Cincinnati, Ohio – The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) has selected its board and officers for 2024, with Boone County Judge Executive Gary Moore leading as president. This marks Moore’s second consecutive term as president of the transportation agency. The newly appointed officers will serve a one-year term, effective immediately.
Moore expressed his enthusiasm in working alongside his fellow board members to continue improving the region’s quality of life and economic vitality. He praised OKI as a national model for how a metropolitan planning organization can transform a region, crediting CEO Mark Policinski and his dedicated staff for the organization’s reputation. Moore considers it a privilege and an honor to be part of such an innovative organization.
Joining Moore on the board are several other members, each serving in different leadership roles. Josh Gerth, an Anderson Township Trustee, will be the First Vice President, while Rick Probst, a Dearborn County Commissioner, will serve as the Second Vice President. Kenneth Reed, a Resident At-Large Member, takes on the role of Treasurer, and David Painter, a Clermont County Commissioner, will serve as Past President. Mark R. Policinski, the CEO of OKI, will be the Secretary.
The OKI Board of Directors comprises 118 members, primarily elected officials, working together to allocate approximately $40 million in transportation funds for construction and planning projects across the organization’s eight-county, three-state region. These counties include Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren in Ohio; Boone, Campbell, and Kenton in Kentucky; and Dearborn in Indiana.
OKI, a council consisting of local governments, business organizations, and community groups, remains dedicated to enhancing the Tri-State’s quality of life and economic development potential. As a federally mandated organization, OKI plays a vital role in coordinating collaborative strategies, plans, and programs to benefit the region.
In summary, the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments has appointed its board and officers for 2024. Gary Moore will lead as the organization’s president, continuing his efforts in improving the region’s transportation and overall well-being. OKI remains committed to its mission of fostering collaboration and development in the Tri-State area, striving to enhance the quality of life for its residents.