Celebrating OOD Director Kevin Miller's Accomplishment

Many OOD executive team members were on hand as Director Miller received the Alumni in Government Distinguished Service Award. Pictured left to right: Erik Williamson, Assistant Director; Maria Seaman, Chief Financial Officer; Rick Schanz, Chief Legal Counsel; Greg Dormer, Deputy Director of the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation; Janine Ashanin, Deputy Director of Human Resources; Director Miller; Kimberlyn Price, Deputy Director of the Division of Disability Determination; Kristen Ballinger, Deputy Director of the Division of Employer and Innovation Services; Susan Pugh, Deputy Director of the Division of Policy and Partnerships; Ben Weber, former Legislative Liaison; and Berna King, Acting Deputy Director of the Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired.

OOD Director Kevin L. Miller was awarded the Alumni in Government Distinguished Service Award by The Ohio State University (OSU) on June 9, 2025.

 

Director Miller; Walter “Ted” Carter Jr., President of OSU; and Becky Miller, Director Miller’s wife.

This award, presented to recipients who have made significant contributions in government and demonstrated a lasting impact in their field, recognizes Director Miller's outstanding leadership, decades of dedicated public service, and unwavering commitment to empowering individuals with disabilities across Ohio. It also highlights Director Miller's achievements as an OSU alumnus in honoring the university and positively impacting society through his public service.

 

OOD is incredibly proud to have Director Miller lead our agency and grateful for the expertise and passion he brings to our mission every day.