Page 4 - OctoberMag2024.10.8.2024

GCU BOARD NEWS

Welcome New

GCU Board Member!

S. Ronald Bednar Elected to the GCU Board of Directors
S. Ronald Bednar, a lifelong GCU member, was recently
elected to the GCU Board of Directors. Ronald will join the
nine incumbent directors who were reelected: Melanie
Basl, George W. Batyko, Lisa Gulibon, Michael W. Karaffa, S. Ronald Bednar
George Kofel, David Oleksa, Maria Silvestri, John J. Urban National Director
and Gregory N. Vladika to serve on the Board from Octo-
ber 1, 2024 through September 30, 2028. experience in all aspects of accounting, including budget-
Ron received a BS/BA Degree in Accounting from ing, forecasting, and internal controls. He has risk manage-
Youngstown State University and his MBA Degree in Fi- ment experience, has set up 401(K) and pension plans and
nance from The Ohio State University. assumed fiduciary responsibility for them and has worked
He is a retired Certified Public Accountant with expe- with the investment end of these plans as well.
rience at the following companies: Battelle Memorial In- Ron and his wife Patty are the parents of three children.
stitute—Lead Corporate Accountant; Cardington Yutaka His father Steve, served the GCU as a National Auditor
Technologies, Inc—North American Accounting Manager; from 1988-2004.
ASK Chemicals LP—Senior Manager Americas Controlling With his CPA and risk management skills Ron plans on
& Risk Management; The Ohio Historical Society—Chief working with the other GCU National Directors to continue
Financial Officer and Midwest Express Inc— Controller. to grow the GCU financially and fraternally. He hopes to
Ron has been a member of the financial leadership team sustain the heritage and traditions, as well as help to con-
for both for profit and non-profit organizations sharing his tinue the new fraternal metamorphosis program.

2024-2028 Board of Directors

Fr. Valerian M George Kofel Atty. John J. Urban Melanie Basl George W. Batyko S. Ronald Bednar
Michlik National Director National Director National Director National Director National Director
National Spiritual Chairman of the Board Vice Chairman of the Board Secretary of the Board
Advisor

Lisa Gulibon Michael W. Karaffa David A. Oleksa Maria Silvestri Gregory N. Vladika
National Director National Director National Director National Director National Director

2 GCU MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2024