2008 Outstanding Alumni - Penta Career Center

Robert J. OsstifinClass of 1966Career ProgramElectronicsMember SchoolAnthony WayneCurrent OccupationTrainerOrganizationsPenta Career Center30095 Oregon RoadPerrysburg, Ohio 43551419.661.6555Owens Community CollegeP.O. Box 10,000Toledo, Ohio 43699-1947567.661.7357Bob Osstifin is proud of his training at Penta and iseager to give back to the school that gave him ajump-start to his career. In 1966, Bob began hiscareer by completing Penta’s Electronics program. Hethen furthered his education by earning a degree inelectrical engineering technology at the Penta TechnicalInstitute (now known as Owens Community College). Today,after enjoying a very successful career, he has returned to Pentaand is currently working part-time as a diversified industrial trainer inthe Adult Education Division.“I want to pass on my experiences in the electrical field and treat students as individualswho have great possibilities in the real world,” says Bob.Bob served in the United States Army Reserves and gained additional experiencein the area of electronics. He was stationed at The University of Toledo andworked as a battalion communication chief. He was responsible for themaintenance of radio and telephone networks.Bob’s high school, college and military training, prepared him well forhis job with Lucas County. In 1972, he began working at the MaumeeRiver Wastewater Treatment Plant. He first worked as a maintenanceoperator and then advanced to plant electrician in which he supervisedthe entire electrical department.Bob worked for Lucas County for 31 years. During his last few years, heworked as a safety trainer for the County as well as for the AmericanFederation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). He hasprovided training to AFSCME members all over the country.Bob’s experience as a trainer has also provided him with the opportunity toteach part-time at Owens Community College in the areas of OccupationalSafety and Health Administration (OSHA) training, electrical training andskilled trades instruction.Bob believes training and skills play a tremendous role in his life. He has earned dozensof certifications in the areas of electrical, wastewater, safety and health. Even today, asa part-time retiree, Bob continues his education by keeping current with his certifications.Over the years, Bob has been active in the community and in professional organizations.He is a past member of the Maumee Jaycees and coached baseball for more than 10 yearsin the Maumee Pony Colt Division. Professionally, Bob has served as chairman, vicechairman, secretary, and treasurer of the Northwest Section of the Ohio Water PollutionControl Federation.Bob has been married to Rita for 36 years. They have three adult children and twograndchildren. In his spare time he enjoys fishing.PENTA CAREER CENTER • OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS 2008

Jennifer L. (Byington) WilkinsFor Jennifer Wilkins, Penta has provided her with theskills and training for excellent job opportunities.Jennifer is proud of her Penta education andbelieves her training has helped her achieve success inher career. “If it wasn’t for Penta, I would not havereceived the opportunities and the financial gain in myearly career,” says Jennifer.After completing the Word Processing program at Penta andgraduating from Oak Harbor in 1991, Jennifer attended Terra Community College andat the same time worked as a records manager for First Energy at the Davis-BesseNuclear Power Plant.In 1993, Jennifer accepted a new position with Challenger Motor Freight in thearea of accounting. In this position she gained extensive experience processing,collecting and coding data for a company with over 200 employees.After leaving Challenger Motor Freight due the closure of the company,Jennifer pursued a career in the public sector. In 1999, she began workingfor the Ottawa County Clerk of Courts where she gained a wealth ofexperience in the management of the court system.In 2001, Jennifer was hired by the Ottawa County Common PleasCourt and became the assistant court administrator/assignmentcommissioner for Judges Moon and Giesler and Magistrate Winters.Jennifer’s eight-year experience in the Common Pleas Court provided asolid foundation in preparation for her current position. In 2007, afteradvancing to the level of chief deputy/office administrator, Jennifer wasappointed by Governor Ted Strickland as the Clerk of Courts, one of the toplevel government positions in Ottawa County.With the excitement and challenges of a new position, Jennifer still has time to furtherher education. She is currently enrolled in the court management program through theOhio Judicial College. Jennifer is one of 40 people to be accepted into this program.In addition, Jennifer is involved in the community and is a member of several professionalorganizations. She is involved with the Ottawa County Chamber of Commerce, theSave Our Homes initiative in Ottawa County and Joyful Connections, a supervisedexchange/visitation facility for families. Jennifer holds memberships in: the OhioAssociation of Court Administrators, Ohio Clerk of Courts Association and the OhioJury Management Association.Jennifer is married to Ted and they have two children, Shelby, age 13 and Gage, age11. In her spare time, she enjoys camping and traveling.Class of 1991Career ProgramWord ProcessingMember SchoolOak HarborCurrent OccupationClerk of CourtsOrganizationOttawa County Clerkof Common Pleas Court315 Madison Street, Room 304Port Clinton, Ohio 43452419.734.6755PENTA CAREER CENTER • OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS 2008

