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The Administrative Division is the lead division of the
Supreme Court. In 2008, it consisted of the Office of the
Administrative Director, the Office of Public Information and
the Civic Education Section. The Administrative Division assists
in developing and communicating the long-term vision, values
and direction of the Court and the judicial branch of Ohio
government. The Office of the Administrative Director provides
oversight to the other offices within the division and to the
other divisions of the Court.
Office of the Administrative Director
The Office of the Administrative Director assists in the
response to emerging issues, including providing staff support
for special projects, initiatives and task forces. The office
also develops and maintains relationships with the General
Assembly and monitors legislative activity on matters of interest
to the Court and the judicial branch. Additionally, the office
provides staff assistance to the Commission on the Rules of
Superintendence for Ohio Courts and the Commission on
Rules of Practice and Procedure.
Administrative Division
2008 staff
D. Allan Asbury
Jo Ellen Cline
Bret A. Crow
Michael R. Dalsanto
Chris Davey
Jennifer A. Dennis
Richard A. Dove
Carol Durley
Phillip A. Farmer
Steven C. Hollon
Kevin W. Humphries
Cindy L. Johnson
Lanessa M. Keesor
Regina M. Koehler
Erika L. Lemke
Corey B. Lucius
Julie C. Manning
Crista T. Marbley
Kevin M. McDougald
Michael McWeeney
Ruth A. Newcomer
Arleathia Radcliffe
Justine S. Reichert
Kathleen M. Riedel
Travis R. Shaul
James R. Shroyer
Andrea M. Strle
Carol A. Taylor
Kelly M. Terry
John S. VanNorman
Rebecca Visgaitis
Dennis P. Whalen
Jay Wuebbold
In 2008, the administrative director and the Justices conducted
the fourth annual Professional Excellence Awards ceremony in
the Courtroom, recognizing employees for years of service and
outstanding professional performance. The 2007 Professional
Excellence Award recipients were, from left to right, Sandra H.
Grosko, Office of the Clerk; Elizabeth Minor, Office of Human
Resources; Roselyn R. Smith, Office of Bar Admissions; Phillip A.
Farmer and James R. Shroyer, Office of Public Information; and
Robin H. Smith, Office of Facilities Management.
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