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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

Louis Tobin - Executive Director
Steve Hall - Assistant Director

Steven Taylor - Legal Research and Staff Counsel
Diana Morris - Administrative Assistant

2025 Executive Committee
Officers
Past Presidents
Keller J. Blackburn
President, Athens
David P. Fornshell
President-Elect, Warren

Gwen Howe-Gebers
Vice President, Henry
Steven D. Barnett
Treasurer, Carroll
Christopher R. Tunnell
Secretary, Ashland


Julia R. Bates, Lucas
Kevin J. Baxter, Erie
Paul A. Dobson, Wood
Jane M. Hanlin, Jefferson
Mathias H. Heck, Jr., Montgomery
Morris J. Murray, Defiance
Michael C. O'Malley, Cuyahoga
David W. Phillips, Union
Edwin A. Pierce, Auglaize
Kevin S. Talebi, Champaign
Dennis Watkins, Trumbull

2025 Members-at-Large

Lindsey K. Angler, Guernsey
Matthew E. Crall, Crawford
Michael T. Gmoser, Butler
Jason D. Holdren, Gallia
Elliott Kolkovich, Summit
Charles T. McConville, Knox
Connie Pillich, Hamilton
Melissa A. Schiffel, Delaware


Ryan D. Styer, Tuscarawas
S. Forrest Thompson, Medina

Jess C. Weade, Fayette
Ronald L. Welch, Muskingum
R. Kyle Witt, Fairfield
Eva J. Yarger, Van Wert
Katherine J. Zartman, Williams

2025 Alternate Executive Committee members

Daniel P. Driscoll, Clark
Aaron Haslam, Adams
Matthew J. Muzic, Holmes
Kyle L. Stone, Stark
Shane Tieman, Scioto


2025 Committee Appointments

2025 Executive Committee Meeting Dates

  • January – Wednesday, January 22 – Hilton Polaris (New Prosecutor Training)
  • February – Thursday, February 20
  • March – Thursday, March 20
  • April – Wednesday, April 16 – Hilton Polaris (Spring Training)
  • May – Thursday, May 22
  • June – Thursday, June 19 – Cedar Point (Summer Workshop)
  • July – No Meeting
  • August – Thursday, August 21
  • September – Wednesday, September 17 – Crowne Plaza Cleveland (Fall Training)
  • October – Thursday, October 23
  • November – No Meeting
  • December – Wednesday, December 3 – Hilton Easton (Annual Meeting)

Dates are tentative. Times will be posted when determined. Click location for a link to Google maps or the venue's website.

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