OhioSE Team
OhioSE has a lean team of thirteen who live and work throughout the 25 county region in eastern and southern Ohio. Click on the profile pictures below to learn more and connect.
Katy Farber, OhioSE VP, directly oversees the OhioSE-JobsOhio project management efforts. She was an OhioSE Project Manager for five years, working with eight of the southern-most counties in the region prior to her vice presidency promotion.
Before joining the team, Katy was President of the Highland County Chamber of Commerce. In addition, she and her husband own a small business in the region.
937.763.6758 | katy@ohiose.com
Sarah Arnold, OhioSE Director of Marketing and Communication, oversees all facets of communication and marketing for the organization.
With a diverse background in marketing, strategic planning, and design, Sarah funnels her passion into community development and working with organizations to increase their impact in the region. In addition, she is the owner of an art retail shop + gallery in Marietta, Ohio featuring art from Appalachian Ohio and beyond.
740.525.5510 | sarah@ohiose.com
Gloria Blauvelt is Project Manager for OhioSE's southern counties - Adams, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto, and Vinton.
Before joining OhioSE, Gloria worked in the leadership development and policy advocacy sector as well as in local government in Central Texas, leading initiatives to improve the quality of life for residents. Born in Mexico, Gloria has dedicated her career to improving life outcomes for the communities she lives and serves, including southeast Ohio, which she now calls home.
956.222.3185 | gloria@ohiose.com
Destiny Bryson works as Manager of Engagement and Partnerships in 13 of the 25 counties served by OhioSE: Adams, Athens, Gallia, Highland, Hocking, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Perry, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton.
Before joining the team, Bryson was the executive director at the Highland County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau where she worked with local businesses, elected officials, state legislators, state agencies, federal bureaus, reporters and community leaders from around the region.
614.440.1885 | destiny@ohiose.com
Jane Dunnington, OhioSE Finance & Human Resources Manager, oversees the organization's financial and human resources.
Before joining the team, Jane worked at Hocking College, where her responsibilities included graduation analysis and international student admission.
740.603.7416 | jane@ohiose.com
Donna Hrezo is the region’s Site Selection Manager. Her focus is enhancing OhioSE’s competitiveness in site selection and responses to site leads generated via Ohio River Sites, Prime Sites and the JobsOhio’s property database, ZoomProspector.
Previously, Donna was with the Jefferson County Port Authority; her responsibilities included managing economic development projects and the county’s industrial park.
740.381.0230 | donna@ohiose.com
Brad Peoples is Project Manager for OhioSE’s central counties — Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, and Washington.
With a diverse background in small business ownership, real estate, and public service, Brad is passionate about serving the communities of Southeast Ohio. In addition to owning a small restaurant for over 14 years, he served as Noble County Commissioner and President of the Commission Board.
740.581.0906 | brad@ohiose.com
Tina Ruble, OhioSE Regional Sites Specialist, offers support for the Ohio Site Inventory Program (OSIP) and the Vibrant Communities Program for Southeast Ohio.
Prior to joining OhioSE, Tina worked in Right of Way executing easements and option agreements and providing support for due diligence studies. Tina currently holds a real estate salesperson license and received her MBA in May 2022. Tina was born in Germany but has called Southeast Ohio home for most of her life.
937.509.8677 | tina@ohiose.com
Stacey Saunders is the region's Project Assistant and supports the Site Selection Manager.
Previously, Stacey has worked as a science teacher, corporate training specialist and in higher education. She also owns her own home bakery business located in Marietta, Ohio.
740.607.0041 | stacey@ohiose.com
Amanda Sutphin, Regional Talent Coordinator, provides talent advising and project assistance to businesses in Southeast Ohio.
Amanda has worked in Washington County for the past 25 years. Before joining the OhioSE team, Amanda was the Administrator of Ohio Means Jobs Washington County. She assisted businesses in accessing the necessary resources to strengthen their workforce and drive success and partnered with businesses, local government, community leaders, school districts, post-secondary schools, media, and the Chamber of Commerce to improve employment opportunities in her area.
740.336.0744 | amanda@ohiose.com
Marisa Vetula is Project Manager for OhioSE's eastern counties - Belmont, Carroll, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson, and Monroe.
Before joining OhioSE, Marisa served as the Assistant Executive Director of the Belmont County Port Authority. Drawing from her diverse background, she aspires to leverage her skills to foster economic development and growth in the Appalachian region.
740.310.6244 | marisa@ohiose.com
Kara Willis is the Regional Talent Manager in all 25 counties served by OhioSE. She provides human resource solutions in the development and implementation of new or expanding company’s talent strategy.
Over the past 18 years, Kara has gained experience in workforce development, higher education, and economic and community development through prior positions with the Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), University of Rio Grande, and Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission.
740.981.6378 | kara@ohiose.com
James Woodward is the region’s Research Analyst. He supports OhioSE’s goal of advancing the region’s economy by analyzing demographic, workforce, and real estate data to help build a strong business case for companies interested in the economic value the region has to offer.
Born and raised in Athens, Ohio, Woodward earned his degree in economics from Ohio University and Ph.D. in public policy from the University of Kentucky. Before joining the team, Woodward performed research and data analysis to support state policies that promote job creation and economic growth.
740.591.8981 | james@ohiose.com
