OPA Staff
The Ohio Psychological Association staff is available to assist members from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Contact us at 614-224-0034/800-783-1983 or via email by clicking the names below.
Michael O. Ranney, MPA, Executive Director – x13
Contact Michael about the OPA Political Action Committee (PAC), Project FAIR (Focused Advocacy Insurance Reform) and the Foundation for Psychology in Ohio.
Bobbie L. Celeste, PhD, Director of Professional Affairs – x12
Contact Bobbie about advocacy issues and general psychology questions. Note: Bobbie is in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Joan Bowman, MS, Director of Membership and Education – x19
Contact Joan for questions about membership, workshops, homestudies and the annual Convention.
Denise Brenner, MBA, Director of Operations and Finance – x11
Contact Denise for questions about general office operations, listservs, accounting and billing.
Heather Gilbert, BA, Director of Communications & Marketing – x15
Contact Heather for questions about the OPA publications and e-newsletter, advertising, the OPA website, Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards and media related information.
Beth Wherley, BA, Director of Mandatory Continuing Education– 614-224-9620 or 888-672-6231
Contact Beth about tracking continuing education credits and registering with OPA MCE.
James R. Moats, JD, General Counsel – 614-628-0777
OPA Central Office hours:
9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Staff meetings are held every Thursday from 10 a.m. – noon. During these hours, you may leave a message for the appropriate staff member and your call will be returned as soon as possible.









