Francis Edward McKenna, Jr. Ph.D.

Department of Political Science                                                 516 North Wintergarden Rd.

118 Williams Hall                                                                     Bowling Green, OH 43402

Bowling Green State University                                                (4l9) 352-2326

Bowling Green, Ohio 43403                                                     mckenna@dacor.net 

(4l9) 372-7273                                                                        www.dacor.net\mckenna 

 EDUCATION:

l979 - l983, Ph.D. University of Maryland

Public Administration (Organization Theory, State and Local Government,

Public Policy) International Relations (International Organization, United Nations,

       International Political Economy)

l977 - l978, M.A. East Stroudsburg State University (International Organization)

l973 - l977, B.A. Pennsylvania State University (Foreign Service and International Politics)

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS AND MANUSCRIPTS:

                                                           BOOKS

Choices: An American Government Reader. (Boston, MA: Pearson Custom Publishing, 2001).

Complexity, Management, and Change with Brian M. Gardner and Lois Vietri (Dubuque: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, l985).

                                                                   ARTICLES

"Lessons Learned From Reaching Out." Journal of Public Administration Education, January, 1997.

"Assessing Productivity and Management in Local Government." with Michael A. Maggiotto. Public Productivity and Management Review, Spring, 1992.

"National Fiscal Policy Changes and the Impact on Rural Local Governments: CDBG Cuts and the Loss of GRS." with Philip A. Russo Jr., H. Kenneth Hibbeln, and Douglas H. Shumavon. Public Administration Quarterly, Fall, 1990.

"Setting Small-Town Research Priorities." with Beverly Cigler. New Directions in Public Administration Research, September, 1990.

"Transportation Policy in the United States." with David Anderson in International Handbook of Transportation Policy Tsuneo Akaha ed. (New York: Greenwood Press, 1990).

"Nonprofit Agencies Adapt to Changing Fiscal Climate to Deliver Social Services." with Philip A. Russo Jr., Douglas H. Shumavon, and H. Kenneth Hibbeln. Rural Development Perspectives, October, 1988.

"Rural America’s Cable Television Crisis." American City & County, December, l985.

"Improving Cable Television Service In Rural Areas." Rural Development Perspectives, June, l985.

"Evaluating Faculty Teaching Performance: A Case Study." Proceedings Of The Eighth National Conference on Teaching Public Administration, April, l985.

"Cable Television Workshop," with Patrick Deville. Proceedings Of The 30th Bi-Annual General Assembly Of The Toledo Metropolitan Area Council Of Governments, August, l983.

"A Study of Maryland Municipal Elections." Municipal Maryland, September, l982.

"A Systemic Approach to Evaluating Social Systems." in Peter B. Whitten, ed. Systems Performance (Dubuque: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, l982).

"Science Policy." in Peter B. Whitten, ed. Systems Performance (Dubuque: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, l982).

"Problem Solving: Some Considerations." in Peter B. Whitten, ed. Systems Performance (Dubuque: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, l982).

"The Future: A Systemic Analysis." in Peter B. Whitten, ed. Systems Performance (Dubuque: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, l982).

"Personnel Management." in Brian M. Gardner and Linda P. Raab, eds. Handbook For Maryland Municipal Officials (College Park: Institute for Governmental Service, University of Maryland, l980).

"Municipal Government and the Courts," with Edward D. Kelleher and Eugene M. Lerner in Brian M. Gardner and Linda P. Raab, eds. Handbook For Maryland Municipal Officials (College Park: Institute for Governmental Service, University of Maryland, l980).

 

TECHNICAL REPORTS

Governmental Reform and Decentralization: One Among Many Approaches (Bowling Green: Center for Governmental Research and Public Service, Testimony Before the Ohio Joint Committee on Decentralization of Government, September 12, 1996.

Local Response to Federal Budget Policies: A Study of Non-Metropolitan Communities in Ohio with Philip A. Russo Jr., Douglas H. Shumavon, and H. Kenneth Hibbeln (Washington, D.C.: Agriculture and Rural Economic Division, Economic Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, 1989).

State Assistance for Local Public Works in Ohio with Curt Seditz (Bowling Green: Ohio Rural Universities Program, Bowling Green State University, 1988).

Maryland Municipalities and Cable Television (College Park: Institute for Governmental Service, University of Maryland, l984).

