Jack Hollister

Since 1997, Jack has led The EA as its president, developing the overall direction of The Association and managing its day-to-day activities. He also trains and consults in the areas of leadership development, strategic planning and the utilization of the DISC profile for team-building purposes. In his spare time, Jack enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, and golfing.

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Sarah Beddoes

Sarah is the EA’s marketing guru. She maintains the EA’s website, coordinates our social media presence and designs direct mail, eblasts, flyers and marketing pieces. As the EA’s resident travel bug, Sarah enjoys exploring new places, as well as spending time with her family and friends, gardening, exercise, watching movies, and soccer.

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Rebecca Byers

Rebecca maintains the books for the EA. She has a fine arts background and discovered her love of accounting in her second career. She loves a well-designed spreadsheet and enjoys streamlining processes and finding new ways to be more efficient. In her free-time she enjoys making art, reading and playing with her dachshund Edith.

Karin Roadarmel

Karin is the first friendly face you see when visiting the EA and the voice you hear when calling in on the phone! She has a variety of roles within the EA such as invoicing, registration, assisting with On-Site Learning & Consulting, Seminar Learning, and assisting Jack...just to name a few! She loves spending time with her son and is a HUGE Ohio State Buckeyes and Buffalo Bills fan!

Bob Bethel, SPHR

Bob’s career in human resources has led him through a number of area organizations. EA members tap into his extensive experience via our HR Hotline and by engaging him for training and consulting projects. Bob is involved in the HR Professional community as a past Director of the Ohio SHRM State Council and in the local community as a Springfield Township Trustee.

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Phyllis Cole, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Phyllis brings 25+ years of HR experience to the EA, and assists with various projects related to HR. Phyllis is active in the HR Community holding various Officer positions for Northwest Ohio Human Resource Association (NOHRA) as well as being active on the Ohio SHRM State Council’s HR Conference committee. Phyllis earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toledo and her Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Findlay.

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Mary Gundy

Mary is a graduate from Lourdes University, with a Bachelor's in Human Resources Management. As a member of the EA team, Mary assists members with HR Audits, handbook and job description development, and recruitment. She is an active member in the HR community with NOHRA. When not working, Mary enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and furbaby, Ellie. She has a love for reading, sunshine, and boat rides. In the summertime, you can catch her in her garden or in the water!

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Chris Henning, SHRM-SCP, CBP

Chris brings 30+ years of HR experience to the EA. She has held HR leadership positions in construction, manufacturing, and agriculture organizations. In her role with the EA, she brings with her the experience, knowledge, and lessons learned in her previous roles to assist EA members with their HR needs. Chris has served on the boards and committees of state and local HR organizations as well as an Advisory Board member for a local credit union for the past 15 years. Chris earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Human Resources from the University of Toledo. In her spare time, she enjoys baking, gardening, exercise and spending time with her family, especially her grandkids, and friends.

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Drew Peterson

Drew is a recent MBA graduate from Bowling Green State University and is excited to be a part of the HR Solutions team. She is looking forward to building relationships with our members and assisting them with their HR needs. She loves running, interior decoration, visiting national parks, and spending time with her family, friends, and dogs!

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Judi Roe

Judi is no stranger to the world of HR and Customer Service and loves interacting with the EA’s members as the Membership and Seminar Learning Assistant. In her spare time, Judi loves movies, concerts, crafting, and turning trash into treasure. Her ideal day at home is filled with home and garden projects.

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Seta Tchobanian, MBA

Seta brings over 25 years of Human Resources and Training experience to the EA. Her strong HR Generalist background includes working for employers of all different sizes and well as industries including private, public and non-profit. She received her BA in Business Management from the University of Toledo and her MBA from Cleveland State University. Seta is active in the community serving as a past member of the Owens Community College Marketing Advisory Board and currently is the Board President for Manahan in Holland, OH. She is also a girl scout troop leader and volunteers on school committees and with athletic booster events where her children attend.

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Dave Tippett, PHR, SHRM-CP

Dave is well-known in the Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan business community for his enthusiasm, training creativity and commitment to helping people work better, together. He provides customized training content, delivered with an innovative and interactive approach. Aside from training, Dave is also a published playwright and author. He and his wife, Jill, live in Gibsonburg.

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Terry Vernier

Terry truly enjoys getting to know the EA members as he plans and manages our public seminars and conferences. Outside the office, he likes attending classic car shows, reading, and spending time with his wonderful family and friends. His biggest challenge is not stopping to pet every dog he happens to see.

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Megan Babcock

As an EA Wellness Manager, Megan enjoys working with her groups to set health goals and to improve quality of life. She is responsible for coordinating and implementing internal and external wellness challenges and activities, assisting with health assessments, and conducting wellness screenings with her groups. Megan enjoys spending time at the lake with her family and playing volleyball.

