Message From The Executive Director by Phil Craig
Officers: Aaron Patterson, M.Photog., Ohio CPP.................................................... Chairman of the Board Kristin, Woods, Ohio CPP................................................................................................ President Rich Newell, M.Photog.Cr., Ohio CPP ................................................................... President Elect Ladd Scavniky, Nat'l CPP, M. Photog. Cr., Ohio CPP................................................Vice President Tom Walter, Cr. Photog.....................................................................................................Treasurer Ken Holida........................................................................................................................ Secretary
District Trustees:
In order to stay ahead of the competition, we all have to strive for excellence in everything that we do. From running a professional organization like the Professional Photographers of Ohio, to running your studio, being the best we can be and doing the best job possible has to be our ultimate goal. The PPO is constantly striving to find ways to help you develop professionally in order to ensure your success. The Northeast District Print Competition being held in conjunction with Photoblast, can help you stay ahead of your competition. This competition will allow you to have your work judged not only against photographers from Ohio, but potentially from a number of other states. The programming that we’ve put together for you for this year’s Convention is amazing. There is truly something for everyone. Whether your niche is weddings, seniors, families and children or other types of photography, this line up is first rate. The Kalahari Resort and Convention Center is one of the finest in the state and even this part of the country. The expansion that they have done since we were here last year is remarkable. The 120,000 sq. ft. addition brings Kalahari's convention center total square footage to 215,000. This facility is truly first rate! I would like to thank PPO President Kristin Woods for her unparalleled leadership this year. Kristin provided direction to the board and my staff throughout the year. My staff and I are very grateful for her passion and dedication to PPO. Her direction and guidance made this a banner year for PPO. I encourage you to thank Kristin when you see her. Accomplishments under Kristin’s presidency include a new logo, a new tagline, a new website, streamlining our registration and dues process, creation of an Aspiring Member category, a rebranded Annual Convention and Trade Show and a rebranded Fall Conference. Her hard work and vision truly paid off! Thanks also to my staff for their hard work and dedication. They helped make the above-mentioned changes possible. We look forward to serving you for many years to come! 4
District 1.......................................................................................................... John Fenstemacher District 2 ................................................................................................................. Dan Messaros District 3....................................................................................................................... Joe Johnson District 4................................................................................................................ Peggy Steinberg
Delegate At Large: Delegate at Large - 2012........................................................................................Bob Strausburg Delegate at large - 2013................................................................................................... Bill Smith Delegate at large - 2014......................................................................... Christine Walsh-Newton
Affiliate Representatives: Akron Society - ASPP....................................................................................................... Art Brown Art Specialists - PASO..................................................................... Milovan Andonov, Nat'l CPP, M.Photog.Cr. Central Ohio - PPCO........................................................................................................ Kim Myers Lima Society, LSPP..................................................................................................... Carol Creeger Northern Ohio - SONOPP.................................................................................................................. Vacant Northwestern Ohio - PPNO.............................................................................John Fenstemacher Southwestern Ohio - PPSO................................................................................... Peggy Steinberg
Administrative Staff: Philip A. Craig ................................................................................................... Executive Director Molly McKee.......................................Senior Account Manager, Editor The Ohio Photographer Megan Jordan.......................................................................Staff, Editor The Ohio Photographer
Ohio CPP Commission Chair: Steve Busch, Ohio CPP
Ethics Chair: Aaron Patterson, M.Photog., Ohio CPP
PPA Council Delegates: Miles Andonov, Nat'l CPP, M.Photog.Cr. Barry Finlay, Nat'l CPP, M.Photog.Cr., Ohio CPP Mark Garber, M.Photog.Cr.. Jon Johnson, Nat'l CPP, M.Photog., Ohio CPP Linda Johnson ,M.Photog.Cr., Ohio CPP Rich Newell, M.Photog.Cr. Gregg Wurtzler, M.Photog.Cr.
Committee Chairs: Convention Chair.......................................................................................................... Rich Newell Trade Show Chair.................................................................................................... Ladd Scavnicky
Assistant Trade Show Chair.................................................................................... Tom Walter
Print Chair..................................................................................................Ken Holida/Steve Busch
Assistant Print Chair...........................................................................................GreggWurtzler
Print Exhibit ...................................................................................... Christine Walsh-Newton
Trophy Chair.......................................................................................... Tom Walter / Ron Pahl
Master Mob Chair...................................................................................................Gregg Wurtzler Overall Program Chair.....................................................................................John Fenstemacher The Buzz Program Chair......................................................................................Joanna Patterson Workshop Program Chair....................................................................................... Julie Busch Convention A/V & Prop Chair............................................................................Brent Watkins Convention Signs.......................................................................................................... Tom Welsh Convention Photography Chair.............................................................. Christine Walsh-Newton
Awards Ceremony.................................................................................................... Tom Welsh
Blue Ribbon Prints/Album Video........................................................... Steve and Julie Busch
Hospitality Chair................................................................................................... Peggy Steinberg Assistant Hospitality Chair................................................................................ Stephanie Carson Membership Chair................................................................................................... Bob Stausburg Historian .............................................................................................................Milovan Andonov Newsletter Editor......................................................................................................Brent Watkins Scholarship Chair........................................................................................................... Julie Busch Webmaster..............................................................................................................................Office
The Ohio Photographer - 59th Annual Convention Issue