Action Coalition

Patrick Bendel, CRNA, Chair
Roche Brown, CRNA
Jeff Molter, CRNA, MSN, MBA
Sasha Roneker, CRNA
Carrie Tuchfarber, CRNA

The Action Coalition is responsible for building relationship with other affiliate organizations.

Archive Committee

Michael Ruebusch,CRNA, Chair

The Archives Committee is responsible for care of all records of the association and proper storage of materials with the AANA archivist.

Bylaws Committee

Norma Landis, Chair

Garalynn Tomas, CRNA, MEd
Carrie Tuchfarber, CRNA
Lisa Willey, CRNA

The Bylaws Committee is responsible for the review and revision of the OSANA bylaws.

Federal Government Relations Committee

Lisa WIlley, CRNA

Jeff Gaskins, CRNA
Norma Landis, CRNA
Garalynn Tomas, CRNA, MEd

The Federal Government Relations Committee is responsible for working with the AANA National Office and our Federal Legislators on issues relevant to the practice of Nurse Anesthesia.

Finance Committee

Treasurer - TBD
Patrick Bendel, CRNA
Christine Fultz, CRNA
Jeff Molter, CRNA, MSN, MBA

The Finance Committee is responsible for review of the association's long-term finances.

Nominating Committee

Barbara Mako Douglas, CRNA
Terry Ray, CRNA
Garalynn Tomas, CRNA, MEd
Scott Urigel, CRNA

The Nominating Committee is responsible for preparing an annual slate of candidates for election.

Political Action Committee

Christine Fultz, Chair

Patrick Bendel, CRNA
Roche Brown, CRNA
Tara Reid, CRNA
Michael Ruebusch, CRNA

The Political Action Committee is responsible for organizing OSANA fundraisers and to ensure the proper use of OSANA PAC funds.

Professional Wellness Committee

Jack Stem, Chair & Peer Assistance Advisor

Renee Czape-Rishe, CRNA
Michael Ruebusch, CRNA

The Professional Wellness Committee is responsible for educating and advocating on issues pertinent to wellness and recovery.

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Communications Committee

Brian Kasson, CRNA, Co-Chair
Jeff Molter, CRNA, Co-Chair

Roche Brown, CRNA
Renee Czape-Rishe, CRNA
John Reichert, CRNA
Sasha Roneker, CRNA
Michael Ruebusch, CRNA

The Communications Committee is responsible for educating and increasing awareness by disseminating information to the public through propor channels including the OSANA website.

State Government Relations Committee

Paul Blakeley, Co-Chair
Garalynn Tomas, CRNA, MEd, Co-Chair

Jamie Furstein, CRNA
Mark Grieves, CRNA
Brian Kasson, CRNA
Angela Milosh, CRNA

The State Government Relations Committee is responsible for monitoring and addressing matters related to legislation and regulations in the State of Ohio.

Student Committee

Peggy Contrera, Chair

Andrea Arthur, CRNA
Jeff Gaskins, CRNA
Brian Kasson, CRNA
Thomas Minges, CRNA
Terry Ray, CRNA

The Student Committee is responsible for coordinating activities for, and advocated on behalf of, student nurse anesthetists.