BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING
April 24, 2024
On April 10th, 2024, the Business Advisory Council Meeting convened at the Holzer Leadership & Innovation Institute in Gallipolis, Ohio. Special Guest Paul Larue, President of the State Board of Education, joined the group as members focused on strengthening their plan, discussing current initiatives, and exploring future endeavors. Discussions centered on the best practices of developing professional skills for future careers, building partnerships, and coordinating career-related experiences. Members also shared insights into future initiatives aimed at benefiting students in their education and career pathways. All Ohio school districts and Educational Service Centers require a Business Advisory Council, totaling over 110 councils statewide. Partnerships between Gallia, Jackson, and Vinton County schools and businesses improve students' learning with real-world experiences, connecting education to local economic needs.
BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Dr. Denise Shockley, Primary Education Lead, Education
Emily Crabtree, Secondary Education Lead, Education
Ellen Adkins, Special Education Specialist
Maddie Allman, OSU Extension
Jill Baldwin, Educational Consultant
Rachel Barker, Primary Business Lead, Library Services
Karen Boch, Education
Josh Bodimer, Real Estate/Small Business
Connie Bradbury, Educational Consultant
Chuck Bradbury, Educational Consultant
Jayne Burger, Educational Consultant
Justy Burleson, Career Technical
Mindy Caldwell, Childcare
Lynley Carey, Higher Education
Mark Carlisle, Educational Consultant
Jay Carter, Education Finance
Evan Cole, Legal
Jill Cox, Social Work
Deb Crabtree, Literacy Specialist
Whitney Crabtree, Education
Susan Crapes, Health Department
Erin Dailey, OSU Extension
Gwen Daniels, Educational Consultant
Roger Donaldson, Library Services
Dinnna Eiring, Educational Consultant
Kent Eldridge, Utilities
Randy Evans, Local Government
Thad Haines, Education
Julie Haines, Education
Rochelle Halley, Curriculum
Tim Harvey, YMCA
Brenda Hawthorne, Medical Center
Kyle Hickey, Industry
Brack Houchens, Educational Consultant
Peggy Johnson, Library Services
Brian Kidd, Education
Katie Kilgour, Education
Mark LaFon, Education
Laurel Marion, Educational Consultant
Patches Martin, Library Services
Dale Massie, Banking
Ellen McCabe, Career Technical
Brandon McGhee, Banking
Jennifer Mills- Secondary Business Lead, Small Business
Isaac Mils, Financial Consultant
Dave Moore, Education
Ed Moore, Education
Helenlu Morgan, Museum
Robin Phillips, Education
Rette Roettker, Small Business
Sherry Russell, Medical Center
Dow Saunders, Local Government
Jamie Shields, Education
Sharon Shoemaker, Small Business
Harmoni Stamper, Higher Education
Bryn Stepp, Government/Education
Mikie Strite, Health Department
Lisa Walker, Education
Katie Welch, Health Department
Travis West, Youth Specialist