Governance

Dr. Paul M. Bedocs, D.O.

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• Owner of Dermatologist of Central States DOCS and Dermatology Partners, Inc.
• Ohio University, B.S. – Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, D.O.
• Active outdoorsman: Sole owner of The Farm at Muddy Creek, a private duck hunting marsh. Member Beaver Creek Hunt Club.
• Community Involvement: Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Ohio State University and Michigan State University. Fellow of the American Society of Mohs Surgery, American Academy of Dermatology, American Osteopathic College of Dermatology and American Society of Dermatologic Surgery.
• Married with two sons. Special interest in hunting, fishing and a long history of family based outdoor activities.

Mr. John S. Farber

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• Managing Director and Consultant with Resource Group 175, a retained search firm for independent school leadership. Extensive experience in fundraising, strategic planning and executive mentoring.
• Trinity University, B.A. – Antioch University, M. Ed.
• Community activities: Independent School Association of the Central States, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Ohio Law Enforcement Foundation, Cleveland Council of Independent Schools, Ohio Association of Independent Schools, Boys and Girls Clubs of the Western Reserve, International Coalition of Boys’ Schools.
• Married with five grown children. Special interest in college and professional sports, golf, and a variety of family activities.

Mr. David K. Ford, Jr. (Treasurer)

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• President of the Federal Improvement Company, a family owned real estate firm and Vice President with CBRE, Inc., the world’s leading commercial real estate services firm.
• Syracuse University, B.A.
• Active Outdoorsman: Mayfield Sand Ridge Club, Toussaint Shooting Club.
• Community Activity: Geauga Community Improvement Corporation, Geauga Park District Foundation, Lakeview Cemetery Association, Abington Foundation, Fund for Economic Development, Tavern Club.
• Married with two grown children. Special interest in waterfowl and wing shooting, fly fishing, sailing, golf and skiing.

Dr. Brad Goodner, PH.D.

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• Director, School of Health & Medical Humanities, Professor of Biology Hiram College, Edward J. Smerek Endowed Chair in Mathematics, the Sciences & Technology, Director for Scientific Engagement Hiram College.
• Texas A&M University, B.S. – Purdue University, PH. D.
• Active outdoorsman: Avid bird watcher.
• Community Involvement: Actively involved in scientific research with focus on bacterial genomes. Ambassador in engaging high school and college students with similar interests. He is also the founder of the Hiram Genomics Store, a web-based entrepreneurial venture.
• Married with two daughters. Special interest with involving family in cooking, reading, travel, gamesmanship and singing.

Mr. Lee C. Howley

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• Founder of Howley Bread Group, Ltd. owning exclusive rights for Panera Bakery Café’s in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts employing over 1,300 associates.
• Georgetown University, B.S., B.A. – New York University, M.B.A.
• Active outdoorsman: Wings and Water Duck Club, Beaver Creek Hunt Club
• Community Activity: Past Chairman Ohio Wildlife Council, Lake Ridge Academy, Arthritis Foundation of N.E. Ohio, Cleveland Public Library, Greater Cleveland Convention & Visitor Bureau, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Public Delegate for President Clinton representing the United States at the United Nations.
• Married with two grown children. Special interest in hunting, sailing, and boating.

Mr. Donald W. Kaatz (President)

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• President and CEO of Adventure Growth, Inc., a personal investment firm within venture capital markets.
• Hiram College, B.A. – Indiana University, M.B.A.
• Active outdoorsman: Toussaint Shooting Club, Catawba Island Club, Beaver Creek Hunt Club, Rockwell Springs Trout Club
• Community activity: Past Chairman Lake Ridge Academy, Ducks Unlimited, Boy Scouts of America, Hiram College, L.D. Pankey Dental Foundation.
• Married with two grown children, five grandchildren. Special interests in hunting, fly fishing, boating.

Mr. Michael Mullady (Vice President & Secretary)

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• Vice Chairman of CBRE Special Properties Group and Global Supply Chain Group specializing in industrial advisory services worldwide.

• Ohio Wesleyan University, B.S.

• Active outdoorsman: Toussaint Shooting Club, Ducks Unlimited, private marsh owner.

• Community activity: Ronald McDonald House Charities.

• Married with three children. Special interest in hunting, fishing, and family outdoor activities.

•Conservation Groups: Bonefish Tarpon Trust and Captains for Clean Water, Life-Member of Ruffed Grouse Society and Pheasants Forever.

Mr. Patrick Smith

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• Director of the Institute for Scientific Research and distinguished science faculty at Lake Ridge Academy, a leading college preparatory school in N.E. Ohio.
• Oberlin College, B.A. – Kent State University, M.A. – Harvard University, Ed. M.
• Active outdoorsman: Track and cross country coaching, strength and conditioning coach, hunting, fishing, scuba diving, hiking.
• Community activity: Various involvements in marine and freshwater biology, cognitive neuroscience, horticulture, contemporary and classical music/drama.