LeadingAge Ohio, Ohio’s voice for the continuum of long-term services and supports, has appointed Rick Marshall, president/CEO of Genacross Lutheran Services to its board of directors as part of the class of 2024.
“Rick has been a strong voice for aging services in his area, leading in Statehouse advocacy and building relationships with his local policymakers,” said Kathryn Brod, president/CEO of LeadingAge Ohio. “He will bring an important voice to the board, and represent Genacross and northwest Ohio well.”
“I am honored to be elected to the LeadingAge Ohio board of directors,” Mr. Marshall said. “The organization is active in working with government agencies to advocate on behalf of elders in our communities. It is through our collective voices that we raise awareness of the needs of those we serve.”
Other directors elected for a first term include: Brett Kirkpatrick, president/CEO, Community First Solutions, Hamilton; Eric Murray, executive director of senior services, Heritage Manor-Youngstown Area Jewish Federation, Youngstown; Teresa Spitznagel, SVP, chief growth officer, United Church Homes, Marion; Danielle Willis, senior vice president, employee engagement and chief diversity officer, National Church Residences, Columbus; Jimmy Wilson, vice president, affordable living, Episcopal Retirement Services, Inc., Cincinnati.
The confirmation occurred during LeadingAge Ohio’s annual business meeting in September. Mr. Marshall and the others will serve three-year terms, with the option to serve for an additional three years.
