FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 29, 2008
Contact:
Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission: Jessica Fagan – 614.995.7552; jfagan@culture.ohio.gov
OHIO CULTURAL FACILITIES COMMISSION HIRES PROJECT ANALYST
Columbus, Ohio – Erica Johnson has joined the staff of the Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission as a project analyst.
"I am pleased to welcome Erica to the Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission," said Commission Executive Director Kathleen M. Fox. "She will be an integral team member as we partner with communities around the state to contribute to the creation and improvement of Ohio’s cultural facilities.”
Ms. Johnson joined the Commission on February 25, 2008. She brings diverse experience in the financial, business and legal arenas. Her professional experience includes serving as a branch representative at National City Bank, as a paralegal for the Ohio Army National Guard, and as a library assistant with the Cleveland Public Library. She also worked as a business development intern with the Ohio Department of Development. Ms. Johnson holds a B.S. in Business Administration from The Ohio State University, as well as a Masters of Library and Information Sciences from Kent State University. She recently relocated from Cleveland to Columbus.
About the Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission
The Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission is a state agency that helps enhance the quality of life for Ohioans by improving the state’s cultural facilities. Since 1988, the Commission has disbursed nearly $400 million of capital funds appropriated by the legislature and Governor for facility improvement projects at non-profit theaters, museums, historical sites and publicly owned professional sports venues. The Commission partners with non-profit groups and local governments on nearly 250 projects in 65 of Ohio’s 88 counties. For more information on the Commission, visit www.culture.ohio.gov
