Our Team

Ms. Moertl joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in February 2019 as the Incoming President and will assume the role of President in April 2019. Ms. Moertl comes to OCCH from HCDC, a 35 year-old non-profit economic development agency that grows jobs and the economy through innovation incubation, small business lending, and development services. HCDC serves as the economic development arm of Hamilton County and the jurisdictions in the county outside the City of Cincinnati, by contract with the county, and operates the Office of Innovation + Creativity.

Prior to her work with HCDC,  Ms. Moertl served as Senior Vice President of Community Development Banking at PNC Bank for nearly 15 years, leading teams responsible for community development loans/investments, grant-making and sponsorships, along with increasing small business lending in low-to-moderate income neighborhoods using creative bank-community partnerships.

She also served as the Director of Development at the City of Cincinnati, Executive Director of Women Entrepreneurs Inc., and helped develop the region’s first microloan program. She has served on boards of numerous community and economic development and human service agencies including Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), the Greater Ohio Policy Center, Urban League, Cincinnati Development Fund, Urban Land Institute, Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation, Catalytic Development Funding Corporation of Northern Kentucky, Cincinnati Equity Fund (3CDC) and Strategies to End Homelessness. Ms. Moertl has been recognized as one of Cincinnati Magazine’s 2019 Most Powerful Business Leaders, a YWCA Career Woman of Achievement, among the Top 15 Ohio Women Business Leaders by the Ohio Women’s Conference, along with honors from Cincinnati Development Fund, the Talbert House, the Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency, the CDC Association of Greater Cincinnati, Avondale Comprehensive Development Corporation, Cincinnati Human Relations Commission and the Center for Holocaust & Humanity Education. She is a graduate of Leadership Cincinnati Class XXIII.

Mr. DiBlasi joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in 2003 and currently serves as the Chief of Asset Management. In this capacity, he is responsible for the strategic direction of OCCH’s Asset Management Department and is heavily involved with data and trend analysis, partner capacity building initiatives, and investor relations. Prior to joining OCCH, Mr. DiBlasi worked eight years in the affordable housing industry where he assumed many roles for National Church Residences, a nationwide provider of affordable housing and supportive services. Mr. DiBlasi is a Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP), a Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM), a Certified Housing Asset Manager (CHAM), a Certified Nonprofit Housing Management Specialist (NHMS), and Fair Housing Compliance (FHC) certified. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science/International Relations from Ohio University.

Ms. Greene joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in 2018 as Chief of Development. In this capacity, she is responsible for the strategic direction of OCCH’s development department and ensuring its alignment within the strategic vision and mission of the organization. Prior to joining OCCH, Ms. Greene spent over 17 years with National Affordable Housing Trust where she held several management positions in development, originations and asset management. Ms. Greene is a Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP); Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM); Housing Development Finance Professional (HDFP) and is currently working on the Certified Housing Asset Management (CHAM) designation. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Real Estate and Urban Analysis from the Ohio State University and a Communications and Professional Skills Executive Certificate from the Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University.

Mr. Kukura joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in 1996 as Vice President, Underwriting and Development in the Development Department and was promoted to Chief of Acquisitions. In this capacity, he is responsible for the management of the Development Department and the Fund Management Department. The Development Department consults with nonprofit and for-profit developers to assist them in all aspects of structuring and underwriting financing for affordable housing developments. The Fund Management Department is responsible for closing transactions, structuring and management of equity funds. Mr. Kukura is responsible for the underwriting, structuring, and management of 26 low-income housing tax credit equity funds totaling more than $2.7 billion. Mr. Kukura has over 23 years’ experience in the affordable housing industry. Prior to 1996, he was a Community Development Lender with KeyCorp’s Community Development Corporation. Prior to KeyCorp, he worked for a law firm that provided development advisory services on LIHTC projects for both nonprofit and for-profit developers. Mr. Kukura currently serves on the Asset Management Committee of St. Mary Development Corporation, a nonprofit developer in Dayton, Ohio. Mr. Kukura also serves on the board of the Grandview Heights / Marble Cliff Education Foundation where he is currently the President of the board. Mr. Kukura currently holds the Public Office of Council Member for the Village of Marble Cliff. Mr. Kukura has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from The Ohio State University.

Ms. Mullaney joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in December 2006 as Vice President, Finance. She is responsible for all financial accounting and reporting for Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing and affiliates. This includes quarterly investor reporting and the annual audit and tax return reviews. She also oversees the partnership cash reserves, equity payment processing and provides technical tax and accounting assistance to other departments. Prior to joining OCCH, Ms. Mullaney was the Chief Financial Officer at Community Properties of Ohio Management Services (CPO), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ohio Capital Corporation. Prior to CPO, she worked for Larry C. Stemen, CPA and Associates as an Audit Manager specializing in HUD and LIHTC audits and cost certifications. Ms. Mullaney holds her Bachelor’s Degree from Wittenberg University and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Mr. Pimmel has over 20 years of experience with OCCH working on Low Income Housing Tax Credit developments. He directs the organization’s philanthropic arm, the Ohio Capital Impact Corporation, which provides grants for summer camps, improving resident lives, supporting partners, and other initiatives. He coordinates efforts to provide technical assistance and support to for-profit and non-profit developers of affordable housing seeking funding opportunities. In addition, Mr. Pimmel serves a policy role representing the organization with the Housing Finance Agencies, the Ohio Housing Council, and many other industry organizations. Mr. Pimmel has an undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis and a Masters in City and Regional Planning from the Ohio State University.

