2011 Committees

If you are interested in serving on an OLA committee, please contact Melaney Jordan at info@ohiolobby.org

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Chair: Kurt Leib
kleib@capitoladvocates.net
Coordinates OLA member events, such as Annual Meeting, Legislative Reception, Staff Reception and Signature Series Lunches

ETHICS & PROFESSIONALISM COMMITTEE
Chair:  Rob Eshenbaugh & Bill Byers
reshenbaugh@ohiohba.com
bill@byersassociates.com
Lead association on any ethics legislation, create policy position on any legislation. Strategize ways to enhance opportunities for members to increase their knowledge base.

EDUCATION/OUTREACH COMMITTEE
Chair: Mike Carroll
mike.carroll@uc.edu
Explore scholarship opportunities and membership solicitations.

SPEAKER’S BUREAU
Chair: Jeff DeLeone
jdeleone@pps1.net
To respond to requests from schools and other entities that wish to engage a speaker on the lobbying profession and/or lobbying issues.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Chair:  Bill Byers
bill@byersassociates.com
Submit a slate of board candidates.

PROMOTING THE PROFESSION COMMITTEE
Chair:  Jeff DeLeone
jdeleone@pps1.org
To strategize ways to insure the ethical standards and public service aspects of the profession are accurately communicated. Oversee the Certification and Mentorship Programs.

A call for other committees and/or task forces will be placed as needed throughout the year.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE GOALS OF THE OHIO LOBBYING ASSOCIATION