Presenters

The 2025 Fall Conference Presenters are listed in order of appearance.

Legislative Update & CTAO Business Meeting:

• Kevin Futryk serves as Executive Director of the County Treasurers Association of Ohio, bringing over four decades of government affairs expertise to the role. His career began in 1977 when he was elected to the Seven Hills City Council at age 19. After positions with the Ohio House of Representatives and in Cleveland Mayor George Voinovich’s administration, Kevin established himself as an independent lobbyist in Columbus, representing both private and public sector interests since 1984. 
  
  
• Brad Cromes serves as Treasurer of Cuyahoga County, bringing significant experience from his eight-year tenure as Portage County Treasurer. During his time in Portage County, he modernized taxpayer services and spearheaded innovative financial programs, including a low-cost home improvement loan initiative in partnership with local banks. Brad also created a groundbreaking Financial Wellness Fair that connected residents with personal finance experts. He is a Certified Government Financial Manager since 2016, and currently serves as President of the CTAO.
  
  
• Dan Talarek has served as Lorain County Treasurer since April 1989. Prior to becoming Treasurer, he held positions as chief deputy treasurer (1975-1989) and personal property tax collector (1971-1975) within the office. Talarek serves on multiple county boards, including the Board of Revision, Data Board, and Budget Commission. Throughout his tenure, he has maintained a focus on responsible fiscal management and stewardship of public funds. He is a Past-President of the CTAO and current co-chair of the Legislative Committee.
  
  
• Alex Zumbar has served as Stark County Treasurer since 2010. His prior public service includes roles as Alliance City Council member (1996-2003), Alliance City Auditor (2003-2008), and Finance Director of North Canton (2008- 2010). He earned his Certified Public Finance Administrator certification in 2019. He is a Past-President of the CTAO and current co-chair of the Legislative Committee.
  
  
• RJ Mancini is Vice President at Government Advantage Group and the CTAO's State Lobbyist. Prior to joining Government Advantage Group in 2025, RJ spent 2 years at JobsOhio and four and a half years in the Ohio House as a legislative aide and majority policy advisor.

Auditor's Panel

• Andrea Weaver
• Rachel Gilroy
• Nancy Nix

Resilience by Design: Public Funds Portfolio Strategies for Every Market

• Eileen Stanic has over 30 years of treasury management and investment management experience. Her responsibilities at Meeder include client relationship management, business development, and working directly with clients to implement investment
  strategies as well as overseeing several public funds advisory staff. She is also a frequent speaker at conferences and seminars related to all aspects of public funds investment management.
  
  
• Jim McCourt is a CFA Charterholder and has over a decade of investment experience. Jim’s responsibilities at Meeder include client relationship management, business development, and working directly with clients to implement investment strategies. He is also a frequent speaker at conferences and seminars related to all aspects of public funds investment management.

How to Get Your substance Use program, Workplace Violence Program and Training for Free

• Scott Warrick is a practicing Employment Law Attorney, Human Resource Professional, national speaker, and best-selling author with 40 years of hands-on experience. He uses his unique background to help organizations get where they want to go, which includes coaching and training managers and employees onsite in his unique, practical, and entertaining style. Scott is also a three-time best-selling author. His books include: Solve Employee Problems Before They Start: Resolving Conflict in the Real World; Living The Five Skills of Tolerance: A User’s Manual For Today’s World; and Healing The Human Brain. Scott travels the country presenting seminars on Employment Law, Emotional Intelligence, Resolving Conflict, Bullying, Harassment, Diversity, Tolerance and Rewiring & Protecting the Human Brain.

Ohio Department of Taxation

• Kelly Tennant is the Executive Administrator of the Division of Tax Equalization at the Ohio Department of Taxation. Prior to her work at the state agency, she worked in the Auditor's offices in Franklin, Union and Delaware counties. Kelly spent 21 years as the Administrator for the Department of Real Estate Assessment for Delaware County before moving into her current role.

Modern Disaster Recovery & AI-Driven Threats

• Sam Collis is a Cyber Resiliency Exercise Coordinator and Emerging Threats Analyst within JPMC’s Cybersecurity & Technology Controls, Firmwide Technology Resiliency organization. With 28 years at the firm, he educates clients on cybersecurity and fraud prevention through presentations, workshops, and exercises to test organizational readiness. His experience spans roles in Accounting, Technology Operations, Risk & Controls, and Network Security.
  
  
• Philip Soeder is a Relationship Manager at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.,
  dedicated to supporting Government Clients in Ohio and Pennsylvania as they navigate complex financial challenges. He partners with product specialists to deliver practical solutions that drive long-term success. With more than a decade of experience across banking, investment management, and client advisory, Philip is recognized for his clear
  communication and his talent for building strong, trusted relationships.
  
  
• Greg Mullins is a Vice President in Government Banking at J.P. Morgan focusing on
  introducing innovative treasury services and financing strategies to large
  government clients in Kentucky, Southwest Ohio, and West Virginia. With
  34 years in banking, Greg has served in various roles across Retail Banking,
  Credit, Commercial Real Estate, and Commercial Banking.

Understanding Land Banks