Nancy joined OCCH in May of 2018 as Vice President of Human Resources.  In her role she will create and lead the human resource strategy including culture and engagement, talent management, organization design, learning and development, and leadership coaching.  She will design and enhance programs and solutions to optimize and engage talent resources supporting the growth and organizational needs of OCCH. She will serve as an internal consultant to leaders, counseling on strategic planning, development, performance management, and engagement initiatives.  Prior to joining OCCH, Nancy was Sr. Director of Organization Design and Development for Alliance Data.  She brings over 20 years of experience in human resource management and organizational development in addition to 10+ years in operations leadership.

Jonathan Welty, Vice President, joined the Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in 2000 and serves in several different capacities within OCCH. Mr. Welty is the Investor Relations contact for OCCH where he is responsible for establishing and closing the Ohio Equity Funds as well as assisting the investors in all aspects of the due diligence and closing process. Since 2010, Mr. Welty has been President of the Ohio Capital Finance Corporation, an affiliate of OCCH, and a certified CDFI entity, where he directs the activities of the collective $130M+ of loan capital dedicated to affordable housing lending. He was instrumental in the creation, development and implementation of 5 loan funds which have provided over $500M of capital to over 600 borrowers. From 2002-2018, Mr. Welty also directed the Year 15 disposition strategies for OCCH and provided technical assistance to various partners in understanding and developing disposition plans. Prior to joining OCCH, he worked for the Banc One Community Development Corporation (nka JPMorgan Capital) where he was actively involved in the originating, underwriting and closing of equity and debt transactions. Mr. Welty serves as a Director for the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati, as the Secretary/Treasurer and Board Member for the Community Development Collaborative of Greater Columbus, is a Trustee of the Community Shelter Board, and a member of the Columbus and Franklin County Continuum of Care and the Ohio Preservation Compact. He also serves on WesBanco’s and Key Community Development Corporation’s New Market Tax Credits Advisory Boards.

Ms. Ziegler joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in September 1998 as the Controller and currently serves as Chief Operating Officer. Her past positions with OCCH also include Chief Financial Officer. As Chief Operating Officer, she is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the organization and the coordination of department functions. In addition, Ms. Ziegler also oversees the IT Department and Ohio Homeowner Assistance LLC, which serves as the fiscal agent for the State’s Restoring Stability Program. Prior to joining OCCH, Ms. Ziegler was the Chief Financial Officer at Columbus Housing Partnership (CHP), a non-profit affordable housing developer. Prior to CHP, she worked for a Colorado based investor/management company with properties in Columbus, Ohio. Ms. Ziegler has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from The Ohio State University.

Mr. Chad Ketler has been with Community Properties of Ohio since its inception in April 2003. He is currently President & CEO of Community Properties of Ohio Management Services (CPO Management), an affiliate of Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH). CPO Management began as a $133 million preservation initiative, consisting of 250 buildings and 1,385 scattered-site units in seven inner city neighborhoods. This effort sought to create neighborhood stability and a climate of revitalization through housing renovation and effective management. Mr. Ketler is responsible for directing all facets of the organization including financial management, operations and business development. He also serves as the President & CEO of the 501(c)(3), Community Properties Impact Corporation (CPO Impact) and plays a key role in maintaining the mission-driven focus of the organization.

Mr. Ketler serves on the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Compliance Advisory Committee. He is an active member of the CAA (Columbus Apartment Association), represents CPO nationally through NAHMA (National Affordable Housing Management Association), and is the former President of MAHMA (Midwest Affordable Housing Management Association).

Ms. Abdella joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in May 2019 as a Project Coordinator in Asset Management. Her responsibilities include ensuring compliance of insurance policies associated with OCCH investments, tracking IRS 8823 forms, maintaining utility allowance information across the OCCH footprint, and producing and distributing quarterly and annual investor reports. She also supports the compliance team with review of regulatory agreements and summarization of restrictions imposed by various funding sources. Prior to joining OCCH, Ms. Abdella was a paralegal and title curative specialist with Manley Deas Kochalski. She has a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication from Miami University.

Ms. Alban joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in March of 2004 and currently serves as Administrative Assistant in the Operations and Communications Department. Ms. Alban is responsible for providing support with general administrative duties to OCCH and the Operations and Communications Department. These include clerical, receptionist and project-based work. Prior to joining OCCH, Ms. Alban performed office operations at H&M Plumbing and customer service and administrative duties at National Revenue.

Ms. Anderson joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing in 2017 working with the Ohio Homeowner Assistance, the fiscal agent to the Ohio Housing Finance Agency’s Hardest Hit Fund/Save the Dream program.  As Program Specialist, she assists in the recording and reporting of all aspects of the program that administers the disbursement of more than $760 million in Hardest Hit Funds.  Prior to joining OCCH full time, Ms. Anderson worked as the assistant to the Dean of Student Learning & Engagement at Baylor University in Waco, Texas where she managed numerous calendars, coordinated travel, prepared expense reports and supervised student workers. She served as the executive assistant for a real estate/developer company in the Cleveland area for more than twenty years and previously worked at Target Corporation. Ms. Anderson has lived and worked in Hawaii, New York, Massachusetts, Florida and Texas.

Mr. Balow joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in 2011 and was promoted to Development Officer in 2018. He provides relationship management for real estate developers who use the LIHTC program as well as technical assistance to those clients. He also generates applications for affordable housing funds from a number of state and federal sources, performs spreadsheet modeling and underwriting, negotiates commitment letters and partnership agreements, and presents projects for approval at various internal committees. Also, he monitors due diligence material for equity closings. He is a Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM), a Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP), and a Housing Development Finance Professional (HDFP). He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Geography and Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, as well as a Master’s Degree in City and Regional Planning from The Ohio State University.

