Ohio Political landscape and SERB Update
Hosted by COLERA
Program
Herb Asher and Terry Casey will discuss the challenges currently faced in Ohio against the backdrop of an intense gubernatorial race and new developments at the state legislative level. Employment law remains in constant flux, and this year’s political environment in Ohio adds layers of complexity. With the general election set for November 3, candidates are staking out positions on policy issues that directly impact employers and employees alike.
Daniel Sabol and Monica Williams from Clemans, Nelson & Associates will provide a legal update on SERB cases and decisions in the last year. The speakers will also cover SERB’s most recent Wage Settlement Report, the Cost of Healthcare in Ohio’s Public Sector Report and the quarterly Fact Finding and Conciliation statistics and how attendees can incorporate this information into their own negotiations and representation. The speakers will then discuss hot topics they have encountered at SERB in recent years and how both union and management-side representatives can best navigate these situations.
Date and Time
May 19, 2026 12:00 am – 4:00 pm
Agenda
12:00 – 12:30 – Lunch catered at FOP
12:30 – 1:30 – Ohio’s Political Landscape – 2026 Legislation and Elections-
Terry Casey and Dr. Herb Asher
1:30 – 1:50 – Annual Meeting and Vote on Organization’s Officers
1:50 – 2:00 – BREAK
2:00 – 3:00 – SERB Updates – Dan Sabol and Monica Williams
3:00 – 4:00 – Social Mixer
Location – The Woodbury, 215 East Town Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Speakers
Terry Casey is a graduate of Ohio State University, with business administration and journalism studies. Mr. Casey has worked over five decades with state legislators, including Speaker Jo Ann Davidson, judges, mayors, state officeholders, members of Congress, community groups, schools, etc., for research and media on various public policy issues. Former Administrative Assistant to Columbus Mayor Tom Moody and U.S. Congressman Sam Devine. Franklin County Board of Elections, Board Member for 14 years and Board Chairman for 12 years. Former Chairman of State Board of Voting Machine Examiners. Since January 2011, has been Chairman of State Board of Personnel Review appointed by Governor John Kasich.
Mr. Casey has been a regular panelist on WOSU-TV’s “Columbus on the Record” for the past eleven years. He is also a regular on other media/news programs, including WCMH-TV’s Spectrum show with Colleen Marshall, WBNS-TV’s “Face the State,” etc. His community involvement includes Columbus Metropolitan Library Board of Trustees, 14 years; Board President for two years, including the Columbus library system gaining national ranking as the number one library in the United States. He was named in 2001 to the Ohio Library Trustee Hall of Fame and former statewide Ohio Library Council Chair.
Mr. Casey is an extensive student of history and travel. He has visited 23 different countries in Europe and 6 continents.
Dr. Herb Asher – Dr. Asher is professor emeritus of political science at The Ohio State University. He previously served as counselor to the university president, senior vice president for government affairs, special assistant to the university president for government relations, and founding director of the John Glenn Institute for Public Service and Public Policy. He is frequently called upon as an expert political analyst by local and national media. Dr. Asher earned his degrees at Bucknell University (B.S. Mathematics) and the University of Michigan (M.A. and Ph. D. in political science).
Dr. Asher serves as faculty adviser to several student organizations, including the Ohio State University College Democrats. He also serves on the Executive Committee and Board of Trustees of Hillel and formerly served as faculty adviser to the Undergraduate Student Government, College Republicans, and to two fraternities.
Dr. Asher is a former member and chair of the Ohio Ethics Commission and is currently a member of the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission. He was also a member of the Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission and is currently on the board of trustees of Equality Ohio. He is a former member of the Board of Trustees of Community Research Partners, a former member of the Board of Trustees of the Columbus Metropolitan Club, a former member of the Ohio State University Alumni Association Board of Directors, and former president of the Ohio State University Faculty Club.
Dr. Asher has authored numerous books and articles. He is currently working on The History of Ohio State University during the Second Administration of President Gordon Gee and will be writing a book on the lessons of university presidential and trustee leadership.
Monica Williams joined Clemans Nelson in 2023 and is a Senior Consultant. Monica works with clients on various employment and human resources management issues, compensation plans and wage surveys, and labor relations related work. Monica received her Bachelor of Science degree from The Ohio State University in Business Administration specializing in Human Resources and minoring in Communications. Monica is a SHRM Certified Professional, and is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
Daniel A. Sabol joined Clemans Nelson in 2026 and is the Director of Administrative Practice and Investigations. Dan represents clients before the State Employment Relations Board, OCRC, EEOC and other administrative agencies, as well as oversees CNA’s workplace investigations. Dan advises clients in human resource management, labor relations and negotiations, regulatory compliance, discipline, and policy development. He regularly conducts training on a variety of human resource and labor issues such as FLSA, FMLA, ADA, discrimination/harassment, and the use of social media in the workplace. Prior to joining CNA, out of law school, Dan represented public and private sector employers at management side firms, before joining SERB as its Labor Relations Administrator and ALJ in Jan. 2022. In this role, Dan oversaw SERB’s Representation and ULP Investigations departments, with his departments processing, investigating and making final recommendations on approximately 1,300 cases over 4 years, with 0 decisions overturned by the courts on appeal or mandamus.
Location
Lower-Level Meeting Room
FOP Building
222 East Town Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Take the elevator or the back stairs down to the lower level.
FREE Parking Available
Holiday Inn Columbus Downtown-Capitol Square by IHG,
175 East Town St, Columbus, OH 43215, is providing free parking in their lot! Also, metered parking available in front, or spaces in the lot behind the building off of Chapel Street.
Cost and Registration
Lunch-Included Ticket Costs for End of Year Buffet from Bravo
$25 for Members, with lunch included
$30 for Visitors, with lunch included
$15 for Students, with lunch included
Refunds will not be offered unless requested more than 5 calendar days prior to the Event date.
Attendees must register by 12 PM on the day prior to the Event date to guarantee lunch will be available to them.
Bookings
Bookings are closed for this event.