07/14/2025
Presenting 2025- 2026 Proposed Slate of Officers & Trustees
Be in the Know!
Enhancing the quality and growth of Opticianry.
Please note that an earlier version of the Slate of Officers and Directors for 2025-2026 was sent out in error.
Attached is the corrected and revised version of the slate for your review and records.
We appreciate your understanding. If you have any questions regarding the updated information, don't hesitate to reach out.

Keenan Anderson, Chair of Nominations
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Presenting the 2025-2026 proposed slate of Officers and At-Large positions from 2025-2027 for the Opticians Association of Ohio.
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Elections will take place during the Annual Business Meeting, which is part of the Professional Development Education Event.
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Sunday, September 7, 2025
Cambria Hotel
9100 Lyra Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43240
OFFICERS, One-Year Term
President, John Bruening - Northeast Region
Vice President, Cynthia Lohman - Northeast Region
Secretary-Treasurer, Melissa Sutherland - Northeast Region
AT-LARGE (BOARD OF TRUSTEES), Two-Year Terms
Issy Beyer - Southwest
Luke Cassidy - Northeast
Edward Troy Denefield - Northeast
Melissa Nudo - Northeast
Lisa Ott - Northeast
Jennifer Rhines - Northeast
Diana Walter - Northwest Region
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact the OAO office at (614) 505-3296.