MISSION:
“To be the advocate for a better quality of life for all in Warren County, Ohio.”

Today the Area Progress Council represents the interests of over 100 Warren County organizations. We are governed by an active Board of Trustees comprised of influential and experienced business, education, and community leaders. A full time Administrator manages member programs and coordinates activities such as Project Excellence, Leadership Warren County, and the Annual Economic Outlook Breakfast. Our office is located in downtown Lebanon.

2026 Officers

President -Maggie Hess -  Ohio Association of Career Technical Superintendents
Vice President - Jennifer Maynard
Secretary-Treasurer – Mike Miller, LCNB National Bank
Immediate Past President – Bobbie Grice

Member Emeritus - Walt Davis

2026 Directors:

*Dawna Fogarty - Warren County Community Services, Inc.
* Frank Hiti - Minuteman Press - Lebanon
Larry Hollingshead – OwlCreek Consultants 
Chris Johnson - Countryside YMCA
Randall Kuvin
Sean O’Grady - Festo Corporation
Jean Raga - eXp Realty
Phil Smith - Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau
*Mike Stater - Warren County SBDA
Bill Thornton – Thornton & Associates
Steve Williamson - Red Barn Lumber & Supply Co.
*Darlene Womack - ADVICS Corporation

* New to the Board

Membership elected January 20, 2026

Sponsored by:                   The Golden Lamb Inn

Annual Business After Hours and Election of Officers held at the Golden Lamb Inn - Lebanon - Ohio