Lisa Stevens serves as an Account Development Executive at American Fidelity. She brings more than a decade of experience serving solely the education community.

In her role, Lisa works closely with school districts in Ohio to help develop employee benefit plans that meet their needs. She often speaks locally and nationally to associations, business managers, and superintendents on topics such as Section 125 Plan, & Other IRS Compliance, Properly Utilizing Reimbursement Accounts (HSAs, HRAs, FSAs), and Creative Strategies for Insurance Benefits. Lisa is known for her communication abilities and can simplify difficult topics and explain them in everyday language, making implementation and understanding compliance much easier.  

Having been nominated by her company for six consecutive years as Account Development Executive of the year, you can be assured that Lisa is a trusted resource for you and your school district.

Prior to joining American Fidelity, Melissa McDuffey practiced law at a large law firm in Oklahoma City where she focused on employer-side labor and employment law. In that role, Melissa advised employers of all sizes on labor and employment issues and successfully defended dozens of lawsuits on behalf of employers. After Melissa left private practice, she became the Human Resources Director for an Oklahoma-based insurance company, and she later accepted a position as General Counsel of a software development company. In 2022, Melissa joined American Fidelity as an HR/Benefit Consultant so she could return to her passion and focus on issues affecting employers, including various employee leave requirements. 

Chris earned a Bachelor of Arts in Hotel & Restaurant Management from Mercyhurst College. Chris has 36 years of successful management experience in all facets of the Hospitality Industry with a concentration in food service management. He started his career as Food & Beverage Manager for a corporate hotel in west central Pennsylvania. In less than a year, he was promoted to the largest volume hotel in the corporation. 

Since joining Springfield City School District, he has eliminated the department’s deficit spending of $380,000 annually to a positive annual balance of $300,000 - $400,000. Chris has also been recognized by OASBO by being nominated as the Food Service Director of the Year for the years 2011 through 2013 and winning in 2013. The Food Service Department at Springfield City School District continues its strong financial performance to operate with a positive balance, including contributing up to $300,000 each fiscal year to the general fund. 

Rejeana Woolum-Napier is a Client Services Manager for Sedgwick. Rejeana has more than twenty years of experience in the Ohio Workers' Compensation industry; working with Ohio employers on claim resolution, cost containment strategies and overall risk management.  Currently, Rejeana works with various organizations and trade associations offering the best possible solutions within their current workers’ compensation programs. 

Prior to her current role, Rejeana has also worked in human resources, medical case management and safety consulting. During this time, she worked directly with Ohio employers regarding claim mitigation strategies, treatment authorizations, safe and timely return to work as well as on-site safety inspections. She also previously served on the Executive Board for the Safety Council of Greater Columbus.

Rejeana majored in political science at Columbus State Community College and has also completed extensive training in medical management and safety. She currently holds OSHA certifications in both construction and general industry. 
 

Dave has been an MCO Account Executive since 2005 and during this time he has partnered with several Central-Ohio school districts.  Dave is a graduate of Wittenberg University and Syracuse University with a background in Counseling, and prior to being an Account Executive was a field case manager within the Ohio Vocational Rehabilitation program.

Pamela has more than 33 years of experience in unemployment and workers’ compensation. Pam has been with Sedgwick since 2004 and has been a Hearing Consultant for both unemployment and workers’ compensation. Pam is well versed in the unemployment hearing process, witness preparation and representing employers in all states. Over her career, Pam held such roles as claims examiner, hearing representative, account executive and manager. 

Mr. Sawan has been in the Safety, Health and Environmental field for over 29 years.  During his well-rounded career, he has worked in the consulting, manufacturing and Healthcare industries.  In his various professional roles, he has worked to improve the safety conditions and maintain environmental compliance in these industries.  In his current role with Sedgwick, Andy specializes in customer safety training, development of written safety policies and procedures, conducting educational presentations and recordkeeping compliance.  He currently resides with his family in Akron, Ohio.

William Andexler is a transportation consultant at North Coast Shared Services Alliance (NCSSA), a division of the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio. He has more than 25 years of experience in school transportation. His primary areas of expertise include ensuring transportation compliance, optimizing efficiency, managing routes, generating reports, and maintaining a fleet, all while prioritizing student safety.

Jennifer is a Fiscal Operations Coordinator with Shared Services Alliance (SSA) where she provides fiscal support to school districts and governmental agencies across Ohio. Jennifer also serves as the CFO for Spencerville Local Schools. Prior, she was the Treasurer/CFO of Benjamin Logan. Before public service, she worked in the financial industry for 10 years. Jennifer also currently serves on the OASBO Board as the At Large Director of Transportation.

Jeremy is a senior manager with the Ohio team of Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors. He has over 15 years of Ohio school experience, serving as treasurer/CFO and other administrative roles, as well as experience performing financial and compliance audits for government entities. During his time with both Baker Tilly and school districts, he has participated in numerous bond and note issuances.

Jeremy received his B.A. from Spring Arbor Universityin 2005 and his Masters of Business Administration from Mount Vernon NazareneUniversity in 2009.

Jeremy is also active in his community as a member ofthe board of directors for the Big Walnut Chamber of Commerce.

Todd Griffith has been Treasurer of Licking Heights Local Schools since June 2017. In this position, Mr. Griffith works with the Board of Education and administration to provide prudent financial management and leadership. The Treasurer's Office is responsible for all fiscal operations of the District. This includes budgeting, forecasting, investing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, financial reporting and serving as public records custodian.

Mr. Griffith received his undergraduate degree from Ohio University and completed his Treasurer’s coursework from the University of Dayton. He holds an active School Treasurer license.  Mr. Griffith is a member of the Ohio Association of School Business Officials.

Adam Koons has been the Director of Business Operations at Licking Heights, bringing expertise in leadership and construction management, since 2022. Prior to joining Licking Heights, Mr. Koons operated a commercial construction company as CEO in the central Ohio market. He is a proud graduate of Bowling Green State University, where he earned a BSBA in 2011. 

Ryan Callender’s experience includes serving as bond counsel, counsel to credit enhancers, underwriters, trustees and public issuers in a variety of conventional and capital market public debt financings. Ryan is experienced in general obligation debt, revenue bond debt, tax increment financing, special assessments and certificates of participation. He also has experience with a variety of industrial development revenue bonds, housing revenue bonds, water and sewer revenue bonds, conduit financings and 501(c)(3) bonds.