DeWine Announces Ohio Board, Commission Appointments
Governor Mike DeWine named a slate of new and reappointed members to state boards, commissions and college trustee posts.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in People
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced a slate of appointments to state boards and commissions, including the reappointment of Christopher M. Fleming of Ashville to the Ohio Landscape Architects Board. The appointments also cover college trustee boards and the State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services.
Why it matters
The appointments fill seats on panels that regulate professional practice, public safety training and fire services across Ohio. Board membership shapes how state licensing and emergency-service standards are administered.
Christopher M. Fleming's reappointment to the Ohio Landscape Architects Board carries a five-year term running November 11, 2026 through November 10, 2031. Six members were appointed or reappointed to the State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services, though the announcement does not say how many seats are vacant.
The players
Mike DeWine
Mike DeWine is the Governor of Ohio, who announced the slate of board and commission appointments.
The details
Fleming, who represents Pickaway County, was reappointed to the board that regulates landscape architecture statewide. Other appointments include Jerad M. Barnett of Xenia to the Wright State University Board of Trustees, Robin T. Burrow of The Plains to the Hocking College Board of Trustees, and Matthew J. Winkle of Hillsboro to the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.
Timeline
November 11, 2026: Fleming's Landscape Architects Board term begins.
April 29, 2028: Angela I. Powell's Marion Technical College term ends.
December 31, 2027: Board of Nursing appointment term ends.
June 30, 2032: Jerad M. Barnett's Wright State trustee term ends.
Market Landscape
Governors fill professional licensing and public safety boards through the appointment process set out in Ohio statute, and these appointments continue that routine. The seats shape how licensing rules and emergency-service training are administered across the state.
Ohioans who hold professional licenses in landscape architecture, nursing or emergency services are affected by the boards these appointees now oversee. Board decisions set the licensing and training requirements those residents must meet.
The takeaway
State board seats quietly set the rules for licensed professions and public safety training, so checking which boards oversee your license or training can help you stay informed about changes.
Further reading
Explore more Ohio people and appointments coverage for context on state board leadership.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Scioto Post.
