Presenters

The 2026 Fall Conference Presenters are listed in order of appearance.

Legislative Update:

  • Kevin Futryk serves as Executive Director of the County Treasurers Association of Ohio, bringing over four decades of government affairs expertise to the role. His career began in 1977 when he was elected to the Seven Hills City Council at age 19. After positions with the Ohio House of Representatives and in Cleveland Mayor George Voinovich’s administration, Kevin established himself as an independent lobbyist in Columbus, representing both private and public sector interests since 1984. 

  • Dan Talarek has served as Lorain County Treasurer since April 1989. Prior to becoming Treasurer, he held positions as chief deputy treasurer (1975-1989) and personal property tax collector (1971-1975) within the office. Talarek serves on multiple county boards, including the Board of Revision, Data Board, and Budget Commission. Throughout his tenure, he has maintained a focus on responsible fiscal management and stewardship of public funds. He is a Past-President of the CTAO and current co-chair of the Legislative Committee.

  • Alex Zumbar has served as Stark County Treasurer since 2010. His prior public service includes roles as Alliance City Council member (1996-2003), Alliance City Auditor (2003-2008), and Finance Director of North Canton (2008- 2010). He earned his Certified Public Finance Administrator certification in 2019. He is a Past-President of the CTAO and current co-chair of the Legislative Committee.

  • RJ Mancini is Vice President at Government Advantage Group and the CTAO's State Lobbyist. Prior to joining Government Advantage Group in 2025, RJ spent 2 years at JobsOhio and four and a half years in the Ohio House as a legislative aide and majority policy advisor.

Association Updates

  • Victoria Gresh, CAE, joined Government Advantage Group in January 2026, bringing more than two decades of experience in association management, advocacy, and state government relations in Ohio. She began her career as a legislative aide in both the Ohio House and Senate before transitioning to chief staff executive roles for statewide professional and trade associations, where she led legislative initiatives, regulatory reform, and comprehensive association management functions.

Improving Mail Delivery, Reducing Cost, and Accelerating Revenue with USPS Optimization

  • John Dawson is the Managing Partner and U.S. Postal Service Specialist at DivcoData, a print, process, and mail firm headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee. With a background in U.S. Army Military Intelligence, John developed the analytical mindset and attention to detail that have driven his expertise in postal logistics, data management, and mailing compliance since 1992. After his military service, he entered the printing equipment industry before transitioning into the mailing and print sector, where he leveraged his deep knowledge of address accuracy and postal regulations to optimize mailing processes. At DivcoData, John leads efforts to minimize returned mail, enhance deliverability rates, and implement innovative address verification and statement processing solutions. He has become a trusted resource for tax associations, businesses, and organizations seeking to refine their mailing strategies, achieve greater postage efficiency, and realize cost savings while improving customer communication.

Gus Frangos Act: What Treasurers Need to Know:

  • Shawn Carvin is the Executive Director of the Ohio Land Bank Association (OLBA), representing the state's 72 county land banks in advocacy, legislative engagement, and technical assistance. A native of Warren, Ohio, Shawn brings more than 13 years of experience in land banking and community development. Prior to leading OLBA, he spent 10 years as Director of the Trumbull County Land Bank at Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership, where he helped build the land bank from its infancy and led neighborhood stabilization, homeownership, and economic development efforts. A U.S. Air Force veteran and graduate of Youngstown State University, Shawn remains actively involved in his hometown through nonprofit board service and volunteer work. He resides in Downtown Warren with his family.

Navigating the Yield Curve with your Investment Portfolio

  • Michael McCullough is a Partner and Portfolio Advisor at Touchstone Wealth Partners, based in Toledo. He began his career in institutional and government bond sales in 2001 and has built more than 25 years of expertise advising Ohio public funds on investment strategies and cash management. Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts from Miami University in Ohio and an MBA from the University of Toledo. A lifelong enthusiast of American history, he has served as the Historian of the Inverness Club in Toledo since 2014. 

Building and Maintaining Strong Vendor Relationships

  • Patty Melton is the Senior Enterprise Director of Sales at InvoiceCloud, based in El Dorado Hills, California. With decades of experience serving local government agencies through tax software, payment processing, and other government-related services since the late 1990s, Patty brings a unique perspective that reflects both the operational and elected leadership sides of public service. Married for more than 20 years to a former elected official who served at both the county and state levels, she understands firsthand the responsibilities and challenges that impact county treasurers nationwide. Patty has served on the California Association of Treasurer Tax Collectors Executive Board (CACTTC) as both Associate Chair and Vice Chair.

  • Kellie Gray was elected Williams County Treasurer in 2020. She previously worked in manufacturing procurement and residential and agricultural lending, gaining strong financial and operations experience. Kellie also served six years on her local school board, reflecting her commitment to the community and public service.

