Policy Committee

The Policy Committee is a Committee of the OPRA Board responsible for guiding OPRA’s policy positions and strategic direction on key issues affecting providers. In addition to Board representatives, the committee includes non-board members who reflect the diversity of OPRA’s membership, ensuring a broad range of perspectives in decision-making.

Quarterly, the Board opens the Policy Committee to all OPRA members, creating an opportunity for broader discussion and input on policy matters that impact the provider community. These quarterly meetings allow members to stay informed, share their experiences, and help shape OPRA’s direction on important issues. OPRA encourages all members to participate in these open sessions and contribute to shaping the future of the field.

Chaired by the OPRA Board Vice President, with a co-chair who is also a Board member, the Policy Committee gathers input from all other OPRA committees to help inform what issues should be elevated to the Board for further consideration.

The Policy Committee members are appointed by the Board. They do not make decisions for OPRA or the Board but instead help facilitate informed decision-making by ensuring member voices are heard and key issues are identified.

Policy Committee Members:

Scott DeLong, CRSI - Committee Chair
Jeff Johnson, Weaver Industries - Committee Co-Chair 
Dan Connors, St. Joseph Home
Anne Haning, Belco Works
Ryan Knodel, Benchmark Human Services, Inc.
Steve Maenle, Manahan
Jo Spargo, REM Ohio, Inc.
Shelly Wharton, The Society
Kenneth Hughes, ARC Industries
Paul Soprano, UCP Cleveland, Inc.
Christina Webb, HELP Foundation, Inc.
Chris Wolf, I Am Boundless