Approaches To County-Municipal Tax Differentials: Delmar-Wicomico County with Brian M. Gardner, Barbara S. Hawk, and Victor K. Tervala (College Park: Institute for Governmental Service, University of Maryland, l982).

A Study of Maryland Municipal Elections (College Park: Institute for Governmental Service, University of Maryland, l982).

Handbook Evaluation: Final Report (College Park: Institute for Governmental Service, University of Maryland, l982).

Montgomery County Government l979 Reorganization: A Survey of Employee Opinions with Brian M. Gardner, Barbara S. Hawk, and Victor K. Tervala (College Park: Institute for Governmental Service, University of Maryland, 1981).

Borrowing And Bonds: Descriptions, Advantages, and Disadvantages (College Park: Institute for Governmental Service, University of Maryland, l981).

Cumberland Personnel Study: Final Report with Brian M. Gardner and Linda P. Raab (College Park: Institute for Governmental Service, University of Maryland, l980).

Selected Demographic Statistics of Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties (College Park: Institute for Governmental Service, University of Maryland, l980).

An Evaluation Of The Tri-County Council of Southern Maryland with Brian M. Gardner (College Park: Institute for Governmental Service, University of Maryland, l979).

 

CONFERENCE PAPERS

"Using Blackboard to Teach Political Science," Prepared for the Second American Political Science Association Conference on Teaching and Learning in Political Science, Washington, DC, February 19-21, 2005.

"Issues in Public Administration Distance Education," Prepared for the 27th National Public Administration Teaching Conference, Madison, WI, February 13-15, 2004.

"American Federalism in the Light of September 11th: Rethinking Public Administration Curriculum," Prepared for the 26th National Public Administration Teaching Conference, Dayton, OH, February 6-8, 2003.

"Simulating Local Government Management: Ten Years of SimCity Experiences," Prepared for the 25th National Public Administration Teaching Conference, Knoxville, TN, February 7-9, 2002.

"The Joint Missions of a Community Action Agency and a University in Delivering Environmental Assistance," with Kathleen Bower and Joseph P. Lynch. Prepared for the 51st National Conference of the American Society for Public Administration, Los Angeles, California, April 7-11, 1990.

"Developing Partnerships for Northwest Ohio: The Joint Economic Development Missions of a Non-Profit Agency and a University," with Thomas Blaha, Curt Seditz, Erik Strunk and Teresa Tancre. Prepared for the 50th National Conference of the American Society for Public Administration, Miami, Florida, April 8 - 12, 1989.

"Fiscal Coping in Small Local Governments: The Case of GRS and CDBG Cuts," with Philip A. Russo Jr. Prepared for the 49th National Conference of the American Society of Public Administration, Portland, Oregon, April 16 - 20, 1988.

"A Study of Community Development Block Grants in Ohio: Preliminary Report." Prepared for the Annual Region VI Conference of the American Society for Public Administration, Springfield, Illinois, November 4-7, 1987.

"Changing Policies in Intergovernmental Assistance for Local Public Works: The Case of Ohio," with Curt Seditz. Prepared for the Annual Region VI Conference of the American Society for Public Administration, Springfield, Illinois, November 4-7, 1987.

"Service Delivery In Rural and Small Jurisdictions: A Basic Research Agenda," with Beverly A. Cigler. Prepared for the 48th National Conference of the American Society for Public Administration, Boston, Massachusetts, March 28 to April l, l987.

"Transportation in the United States: Overview of Transit Modes and Preliminary Analysis of Factors Impacting Policy," with David Anderson. Prepared for the 48th National Conference of the American Society for Public Administration, Boston, Massachusetts, March 28 to April l, l987.

"Developing an Agenda for Advancing Rural Public Administration: Less Specialization, More Generalization." Prepared for the 47th National Conference of the American Society for Public Administration, Anaheim, California, April 13-16, 1986.

"Evaluating Public Service Internship Management: Preliminary Results of a Study of NASPAA Member Institutions," with Ralph L. Bangs and D.S. Chauhan. Prepared for the 47th National Conference of the American Society for Public Administration, Anaheim, California, April 13-16, 1986.

"The Role of Needs Assessment Surveys in Developing Telecommunications Management Capabilities." Prepared for the 46th National Conference of the American Society for Public Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana, March 23-27, 1985.

