| New Director Of Ohio's Department Of Development |
| Tuesday, May 19, 2009 8:33:21 AM - Middletown Ohio |
 Press Release
Columbus, Ohio – Governor Ted Strickland today announced that he has named Lisa Patt-McDaniel to serve as interim director of the Ohio Department of Development. McDaniel, who currently serves as the director of the department's workforce and talent division, begins her duties Monday.
"Lisa brings an incredible amount of knowledge and experience to this position based on her years of service at the Department of Development," Strickland said. "Her broad-reaching work in economic, community and workforce development gives her a razor-sharp perspective on the needs of Ohioans and what state government needs to do to accelerate our economy."
Patt-McDaniel, 44, is a veteran of the Ohio Department of Development. She began her career with the state in 1987, and has been with the development department since 1990.
As director of the department's workforce and talent division, Patt-McDaniel led the state's efforts in the creation of a workforce system that is competitive in the modern, demand-driven economy, working collaboratively with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and the Ohio Board of Regents.
"I am honored to be asked to lead the Ohio Department of Development," Patt-McDaniel said. "I am eager to continue our efforts to create and attract new Ohio jobs at this critical time for Ohio's economy."
Patt-McDaniel will retain her current salary. She is replacing current interim director Mark Barbash, who today stepped down from the temporary position he has held for 3 months. He is taking a month of accrued paid leave time in order to resolve some personal financial matters. Barbash will resume his role as chief economic development officer, his position at the agency since early 2007.
"I believe that Mark is making the right decision for his family and the department," Strickland said. "He has worked to create Ohio jobs for more than two decades, and I know that he will continue to serve the people of Ohio well."
As director of the workforce and talent division, Patt-McDaniel oversaw the management of the Ohio Investment in Training Program, Workforce Guarantee Program, and the Governor's Workforce Investment Act Discretionary funds. The division also staffs the Governor's Workforce Policy Board.
Prior to that, she served as Assistant Deputy Director of the department's Community Development Division, which administers more than $300 million in federal and state funds. She also has served as Manager of the Department's Office of Business Development, which works intimately with Ohio companies and companies looking to expand or locate in Ohio.
Patt-McDaniel was appointed in 2002 by the Council of State Community Development Agencies (COSCDA) to the Federal Task Force on Performance Measures for Housing and Urban Development Programs. She also served on the Board of COSCDA as well as co-chaired the Interagency Council on Homelessness and Housing Policy Team, a collaborative effort of state government to develop policies and strategies to end homelessness in Ohio.
She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Policy from Miami University and her Master's of Public Administration degree from The Ohio State University.
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