PREVIOUS PENTA CAREER CENTER OUTSTANDING ALUMNI1993 RecipientsDianne (Steindam) Bochi – Oak HarborMajor Constance Gaiser-Phillips –Anthony WayneJoseph Murray, Jr. – LakeGary J. Muswick – SpringfieldWanda (Gentry) Snyder – WoodmoreRandy Wax – Woodmore1994 RecipientsNicholas Espinoza, D.O. – SpringfieldJim Kasch – EastwoodPeter Kolan – Bowling GreenThomas Kretz – North BaltimoreJames Lennox – LakeSuzanne (Boyer) Myers – Anthony WayneMajor Daniel Tack – Oak Harbor1995 RecipientsBrent Bomer – Bowling GreenBrenda (Carrol) Hoot – PerrysburgMichael K. Ott – OtsegoSusan (Vidra) Reamsnyder – Rossford1996 RecipientsJoe W. Gargac – GenoaNicholas B. Getzinger – OtsegoJason Romer – Anthony WayneDavid Sawicki – Anthony WayneRobert Torres – Swanton1997 RecipientsJames L. Barnes – Bowling GreenCraig A. Bauer – Anthony WayneClaudette R. Davis – PerrysburgCindy Goodman-Eckel – EastwoodPaul R. Grimm – OtsegoChristopher S. McIntire – WoodmoreBen Richmond – Lake1998 RecipientsTony E. Castillo, Sr. – PerrysburgJohn R. Colley – MaumeeCheryl L. (Hirzel) Fitzpatrick – RossfordSharon Roman – RossfordNicholas K. Shultz – Lake1999 RecipientsTina (Etchison) Dowling –Anthony WayneJonathan Hart – ClayMartin Sniadecki – MaumeeRobert Steinline – Perrysburg2000 RecipientsRhonda (Delphous) Bliss – GenoaPamela (Recker) Buck – EastwoodJames R. Dahms –Adult & Continuing EducationCynthia (Hart) Millinger – MaumeeJohn F. Spilker – Anthony WayneRichard Young – Lake2001 RecipientsMarty Almester – RossfordBarbara Ceculski – GenoaMike Chiarelli – PerrysburgWilliam E. Harris – Bowling GreenTeri Lynn (Gearig) Murphy – SwantonWayne R. Nault – NorthwoodDuane Roach – Bowling Green2002 RecipientsJennifer E. Glassford – WoodmoreDeborah S. (Tober) James – RossfordBonny (Peske) LaPoint – Anthony WayneSynthia L. (Cox) Mahler – ElmwoodKathy (Woodruff) Powers – MaumeeScott Sevenish – Rossford2003 RecipientsNancy J. Gerwin – WoodmoreRichard Gross – PerrysburgJohn K. Hughes – LakeRobert E. Landolt – RossfordLee Powell – PerrysburgMary J. (Pfaff) Schroeder – SwantonFrank I. Zygela – Anthony Wayne2004 RecipientsLynne (Mullen) Burch – MaumeeCarole A. (Hughes) Brennan – LakeChris Cufr – NorthwoodEdward J. Gonzales –Adult & Continuing EducationJeffery W. Hamons – WoodmoreGerald O. Herman – NorthwoodThomas G. Overmyer –Grand Rapids (Otsego)Mike Smith – Otsego2005 RecipientsBryan A. Christy – Bowling GreenYvonne M. (Kieswether) Fey – MaumeeFredrick L. Kubitz – MaumeeRose Mock Scott – SpringfieldWayne A. Strayer – Anthony WayneRebecca L. (Cooper) Stutz –Anthony Wayne2006 RecipientsThomas Berkebile – PerrysburgPatrick O. Curtin – MaumeeSteven W. Curtis – OtsegoJarrad C. Egert – WoodmorePatricia K. Hyland – PerrysburgLisa (Ackley) Mattin – MaumeeDanilynn M. Miller – Anthony Wayne2007 RecipientsDeric C. Frisch – PerrysburgMatthew E. Herrig – ElmwoodFrederick C. Lange – PerrysburgEdward J. Stribrny – LakeDavid W. Terry – RossfordKewyn Louis Williams – SpringfieldPENTA CAREER CENTER • OUTSTANDING ALUMNI 2008

PENTA CAREER CENTERBoard of Education 2008Eric Myers, Ph.D., PresidentBowling Green City SchoolsKathy Limes, Vice PresidentWood County Educational Service CenterWilliam GreenNorthwest Ohio Educational Service CenterJudy HansenLucas County Educational Service CenterTimothy MeyerWood County Educational Service CenterRobert RighiMaumee City SchoolsJoseph RutherfordLucas County Educational Service CenterJudith A. SanderErie-Huron-Ottawa County EducationalService CenterMark SchoenleinPerrysburg SchoolsKen SutterRossford SchoolsAdministrationFred SusorSuperintendentRon MatterAssistant SuperintendentCarrie HerringshawTreasurerJeffrey KurtzCareer-Technical DirectorKevin WhitlatchAdult & Continuing Education DirectorTim DavisOperations DirectorMonica K. DansackPublic Information CoordinatorMember SchoolsAnthony Wayne LocalBenton-Carroll-Salem LocalBowling Green CityEastwood LocalElmwood LocalGenoa Area LocalLake LocalMaumee CityNorth Baltimore LocalNorthwood LocalOtsego LocalPerrysburg Exempted VillageRossford Exempted VillageSpringfield LocalSwanton LocalWoodmore LocalPENTA CAREER CENTER • OUTSTANDING ALUMNI 2008

OUR MISSIONPenta Career Center is a high-performing school that provides:Options and opportunitiesReal-world learningPartnerships with business and industryProductive citizensOUR COMMITMENTThe staff at Penta Career Center is committed to:Achieving excellenceDelivering resultsResponding to our communitiesCreating an environment for successPENTA CAREER CENTERTouching Lives – Building FuturesAccredited by the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges30095 Oregon RoadPerrysburg, Ohio 43551419.666.1120www.pentacareercenter.org