Management Advancement for the Public Service
The Ohio Association of Election Officials is partnering with the John Glenn College of Public Affairs to provide high-quality professional training in program management, diversity equity and inclusion, personal development, and more. The program provides one-day, on-line, facilitator-led, skill-based training for OAEO member employees at all career levels – anyone can register.
To see course details and to register click HERE.
To receive the OAEO member price of $225 per course (20% savings) email the name of the course or courses you plan to take to info@oaeo.us and we’ll give you a discount code.
ATTENTION: These courses do not count as REO credit.
Item of Interest
Judge Says Directive Allows Ballot Collection Away from Elections Boards, Dismisses Lawsuit
A federal judge said Tuesday that a new directive issued by Secretary of State Frank LaRose Monday allows boards of elections officials to collect ballots away from the board offices and dismissed a federal lawsuit challenging a previous LaRose directive limiting drop...
Appeals Court Reverses Order Regarding Emailed Absentee Requests
Appeals Court Reverses Order for Boards of Elections to Accept Emailed Absentee Requests A unanimous 10th District Court of Appeals Tuesday evening reversed a Franklin County judge's ruling that the Ohio Revised Code allows voters to submit absentee ballot requests...
Cardboard Poll Worker Safety Shield
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OAEO Officers
Lisa Welch
President Welch is Director of the Holmes County Board of Elections where she has served in that capacity since 2004. She previously held positions of Deputy Director, Full Time Clerk, and Presiding Judge. She has served the OAEO as a Trustee and member of the Legislative Committee. She has previously served as Secretary of North Central Ohio Phi Mu Alumni, Secretary of the Holmes County Republican Women, President of the Hilltop Garden Club, Trustee of VFW Auxiliary #7079, Secretary of the Holmes County Central and Executive Committees, and was a Council Member in the Village of Nashville. She is an Ashbrook Scholar Alumna and serves on the Staff Parish Relations Board of Lakeville United Methodist Church. In their spare time, she and her husband operate Blackie’s Blend and Welch’s High Production Lures and Baits.
Brian Sleeth
Brian Sleeth has been the Director of the Warren County Board of Elections since 2009. He is currently the Vice President of the Ohio Association of Election Officials and Co-Chair of the Education Committee. He has also served as a Trustee and member of the Legislative Committee. Brian is 2016 graduate of the Election Center. Sleeth is a member of the Warren County Democratic Party Central and Executive Committees and currently serving as the secretary. Prior to working in Elections, Brian worked for General Motors for 12 years until their closure. He has been married to Jennifer for 25 years and have 2 children and 1 grandson.
Sherry Poland
Sherry Poland was appointed Director of Elections in Hamilton County in June of 2014. Ms. Poland began her career with the Board of Elections in March of 2004. Prior to becoming Director, she served as the Board’s Operations Administrator. Ms Poland has served the OAEO as a Trustee and Legislative Committee Member and currently serves on the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Task Force on Elections. Sherry is a member of the Hamilton County Republican Party Central Committee, Executive Committee, and Judicial Selection Committee. She and her husband Dale live in Cincinnati and have two daughters.
Brian Mead
Treasurer Mead has been Director/Deputy Director of the Licking County Board of Elections since 2017. He has served on the OAEO Legislative Committee since 2017 and became a Trustee of the Association in 2019. Prior to working in elections, Brian was Policy Analyst with the County Commissioners Association of Ohio, as well as serving over 15 years in State & Local Government. Mead is a member of the Licking County Republican Executive Committee. He and his wife Jessica live in Johnstown and have two children.