridges of Ottawa Hills (Lucas Co.) and Myron D. Lewis of Findlay (Hancock Co.) were appointed to terms ending September 21, 2032.
- Hocking College: Robin T. Burrow of The Plains (Athens Co.) was named to the Board of Trustees through August 26, 2029.
- Marion Technical College: Angela I. Powell of Mount Gilead (Morrow Co.) was appointed to a term ending April 29, 2028.
Public Safety and Law Enforcement
State public safety panels saw significant updates, including the appointment of Matthew J. Winkle of Hillsboro to the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission and the reappointment of Tracy L. Smith of Lewis Center to the State Fire Council.
Six members were also appointed or reappointed to the State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services: Eric J. Burgess (Newark), Karen L. Beavers (Sidney), John L. Weimer, Jr. (Piqua), Hamilton P. Schwartz (Cincinnati), Lucas J. Bergman (Delaware), and Brian K. Hathaway (Greenville).
Healthcare and Regulatory Licensing
- Board of Nursing: LeeAnne M. Cornyn of Columbus was appointed for a term ending December 31, 2027.
- State Board of Pharmacy: Denise L. Conway of Mount Vernon and Beth A. Husted of Uniontown were appointed to terms through June 30, 2030.
- Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board: Michelle L. Gebhart (Eaton) and Robin M. Bordner (Fremont) were appointed, while Nicole G. McCarthy (Columbus) and Amy E. Sabath (Painesville) were reappointed.
State Commissions and Advisory Councils
Additional key appointments included Caryn B. Candisky of Bay Village and James J. Mermis of Upper Arlington to the State Lottery Commission; F. Rose Hartschuh, Matthew S. Kelly, and Donald E. Jakeway to the Ohio Expositions Commission; and multiple appointments to the Ohio Advisory Council for Aging and the Ohio Humanities Council.