"The Misplaced Assumptions of the Current Regulatory Trend in the Communications Field." Prepared for the Annual Meeting of the Ohio Association of Economists and Political Scientists, Berea, Ohio, May 4-5, 1984.

"Predicting Regulatory Policy in Small Local Government: The Case of Cable Television." Prepared for the 45th National Conference of the American Society for Public Administration, Denver, Colorado, April 8-11, 1984.

"Regulating the Communications Industry: Some Considerations for Ohio Governments." Prepared for the Annual Meeting of the Ohio Association of Economists and Political Scientists, Columbus, Ohio, May 13-14, 1983.

"Intergovernmental Coherence and the Role of Administrative Discretion: The Regulation of the Communications Industry." Prepared for the 44th National Conference of the American Society for Public Administration, New York, New York, April 14-17, 1983.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

1989-         Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Bowling Green State University.

1992-1997 Director, Masters in Public Administration Program, Bowling Green State University.

1989-1997 Director, Center for Governmental Research and Public Service, Bowling Green State  University

1986-1989 Director, Graduate Program in Public Administration and Ohio Rural Universities Program, Department of Political Science, Bowling Green State University.

1984-1988 Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Bowling Green State University.

1982-1986 Internship & Placement Coordinator, Graduate Program in Public Administration, Department of Political Science, Bowling Green State University.

1982-1984 Instructor, Department of Political Science, Bowling Green State University.

1979-1982 Graduate Research Assistant, Institute for Governmental Service, University of Maryland .

1981-1982 Instructor, Department of Political Science, Montgomery College.

1981-1982 Instructor, Department of Government & Politics, University of Maryland.

1980-1982 Instructor, Department of Technology & Management, University of Maryland.

1977-1978 Graduate Assistant, Department of Political Science, East Stroudsburg State University.

CENTER FOR GOVERNMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC SERVICE, BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY: PROJECTS INITIATED AND DIRECTED:

1986-1989 (ORUP):

Economic Needs Assessment Survey Report for Northwest Ohio, 1986

Quality of Life Study for Lake Erie Bass Islands, 1987

Economic Development Alternatives for Oregon, Ohio, 1987

Increasing Management Capacity in Rural and Small Local Governments, 1987

Public Sector Liability: Effects and Responses, 1988

Building a Better Environment: Ohio Clean Air Program, 1988

Solid Waste Management in Northwest Ohio, 1988

Bittersweet Farms Management Study, 1988

Economic Development Assistance for the City of Defiance, Ohio, 1988

Merit Pay Analysis for the City of Defiance, Ohio, 1989

Point Factor Analysis for the City of Defiance, Ohio, 1989

Citizen Satisfaction Survey for the City of Defiance, Ohio, 1989

Village of Ottawa Employee Handbook, 1989

Employee Handbook for the City of Defiance, Ohio, 1989

1989-1993 (CGRPS):

Wood County Industrial Site Inventory with WSOS Community Action Commission, Inc. 1989-1995

Recreation Study for the City of Defiance, Ohio, 1990

Great Lakes Alive: Management Capacity Building in Five States, 1990

Non-Profit Agencies, Service Delivery, and Changing Fiscal Climate, 1990

Hazardous Waste Minimization in Ohio, 1990

An Analysis of the Selection Interview Process in the City of Defiance, Ohio: Police Division, 1990

Industrial Site Inventory for the Village of Waterville, Ohio, 1990

Management and Reorganization Study for the Seneca County Health Department, 1990

Minor League Baseball: Considerations for State and Local Government Officials, 1990

Water Quality Report for Northwest Ohio, 1990

Influencing the Legislative Process, 1990

Wood County Business Resource Directory, 1990

Small Business Development Center with the WSOS Community Action Commission, Inc. and the Toledo Area Private Industry Council, 1989-1993

Underground Storage Tank Management Study with the Great Lakes Rural Network and the WSOS Community Action Commission, Inc. 1990

Henry County Employee Handbook, 1990

Local Government Telecommunications Surveys: 1985/86 and 1989/90

General Management Needs Assessment Survey of Local Governments in Northwest Ohio, 1990

AIDS and Local Government Policies, 1990

Research Park at Bowling Green State University, 1990-1995

Cable Franchises in the 1990s: Opportunities and Challenges, 1990

Merit Pay System for the Village of Ottawa, Ohio, 1990

Recreational Study for the Village of Ottawa, Ohio, 1990

User Fees for the City of Northwood, Ohio, 1990

Final Capital Improvement Report for Lucas County: State Issue Two, Local Transportation Improvement Program, District Twelve, Rounds Three & Four, 1991 & 1992

