Committees

Government Affairs Council and Standing Committees

Government Affairs Council

Chair: Jim May, Mercy Health Partners
The Government Affairs Council (GAC) serves as the governing body over all five policy subcommittees. The GAC also reviews ballot issues and tax levies, and makes position recommendations to the Chamber's Board of Directors. If you're interesting in joining the Government Affairs Council, please email Jason Kershner.

Transportation

Chair: TBD
Vice Chair: TBD
The Transportation Committee will focus on a number of federal, state and local issues. These include the reauthorization of six-year federal transportation legislation, the Brent Spence Bridge project, and identifying sustainable transportation project funding streams. If you're interested in joining the Transportation Committee, please email Tom Ewing.

Education & Workforce Development

Chair: TBD
Vice Chair: TBD
The Workforce & Education Development Committee provides commentary and insight on issues pertaining to employment, training, and workforce development. In 2013, the committee will focus on streamlining and coordinating federal and state workforce programs to match the actual needs of employers. If you're interested in joining the Education & Workforce Development Committee, please email Tom Ewing.

Energy & Environment

Chair: TBD
Vice Chair: TBD
The Energy & Environment Committee provides commentary and insight on federal, state, and local environmental legislation and regulations. If you're interested in joining the Energy & Environment Committee, please email Tom Ewing. 

Tax & Finance

Chair: Lee Stautberg, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Co-Chair: Mike Perry, Incite Visual
The Tax & Finance Committee evaluates tax policy at all levels of government that impact business. In 2013, the committee will focus on state tax expenditures, severance tax modernization, and federal tax credits impacting the Cincinnati USA region. If you're interested in joining the Tax & Finance Committee, please email Jason Kershner.

Healthcare

Chair: Melissa Saladonis, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Vice Chair: TBD
The Healthcare Committee provides policy direction to the Chamber on issues related to health, surfaces ideas for health related service that the Chamber may be able to provide to its members, and works to introduce the concept of best practices in both the health and wellness arenas. If you are interested in joining the Healthcare Committee, please email Jason Kershner.