Ohio University Alumni Association Announces Four New Board of Directors Members

Four new members are joining the Ohio University Alumni Association Board of Directors, bringing fresh generational perspectives to an organization representing more than 300,000 graduates worldwide.

“One of the things I love most about our Board is that every member has a different OHIO story and a shared love for our alma mater,” said Jenn Bowie, executive director of the OUAA and associate vice president for Alumni Relations.

The newest directors are Tony Charles, Amy Fleenor, Christine Simmons, and David Terry. Each brings distinct career backgrounds spanning executive recruitment, banking, small business ownership, and higher education administration.

Diverse Backgrounds Shape New Directorships

Charles, who earned degrees in 1998, serves as the director for client delivery at DHR Global.

Fleenor, a 2008 graduate, works as deputy general counsel for lending and commercial banking at First Commonwealth Bank. Columbus Business First named her a “40 Under 40” honoree in 2024, the same year she appeared as a contestant on the “Jeopardy!” television program.

Simmons earned her Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education in 1997 after beginning her studies at Ohio University Lancaster. She is the co-owner and managing partner of Party Plus Event Rentals, LLC, and previously served as chief executive officer of the United Way of Fairfield County following a long career in banking.

Terry completed both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in sociology at the university in the 1990s. A U.S. Marine veteran and former probation officer, he currently works as the discipline chair for correctional science at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, California.

Submit Board Nominations Until Dec. 31, 2026

The alumni association connects graduates across various colleges, graduation decades, and geographic locations to support the university’s mission and vision.

Anyone interested in serving on the board or nominating a fellow graduate can submit a nomination.

Nominations remain open until Dec. 31, 2026.

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