09/04/2025

LeadingAge Ohio Welcomes New and Returning Board Members

At this year’s Annual Meeting, LeadingAge Ohio was proud to present the 2026 Board of Directors slate for election. Three individuals were elected to their first terms on the Board: Rita Doherty, Executive Director of Friendship Village of Dublin; Jennifer Griveas, Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Eliza Jennings; and Cara Schuster, Chief Clinical Officer of Ohio Masonic Communities.

In addition, two current members were re-elected for second terms. Jason Miller, Senior Vice President of Otterbein SeniorLife, and Rick Russell, President and CEO of Hospice of Northwest Ohio, will continue their board service for three more years.

LeadingAge Ohio also extends its gratitude to five valued leaders whose board terms have concluded: Rich Boyson of Eliza Jennings, Scott Buchanan of The Ohio Masonic Home, Denise Anderson of National Church Residences, Allison Salopeck of Jennings, and Chris Widman of Good Shepherd Home have given their time, expertise, and guidance to advance the mission of LeadingAge Ohio.

On behalf of the entire membership, thank you to all board members—past, present, and future—for your leadership, wisdom, and commitment to Ohio’s aging services community.