Proposed Ordinance Governing the Erection of Signs Within the Village of Ottawa, Ohio, 1991

Hazardous Waste and Materials Guidebook with the Environmental Health Program, BGSU and the Ohio Public Health Association, 1991

Occasional Paper Series, Ohio Commission on the Public Service, "Excellence in Ohio: Revitalizing the Public Service" Vol. One and "Citizenship Education in Ohio" Vol. Two, 1991 & 1992

Overall Economic Development Plan for Henry County, 1991

Microcomputer Software Reference Guides with ICMA, 1991 & 1992

Subdivision Regulations for Putnam County, 1991

Zoning and Private Sanitary Sewer Guidebook, 1991

Backflow Prevention Program User Manual for the Village of Ottawa, Ohio, 1991

Secretariat, Northwest Ohio Chapter, ASPA, 1990 & 1991

Staff Support, Ohio Commission on the Public Service, 1990-1992

Wood County Manufacturers Capability Index with the Bowling Green Community Development Corporation and the WSOS Community Action Commission, 1991-1994

Staff Support, Ohio Small Communities Infrastructure Committee, 1991-1993

Zoning and Waste Disposal Guidebook for Henry County, 1991

Solid Waste and Recycling Expo, 1991

Portage Township Employee Handbook, 1992

Policy and Procedures Manual for the Village of Ottawa, Ohio Police Department, 1992

Risk Management Report for the Village of Ottawa, Ohio, 1992

Financial Assistance Alternatives for Economic Development Efforts in Northwest Ohio, 1992

An Analysis of the Potential Impact of an Improved US Route 24 with the Maumee Valley Planning Organization, the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments, and the Lucas County Engineer’s Office, 1992

Setting Small Town Research Priorities, 1992

Foundations: An Alternative Source of Revenue, 1992

Commercial and Industrial Site Survey for the City of Wauseon, Ohio 1992

Conversion to GAAP: Fixed Asset Valuation and Conversion from Cash to Accrual Accounting for the City of Defiance, Ohio, 1992

Economic Development Mini-Plan for the Village of McClure, Ohio, 1992

Economic Development Promotions for the Village of Ottawa, Ohio, 1992

Development of a Joint Economic Development Zone for the City of Northwood, Ohio, 1992

Infrastructure Assessment and Database Development for the City of Wauseon, Ohio, 1992

US/Canadian Trade: Doing Business with Canada with the Office of Continuing Education and Summer Programs, BGSU, the Center for Canadian Studies, BGSU, and the Small Business Resource Center for Wood County, 1992

Sludge Management Report for the Village of Ottawa, Ohio, 1992

Federal Emergency Management Report for Henry County, 1992

Hazardous Waste Transportation Report for Henry County, 1992

City of Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department Community Needs Assessment, 1993

Fort to Port Improvement Organization Manufacturers Capability Directory: Your Guide to Products, Processes, and Services, 1993

Hancock County Community Needs Assessment, 1993

Job Audit of the Clerk-Treasurer’s Department, Village of Ottawa, Ohio, 1993

Wastewater Treatment Study for the Village of Put-in-Bay, Ohio, 1993

Putnam County Department of Human Services: Job Analysis and Salary Comparability Study, 1993

1993-1997 (CGRPS):

ES202 Economic Development Project with the Urban Affairs Center, Cleveland State University, 1994-1996

A Study of User Fees in Northwest Ohio, 1994

Development of a Comprehensive Governmental Accounting System for the Village of Columbus Grove, Ohio, 1994

A Strategic Plan for All Departments: Village of Ottawa, Ohio, 1994

The Americans With Disabilities Act Handbook: A Guide for State and Local Governmental Officials, 1994

Community Housing Improvement Strategy for Putnam County, 1994

Russian Eurasian Awards Program, NAFSA, $97,970, 1993-1995

Downtown Business Survey for the City of Bowling Green, Ohio, 1995

Zoning Ordinances for Townships in Defiance County, 1995

Successful Strategies in Obtaining Grants: Kenton, Ohio, 1995

Rideshare Program for the Maumee Valley Planning Organization, 1995

The City of Maumee Charter Review: A Model for Other Ohio Municipalities, 1995

Charter Review for the Village of Ottawa, Ohio, 1995

Glandorf School District Survey, 1995

Business and Community Satisfaction Survey for the Village of Pemberville, Ohio, 1995

