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OCMA Welcomes Jessica Greene as New Co-Chair of the Student Development Committee

The Ohio City/County Management Association (OCMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Greene as the newest co-chair of the Student Development Committee. Jessica brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her new role, and we are excited to see the positive impact she will have on the committee and its initiatives. She will lead alongside Co-Chair Michele Boni, Township Administrator for Orange Township.

Jessica Greene currently serves as the Assistant City Manager for the City of Oxford. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Miami University and a Masters of Public Administration from Kent State University. In her role with the City of Oxford, Jessica is responsible for Communications, Economic Development, and Human Resources, as well as special projects of City Council. She is known for her expertise in drafting grants, tracking progress toward Council goals, and leading the creation of action steps to achieve City Council priorities.

Beyond her professional achievements, Jessica is deeply committed to her community. She resides in Oxford, Ohio, with her family and volunteers as a Girl Scout Leader, Talawanda Band Booster, and AFS Exchange Student Support Liaison.

OCMA is confident that Jessica’s experience and passion for public service will greatly benefit the Student Development Committee. We look forward to her contributions in fostering the growth and development of future leaders in local government.

Mariah Vogelesang Accepts Position at onMain in Dayton

Mariah Vogelesang accepted a position with onMain, an entity anchored by the University of Dayton and Premier Health dedicated to redeveloping the 38 acre former Montgomery Fairgrounds site. Mariah served as the Assistant City Manager for the City of Centerville from 2018 thru August of 2024.

Tom Bay Former Westerville City Manager, Co-Founder of OCMA Passes Away

Tom Bay, the former City Manager of Westerville and a co-founder of OCMA, passed away on June 14th. In addition to his service in Westerville, Tom worked in local government positions in Pittsburg, Kansas, Cherry Hill, New Jersey and Springfield, Ohio before working for the Ohio Board of Regents.

Tom wrote in his obituary that “being city manager of Westerville was my professional beginning, my honor, and one of the best periods of my life. As our family moved around the country, I worked with hundreds of dedicated, public servants. Mentors who influenced, guided, encouraged, and inspired me were Bob Mott, first city manager of Delaware, and Ed Temple in Danville, VA, along with Westerville’s Red Bailey, Jim Grissinger, and Dick Rano, who remained a treasured and life-long friend.“

His full obituary can be found here: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/thomas-bay-obituary?id=55346789