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Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association

Description:
Founded in 1937, the Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association is a private, non-profit trade organization that supports the state’s 88 elected county prosecutors.  

Mission Statement:
The Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association assists county prosecuting attorneys to pursue truth and justice as well as promote public safety.  The Association advocates for public policies that strengthen prosecuting attorneys’ ability to secure justice for crime victims and serve as legal counsel to county and township authorities.  Further, the Association sponsors continuing legal education programs and facilitates access to best practices in law enforcement and community safety. The Association also offers information to the public about the role of prosecutors in the justice system.

 

 

Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association
196 East State Street, Suite 200
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Telephone 614-221-1266 * Fax 614-221-0753

John Murphy - Executive Director
Steve Hall - IT Administrator

Delores Wilson - Administrative Assistant
Diana Morris - Administrative Assistant

Officers
Past Presidents
Dennis P. Will
President, Lorain
Ron O'Brien
President - Elect, Franklin
Edwin A. Pierce
Vice President, Auglaize
John D. Ferrero
Treasurer, Stark
David W. Phillips
Secretary, Union
Julia R. Bates, Lucas
Kevin J. Baxter, Erie
Mathias H. Heck, Jr., Montgomery
Dean Holman, Medina
William D. Mason, Cuyahoga
Thomas L. Sartini, Ashtabula
Nick A. Selvaggio, Champaign
Victor V. Vigluicci, Portage
Sherri L. Bevan Walsh, Summit
Dennis Watkins, Trumbull
Donald W. White, Clermont
Members-at-Large 2012

Ralph A. Bauer, Shelby
Christopher M. Berhalter, Belmont
Joseph T. Deters, Hamilton
Paul A. Dobson, Wood
William T. Goslee, Logan
Robert L. Herron, Columbiana
T. Shawn Hervey, Harrison
Steve Knowling, Holmes

Morris J. Murray, Defiance
Kenneth Oswalt, Licking
Ramona J. Rogers, Ashland
John C. Thatcher, Knox
Juergen A. Waldick, Allen
Colleen S. Williams, Meigs
D. Andrew Wilson, Clark

Alternate Exec. Committee members 2012
Keller Blackburn, Athens
Paul J. Gaines, Mahoning
David P. Joyce, Geauga
Jess C. Weade, Fayette
Executive Committee Meeting Dates for 2012
Dates are tenative, and locations will be posted as soon as decided. Click location for a link to google maps or the venue's website.
January 19 - Athletic Club of Columbus - legislative 11:00, lunch 12:00, executive 1:00.
February 16 - Brio Tuscan Grille in the Tuscano Room, Polaris Fashion Place - public relations 10:00, legislative 11:00, executive 1:00.
March 15 - McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Easton - legislative 11:00, lunch 12:00, executive 1:00
April 18 - Sheraton Columbus Hotel at Capitol Square ( Senate Room), Planning 2:00, Legislative 3:00, Executive 4:00, Dinner 6:00.
May 17 -Westfield Country Club - Legislative 9:30, Executive 10:30, lunch 12:00, golf 1:30.
June 21 (Thursday before Summer Workshop)
August 16
September 19 (Wednesday before Fall Training)
October 18
November 28 (Wednesday before Annual meeting)
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