Don Branson inducted into Association of Ohio Commodores
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Don Branson, executive director of the Southern Ohio Agricultural & Community Development Foundation, was inducted into the Association of Ohio Commodores on June 26. The Association of Ohio Commodores held its annual summer induction dinner in Columbus Ohio, at The Faculty Club. Sixteen people from around Ohio were inducted as new members of the Ohio Commodores.
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 this prestigious honor.
Governor James A. Rhodes 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 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 Lt. Governor.
The Association is a nonpartisan organization that currently boasts a diverse and dedicated membership of more than 260 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 of large, medium and small manufacturers from across Ohio in a wide variety of industries.
In May of 2000, the Ohio Department of Development’s Global Markets Division undertook the administration of the Ohio Commodores, in order to better utilize the expertise of this volunteer business force. By way of this enhanced relationship with the state of Ohio, the Ohio Commodores today provide even greater support to the Ohio Department of Development and the Office of the Governor.
They continue to sponsor international business and government delegations, including the reception of Ohio’s 11 international trade office managers in Columbus, and the business receptions during trade missions led by the Governor of Ohio to Europe, Mexico and Japan. In addition, the Ohio Commodores support key economic development initiatives of the Governor’s office.[[In-content Ad]]
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 this prestigious honor.
Governor James A. Rhodes 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 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 Lt. Governor.
The Association is a nonpartisan organization that currently boasts a diverse and dedicated membership of more than 260 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 of large, medium and small manufacturers from across Ohio in a wide variety of industries.
In May of 2000, the Ohio Department of Development’s Global Markets Division undertook the administration of the Ohio Commodores, in order to better utilize the expertise of this volunteer business force. By way of this enhanced relationship with the state of Ohio, the Ohio Commodores today provide even greater support to the Ohio Department of Development and the Office of the Governor.
They continue to sponsor international business and government delegations, including the reception of Ohio’s 11 international trade office managers in Columbus, and the business receptions during trade missions led by the Governor of Ohio to Europe, Mexico and Japan. In addition, the Ohio Commodores support key economic development initiatives of the Governor’s office.[[In-content Ad]]