Ohio's Advisory Council for Aging includes twelve governor-appointed members plus four from the legislature and directors of the state departments of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, Health and Job and Family Services. The advisory council reviews plans, budgets and issues that impact older Ohioans and advocates specific administrative and legislative actions. The council generally meets in person or by conference call on the fourth Tuesday in January, March, May, July, September and November.
Appointed Members
- Ginni Ragan, Westerville - Chair
- John Urbanski, Findlay - Vice Chair
- John Carey, Jr., Wellston - Legislative Committee Chair
- Louis Borowicz, Worthington
- Beth Cameron, Beavercreek
- William Demjan, Steubenville
- Marian Harris, Columbus
- Heath Hughes, Vandalia
- Fred Pieper, Paulding
Ex-Officio Members
- Selina Larson, Ohio Department of Health
- Matthew Hobbs, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
- Kathryn Remer, Ohio Department of Mental Health
- Michele Colliver, Ohio Attorney General's Office
From the Ohio Senate
- The Honorable Capri Cafaro
- The Honorable Peggy Lehner
From the Ohio House of Representatives
- The Honorable Christina M. Hagan
- The Honorable Dan Ramos
Non-Member Representatives
- Michael Turner, Ohio Association of Senior Centers
- Larke Recchie and Mary Jo Hyde, Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging
- Pamela Schuellerman, Alzheimer's Association Greater East Ohio Chapter
- Jane Taylor, AARP Ohio
- Semanthie Brooks, Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging
- Toni Fortson-Bigby, CareSource
- Kathleen Anderson, Ohio Council for Home Care & Hospice
Updated February 2013
