Finance Office Automation for Greater Accountability and Efficiency Webinar

Rhonda Feasel holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Heidelberg University and Masters of Education – School Business Official from Ashland University. She has experience working with the Crawford County Auditor’s Office, State Auditor’s Office, two public schools (Elgin Local and Mohawk Local), one educational service center (North Central Ohio ESC), and Marion Technical College as a professor of Accounting and Business.   Rhonda has been active in OASBO for over fifteen years.  During that time she has served on the Auditor of State, Education Finance, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committees. 

Andrew Geistfeld joined the Upper Arlington City Schools as Treasurer/Chief Finance Officer in November 2005. Prior to joining Upper Arlington, he was the Treasurer of the Olentangy Local School District in Delaware County. He has served in public school districts since 2001 in various capacities. Before working for public schools he worked in the private sector as a Senior Manager with the accounting firm, KPMG.

Throughout his time in education, he has been committed to being a good steward of public funds. He is Past-President of the Ohio Association of School Business Officials (OASBO) and was named its 2022 Outstanding Treasurer of the Year. He is also a member in the Government Finance Officers Association.

Geistfeld is a graduate of the Upper Arlington City Schools. He received a Master of Business Administration from Mount Vernon Nazarene University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The Ohio State University. He also is a certified public accountant.

Ryan Jenkins has been an Ohio school treasurer since 2007.  He currently serves as the Treasurer/CFO for the Olentangy Local Schools.  Ryan began his career in education over 25 years ago, and has also served as a high school math teacher, high school assistant principal and a middle school principal during his time in education.

Mark C. Pepera has been a licensed school business official for over 33 years.  He has served as an SBO to a County Board of Education, a Career Center and currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the Brunswick City School District and holds an MBA and a bachelor’s degree in Finance. He also holds the credentialed designation of SFO and RSBO and is a lifetime fellow with the International School of Business Management in the U.K.

Mr. Pepera has served in many leadership and committee positions over the years most notably as President to OASBO and ASBO International. In addition, Mr. Pepera has been invited to speak on school business matters throughout the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia.     

Mr. Pepera currently resides in Avon, Ohio with his wife Jane and his three school-age children, Maxwell, Isabella, and Katie.