Myia Batie joined the Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in April 2016 as Coordinator of Policy and Programs.  Prior to joining OCCH, Batie worked as the Program and Policy Manager in the Office of Planning, Preservation and Development at the Ohio Housing Finance Agency where she was responsible for planning and policy development across the multifamily housing development programs including the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program, Housing Development Assistance Programs, Housing Development Loan Program and Multifamily Bond Program.  Prior to her role as Program and Policy Manager, Batie worked in the Office of Affordable Housing Research, also with the Ohio Housing Finance Agency, where she led strategic planning and performance measurement processes for the Agency.  Batie holds a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Community and Regional Planning from Iowa State University, and was a 2011 L. Douglas Wilder Graduate Fellow with the Virginia Housing Development Authority in partnership with the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs.  Batie is a member of the American Planning Association and is certified as a Housing Development Finance Professional by the National Development Council.

Ms. Birkdar joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing in 2019 as an Accounting Coordinator. She earned her Master’s Degree in Foreign Language Instruction and currently pursuing an Accounting Associate Degree. Ms. Birkdar has 5 years of accounting experience in non-profit organizations processing accounts payable and receivable; reviewing, investigating, and correcting errors in financial entries and transactions, maintaining petty cash accounts, analyzing accounts and accounting data. Her responsibilities at OCCH include monitoring, maintaining, opening/closing reserve bank accounts, assisting partners creating replacement, operating, and lease-up reserve accounts with the banks, re-establishing dormant accounts, bank reconciliations; statements and journal entries.

Ms. Bowen joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in 1997 and currently serves as Administrative Assistant in the Operations and Communications Department, where she supports the organization with administrative and project-based work, including editing, review and registration for company and industry conferences and events; contact database management; and office organization. From 1990 to 1997, Ms. Bowen served at (Center for) New Directions, first as Secretary/Office Manager, and after promotion, as Administrative Secretary/Accounting Specialist. Her responsibilities included providing the agency’s accounting services, managing and maintaining the agency’s database, and providing support for the Board of Trustees.

Mr. Butler joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in January 2008 as an intern with the Acquisitions department while working on his Masters at the Ohio State University, and in June 2009, upon the completion of his Masters, joined the Finance staff in Reserves Processing. In 2013, he joined Asset Management as a Compliance Coordinator where he tracks leasing activity and credit delivery while also monitoring regulatory compliance.  In his role as Media and Design Specialist, he maintains the company website, assists in the production of e-learning modules, creates graphics for events and promotional materials, and produces the company PR blasts. His responsibilities as the Reserves Processor included processing reserve withdrawal requests for OCCH partners and establishing and monitoring property reserve accounts with the banks. During his time as a development intern, Mr. Butler helped package and prepare LIHTC applications and Federal Home Loan Bank AHP applications.  He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Bowling Green State University and a Masters in City and Regional Planning from The Ohio State University.

Mr. Carman joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in 2010. In 2017, he was promoted to Vice President of Development. Mr. Carman provides technical assistance, financial structuring, and underwriting analysis to non-profit and for-profit developers of affordable housing projects throughout Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Mr. Carman has experience in mixed-income projects, Section 8, RAD projects, Choice Neighborhood Implementation projects, family and senior projects in rural, suburban, and urban areas. His responsibilities included developing relationships with LIHTC developers, underwriting tax credit projects, presenting deals to the bank’s investment committee, and closing partnerships. Prior to joining OCCH, Mr. Carman worked for the Ohio Treasurer of State in the Office of Debt Management as a Senior Financial Analyst. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Ohio State University and a Masters of Business Administration from Ohio Dominican University.

Ms. Carman joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) as an Asset Manager in November of 2010. Her responsibilities include reviewing monthly occupancy data, annual project budgets, assisting with the preparation of quarterly financial reports to investors, performing physical property inspections, and reviewing compliance documentation. In addition, she works to stabilize high-risk and troubled properties to ensure that the properties are performing to meet the investors’ expectations.  Prior to joining OCCH, Ms. Carman worked as an Asset Manager for Enterprise in Cleveland, Ohio. Her duties included reviewing and approving annual budgets, quarterly reports, tax returns, audited financial statements, performing annual physical property inspections and random tenant file reviews. Additional experience includes working for National Equity Fund as an Asset Management Analyst in Chicago, Illinois. Ms. Carman has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from The Ohio State University and her Masters of Business Administration from Ohio Dominican University. She is certified in Low Income Housing Tax Credit Compliance (TaCCs) and a Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) in Section 42 compliance.

Mrs. Conrad joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in November 2013 as a Reserves Accountant with the Finance Department. Mrs. Conrad’s responsibilities include processing reserve withdrawal requests for OCCH partners and establishing and monitoring operating, replacement, pledged, and lease-up accounts with the banks. Mrs. Conrad joins OCCH with experience in residential mortgage lending and customer service.

Mr. Dant joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing in 2019 as an Asset Manager. In this capacity Mr. Dant serves as the primary relationship manager for a portfolio of properties, is responsible for reviewing project budgets, assisting with preparation of quarterly financial reports to investors, performing physical property inspections, and reviewing compliance documentation. Prior to joining OCCH Mr. Dant spent 20 years with Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC). While at KHC Mr. Dant spent
10 years developing the company’s asset management function, three plus years in project development/funding, and the balance in other housing related functions. Mr. Dant is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a Certified Housing Asset Manager (CHAM), and a Certified Housing Development Finance Professional. Mr. Dant earned the following degrees: Bachelors of Accounting from Indiana Wesleyan University, Bachelors of Geography (minor in City and Regional Planning) from Western Kentucky University, Masters of City and Regional Planning from Western Kentucky University.

