Serving Ohio Since 1937
Assisting Prosecutors in the Pursuit of Truth.
The OPAA is a private, non-profit trade organization dedicated to supporting Ohio's 88 elected county prosecutors.
The OPAA is a private, non-profit trade organization dedicated to supporting Ohio's 88 elected county prosecutors.
"The Association assists county prosecuting attorneys to pursue truth and justice as well as promote public safety."
Promoting public policies that strengthen the ability to secure justice for victims and serve as legal counsel to county and township authorities.
Sponsoring continuing legal education programs and facilitating access to best practices in law enforcement and community safety.
Offering vital information to the public about the critical role of prosecutors within the Ohio justice system.
Leading the association with decades of combined legal expertise from across the state of Ohio.
David P. Fornshell
President • Warren County
Gwen Howe-Gebers
President-Elect • Henry County
Steven D. Barnett
Vice President • Carroll County
Christopher R. Tunnell
Treasurer • Ashland County
Elliot Kolkovich
Secretary • Summit County
Louis Tobin
Executive Director
Steve Hall
Assistant Director
Steven Taylor
Legal Research & Staff Counsel
Diana Morris
Administrative Assistant
Julia R. Bates, Lucas
Kevin J. Baxter, Erie
Keller J. Blackburn, Athens
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
Kevin S. Talebi, Champaign
Dennis Watkins, Trumbull
Lindsey K. Angler, Guernsey
William L. Archer, Vinton
Matthew E. Crall, Crawford
Michael T. Gmoser, Butler
Jason D. Holdren, Gallia
Charles T. McConville, Knox
Matthew J. Muzic, Holmes
Melissa A. Schiffel, Delaware
Kyle L. Stone, Stark
S. Forrest Thompson, Medina
Shane Tieman, Scioto
Beth Tischler, Sandusky
Jess C. Weade, Fayette
Ronald L. Welch, Muskingum
R. Kyle Witt, Fairfield
David Hayes, Greene
Connie Lewandowski, Portage
Jodie Schumacher, Richland
Dillon Staas IV, Van Wert
October 29
December 2 - Prior to Annual Meeting