The OMA Board of Directors held its Q2 meeting this week, discussing key OMA priorities and advocacy efforts, receiving updates from staff, and meeting with several key state officials.

The board also voted in a new class of officers, including Scott Corbitt as chairman, Brad Belden, President and COO of the Belden Brick Company, as first vice chairman, and Ross McGregor, CEO of Pentaflex, Dale Foerster, Vice President of Starr Manufacturing, and Angela Phillips, CEO of Phillips Tube Group, elected as vice chairmen.

Ohio Auditor and Attorney General candidate Keith Faber joined the board, speaking on the actions his office has taken over the last eight years to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in Ohio, and sharing best practices for preventing and stopping fraud.

Prior to the meeting, the board also met with Director Steve Dackin from the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce and Chancellor Mike Duffey from the Ohio Department of Higher Education to discuss career pathways into manufacturing. 6/17/2025