This week, Governor-elect Mike DeWine appointed Laurie Stevenson as the new director of Ohio EPA. Stevenson, who has worked for the agency for more than 20 years in various capacities, most recently held the position of Deputy Director of Business Relations. In that role she served as the front door of the agency, working closely with the regulated community including manufacturers. Stevenson also lead the agency’s E3 Sustainability Awards program, which was started under outgoing director Craig Butler. Director Stevenson has been a longtime friend of the OMA and has presented to our Environment Committee and at other OMA events dozens of times over the years. We are excited to work with Laurie, and her team, in her new role at Ohio EPA. 1/10/2018