Sally Doud

Sally’s passion for health and wellness is about helping to improve the quality of life for others. Her background in corporate wellness and health coaching help her clients achieve their wellness goals. Sally enjoys being active with her two young children. She hopes to pass on her love of fitness, health, and the outdoors to them.

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Paige Johnston

In the wellness consultant role, Paige enjoys having a hands-on approach assisting her clients in implementing their organizations health and wellness goals. Paige is responsible for organizing onsite Health Checks, implementing the group’s wellness initiatives, and helping organizations see the benefit of their wellness program. In her spare time Paige enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, and all things related to Pittsburgh Steeler Football.

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Melanie Appel

Melanie received her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Morehead State University and her Master’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of Dayton. She has a deep passion for wellness and helping others set and reach goals. When she’s not assisting others to lead a healthier lifestyle, she enjoys taking care of herself and family. Running is where she finds her peace. Her free time is mostly taken up with her kids' activities, watching them compete on the football field, baseball diamond, volleyball court and wrestling mat brings her joy. Most of all she enjoys making memories on vacations or in her back yard with her husband, kids and close friends.

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Lauren Calkins

Lauren brings her background in Corporate Wellness and Health Advising to the EA in her role as a Wellness Consultant. She is passionate about helping others set goals to achieve optimal total wellness. When she’s not scripting a to-do list, planning out healthy meals for the week, or chasing around her young daughters: Emma and Ella, Lauren enjoys hiking, landscaping, and traveling.

McKenzie Hirschfeld

McKenzie brings her education from Bowling Green State University, and background of working in the healthcare field to the Wellness Consultant role. Although she is new to wellness, she also has a very competitive drive from her experience working in College Athletics, to bring out the active lifestyle in others. In her free time, McKenzie enjoys being on the lake, running around Metroparks, and going to football games.

Elissa Larke

Elissa is a graduate from the University of Toledo with a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science. She brings her science background and passion for helping others to the role of Wellness Consultant. She is excited to help our members utilize EA Wellness Programming to work towards their wellbeing goals. In her spare time, Elissa can be found attempting new recipes, laughing with friends, or pulling the fur off her clothes from her orange tabby cat, Sunny.

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Jessica Pincombe

Jessica has a Nutrition and Dietetics degree from Kent State University and has been in the wellness industry for over 10 years. Her experience ranges from the nutrition department in an assisted living facility, to health coaching, to the corporate wellness world. In her current role as a wellness consultant, she loves helping clients implement a well-rounded wellness program that fits the needs of their employees and culture. Jessica has two children that keep her very busy (but in the best way!), and also loves to spend time with her husband and family, being active, and attempting new recipes.

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Desirae Stewart

Desirae works primarily behind the scenes to help with the wellness department's goals and objectives; but that doesn’t take away from her strong passion for customer service and client satisfaction. She is new to the wellness world but brings with her a background in employer sponsored health plans. Self-care and quality of life are important to Desirae and she’s excited to work in a role that promotes the two. When not working she enjoys, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Shannon Vinci

Shannon recently graduated from the University of Kentucky with her Masters of Science in Health Promotion. Her experience with health and wellness ranges from teaching and coaching individuals to improve and achieve their wellness goal(s) to planning, implementing, and evaluating programs for a healthy lifestyle in worksite wellness. She enjoys positively promoting health, giving back to her community by volunteering for Girls on the Run, staying active, and cheering for the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Kentucky Wildcats!

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Brandi Williams

Brandi uses her many years of experience in community health programming to create innovative programs and approaches for her clients. She loves helping others find wellness solutions for their individual lifestyles. Brandi is an avid yogi and enjoys singing and playing her guitar, the Cincinnati Reds, and the BGSU Falcons.

David Smigelski

Spengler Nathanson, P.L.L.
2021 – 2024

Jason Abodeely

Sunshine Communities
2021 – 2024

Wes Beham

Gilmore, Jasion & Mahler, Ltd
2022 – 2025

Alicia DeCant

Madsky
2020 – 2023

Marc Fruth

Sauder Woodworking Co. 2020 – 2023

Andrea Gurcsik, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

First Solar, Inc.
2021 – 2024

April Hammer

Sun Federal Credit Union
2020 – 2023

Jennifer Kranz, SPHR

Style Crest Enterprises
2020 – 2023

Dennis McMickens

Safety Council of Northwest Ohio
2020 - 2023

Kate Murawa

O-I
2021 – 2024

Randy Rothenbuhler

University of Toledo Foundation
2022 – 2025

Jeff Schulte

Genacross Lutheran Services
2022 – 2025

Teresa Scott

The Andersons, Inc.
2021 – 2024

David Stark

The Fremont Company
2022 – 2025