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(Left
to Right) Grand Commodore Sam Covelli, Governor Mike DeWine, Dr. Doreen
Larson,
Past Grand Commodore Alan Stockmeister.
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Edison State President Inducted to
Association of Ohio Commodores
Edison State Community College President Dr. Doreen Larson was inducted
into the Association of Ohio Commodores on Friday, December 14, 2018.
The Association of Commodores inducted 15 people from around Ohio
during the Annual Winter Induction and General Meeting at The Hilton
Columbus Downtown.
Dr. Larson was welcomed as the fifth President of Edison State
Community College in 2015. She is the first female president of the
college since its inception as a technical school in 1973. In 2011, she
was inducted into the Mayfield High School Hall of Fame in recognition
of her lifelong commitment to increasing access to education for
minorities and people with disabilities. The Dayton Business Journal
has named her one of the regions “50 Most Powerful Women” each year for
the past four years.
The Association of Ohio Commodores is a group of individuals recognized
by the Governor of Ohio with the state’s most distinguished honor, The
Executive Order of the Ohio Commodore. Each year outstanding Ohioans
are recognized for their business accomplishment, acumen, and
leadership with the prestigious honor.
“As an Ohio Commodore, I cannot think of anyone more suited to be a
part of our select group of individuals than Dr. Larson,” said Darryl
Mehaffie, Edison State Board of Trustees and nominator. “I am very
proud that she has been named an Ohio Commodore.”
Governor James A. Rhoades formed the Association of Ohio Commodores in
1966 for the purpose of assisting the State of Ohio in advancement in
all areas contributing to the growth of and development of the state
and greater prosperity of its citizens. The association was
incorporated under the laws of the State of Ohio in 1971 as a
non-profit organization and now its esteemed members are primarily
involved with supporting the Office of the Governor and Lieutenant
Governor.
The Association is a nonpartisan organization that currently boasts a
diverse and dedicated membership of more than 400 men and women.
Members include government officials; distinguished university
presidents and administrators; banking and legal professionals; leaders
of trade organizations; chambers and economic development
organizations; and senior management executives at large, medium, and
small manufacturers from across Ohio in a wide variety of industries.
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