OSHA Compliance Manuel for the City of Sandusky, Ohio, 1995

Police and Fire Feasibility Study for Springfield Township, 1995

Job Evaluations for Wood County Government, 1995

Building a Constituency Base for Open Space Protection in the Metro-Rural Interface: A Case Study, 1995

Edmund S. Muskie Fellowship Program, USIA, $70,000, 1995 & 1996

Government Procurement Center Assistance, Toledo/Lucas County Library, $33,700, 1995-1997

John Marshall Fellowship, USIA, $21,158, 1995

Internship Manual, 1996

Evaluation of the Wood County Work Industry Program, 1996

Wood County Non-Profit Organization Study, 1996

A Strategic Planning Handbook for Economic Development, 1996

Wood County Community Sentencing Plan, 1996

Wage Survey for Wood County Employees, 1996

Baltic East/Central European Assistance Award Program, NAFSA, $45,600, 1996 & 1997

Economic Development Administration University Center, USDC, $81,000, 1996

Land Conservation in Ohio, 1997

Comprehensive Plan for Wood County, 1997                                                  

COURSES TAUGHT:

MONTGOMERY COLLEGE

Political Science 101 American Government

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

Government & Politics 170 American Government

Government & Politics 426 Public Opinion

Technology & Management 399 Organizational Analysis

Technology & Management 411 Systems Performance

BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY

Political Science 110 American Government

Political Science 330 Introduction to Public Administration

Political Science 33l State & Local Government

Political Science 400 Ohio Politics

Political Science 42l Bureaucratic Politics

Political Science 430 Politics of Metropolitan Areas

Political Science 43l Regulatory Policy

Political Science 532 Seminar in State & Local Government

Political Science 535 Small Local Government Management Problems

Political Science 559 Intergovernmental Relations

Political Science 586 Workshop on Decision-Making in Government

Political Science 586 Workshop in Local Government Ethics

Political Science 621 Administrative Theory and Behavior

Political Science 628 Government Budgeting and Fiscal Policy

Political Science 640 Rural & Small Local Government

Political Science 64l Management in Small Local Government

Political Science 680 Local Government Planning

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES:

                      AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

OFFICES

Member, Executive Board, Section on Humanistic, Artistic, and Reflective Expression, 2001-

Member, Editorial Board, Public Voices, Section on Humanistic, Artistic, and Reflective Expression,1994-

Member, Executive Board, Section for Women in Public Administration, 1990-1991

Chair, Membership Marketing Task Force, Section for Women in Public Administration, 1990-1991

Member, National Council, American Society for Public Administration, 1989-1990.

Chair, Elections Committee, Section on Intergovernmental Administration and Management,1989-90

Member, 1989 Region VI Conference Program Development Committee, 1988-1989.

Member, 1989 National Conference Program Committee, 1988-1989.

Region VI Coordinator, Section on Intergovernmental Administration and Management, 1988-1990.

Member, National Membership Development Committee, l987-1990.

Member, Steering Committee, National Small Government Research Network, l986-1988.

Editor, Rural Public Administration Network, l986-1988.

General Chair, l988 Region VI Conference Executive Committee, l986-l988.

Chair, Workshop Committee, Northwest Ohio Chapter, l986-1987.

Member, l987 National Conference Program Committee, l986-l987.

President, Metropolitan Toledo Chapter, l986-l987.

Co-chair, Constitution Revision Committee, Metropolitan Toledo Chapter, l986-l987.

Member, Regional Conference Planning Committee, Metropolitan Toledo Chapter, l985-l986.

Co-editor, Rural Public Administration Network, 1985-1986.

Rural Public Administration Network Coordinator, Region VI, l984-l986.

Secretary, Metropolitan Toledo Chapter, 1984-1986.

Member, Executive Committee, Northwest Ohio Chapter, 1983-1989.

Co-Program Chair, Metropolitan Toledo Chapter, 1983-1984.

Council Member, Maryland Chapter, 1981-1982.

Member, Maryland Chapter Conference Committee, 1980-1982.

Student Coordinator, Maryland Chapter, 1980-1981.