Mr. Erdeljac joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in July 2004 as construction manager. In this capacity, he manages the design and construction phase of OCCH projects. Mr. Erdeljac reviews plans, evaluates budgets, manages change orders, ensures schedule compliance and oversees inspectors. He has more than 40 years’ experience managing construction and facility improvement projects for major corporations, including Bank One, Huntington, Red Roof Inns, Chase Mortgage and Cardinal Health. Mr. Erdeljac holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from The Ohio State University.

Mrs. Goss joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in 2005 and currently serves as an Asset Manager / Data Analyst.   In this capacity Mrs. Goss is responsible for reviewing project budgets, performing physical property inspections, reviewing compliance documentation, operating expense analysis, portfolio trend analysis, assisting with special projects, and investor requests. Before joining OCCH, Mrs. Goss served as the Contract Administrator for MAHMA (Midwest Affordable Housing Management Association). Mrs. Goss is a Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) through the National Association of Home Builders, a Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM) through the National Affordable Housing Management Association, Real Estate Certified Insurance Professional (RCIP) through Insurance Partners Academy, Tableau Desktop Qualified Associate and a current Certified Housing Asset Manager (CHAM) candidate.   She holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship from Franklin University.

Mr. Graney joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in February 2017 as Vice President of Fund Management. Mr. Graney is responsible for managing the upper-tier projections used in OCCH’s multi-investor and proprietary investor housing tax credit funds and helping to structure OCCH funds to meet targeted yields. Prior to joining OCCH, he was Director of Acquisitions at Scioto Properties where he assisted with managing a nationwide portfolio of residential real estate devoted to individuals with disabilities. For more than three years, Mr. Graney also served as Associate and Assistant Vice President at Lancaster Pollard where he was responsible for underwriting and processing FHA/FNMA/USDA agency debt transactions in the affordable housing and healthcare sectors. Mr. Graney holds his Juris Doctorate, cum laude and Master of Business Administration from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. He also earned his Bachelor of Arts, cum laude from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

Mr. Hartranft joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in December 2013 as Corporate Counsel in the Fund Management Department. In this role, Jay is responsible for coordinating and reviewing the due diligence process and documents for lower tier equity investment closings. As Corporate Counsel, Jay will also be supporting the Acquisitions, Fund Management, and Asset Management departments by reviewing and creating legal agreements as they relate to project related issues. Prior to joining OCCH full time, Jay served as a legal consultant providing services related to lower tier project closings. Jay started his legal career in the corporate department of the law firm of Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur LLP. Jay is a licensed attorney in the State of Ohio and graduated from Capital University Law School.

Mr. Heady joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in November 2018 as a staff accountant. His responsibilities include maintaining the accounting for several equity funds and reviewing audited financial statements and tax returns. He is also responsible for preparing quarterly investor benefit schedules and other financial information for his respective funds. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economics, and Marketing from Muskingum University.

Mr. Hennessee joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing in January 2017 as Help Desk Support Specialist. In this position, he is responsible for the daily operations of the Helpdesk, providing support for software and hardware issues, and ensuring that the day-to-day technical needs of the organization are met. Prior to joining OCCH full time, he served as an Information Technology consultant for OCCH and Service Desk Support with various other organizations such as Nationwide Insurance and Ashland Inc.

Ms. Hinkle joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in June 2015. Her responsibilities include the preparation of quarterly investor reports and the review of annual audit and tax returns for entities contained in each fund. Prior to joining OCCH, Ms. Hinkle was an audit manager at Clark, Schaefer, Hackett. Ms. Hinkle specialized in RD and LIHTC audits and also reviewed carryover and cost certifications. Ms. Hinkle holds her Bachelor’s Degree from Ohio Wesleyan University and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Mrs. Hurtt joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in May 2014 and works in many sectors of the company including her role as Vice President of Affordable Housing Lending for Ohio Capital Finance Corporation (OCCH’s CDFI lending affiliate) where she assists the Executive Director with all aspects of OCFC’s lending transactions and reporting. In her prior role as Program Specialist for OCCH, Mrs. Hurtt worked with OCCH’s limited partnership partners to dispose of tax credit projects that reached the 15-year compliance period. Mrs. Hurtt was also previously responsible for the administration of Ohio Capital Impact Corporation’s (OCCH’s philanthropic affiliate) Place Based Strategies Fund- a grant program to assist communities where OCCH investments are located.

Prior to joining OCCH, Mrs. Hurtt was employed by Cleveland Housing Network, Inc. as an Assistant Project Manager where she was primarily responsible for developing LIHTC projects from concept through construction completion. Mrs. Hurtt also worked for Cuyahoga County Land Reutilization Corporation in Cleveland, Ohio, a county-designated land bank, as the Compliance and Monitoring Manager overseeing the county’s $40 million NSP 2 Grant. Prior to that Mrs. Hurtt was the ReBuild Ohio Coordinator for Greater Ohio, a non-profit smart-growth policy organization based in Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. Hurtt received her Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Economics from Kent State University and her Masters of Urban Planning, Design and Development from Cleveland State University. She is also a certified Housing Development Finance Professional through the National Development Council.

