Executive Officers

Endowment Committee: 

The Endowment Committee is charged with the oversight and management of funds designated for the promotion and professional development of members of the education-based athletic community in Ohio.  Funds from the Endowment may be utilized for (but not limited to):

* Student scholarships

* Assistance for state and national conference registration

* Outreach and professional development delivery to members

* Mentorship programs

* Leadership Training instructor training

* Recommendations for utilization of funds toward such objectives will be forwarded to the OIAAA Executive Board for approval. A semi-annual update of    Endowment.  Recommendations for the distribution of funds will be made at the August and January Board of Directors’ meeting.

Current  Endowment Committee Members:

Paul Powers, Chair (OIAAA Past-President)

William Axe, (Retired OIAAA member)

Matt Hutchinson, NW District (current OIAAA member)

Joe Kimling, SW District (next OIAAA Secretary rotation)

Randy King, OIAAA Treasurer

Retiree Committee:

The purpose of our Retiree Committee will be to:

• Collect, organize, and maintain a file of all retired athletic directors.
• Promote the OIAAA and its activities to retired members by including them in the Annual State Conference.
• Offer assistance with identified functions of the OIAAA; these could include, but not limited to:
• Organization, promotion and administration of an Annual Golf Outing (possibly to support the OIAAA Endowment Fund)
• Provide manpower for State Conference functions (e.g., Registration, 50/50 raffles, etc.)
• Provide mentoring and/or training opportunities to membership

• Provide opportunities for retired members to meet – such as receptions and golf Outings and related activities at the annual State Conference.
• Attend Executive Board meetings during the year.
• Assist with Hospitality/Recognition Night(s) at annual National Athletic Directors Conference
• Send sympathy card to family of deceased A.D.’s when notified of their death.
• Submit articles for the OIAAA e-zine.
• Additional engagement opportunities as identified by the OIAAA Retiree Committee

Current Retiree Committee Members:

Glen Gillespie, Chair (Retired), NW District

Tom Farbizo (Retired), E District

Ray Ebersole (Retired), NE District

Rich Craig (Retired), SW District

Mike Schiering (Retired) SW District

Steve Conley (Retired), C District

Steve Rossi (current OIAAA member), SW District

OHSAA Executive Directors:

Glen Gillespie – 2021- Present

Bruce Brown – 2012-2020