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98 Commerce Park Drive
Westerville, OH 43082
Phone: 6144319116

Katie Johnson is the Deputy Executive Director of the Ohio Association of School Business Officials (OASBO). Prior to joining OASBO, she practiced as a public finance attorney, serving as bond counsel and underwriter’s counsel in debt and lease financings, and as general counsel for Ohio political subdivisions, particularly school districts. 

In addition, she has experience working with school districts throughout Ohio on bond issues, note issues, leases, contracts, tax levies, public records, and other matters of concern to school business officials. 

As OASBO’s Deputy Executive Director, she serves as in-house legal counsel, keeping staff and OASBO members abreast of legal and regulatory compliance issues in school business.

Prior to beginning her legal career, Katie was a middle school mathematics teacher. She has continued to work with school district throughout her career as a public finance attorney and now as OASBO’s Deputy Executive Director.  Katie is currently the President of Ohio Women in Public Finance.

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10 North Main Street
Akron, OH 44308
Phone: (330) 761-2850

Ryan Pendleton is the Treasurer/CFO of Akron Public Schools where he oversees a budget of more than $500 million in public funds.  Ryan is dedicated to serving the community, in particular the students of Akron Public Schools.  He is very active in state and federal issues concerning education and the potential impact on the students of Ohio.  Ryan is a Leadership Akron Class 32 graduate and serves as the Legislative Chair and Northeast Region Director for OASBO (Ohio Association of School Business Officials).  Prior to working at Akron Public Schools, Ryan was the Treasurer/CFO of Barberton City Schools for nine years and worked previously as a financial advisor. 

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98 Commerce Park Drive
Westerville, OH 43082
Phone: 6144319116

Katie Johnson is the Deputy Executive Director of the Ohio Association of School Business Officials (OASBO). Prior to joining OASBO, she practiced as a public finance attorney, serving as bond counsel and underwriter’s counsel in debt and lease financings, and as general counsel for Ohio political subdivisions, particularly school districts. 

In addition, she has experience working with school districts throughout Ohio on bond issues, note issues, leases, contracts, tax levies, public records, and other matters of concern to school business officials. 

As OASBO’s Deputy Executive Director, she serves as in-house legal counsel, keeping staff and OASBO members abreast of legal and regulatory compliance issues in school business.

Prior to beginning her legal career, Katie was a middle school mathematics teacher. She has continued to work with school district throughout her career as a public finance attorney and now as OASBO’s Deputy Executive Director.  Katie is currently the President of Ohio Women in Public Finance.

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270 E. State Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 353-3611

Jenny started at Columbus City Schools in December 2014.  Jenny has over 20 years of experience in school finance.  Prior to her time at Columbus City Schools, she served as the Treasurer/CFO of Licking Heights Local School District and as an assistant to the treasurer at Southwest Licking Local Schools.  Jenny holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, with a minor in Business Administration from Ohio University.  She holds a Master’s in Business Administration from Capital University.  In February 2022, Jenny completed her black belt training in Lean Six Sigma.

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100 South Third Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 227-8861

Matt Stout is a partner in and co-chair of Bricker Graydon's Public Finance group and practices in the areas of public finance and public law, emphasizing school and local government law. He assists and advises with the documentation and issuance of general obligation and revenue bond transactions for municipalities, school districts, and other political subdivisions; assists and advises municipalities, school districts, and other political subdivisions with tax-exempt lease purchase financings; and provides general counsel assistance to political subdivisions.  Matt received a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Michigan and his JD/MBA from The Ohio State University.