Mr. Langmeyer joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in September 2001 as Vice President, Development. In this position, Brian consults with nonprofit and for-profit developers to assist them in all aspects of structuring and underwriting financing for affordable housing developments. Brian has experience investing in a variety of tax credit developments, including family, senior, permanent supportive housing, rural development, Section 8, and FHA-insured projects. Prior to joining OCCH, Brian was a Vice President with Banc One Community Development Corporation. His responsibilities included developing relationships with LIHTC developers, underwriting tax credit projects, presenting deals to the bank’s investment committee, and closing partnerships. From 1993 to 1997, Brian worked for Bank One’s Columbus corporate banking division as a Loan Officer. He has a Master’s Degree from the University of Dayton and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from The Ohio State University.

Mr. Ledwin joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) as an Asset Manager in 2007, and promoted to Senior Asset Manager in 2018. In this position, Mr. Ledwin is responsible for reviewing project budgets, assisting with the preparation of quarterly financial reports to investors, performing physical property inspections, and reviewing compliance documentation. His professional designations include Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP), Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM), certified Fair Housing Coordinator through NAHMA, RD S.T.A.R., and Certified Housing Asset Manager (CHAM) through NeighborWorks America. He is an active member of the Columbus Chapter of IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management) and is on the Jimmy Heath House Advisory Board in Cincinnati. Mr. Ledwin holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Xavier University in International Affairs, and a Masters of Community Planning from the University of Cincinnati.

Mr. Lewis joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in March 2005 as an Asset Manager. Two years later, he was named the Director of Construction Management. As Director of Construction Management, he is responsible for managing all aspects of the Construction Management Department including the contracting, oversight, training, and coordination of over 30 consulting architectural firms who perform third-party construction monitoring services in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Mr. Lewis’ responsibilities include construction risk mitigation, the development of departmental policies and procedures, construction standards, construction monitoring processes, issue tracking and resolution, reviewing plans during the application and development stages, reviewing contracts as part of the closing process, managing third-party service contracts, evaluating budgets, reviewing draws and change orders, ensuring schedule and budgetary compliance, and assisting Asset Management and Partners in resolving construction and capital needs issues. Before joining OCCH, Mr. Lewis served as the Director of Property Assets at National Church Residences, and prior to that position as Portfolio Director over 94 properties with National Church Residences. Mr. Lewis, an Upper Arlington resident, is a past president of the Upper Arlington Civic Association. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and History from Bethany College, and is certified as a Housing Credit Certification Professional (HCCP) in Section 42 compliance and a Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM).

Mr. Lewis joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in 2017 as Vice President, Asset Management. In this capacity, he is responsible for managing a team of asset managers, as well as asset managing his own portfolio of properties. He is responsible for assuring compliance with the rules and regulations of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program, to include monitoring overall property performance, fair housing, reviewing tenant files for compliance, oversight of financial reporting, operations and investor relations. Mr. Lewis’ team of asset managers oversee a portfolio of 200+ projects located throughout the state of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Pennsylvania. Mr. Lewis has over 20 years of apartment real estate experience which includes 10 years in asset management. Prior to joining OCCH, Mr. Lewis worked the last 10 years in the real estate investment trust (REIT) and Private Equity industries. Mr. Lewis holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Maryland-University College, College Park, MD and was awarded the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation from the CCIM Institute in Chicago, IL.

Ms. Logan joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in November 2007 as an Administrative Assistant to Operations and Communications, with a focused role in Investor Relations. In this role, she is responsible for training coordination, Resident Development Fund agreements, assisting with investor reporting, and also providing support for the Ohio Equity Fund due diligence process. Prior to joining OCCH, Ms. Logan worked as an Executive Assistant in the Mergers and Acquisitions/Treasury Department at Limited Brands. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Franklin University.

Mrs. Long joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in 2001. As a Vice President of Development, she provides financial structuring services, underwriting analysis and technical assistance to government, non-profit and for-profit partners utilizing the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program to develop affordable housing opportunities. Beth has experience underwriting and investing in a variety of project types, including family, senior and special needs properties in rural, urban and suburban areas of Ohio and Kentucky. Over the last ten years, she has become an expert in structuring and underwriting Permanent Supportive Housing developments. In addition, she has experience working with projects utilizing HUD secured financing, Rural Development programs, tax-exempt bond financing and other gap financing. Beth currently serves on the executive committee of the Ohio Community Development Corporation Association (Ohio CDC) Board of Directors and on the Balance of State Continuum of Care (BOSCOC) Board of Directors. Mrs. Long has a Master’s Degree in City and Regional Planning from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Philosophy from the Western College Program at Miami University.

Simone Malone joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in November of 2018 as an Assistant Development Analyst. She assists the development team in providing technical support and consulting for real estate developers using the LIHTC program to produce and preserve affordable housing. Simone is working in various community engagement initiatives throughout the year including the Resident Development Fund and the Starting at Home conference. She recently graduated from Baldwin Wallace University in spring of 2018 with a degree in Political Science. During her undergraduate career she was heavily involved in the university’s office of community engagement, serving as a student leader and intern at local nonprofits including, The Cleveland Foundation, Esperanza Inc., and the Department of Regional Collaboration at Cuyahoga County. Simone enjoys spending time with her family and friends and is looking forward to exploring local attractions in Columbus.

Stephanie May joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing in April 2016 as a Closing Attorney in the Fund Management Department. In this role, Stephanie is responsible for leading and facilitating closing calls to finalize lower tier equity investment closings. As a Closing Attorney, Stephanie supports the Acquisitions, Fund Management and Asset Management departments by reviewing legal agreements as they relate to the due diligence process. Prior to joining OCCH full time, Stephanie served as a legal consultant for lower tier project closings since April 2015. Stephanie started her legal career as an anti-money laundering investigator for Huntington National Bank. She also has courtroom experience while working as an associate attorney at JMF Attorney at Law LLC. Stephanie received her undergraduate degree from Ohio University and her Juris Doctor, with the highest degree of pro bono honors from Charlotte School of Law. Stephanie is a licensed to practice law in the state of Ohio.

