October 8, 2025 - OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUND BOARD HOLDS PUBLIC MEETING
Directors of the OneOhio Recovery Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit responsible for overseeing the distribution of 55% of the state’s opioid settlement funds, held their monthly public board meeting on October 8, at offices of the County Commissioners Association of Ohio in Columbus.
Welcoming directors, staff, and members of the public, Chair Don Mason opened the meeting by introducing Mackenzie Betts, the Foundation’s new Partnership and Outreach Manager, who will lead engagement with the 19 OneOhio Regions.
The Board then heard a Mission Moment presentation highlighting the real-world impact of the Foundation’s work. Region 19 Director Daphne Ayers expressed gratitude for the Foundation’s support of The Road to Hope’s latest recovery home in Columbia Station, Trinity House, which will help close a significant gap in recovery housing for women with dependent children. Earlier this month, Director Ayers and OneOhio Director of Partnership and Outreach Sarah Anstine represented the Foundation at the facility’s ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house.
“This really puts the focus on why our work is so important,” Mason said. “Providing housing and support for more than 100 women and children, Trinity House embodies what OneOhio strives for: community-driven, innovative solutions that support those in recovery with compassion and dignity.”
The board then heard reports from:
Audit and Finance Committee Chair Evan Kleymeyer. Following a review led by OneOhio Executive Director Alisha Nelson, the Board voted to approve the unaudited August financial report. The Foundation’s independent auditor, Heather Dolen of SEO CPA Group, then presented the 2024 Audit Report, which concluded that all financial statements were presented fairly and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The Board subsequently voted to approve the 2024 Audit Report. Finally, Executive Director Nelson and David Kaplan of Panoramic Strategy presented the Foundation’s proposed 2026 budget, as recommended by the Audit and Finance Committee. The Board then voted unanimously to approve the 2026 budget.
Executive Committee Chair Don Mason, who presented a new Legislative Policy for review and consideration. The policy was then approved by a vote of the Board.
Grant Oversight Committee Vice Chair Greta Mayer, who provided an update on the Regional Grant Cycle 1 evaluation process. The committee will hold additional meetings in the coming weeks to continue this work.
Investment Committee Chair Jim White, who provided an update on the investment work conducted by PNC, as well as the investment advisor RFP process, which has generated responses from 17 of 18 firms engaged. Deadline for responses is October 17, after which the Investment Committee will begin to review and score proposals. Chair White indicated that the Committee hopes to have a recommendation to the Board by the end of the year.
Executive Director Nelson, who provided the Board with various updates and housekeeping items for their awareness.
The Board then adjourned until its next public meeting, which will be held virtually at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12. Members of the public may access all board meeting materials and information at OneOhioFoundation.com/Meetings