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55 N High Street
New Albany, OH 43054
Phone: (614) 855-2040

Becky started her career as the assistant treasurer for her Alma Mater, Martins Ferry City Schools.  After twelve years she accepted the treasurer/CFO position for the Wellsville Local School District in Northeast Ohio.  Her love of the Central Ohio area found her accepting the assistant treasurer position at the fastest growing school district in the State of Ohio, Olentangy Local Schools.  After a year and a half she was promoted to the Treasurer/CFO role when her predecessor joined Upper Arlington Schools.  The district grew over twice its size to over 16,000 students under her financial leadership.  After nine years with Olentangy Schools she was recruited by the New Albany-Plain Local Schools and has been with this district for three years.  Becky has had the fortune of leading districts considered both wealthy and poor which gives her a unique perspective on the various challenges diverse districts face.

During these career transitions Becky also helped lead OASBO.  She held the offices of Southeast Region Director, Vice-President, President Elect, President and Immediate Past President.  Through the years she has served on numerous committees and continues to serve on the Legislative Committee as well as many focus committees.   Becky is also asked to speak on a variety of topics not only for OASBO seminars but other state organizations as well.  

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823 Shadow Oak Bend
Marysville, OH 43040
Phone: 740.412.9526

Cynthia Ritter, is a School Business Consultant with K-12 Business Consulting, Inc. Ms. Ritter has served as a consultant to Ohio Department of Education with the Academic Distress Commissions and Education Reform. She has over 32 years of successful leadership and management experience having been a Treasurer/CFO for several school districts, including Marysville EVSD, Circleville CSD, Bellevue CSD and West Liberty Salem LSD. 

She has been a member of the Education Standards Board Ohio Department of Education, Board President of Ohio Association of School Business Officials (OASBO), served on the Auditor of State Regional Advisory Committee, Board member and treasurer of the Pickaway County Employees Benefit Program, speaker and presenter at numerous OSBA, BASA, OASBO and ASBO seminars. 

She is a member of the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) – National and International, and is a Lifetime member of Ohio Association of School Business Officials (OASBO). She has received many awards and recognitions including the Rich Unger Professionalism Award, Distinguished Service Award and was a Herb Brum Scholarship recipient.  

In addition to consulting with K-12 Business Consulting, Inc., she also serves as a Grant Consultant to Envision Ed Plus.

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217 S Main St
Van Buren, OH 45889
Phone: (419) 299-3863 x103

Dawn is the Treasurer/CFO for Van Buren Local School District. She had been Treasurer/CFO for Huron City Schools since August 2014 before joining Van Buren Local in November.

Jacobs began her career in educational finance as assistant treasurer for Anthony Wayne Local Schools in 1993 and has worked in finance for a variety of Ohio school districts since, including the Lucas County Educational Service Center, Bucyrus City School District and Otsego Local School District.

Jacobs earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration and a master’s of business administration from Heidelberg University. She also holds an Ohio School treasurer’s license from the Ohio Department of Education and a School Finance and Operations Certification through the Association of School Business Officials International.

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500 West State Street
Fremont, OH 43420
Phone: (419) 334-5442

Amy (Amelia) Gioffredo is the Treasurer/CFO of Fremont City Schools. Amy received her B.S. in Business Administration from Bowling Green State University, as well as B.A. in Fashion Merchandising.  She holds an Ohio School Treasurer license. A member of Ohio Association of School Business Officials, she serves on a variety of committees, has served as Chair of the Volunteer Committee for the Annual Workshop, and is President-Elect for the NW chapter of OASBO.  Amy’s married to Joe, and has two sons, Joey and Ben. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family in the RV or on the boat, or on the Harley with her husband.

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4016 Allston Street - Suite 4
Cincinnati, Ohio 45209
Phone: 888-596-2293

With over five years of experience in the investment industry, Joe has had exposure to both equity and fixed income markets. Much of this time has been spent working with fixed income products and portfolios. He brings a focused and detailed approach to portfolio management. From developing investment strategies, risk management, and portfolio analysis, Joe is determined in his work to provide investment counsel to the highest degree.

Prior Experience

• Fidelity Investments, Financial Representative
• Wedgewood Partners, Internship
• Parkside Financial Bank & Trust, Internship

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Economics, Saint Louis University

Certifications

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)®
• Series 7, 63 (inactive)