Conversations with Owens Community College President Dr. Dione D. Somerville

by Dr. Dione D. Somerville

“Conversations with Owens Community College President Dr. Dione D. Somerville” is a podcast featuring a variety of leaders in education, public service, business and civic life. Host Dr. Dione D. Somerville is the president of Owens Community College, a premier two-year college serving students across Northwest Ohio. Dr. Somerville engages each guest with critical questions about their education, career and professional perspec... Read more

Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • S01 E12 - Cherry Street Mission Ministries CEO and President Ann Ebbert

    S01 E12 - Cherry Street Mission Ministries CEO and President Ann Ebbert

    In this episode, Dr. Dione D. Somerville sits down with Ann Ebbert, the CEO and President of Cherry Street Mission Ministries since 2015. Prior to joining Cherry Street, Ann worked in ministry at Hope United Methodist Church in Wh...

    48:49
  • S01 E11 - OACC President and CEO Jack Hershey

    S01 E11 - OACC President and CEO Jack Hershey

    In this episode, Dr. Dione D. Somerville sits down with Jack Hershey, the President and CEO of the Ohio Association of Community Colleges (OACC), which represents the state’s 23 community colleges. The Cleveland native joined the ...

    50:15
  • S01 E10 - Rossford Schools Superintendent Dan Creps

    S01 E10 - Rossford Schools Superintendent Dan Creps

    In this episode, Dr. Dione D. Somerville sits down with Dan Creps, the Rossford Schools Superintendent since 2013. The Rossford native earned his bachelor’s degree from Wittenberg University. He later pursued his teaching accredit...

    45:11
  • S01 E09 - HOPE Toledo President and CEO Rev. John Jones

    S01 E09 - HOPE Toledo President and CEO Rev. John Jones

    In this episode, Dr. Dione D. Somerville sits down with the Rev. John Jones, the HOPE Toledo President and CEO since 2020 and also Associate Minister at the Christian Temple Baptist Church. The Toledo native earned his bachelor’s ...

    45:54
  • S01 E08 - Ohio Director of the Department of Development Lydia Mihalik

    S01 E08 - Ohio Director of the Department of Development Lydia Mihalik

    In this episode, Dr. Dione D. Somerville sits down with Lydia Mihalik, the Ohio Director of the Department of Development and the former Mayor of the city of Findlay. Director Mihalik is a graduate of the University of Findlay, wh...

    34:57