Ms. McMillan joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in June 2011 as a Development Analyst. She was promoted to Vice President of Fund Management in July of 2015 and Director of Underwriting in December of 2018.  Ms. McMillan is responsible for maintaining all lower tier financial projections and reviewing and approving the underwriting due diligence for all equity approvals for new equity investments in OCCH’s multi-investor and proprietary investor housing tax credit funds, including commitment letters, partnership agreements and equity disbursements to insure OCCH is investing in quality deals that meet OCCH standards and Investment Guidelines for each fund investing in the lower tier projects. Prior to joining OCCH, Ms. McMillan was a consultant for developers of affordable housing. She also worked as a Vice President Project Manager at Column Capital for three years and as Vice President of Underwriting at Paramount Financial Group for six years. Her responsibilities were underwriting, obtaining approvals and closing LIHTC properties. She is a licensed attorney in the state of Ohio and received her Juris Doctorate from Mercer School of Law in Macon Georgia and a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Public Administration from Brenau University.

Ms. Meagher joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in 2004 and is the Director of Operations and Communications. She is responsible for the management of public relations, media communications, and events (including The Ohio Housing Conference) for OCCH and their affiliates. She also manages and oversees the general operational functions for OCCH and supervises the administrative support staff. Ms. Meagher also serves as the Deputy Executive Director for NASLEF—the National Association of State and Local Equity Funds. Prior to joining OCCH, Ms. Meagher was the Operations Manager for Community Properties of Ohio (CPO); a wholly owned subsidiary of Ohio Capital Corporation. Previous to that, she was the Training Manger for National Church Residences. Ms. Meagher earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English/Education from Kent State University. She is certified as a Fair Housing Specialist, Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS), and Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP).

Mr. Miller joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in January 2004. In his role as Manager of Information Technology, he has been instrumental in the development of OCCH’s core information system, PIXUS. Additionally, he is responsible for the security and daily operations of OCCH’s core technology infrastructure. Prior to joining OCCH, Mr. Miller served as a Software Engineer at Delphia Consulting/PrimeActive Technologies. While at Delphia Consulting, he developed and implemented core components of enterprise-wide, web-based and client server applications for a variety of mid-market clients. Mr. Miller holds various IT certifications from Microsoft, Citrix, SalesLogix, and Acuity and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from DeVry University.

Mr. Murphy joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing in 2019 as Vice President of Community Development Lending at Ohio Finance Capital Corporation (OCFC), the lending arm of the Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing. His responsibilities include providing capital towards the development of affordable housing and community revitalization projects in an effort to help strengthen neighborhoods.

Prior to joining OCCH, Mr. Murphy served for over six years at the Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County (AHT) and the Community Development Collaborative of Greater Columbus (Collaborative). During his tenure, he served as both Loan Manager for AHT and Program Manager for the Collaborative. As Loan Manager, his roles included origination, underwriting, loan servicing and portfolio management. As Program Manager, he administered the capacity building grant program and provided technical assistance to Community Development Corporations. Mr. Murphy received his bachelor’s degree in Political Science (Public Administration) from the Ohio University, served as an AmeriCorps Member, and is a certified Housing Development Finance Professional through the National Development Council.

Mr. Prince joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in April 2019 as a Corporate Staff Accountant. His responsibilities include performing account reconciliations, posting journal entries, and assisting in month end close for corporate entities. He has more than 20 years’ experience in mortgage servicing and most recently worked as an Investor Reporting and Accounting manager at Huntington National Bank and as a Senior Accountant in Operations at Nationwide Bank. Mr. Prince has a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Franklin University.

Ms. Rausch joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in 2007 and currently serves as an Asset Manager. In this capacity Ms. Rausch is responsible for reviewing project budgets, assisting with the preparation of quarterly financial reports to investors, performing physical property inspections, and reviewing compliance documentation. Prior to joining OCCH, Ms. Rausch managed human resource functions at both The Ohio State University and the University of Minnesota. Additional experience includes several years managing a consumer loan collection department at a major financial institution. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management. Ms. Rausch is a Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) in Section 42 compliance, a Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM), and a Certified Housing Asset Manager (CHAM).

Ms. Rawlings joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in May 2017 as a finance intern. She then transitioned to a Staff Accountant. Her responsibilities include maintaining the accounting for several equity funds along with audit and tax return reviews. She is also responsible for preparing quarterly investor benefit schedules and other financial information for her respective funds. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from The Ohio State University.

Ms. Rodgers joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in 1996 and serves as the Human Resources/Accounting Coordinator. In this capacity, she is responsible for human resources administration and accounting duties. Ms. Rodgers also serves as the recorder for the Board of Directors of OCCH and its subsidiary corporations and provides administrative support for the President. Ms. Rodgers previously worked as an Office Administrator for Scruggs and Hammond, Inc. and, prior to 1990, she was employed at KeyBank in a variety of positions including cash management, commercial lending, accounting, and consumer lending.

Ms. Ross joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in October of 2013 as an intern with the Acquisitions Department and was promoted to Development Analyst. As a Development Analyst, she works with development staff in the packaging and production of LIHTC applications and other funding applications. Additional duties include technical assistance for ongoing deals through the closing process and into operation as well as preparing analysis packages. She also works with the Ohio Capital Impact Corporation (OCIC), OCCH’s philanthropic arm, as Director of Scholarship Programs as well as a member of the Resident Development Fund Committee which provides grants to enrich and impact the lives of residents of affordable housing. Ms. Ross holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Middle Grades Education from Northern Kentucky University and a Master of Public Administration from the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University. She is also a certified Housing Development Finance Professional (HDFP) through the National Development Council.

