Ohio recently became an affiliate of the US Business Leadership Network (USBLN). The USBLN is a national disability organization that serves as the collective voice of over 60 business leadership network affiliates across North America, representing over 5,000 employers. The Ohio BLN is an employer-to-employer educational organization. Members engage in networking discussions to increase their knowledge of community outreach, recruiting and interviewing, the accommodation process and barriers to employment. By participating, employers learn how to leverage their organizations for success. Membership is free and open to all employers.
Cardinal Health, Ohio BLN's Lead Employer, hosted this kick-off event on April 6, 2011. Featured Speakers: Carole Watkins - Chief Human Resources Officer and Executive Sponsor of Differently Abled Employee Resource Group, Cardinal Health Whitney Mantonya - VP, Operational Excellence and Co-chair, Differently Abled Employee Resource Group, Cardinal Health Kevin Miller - Executive Director, Rehabilitation Services Commission Jermaine Brown - Chair, Governor's Council on People with Disabilities Chris Moranda - Ohio Business Leadership Network President and Manager, Disability Services, OhioHealth - Return-to-Work Initiative Melissa Ingwersen - District President, Key Bank, and Chair-Elect of the Columbus Chamber Board of Directors Lynn Mailloux - Human Resources, Walgreen's Perrysburg, Ohio Distribution Center Jeanne Farmer - Regional Director, Manpower Group Mark Stewart - General Manager, Lowe's Regional Distribution Center Jason Stickel - Senior Executive Recruiter, Cardinal Health