Regional Officer Bios
Diane Bricker - President
After programming for about twenty years in Cincinnati, my husband and I moved back to Columbus. I am currently a student at Columbus State Community College majoring in Object-Oriented Programming. I love to read, play with my dog, and take long drives with my husband, Casey. I have held several chapter officer positions, including President. I am honored to be your Ohio Region President!
Jeff Gerken - Vice President
Hello Ohio Region. I am Jeff Gerken, first year surgical technology student, from the Nu Pi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Sinclair Community College in Dayton. I look forward to serving this current year as Ohio Vice President and working towards the goals that the Regional team as set before us. By the way, I do intend to keep my promise of increasing the spirit at the Regional events.
Sandra (Sandy) Crossen - Secretary & Buckeye Editor
Hi Ohio Region, I am Sandra (Sandy) Crossen your Ohio Region Secretary. I became a member and the President of the Beta Gamma Epsilon Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa in 2008. I strongly believe in the four hallmarks and am here to encourage anyone who is reaching for the stars.
Lisa Ottenberg-Diehl - Central District Rep
I am a first year student at Columbus State, studying Dietetics and Exercise Science. I love to read, play deck-hockey, and play with my dogs. Aside from being the Central District Representative, I am also the Vice President of Fellowship at my chapter.
Martina Thomas Catlin - Northeast District Rep
As your Northeast District Representative, I will be open-minded to your ideas while working on a plethora of strategies for all of us to grow and have this team leave a legacy. I am a family oriented person; my children Nicole (14) and Matthew (12) keep me motivated to succeed personally and professionally.
Angie Posada - Northwest District Rep
Hello Ohio Region. I am excited with my new adventure. I am eager to work with my new Ohio Region Officer team for the 2009-10 year. I'm also eager to meet all of you from all the chapters. This a great accomplishment for me as a person and a leader.
Deanna Stewart - Southwest District Rep
My name is Deanna Stewart. I am a second year Medical Assisting student at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio. I am an active member of the Nu Pi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa and the liaison with the campus Student Leadership Association. I am also the president of the Student Medical Assisting Association on campus. My goal as the new Southwest Ohio Regional Officer is to encourage a greater sense of communication, community, and cooperation within the chapters of the region as well as with the other regions in Ohio.
Tim Davis - Southeast District Rep
I am a Navy veteran who enjoys traveling, cooking, eating, and great quality with my family. Beginning with Hocking College, I am pursuing a career in Nursing, to one day have my masters, and work for the Government. As district representative I hope to bring a good continuity of communication to the Southeastern district.
Connie Myers-Kerr - President, Alpha of Ohio
Connie Myers-Kerr was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa in the spring of 2004 and became an alumna in the fall of 2008. She has served in multiple chapter positions over the years at both of her chapters, Chi Omega (2004-2007) and Alpha Rho Epsilon (transferred to in 2007), as well as serving as the 2007-2008 International Vice President – Division I of Phi Theta Kappa. She is enrolled at Texas A&M University – Commerce for a Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences degree as a distance learner and a member of Pi of Texas, the college’s Phi Theta Kappa alumni association.