BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING
January 29, 2025
The educational subgroup of the GVESC Business Advisory Council gathered on January 29, 2025, bringing together educational leaders from across the service area to discuss key initiatives and partnerships. Newly re-elected Ohio Board of Education President Paul LaRue addressed the committee, offering insights into statewide educational priorities. GVESC Superintendent Dr. Denise Shockley welcomed attendees and set the stage for conversations focused on strengthening partnerships. Job and Family Service directors Dana Glassburn (Gallia County) and Tammy Osborne-Smith (Jackson County) shared upcoming initiatives in collaboration with the GVESC. Advisory members offered thought-provoking perspectives on the evolving landscape of social media, how various age groups engage with information, and the profound effects of national and state-level news on education. The meeting encouraged meaningful dialogue and collaboration among members, reinforcing GVESC’s dedication to enhancing education through partnerships.
BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Dr. Denise Shockley, Primary Education Lead, Education
Emily Crabtree, Secondary Education Lead, Education
Maddie Allman, OSU Extension
Macie Arthur, Business
Jill Baldwin, Educational Consultant
Rachel Barker, Primary Business Lead, Library Services
Karen Boch, Education
Connie Bradbury, Educational Consultant
Chuck Bradbury, Educational Consultant
Jason Brown, Small Business
Shelley Brown, Small Business
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
Diana Eiring, Educational Consultant
Kent Eldridge, Utilities
Randy Evans, Local Government
Dana Glassburn, Government
Hobie Graham, Finance
Jan Gullett, Library Services
Thad Haines, Education
Julie Haines, Education
Rochelle Halley, Curriculum
Kyle Hickey, Industry
Bob Hood, Business
Brack Houchens, Educational Consultant
Peggy Johnson, Library Services
Katie Kilgour, Education
Jenny Lewis, Area Agency on Aging
Rebecca Long, Higher Education
Corey Luce, Health Care
Laurel Marion, Educational Consultant
Jeff & Nikki Martin, Small Business
Patches Martin, Library Services
Dale Massie, Banking
Cole Massie, Economic Development
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
Tammy Osborne-Smith, Government
Robin Phillips, Education
Rette Roettker, Small Business
Jamie Shields, Education
Lora Sollars, Industry
Harmoni Stamper, Higher Education
Bryn Stepp, Government/Education
Lisa Walker, Education
Katie Welch, Health Department
Travis West, Youth Specialist