  • Jill Schiller is proud to serve the residents of Hamilton County as Treasurer. She was first elected to the position in November 2020 and reelected in 2024. She also serves on a number of boards and commissions, including: Chair of the Hamilton County Landbank, Member of the Hamilton County Budget Commission, Member of the Hamilton County Investment Advisory Committee, and Member of the Hamilton County Board of Revision.

  • Eileen Stanic, CTP, is the Regional Director, Advisory Services at Meeder Public Funds. She holds a B.A. in Finance from Cleveland State University and is a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP). She has over 30 years of treasury management and investment management experience. Eileen’s responsibilities at Meeder include client relationship management, business development, and working directly with clients to implement investment strategies as well as serving as a resource to public funds advisory staff. She is also a frequent speaker at conferences and seminars related to all aspects of public funds investment management.

Finding the Hidden Revenue: A People, Process, Technology Framework for Business Process Optimization

  • Patrick Tiettmeyer serves as Vice President of Strategy and Growth at Akava, working at the intersection of strategic partnerships, business development, and technology delivery to help organizations navigate modernization and digital transformation.

  • Munjuzi Nyirenda is a Senior Principal Consultant specializing in technical business analysis, program management, and process optimization, with prior experience at Nationwide Children's Hospital leading requirements development, stakeholder discovery, and technology governance.

  • Cheryl Brooks Sullivan is Franklin County Treasurer, a role she as held since 2017.

Bankruptcy Panel Discussion

  • John Jansing has served as Standing Chapter 13 Trustee for Dayton, Ohio, since 2019, and in 2026 he was also appointed Case-by-Case Chapter 12 Trustee for the Southern District of Ohio. He previously served for 10 years as a Chapter 7 Trustee for Dayton/Springfield, handling about 5,600 cases. Before becoming trustee, he practiced creditor bankruptcy, collections, and real estate law at Altick & Corwin Co., LPA, and earlier was a partner at Hedrick & Jordan Co., LPA. He is active in several bankruptcy organizations, including the American Bankruptcy Law Forum, the Bankruptcy Bench-Bar Conference of the Southern District of Ohio, and the National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees. He has practiced law for 38 years and holds a bachelor’s degree, cum laude, from the University of Cincinnati and a J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law.

  • Erin Renneker graduated from Miami University in 1999 with a bachelors degree in English. She received her juris doctor degree from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University in 2003, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. While at Northern Kentucky University, she received the 2003 Medal of Excellence in Bankruptcy from the American Bankruptcy Institute and Order of Curia for the Clase of 2003. She was admitted to the practice of law by the Supreme Court of Ohio in November 2003. Erin worked as a consumer bankruptcy practitioner with the law firm of Harold Jarnicki & Associates for almost 20 years. Erin served as a panel Chapter 7 Trustee in Dayton and is currently the Staff Attorney for the Office of the Chapter 12 Trustee and Chapter 13 Trustee in Dayton.

  • Jennifer Connley is the Delinquency Supervisor for the Montgomery County Treasurer’s Office, where she has served for over 20 years. Before entering the public sector, she spent a decade as Vice President of Credit and Collections at Duncan Oil Company. In addition to her supervisory role at the Montgomery County Treasurer’s Office, she serves as a member of the Dayton Housing Policy Data Subcommittee and partners with the Land Banks Building Blocks Data Collaborative.

  • Jeannie Zurmehly  began her career in the Clermont County Treasurer’s Office in 2007 working with delinquent taxpayers. She remained in that position until taking office as Treasurer in 2017. She is currently serving her third term as County Treasurer. Prior to coming to the County, she worked primarily in law firms and title agencies preparing and closing real estate loan transactions. She also operated her own bookkeeping business for several years. She has served as Executive Treasurer for the Clermont County Agricultural Society and was a member of her Township Board of Zoning Appeals for several years.

Ohio Ethics: When Doing Right Matters

  • Susan Willeke is an accomplished government-relations professional with more than 34 years’ experience in public affairs, communication, and public speaking.  Susan joined the Ohio Ethics Commission in 2005 as the Training and Communications Manager where she oversees and conducts educational and communication outreach.  In that position, Susan presents approximately 200 speeches annually, develops information strategies regarding agency programs, and represents the Ethics Commission to Ohio citizens, the media, and the Ohio legislature.

What to Consider When Transitioning Your Payables to Electronic Payments

  • Karl Lamar is a Treasury Sales Executive at J.P. Morgan Chase, based in Columbus. With over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, he specializes in treasury sales, product development, project management, operations, and technology. Karl has a proven track record of delivering unique solutions while working with dynamic, cross-functional teams across the organization. In his current role, he provides treasury management sales guidance for commercial banking government clients, helping them discover alternative options to optimize their payment strategies. Karl actively engages with senior management to set payment sales strategies for treasury officers, bankers, and associates covering receivables, payables, and information reporting services.