Workforce Advisory Council

Tanny Crane, President & CEO
Crane Group

Tanny Crane is president and CEO of Crane Group Co. She has also served on the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, as well as the board of Wendy's International and State Savings Bank. Crane is widely recognized for her and her company’s philanthropy throughout Central Ohio.

Crane Group is a family-owned portfolio company composed of businesses primarily serving the manufacturing and services markets, as well as managing investments in private equity firms and real estate and bond portfolios. It helps partners and communities thrive by providing strategic leadership, flexible capital, and a collaborative spirit. The company is creating a future where businesses succeed by running thoughtfully and equitably while uplifting others.

Donald Dennis, Community Development Director
Huntington Bank

Donald Dennis oversees Community Development, Multicultural Banking, and Financial Literacy at Huntington Bancshares Incorporated, a $223 billion regional bank headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. He leads partnerships with public-sector and community-based organizations to advance Huntington’s $40 billion Community Plan, which expands access to capital and resources to strengthen economic vitality and address social, racial, and economic inequities in under-resourced communities. Dennis was recognized as a Top 100 Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer by the National Diversity and Leadership Conference and named one of Savoy Magazine’s Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America in 2022. Previously, he led diversity, equity, inclusion, and culture at Huntington and held leadership roles at Nationwide Financial Services, as well as technology management positions at Chase, BISYS Fund Services, and Accenture. He serves on the boards of the Mid-Ohio Food Collective and Columbus Community Kitchen, LLC, the UNCF Columbus Leadership Council, and the Executive Council for the GroundBreak Coalition. Dennis completed executive leadership programs at the University of Michigan and the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and English Literature from The College of Wooster.

Huntington is a full-service banking provider primarily operating across an eleven-state banking franchise of Ohio, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Huntington's “Welcome” philosophy centers around deep relationship-building capabilities to best meet each customer’s specific needs. Huntington serves customers through a banking network of over 1,000 full-service branches, including 11 Private Client Group offices, and over 1,600 ATM locations.

Melissa Furman, Recruiting Manager/VP 
PNC

Melissa is a Recruiting Manager with extensive experience leading talent acquisition strategies for large, complex organizations. She specializes in full‑cycle recruiting, workforce planning, and building scalable hiring solutions that align with business objectives. Melissa brings a strong track record of partnering with senior leaders and hiring managers to attract, assess, and retain top talent across diverse functions. She is known for driving process improvements, leveraging data to inform recruiting decisions, and developing inclusive hiring practices that support long‑term organizational growth. Her ability to communicate effectively, influence stakeholders, and prioritize competing demands enables her to deliver results in fast‑paced, high‑volume environments.

PNC Bank is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, providing retail banking, corporate and institutional banking, wealth management, and asset management services. With a strong commitment to innovation, integrity, and community impact, PNC supports millions of customers and employs tens of thousands of people across the country, helping individuals, businesses, and communities move forward financially.

Michelle Grieshop, Division Lead of Human Capital
Honda

Michelle is a national human resources director specializing in strategy development for health care, wellbeing, retirement, retirement investments, talent acquisition and development. She has experience in matrix organization, evolving best practices for total rewards strategies, and leadership development. She also has had success in delivering multimillion-dollar projects on time and below allotted budget through effective strategic planning and ability to prioritize. She brings a proven ability to communicate and influence throughout all levels of an organization.

Honda was the first Japanese automaker to produce products in America, beginning with motorcycles in 1979, followed by the start of automobile production in Marysville on Nov. 1, 1982. The company’s 12 plants in the U.S. employ more than 22,000 workers.

Andy Hardy, Vice President of Government Relations
Columbus Chamber of Commerce 

Bio coming soon. 

The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is a member-driven business organization that supports the growth, competitiveness, and vibrancy of Central Ohio’s business community. Through advocacy, business connections, workforce initiatives, and leadership development, the Chamber works to strengthen the regional economy and create an environment where employers and talent can thrive.

Debbie Hardy, Human Resources Site Head
Amgen

Bio coming soon. 

Amgen is one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. Amgen is a values-based company, deeply rooted in science and innovation to transform new ideas and discoveries into medicines for patients with serious illnesses. A worldwide leader in biologics manufacturing, Amgen has an outstanding track record of reliably delivering high-quality medicines to patients who need them.

Tim Harman, Director, Customized Talent Acquisition & Training
The Workforce Innovation Center

Tim is a workforce expert with over 15 years of human resource and diversity, equity and inclusion experience. Tim has a successful track record of implementing talent acquisition, college recruiting and diversity, equity and inclusion strategies with multiple Fortune 500 companies. Currently, Tim is a Senior Consultant with the Workforce Innovation Center with a focus on improving individual, organization and community success in training and retaining great leaders. Tim has been an active leader with the Central Ohio Diversity Consortium, is a current member of the Columbus Region Workforce Advisory Council and Advisory Board for FESTA non-profit.

