President - Brian Ford, Claim Team Manager at State Farm Insurance. Ford is a graduate of the University of Virginia, Charlottesville and earned an MBA from Ohio Dominican University. He currently serves as the Board President of the East Mound Community Development Cooperation and Board Chair for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Columbus Alumni Chapter.

President Elect - David Stone, Executive Vice President of Corporate Banking at National City. Stone earned his bachelors degree in business administration and masters degree in economics from Bowling Green State University. Prior to joining National City's Management Development program in 1988 he was an instructor of economics at The University of Findlay.

Past President - Bud Ward, Senior Vice President Corporate Banking at Huntington Bank where he manages banking relationships with major accounts. Prior to joining Huntington Bank, he was an executive at other financial institutions. He has been involved with The Ohio Business Week Foundation since 1999, serving as a company advisor, speaker, judge and consultant.

VP Company Advisors - Eleanor Biddulph, Vice President Client Services for Progressive Medical, Inc. Eleanor’s responsibilities include overseeing the delivery of services by PMI’s four customer service departments and implementing the new accounts – as well as being flexible enough to grow and adjust within a “rapidly changing company.”Eleanor is a chair on the Chamber of Commerce Committee and Professional Development Committee and is currently pursuing a degree in business management.

VP Corporate Development - Pamela Foster, Vice President Community Development for Fifth Third Bank. Pam sits on several boards. Some of which include the United Way Neighborhood Development Vision Council and the Ohio Business Week Foundation. She has been recognized for her hard work and dedication to the community. Some awards Pam has received include the Urban Banker Outstanding Woman in Financial Services Award, 11th District United States Congress Achievement Award for Outstanding Community Service and The Ohio House of Representatives recognition for Outstanding Community Service.

VP Finance - James Evans, VP Finance for Cedar Enterprises, Inc., the 19th largest restaraunt franchise operator in the nation. With Jim's help, the company has grown into one of the premier franchise operator of Wendy's, Baja Fresh, Cinnabon and Syrus. His day-to-day activities include management of banking relationships, new unit development, treasury management, and all administrative activities and budgeting. Jim is a graduate of Franklin University and a certified public accountant.

VP Program - Ashton Ritchie has a wide range of experience in training, sales and marketing. He has been the advertising and public relations spokesperson for The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company for more than 30 years. He enjoys volunteering for various organizations including Meals on Wheels and the Red Cross. Ashton received his bachelor’s degree in agronomy from Virginia Tech. and currently resides in Galena, Ohio.

VP Scholarship Development - John Hamlin, is the principal and chief executive officer of JB Hamlin and Company, Inc. John started his business in 1998 and has seen its continued success and growth since, due to his entrepreneurial drive. John currently travels both domestically and internationally on behalf of the Presidential Office of Advance for the President of the United States and The White House. John attended Ohio Dominican University. He is currently a board member of the Ohio Dyslexia Association and is actively involved in numerous non-profit causes.

Secretary - Kevin C. Mosby, as Director of Diversity for State Farm Insurance he oversees and implements diversity and inclusion initiatives. Kevin is active in numerous non-profit organizations and has been involved with the Ohio Business Week Foundation for several years. Kevin has served as a company advisor, consultant and judge for OBW. He resides in Cleveland with his wife and daughter.

VP Student Recruitment - John Tuggle is President of Remagen, Inc., a distributor of foodservice equipment in Eaton, Ohio. John became involved in Ohio Business Week when both of his daughters attended the program several years ago. He is active in the Eaton Rotary Club and serves on a number of volunteer Boards.