Ms. Samuel joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in August 2013 and was promoted to Equity Coordinator in 2019.  In this position she handles all facets of obtaining, reviewing and tracking equity payments made to operating companies.  She interacts with development partners and other third parties to coordinate and ensure contract compliance.  She is a Housing Credit Certified Professional through the National Association of Home Builders and a Specialist in Housing Credit Management through the National Affordable Housing Management Association.  Prior to joining OCCH, Ms. Samuel worked as a Marketing and Administrative Assistant for Continental Realty. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Otterbein College.

Mr. Schaefer joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in 2017 and currently serves as an Asset Manager. In this capacity Mr. Schaefer is responsible for reviewing project budgets, assisting with the preparation of quarterly financial reports to investors, performing physical property inspections, and reviewing compliance documentation. Prior to joining OCCH, Mr. Schaefer had been an asset manager and project leader at National Church Residences and an asset manager with Paramount Financial Group.  Ken graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Ohio Dominican University and holds a Master’s of Arts in Workforce Development from the Ohio State University. Mr. Schaefer is a Certified Property Manager© (CPM), a Certified Housing Asset Manager (CHAM), a Rural Development (RD) 515 Shining S.T.A.R., a Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP), a Rural Development Housing Compliance Specialist (RHCS), a Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS) and a National Affordable Housing Professional – Executive (NAHPe).

Ms. Shapiro joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in 2000 and is OCCH’s Director of Compliance and Training. Ms. Shapiro has specialized experience in compliance with Section 42, HOME, Fair Housing and Section 504, and HUD Section 8 regulations. She provides compliance and fair housing training to OCCH partners as well as industry associations and is active with the Ohio Housing Finance Agency Compliance Advisory Committee and the Midwest Affordable Housing Management Association. In May of 2004, she joined the Housing Credit Certified Professional Board of Governors as a Technical Advisor. In addition to providing compliance oversight, Ms. Shapiro directs the OCCH Training Academy which provides compliance and property management training to over 2000 participants each year. Ms. Shapiro is certified as an Assisted Housing Manager, Fair Housing Specialist, National Affordable Housing Professional Executive, HOME Program Regulations Specialist, Certified HOME Program Specialist – Rental Housing Compliance, Specialist in Housing Credit Management, Blended Occupancy Management Specialist, and Housing Credit Certified Professional. She also holds a Master of Arts in Public Administration from The Ohio State University.

Mr. Shelby joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in January 2002 as a staff accountant and currently serves as an Asset Manager.  His responsibilities include serving as a primary relationship manager for a portfolio of LIHTC projects, interfacing with general partners, investors, management agents and other important stakeholders. He evaluates financial information quarterly, conducts physical inspection of assets, and monitors regulatory risk to protect investors’ interests. Mr. Shelby conducts in-depth financial analysis to identify project and portfolio trends and works with partners and stakeholders to resolve issues with any under-performing assets.  Prior to 2002, Mr. Shelby was a Financial Manager for National Church Residences where he was responsible for project budgeting, the capital expenditure approval process, group purchasing, and due diligence/analysis of new acquisitions. Mr. Shelby has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Capital University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the University of Louisville.

Ms. Smith joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing in January 2017 as Administrative Assistant/Receptionist in the Operations and Communications department.  Ms. Smith provides administrative support to the organization while managing the reception desk. Her responsibilities include welcoming visitors, answering and directing calls, managing mail,  in-house catering, shipping/receiving, office supply ordering and vender service calls, general clerical, receptionist, and project-based work. Ms. Smith has over 20 years of administrative experience. Prior to joining OCCH, she served as front desk receptionist at Retail Design Group and Chute Gerdemen.

Ms. Snyder joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in February 2002 as the Receptionist and became an Administrative Assistant in 2003. She assumed additional responsibilities as Event Coordinator in 2007. As Event Coordinator, Ms. Snyder is responsible for project management and the implementation of all OCCH events including coordination, monitoring, and scheduling of events. She also coordinates travel logistics and supports the Operations and Communications Department. Prior to joining OCCH, Ms. Snyder served as Office Manager for VOCA Corporation.

Ms. Stanley joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in 1994 as a Staff Accountant and became the Fund Accountant in 1998.  Her responsibilities include financial statement preparation for the Ohio Equity Funds.  In addition, she prepares quarterly financial reports for the each of the Funds’ investors and reviews audits and tax returns for entities contained in each Fund. Ms. Stanley has a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from The Ohio State University.

Mr. Swemba joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in May 2011 as an Asset Manager. Mr. Swemba’s responsibilities include performing physical site audits and file reviews, monitoring property performance on a monthly basis, and assisting with the preparation of quarterly financial information for investors. Prior to joining OCCH, Mr. Swemba worked as an attorney at the law firm of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP in the areas of litigation, real estate, municipal law, environmental law, and creditor rights. Mr. Swemba has also previously worked in the legal department of Developers Diversified Realty Corporation, a REIT based in the Cleveland area. Mr. Swemba obtained his law degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and also holds a graduate degree in Urban Planning, Design & Development from the Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University.