The Workforce Innovation Center Our goal is to serve the organizations who are actively seeking to further learning and development through inclusive behaviors and initiatives which generate a measurable return on investment to their stakeholders and community.

Brad Hyslop, Director of Client Relations
Innosource

Bio coming soon.

InnoSource was founded in 1999. The company immediately found success in partnering with Fortune 500 companies and other high-quality, mid-size firms to support all complex human resources functions and talent needs. Innosource hires 3,500+ associates annually – 50 percent of whom work in Ohio.

Noel Klay, Director, Global Talent Acquisition
Cardinal Health

Noel has over 25 years of Talent Acquisition experience including 18 years with Cardinal Health. Currently, Noel is leading a direct/indirect global team of over 40 and is responsible for the Pharmaceutical, Specialty Solutions, and NPHS divisions. In addition to day-to-day recruitment, Noel has led Talent Acquisition teams at Cardinal Health through business transformations and several large-scale acquisitions, including the Cordis business from Johnson & Johnson, the Covidien business from Medtronic, and Global Shared Services (GSD) build out in India. Lastly, Noel was a Founder’s Award winner at Cardinal Health in 2023.

For those tasked with navigating the complexities of healthcare, Cardinal Health brings scaled solutions that help our customers thrive in a changing world.

Lindsay LaSala, Talent Relationship Partner
IGS Energy  

Lindsay LaSala serves as the Talent Relationship Partner for IGS Energy. In this role, she nurtures relationships with educational institutions and community organizations to advance education access and career pathways for all members of our local community. Lindsay has built her career on developing meaningful, mutually beneficial relationships between businesses and the community. Prior to IGS Energy, Lindsay worked with The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation where she led the creation of programs which helped connect millions of children and families across America to the life-enhancing benefits of gardens. With a background in strategic partnerships, program management, and communications, she finds fulfillment in personal connections and helping people and organizations reach their fullest potential.

IGS Energy is redefining what it means to be an energy company. IGS is leading a transition to a more sustainable energy future for a healthier planet. 

Shannon Morton, Managing Director in Human Resources, Head of Transformation & Integration
J.P. Morgan Chase 

Shannon is the Head of Transformation & Integration within the Employee Help & Advisory organization at JPMorgan Chase. In this role, she leads the strategic transformation and execution of support experiences for employees, managers, and advisors across the firm.  Shannon is recognized for championing innovation and driving initiatives that enhance organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and the overall employee experience. Her leadership ensures the delivery of best-in-class support services, aligning with the firm’s commitment to excellence.  

Shannon joined the Human Resources organization in January 2024 as the Product Owner for Manager Experience. In this capacity, she spearheaded the transformation of end-to-end processes and influenced product development for 53,000 managers, collaborating across multiple channels and service support teams to deliver impactful solutions.

Beyond her core responsibilities, Shannon serves as the HR Co-Market Head for the Columbus Market, supporting 15,000 local employees. She plays a key role in shaping strategic decisions as a member of the Market Executive Leadership Team, contributing to the growth and success of the Columbus region.

JPMorgan Chase is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.6 trillion and operations worldwide. Its rich history spans over 200 years. Locally, JPMorgan Chase partners with Columbus State on the Columbus Promise and upskilling programs at its Polaris Corporate Center. Lead Columbus Executive Corrine Burger serves on the Columbus State board of trustees.

Greg Oliver, VP, Talent and Workplace Connections
NiSource

Bio coming soon. 

NiSource Inc. is a regulated energy holding company that provides natural gas and electric service to millions of customers across multiple U.S. states. Through its utility subsidiaries, NiSource is focused on delivering safe, reliable, and affordable energy while investing in infrastructure modernization and a transition toward more sustainable energy systems.

Sarah O'Reilly, HR Director
Andelyn BioSciences

Sarah O’Reilly is the Senior Director of Human Resources for Andelyn Biosciences, with over 17 years in the manufacturing industry. Prior to her role at Andelyn, she worked at Honda of America Manufacturing. Sarah currently serves on the Workforce Advisory Council for Central Ohio that partners with local businesses and educational institutes to bridge existing talent gaps between employer needs and workforce skillsets.

Andelyn Biosciences is a gene therapy CDMO that supports companies developing curative gene therapies for rare and prevalent diseases. With 20-plus years of experience manufacturing viral vectors, Andelyn’s scientific expertise for development and characterization of gene therapies has led to GMP material being produced for over 75 worldwide clinical trials and more than 400 cGMP clinical batches.

