Get Involved
From working closely with Ohio Legislators to traveling to Washington, D.C. to lobby at the nation's Capitol, the Ohio Restaurant Association Board of Directors works on behalf of ORA members to ensure a legislative and regulatory environment in which your business can succeed and grow. As a group of dedicated volunteers, the Board meets four times a year to recognize and take action on those items important to Ohio's foodservice industry. With 29 members, the Board of Directors represents owners, operators, chains, suppliers and hospitality educators. Ohio Legislators and Agencies immediately recognize that this group represents Ohio's foodservice industry.
The Board Members work with the following committees:
Government Affairs Committee
The Government Affairs Committee reviews state legislation, develops grassroots programs and supports the raising of Ohio Restaurant Association's Political Action Committee funds.
For additional information, contact Richard Mason at 614-246-0130.
NAPICS Committee
The NAPICS Committee develops the theme, educational and social programs for the North America Pizza & Ice Cream Show (NAPICS), the only show designed specifically to serve the owner/operators of pizza and ice cream establishments.
For additional information contact Bradie Berry at 614-246-0217.
Workforce Development Committee
The Workforce Development Committee members support the Ohio Restaurant Association Education Foundation which drives and sustains industry participation in high school-to-career foodservice programs.
For additional information contact Sharon K. M. Fish at 614-442-3535.
How To Get Involved
Any Ohio Restaurant Association member in good standing can become a dedicated volunteer on one of the above committees by contacting the committee's staff coordinator.
Positions become available annually on the Ohio Restaurant Association Board of Directors. Any ORA member in good standing who is interested in becoming an ORA Board of Directors member should contact ORA President and CEO Geoff Hetrick.