ACTIVITIES

PANELS/WORKSHOPS

Moderated a Panel entitled: "Technology in the Classroom" at the 25th National Public Administration Teaching Conference, Knoxville, TN, February, 7-9, 2002.

Chaired a Panel entitled: "Comparative Public Administration: What Have We Learned?" at the 38th Annual Western Social Science Conference, Reno, Nevada, April 17-20, 1996.

Chaired a panel entitled: "Issues in Comparative Public Administration: Hungary, Russia, and the U.S." at the Nineteenth National Conference on Teaching Public Administration, Savannah, Georgia, February 16 & 17, 1996.

Discussant on a panel entitled: "Teaching Public Administration in Russia" at the 37th Annual Western Social Science Association Conference, Oakland, California, April 26-29 1995.

Chaired a panel entitled: "Problems in Teaching Public Administration in Russia" at the Eighteenth National Conference on Teaching Public Administration, Seattle, Washington, March 23-25, 1995.

Chaired a panel entitled: "Enhancing Public Service: The Role of the Rural and Urban Universities Programs" at the Annual Region VI Conference, Cleveland, Ohio, October 4-7,1990.

Panel Presenter: "Interfacing Education and Training Programs in Public Administration" at the Annual Region VI Conference, Springfield, Illinois, November 4-7, 1987.

Co-Convened a workshop entitled: "Regional Membership Development" at the Annual Region VI Conference, Springfield, Illinois, November 4-7, 1987.

Co-Chaired a panel entitled: "A Comparative Analysis of the Impact of Politics, Economics, and Technology on Public Transportation" at the 48th National Conference, Boston, Massachusetts, March 28 to April 1, 1987.

Chaired a panel entitled: "Providing Technical Assistance to Small Local Governments in Five Midwest States" at the Annual Region VI Conference, Madison, Wisconsin, November 5-7, l986.

Chaired a panel entitled: "Rural and Small Local Government Management Development: How Should We Proceed?" at the Annual Region VI Conference, Flint, Michigan, October 9-11, 1985.

Chaired a panel entitled: "Rural Public Administration" at the Annual Region VI Conference, Columbus, Ohio, October 4-6, 1984.

Roundtable Discussant on a panel entitled: "Administrative Discretion: Beyond Accountability" at the 45th National Conference, Denver, Colorado, April 8-11, 1984.

Presenter of a program entitled: "How to Regulate a Multiple Communications Industry" at the Monthly Meeting of the Metropolitan Toledo Chapter, Toledo, Ohio, April 21, 1983.

Co-Chaired a panel entitled: "Current Developments in Cable Television" at the Annual Conference of the Maryland Chapter, Annapolis, Maryland, May 2, 1982.

OTHER

Recipient, Julia Henderson Service to Section for Women in Public Administration Award, 1994.

Recipient, David K. Bennett Memorial Award, Northwest Ohio Chapter, in recognition of leadership efforts in promoting intergovernmental cooperation. June 18, 1988.

Reviewer, American Review of Public Administration, Public Administration Quarterly, Public Administration Review, Public Performance and Management Review, and Public Voices.

APPLIED AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES:

PROFESSIONAL

Presenter, PowerPoint/Interactive Web Based program entitled: "A Network of Resources: E-Groups and Township Administrators in Ohio," at the Ohio Township Association-Ohio Township Administrators Network Spring Forum, Columbus, Ohio, May 4, 2001.

Vice Chair, Cable Television Commission, City of Bowling Green, Ohio, 1985-1991.

PARTISAN

Delegate, Democratic National Committee, 1988 Presidential Convention, Atlanta, Georgia.

District Coordinator, Dukakis for President Campaign, 5th Congressional District, Ohio, 1988.

Member, Executive Committee, Wood County Democratic Party, 1985-1990.

Precinct Representative (Elected), Wood County Democratic Party, 1985-1989.

Last Updated: April 2006

 

                                             Northern Attitude

                                                        "Nate"

                                                         1993-1999

 

              

 

                                                         ...Grieve not,

                                                nor speak of me with tears,

                                               but laugh and talk of me

                                              as if I were beside you...

                                              I loved you so---

                                             'twas Heaven here with you.

 

                                                                                  Isla Paschal Richardson

 

                                    Nate's "Cousins"

Black River Apache "Chief" (left) & Riverboat Sentinel "Reuben" (right)

                                     at play with Denise