Tom Poole, Talent Acquisition Director
OSU Wexner Medical Center

Poole is a data-driven recruiting executive with over 20 years of professional experience in executive search, corporate recruiting, recruiting process outsourcing, and contingent staffing. He has demonstrated success in implementing innovative recruiting processes, mentoring staff, and delivering measurable results that surpass corporate goals for both personal and team performance.

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus is nationally ranked in 9 adult specialties and rated high performing in 3 adult specialties and 15 procedures and conditions. It is a general medical and surgical facility as well as a teaching hospital.

Damon Porter, SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Grange Insurance

Damon J. Porter joined Grange Insurance in May 2018, and serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. A strong advocate of supporting the plight of others, Porter has served in leadership roles on numerous nonprofit boards including the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture in Charlotte, NC; the Housing and Neighborhood Development Service (HANDS) in Erie, PA; and the Youth Leadership Institute, also in Erie, PA. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Mid- Ohio Food Collective in Columbus which is one of the largest foodbank organizations in the country.

Grange Insurance provides peace of mind and protection during life's unexpected events. For generations, Grange Insurance and the independent agents who represent the company have empowered people to live their best lives. Headquartered in Columbus, Grange delivers auto, home, life and business insurance in 13 states.

Chad Racicot, Associate Vice President of Talent Acquisition

Nationwide

Chad leads enterprise Early Career Strategy and oversees recruiting for key corporate functions, including Technology, Legal, Human Resources, and Marketing. He drives strategies that build a future‑ready talent pipeline and advance Nationwide’s commitment to an inclusive workforce. Since joining Nationwide in 2018, Chad has held strategic HR leadership roles, most recently serving as Senior Human Resources Business Partner for Nationwide Financial, advising executives on talent, culture, and organizational effectiveness. Previously, Chad spent several years at Microsoft in global HR and talent acquisition roles, where he designed and scaled early‑career programs and modernized university recruiting initiatives aligned to long‑term workforce priorities. He began his career in HR and in nonprofit organizations supporting youth-in-crisis, grounding his people‑first leadership philosophy. Chad holds a bachelor’s degree in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics from the University of Vermont.

Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the United States. Nationwide is rated A+ by Standard & Poor's. An industry leader in driving customer-focused innovation, Nationwide provides a full range of insurance and financial services products including auto, business, homeowners, farm and life insurance; public and private sector retirement plans, annuities and mutual funds; excess & surplus, specialty and surety; and pet, motorcycle and boat insurance. Nationwide employs approximately 31,000 associates across the United States and globally.

Mindy Sandford, Senior Advisor, Workforce Development, Partnerships and Programs
OhioHealth

Mindy Sanford is a motivated operations and business development executive with 20-plus years of progressive experience in the healthcare industry. She leverages expertise in health care management  and partners with academic institutions to build a solid pipeline of future healthcare workers.

OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit, charitable, healthcare outreach of the United Methodist Church. We are a family of 35,000 associates, physicians and volunteers, and a network of 14 hospitals, 200+ ambulatory sites, hospice, home health, medical equipment and other health services spanning 47 Ohio counties.

Ashlyn Schneider, Sr Manager Talent Acquisition
Worthington Enterprises 

Ashlyn Schneider joined Worthington Enterprises (formally Worthington Industries) in 2013 and is the Sr. Manager of Talent Acquisition. Throughout her career she has led strategic initiatives to support hourly and salary recruiting for the organization. Ashlyn and team have worked to identify new pipelines of talent through building strong partnerships with K12 school districts, career-tech institutions, and colleges and universities across the US. Ashlyn led the first ever Worthington Workforce Experience, transforming learning and offering high school seniors a chance to explore a career in manufacturing during their last year of school, ultimately leading to full time employment upon graduation. She stood up the Worthington Industries Internship Program and the DoD Military SkillBridge Program, providing career opportunities for those preparing to transition out of the service. Ashlyn is passionate about bringing awareness to modern manufacturing and showcasing the innovative career paths it has to offer.

Worthington Enterprises is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that improve everyday lives by elevating spaces and experiences. The Company operates with two primary business segments: Building Products and Consumer Products. Headquartered in Columbus and founded in 1955, Worthington Enterprises partnered with Columbus State in building the Modern Manufacturing Work-Study program.

Kari Susil, Senior Manager of Talent Management & HR Compliance 
Worthington Steel

Kari Susil joined Worthington Steel in 2014 and is currently the Senior Manager of Talent Management & HR Compliance. Kari leads Talent Acquisition, focused on attracting top, diverse talent, strengthening local and regional talent pipelines, and ensuring timely hiring to support evolving business needs. She also leads the organization’s talent development strategy through enterprise leadership programming and learning solutions across all levels, supporting succession and workforce planning through targeted development programs that address current and future talent gaps. In addition, Kari provides enterprise oversight of HR compliance, supporting consistent practices and risk awareness across the organization.