Mr. Teran joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing in 2014 as a Vice President of Fund Management. After, he assumed the role of Vice President at Ohio Capital Finance Corporation (OCFC), the lending arm of the Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing. More recently, he assumed the role of Director of Dispositions. His responsibilities include growing the dispositions platform at OCCH and negotiating the disposition of assets at the end of the compliance period. Prior to joining OCCH, Mr. Teran worked in finance, economic development, and real estate for many years for institutions such as JPMorgan Chase, and Wachovia in the New York, and South Florida markets. Since relocating to Central Ohio, Mr. Teran has worked in roles focused on commercial lending, economic development, capital markets, and asset management. Mr. Teran earned his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Florida International University. He also holds a Master’s Degree in City and Regional Planning from The Ohio State University, where he focused on real estate and economic development, and a Master’s in Business Administration from The Ohio State University, where he focused on finance and real estate.

Ms. Thelen joined OCCH in October 2011 and serves as Program Manager for Ohio Homeowner Assistance (OHA), a subsidiary of OCCH. In her position, Ms. Thelen will administer the disbursement of more than $760 million in Hardest Hit Funds. These TARP dollars were awarded by the U.S. Treasury to the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) to help address the foreclosure crisis in Ohio. Prior to joining OCCH, Ms. Thelen worked at JPMorgan Chase in account reconciliation and investor reporting, responsible for servicing over 2 million loans and reconciling clearing accounts.

Ms. Tillis joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in 2000 as an Asset Manager. In 2017, she was promoted to Vice President, Asset Management. In this capacity, she is responsible for a team of asset managers assuring compliance with the rules and regulations of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program, including monitoring overall property performance including marketing, maintenance and fair housing; reviewing tenant files for compliance; oversight for financial reporting; and property management. Ms. Tillis’ portfolio consists of 65+ projects located throughout the states of Ohio and Kentucky that have been developed with a variety of funding sources, including HUD, HOPE VI, USDA Rural Development and bond financing. She also is a trainer for the Basic Marketing class, offered to OCCH’s partners and CHDO organizations throughout the state. Her housing experience totals 33 years and she has gained numerous designations including; Certified Property Manager®, Licensed Real Estate Broker, Housing Credit Certified Professional, Specialist in Housing Credit Management, Fair Housing Coordinator, RD S.T.A.R. and she is also a Certified Home Inspector. Ms. Tillis holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from the University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, Ohio. She is an active member of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). Currently, Lori is serving as a 2018 Senior Vice President for the IREM Executive Committee. She is the 2006 and 2012 past president for IREM’s Columbus Chapter 42, 2013-2014 Past Regional Vice President for Region 6, which includes Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan and West Virginia and a past member of the HCCP Board of Governors.

Mr. Tynan joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in 2005 and currently serves as Asset Manager. He was previously an intern and Assistant Compliance Specialist. In his current capacity, Mr. Tynan ensures regulatory compliance and monitors overall property performance, including auditing financial reports, performing physical property inspections, and reviewing tenant files. Prior to joining OCCH, Mr. Tynan performed market and valuation analysis for low-income housing tax credit properties for Novogradac & Company. Mr. Tynan was a data administrator at Action for Children where he managed the billing process for the Early Learning Initiatives Program. Mr. Tynan received his Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from Ohio University and his Master’s Degree in Sport Management from the University of Massachusetts. He has served in various broadcast, writing, and sports management roles.

Mr. Wasserman joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) as a Development Analyst in September 2019. In this role, he provides technical support and underwriting of affordable housing developments in the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. Prior to joining OCCH, Mr. Wasserman was the Director of Real Estate for The Neighborhood Developers, a community development corporation serving metro Boston. He was responsible for sourcing new affordable housing developments and overseeing their execution, from acquisition and permitting through construction and leasing. He worked on a range of LIHTC and mixed-use developments. Mr. Wasserman holds a master’s degree in urban planning from the Harvard Graduate School of Design and a bachelor’s degree from Swarthmore College.

Mr. Weisert joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in May 2019 as Vice President, Fund Accounting. He is responsible for all financial accounting and reporting for the OCCH investment funds. This includes quarterly investor reporting and the annual audit and tax return reviews. Mr. Weisert also provides tax technical assistance to other departments within OCCH. Prior to joining OCCH, Mr. Weisert was a Tax Principal at the Tidwell Group. Prior to the Tidwell Group, he worked at a Big 4 accounting Firm focusing on Real Estate Partnerships as a Tax Senior Manager. Mr. Weisert holds a Bachelor’s degree in accounting from California State University Fresno, a Juris Doctorate and LLM in Taxation from Golden Gate University School of Law. Mr. Weisert is a licensed Attorney at Law.

Mr. Wilbur joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) in April 2019 as a Compliance Coordinator. In this role he coordinates the OCCH Desk Review process and tracks leasing activity and credit delivery while also monitoring regulatory compliance.  Keith holds a degree in Political Science from Ohio University, and has worked in both the private & public sectors. He comes to OCCH from Hocking Athens Perry Community Action, where he worked with youth in the workforce development & employment services areas. Keith is incredibly involved in the community, actively working with organizations like Franklin County CASA, the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, & Ohio University’s Alumni Association.

Ms. Woodmansee joined Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing in 2019 as a Vice President of Community Development Lending at Ohio Finance Capital Corporation (OCFC), the lending arm of the Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing. Her responsibilities include providing capital to affordable housing developers and community development projects in an effort to help transform neighborhoods.  Prior to joining OCCH, Ms. Woodmansee worked in in LIHTC syndication for National Affordable Housing Trust for over 17 years. While there, her roles included financial structuring, underwriting, fund structuring, originations, and developing modeling for Opportunity Zone transactions. Ms. Woodmansee earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (finance) from the Ohio State University and also holds a Masters of Business Administration from Ohio Dominican University.