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Carol Waspe joins Henkle Schuler Realtors

Carol Waspe recently joined the sales staff at Henkle Schueler Realtors’ residential office in Lebanon.

Waspe holds an associate degree from Sinclair College in Dayton, where she also received her real estate training. She is married to Dr. Ira Waspe, who operates a dental practice in Morrow.

According to Brad Knapp, executive vice president of Residential Services at Henkle Schueler, Carol has joined a “winning team” as evidenced by Henkle Schueler’s 56 percent increase in total sales volume for 2004, which was a record year for the company.

Hargett to lead Ohio Farmers Union legislative efforts

Greg Hargett has been named governmental relations director for Ohio Farmers Union (OFU). Hargett will work out of the family farm organization’s Columbus office and will be responsible for representing OFU at the Statehouse and with state government leaders. 

Hargett, who will be coordinating policy efforts on behalf of OFU members and work to develop and implement legislative agenda, replaces Dick Babb, who retired as interim director.

With the new legislative session starting this month, Hargett said he’s ready to get to work. “We also must be mindful that the issues that are important to us impact lives of people who have never stepped foot on a farm,” he said. “When you consider country-of-origin food labeling and other consumer protection issues which are inherently a part of our concerns, it’s evident that our efforts on behalf of family farmers help protect and improve the lives of non-farmers as well.”

Prior to working for OFU, he served as political director of the Ohio Senate Minority Caucus. He worked for more than four years as district director for Congressman Ted Strickland and also served five years as Strickland’s campaign manager. In addition, he brings with him three years marketing experience in the private sector.

A native of Clermont County, Hargett earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration and political science in 1995 from the University of Rio Grande. Hargett, his wife, Jennifer, and their son reside in Grove City.

Hargett may be reached by calling (888) 610-4400 or through the organization’s Web site at www.ohfarmersunion.org.

Roundtable on financing for women business owners

Women business owners who are asking themselves, “Why can’t I get the financing I need?” are invited to a WNET Roundtable Program Feb. 9. Featured speakers Bonnie Schenck, loan specialist for the Small Business Administration (SBA), and Julie Coyne, vice president of Provident Bank, will be outlining how a lender looks at loan applications and what alternatives area available if you’re not ready for a bank loan.

The WNET Roundtables are part of the SBA’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership and are supported by the University of Cincinnati Small Business Development Center. The program’s goal is to serve as a mentoring and support group for area women business owners. Participants receive practical support and guidance from a range of business specialists with a wealth of experience to discuss their specific business challenges in an informal, ongoing relationship.

The Roundtable will take place Wednesday, Feb. 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. at TechSolve, 6705 Steger Drive, Cincinnati. For registration information, contact Gwen Caudill at (513) 684-2814, Ext. 200 or at Gwendowlyn.Caudill@sba.gov.

Jacobs named Mount St. Joseph campaign chair

The College of Mount St. Joseph has named John Jacobs chair of the Corporate Campaign for the 2004-05 Mount Annual Fund. Jacobs is the president, chairman and CEO of The Union Central Life Insurance Company.

A native of New Castle, Ind., Jacobs earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Indiana University in 1968 and a master’s in business administration from Xavier University in 1992. His involvement in the Cincinnati community includes serving as the chairman of the board for the Boy Scouts of America Dan Beard Council and CET Public TV. He resides in West Chester Twp., with his wife, Lana.

Bethesda North Hospital expands Emergency Dept.

Bethesda North Hospital in Montgomery recently opened 15 additional treatment spaces in their newly expanded Emergency Department. The spaces will be used to address patient injuries that do not require cardiac monitors such as sutures, orthopedic injuries and fever.

The current treatment area will be converted to five monitored beds bringing the main Emergency Department capacity to 29 beds.