Worthington Steel is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel’s expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Steel employs 4,600 people across 32 facilities in seven states and six countries and operates under a people-first philosophy.

Emily Toney, Local Market Executive
Bank of America

As Market Executive for Columbus at Bank of America, Toney works closely in partnership with the Market President and leadership team to help connect businesses, families and individuals to the banking and investment teams that will help improve their financial lives. Toney brings her 20-plus years of leadership in the Columbus nonprofit community as an events and development professional. She currently serves on the boards of Gateway Film Center, Franklin Park Conservatory and Creative Ohio. She is a graduate of the 2016 Leadership Columbus program and the 2022 Elevate Columbus class.

Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving approximately 68 million consumer and small business clients. In Columbus, it has extended $90 million in loans to small businesses, $1.4 billion in commercial loans, and donated 51,000 employee volunteer hours. It also supports local nonprofit partners such as Habitat for Humanity, Lutheran Social Services and Star House. 

David White, VP, Talent 
One Columbus

In his role as Managing Director, Talent at One Columbus, David White leads a team that focuses on creating solutions and connecting businesses to the workforce ecosystem in the Columbus Region. Consulting with regional companies regarding their talent needs, they facilitate connections and dialogue among various private, public, state, and nonprofit resources. For companies seeking to expand operations or introduce a new operation in the region, his team works on customized proposals to meet talent needs now and in the future.

One Columbus is the economic development organization for the 11-county Columbus region. Working with local and state partners, the team serves as a business location resource for companies across Central Ohio and around the world. Since 2010, the One Columbus team has helped more than 650 domestic and international companies achieve their growth goals by locating in the Columbus Region, resulting in over $34 billion capital invested and more than 68,000 new jobs created.

Walt Williamson, Director, Talent Acquisition
Intel

Walt Williamson joined Intel in August 2022 as the Director of Talent Acquisition for Intel Ohio. He has since expanded his role to be the Global Head of University Recruiting and Intern Programming at Intel Corporation. He has spent most of his career in HR, primarily in Talent Acquisition. As a life-long Ohioan, he’s proud to support the growth and leading-edge technology in Ohio.

Intel is creating world-changing technology that enriches the lives of every person on Earth. For more than 50 years, its work has driven forward innovation, leading to modern advances in fields like AI, analytics, and cloud-to-edge technology. Throughout these advances, Intel remains firmly focused on valuing the amazing employees that make it happen. 

Felicia Wilson, VP of Marketing & Community Workforce Programs
Dawson

Felicia Wilson joined Dawson in 2012 and is the Vice President of Marketing and Community Workforce Programs. Felicia is responsible for launching Dawson’s Community Workforce Programs in 2015 to aid in building a strong pipeline of talent for the Columbus region. Wilson volunteers with many community organizations, including the Ronald McDonald House, Dream Center Columbus, and Big Brothers Big Sisters Project Mentor.

Dawson is a workforce solutions company offering job placements, HR Management Solutions, and Community Workforce Programs. What started in 1946 as a service to help soldiers find jobs as they returned home from WWII has turned into a leader in workforce solutions. Dawson engages with the Workforce Advisory Council to help create a strong talent pipeline for the Columbus region by bridging the gap between education and workforce needs.

Lorina Wise, SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Nationwide Childrens Hospital 

Lorina Wise is the SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She joined Nationwide Children’s legal department in 2012, where she served as Deputy General Counsel and worked closely with Human Resources as senior counsel on employment matters and lead counsel for the Abigail Wexner Research Institute. Lorina assumed the role of CHRO in 2018.

Prior to joining Nationwide Children’s, Lorina worked at Carnegie Mellon University as the Senior Director of International Human Resources and Enterprise Risk Management. Lorina also worked at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC for approximately 10 years, including serving as General Counsel of Pittsburgh Childrens Hospital. Lorina was in the Office of the City Solicitor for the City of Pittsburgh for several years where she advised and represented the city on a broad variety of employment matters with its union and non-union workforce. Lorina started her legal career working for the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, as staff attorney and as a law clerk for the Honorable Justin M. Johnson. Lorina’s legal career has been committed to public sector and nonprofit law. Lorina has served on a number of nonprofit boards and currently serves as a Board member for Columbus State Community College, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio, the YMCA of Central Ohio, and Civista Bank of Sandusky, Ohio.  

Lorina earned her juris doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law located in her hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and her bachelor's degree in international relations from The Johns Hopkins University.  

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is one of the largest pediatric hospitals and research institutions in the United States. Based in Columbus, Ohio, it provides comprehensive medical care for children while advancing pediatric health through leading-edge research, education, and advocacy. The hospital is nationally ranked in multiple specialties and is widely recognized for its commitment to improving child health outcomes locally and globally.