Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities are being administered in compliance with federal and state law.

Advisory Board

Our initiative is extremely fortunate to be supported by an ADVISORY BOARD equally committed to understanding how sports impacts society. Our members include:

  • Board Chair: Peter Tortorici, Senior Strategic Advisor 
  • Steve Chappelear, president, OSU Varsity “O” Alumni Society
  • John Davidson, professor, Faculty-Athletics Representative
  • Vince Doria, Retired Senior VP and Director of News, ESPN
  • Dru Hancock, former senior associate commissioner, Big 12 Conference
  • Greg Houston, co-founder (emeritus) at DeanHouston, Inc.
  • Ryan King, divisional dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences and professor of sociology
  • Linda Logan, Executive Director, Greater Columbus Sports Commission
  • Stacy McGranor, director, user experience, San Jose Sharks
  • Matthew Mitten, director of the National Sports Law Institute, Professor of Law at Marquette University
  • Chris North, vice president of hospitality and strategy, Levy Restaurants
  • Joshua Perry, Ohio State football, NBC Sports
  • Kevin Griffin, Associate Director of Athletics at Ohio State, Brand Engagement, Services & Partnerships
  • Greg Strizek, director of Research at Strategic Analytics
  • Jim Treleaven, president and CEO at VIA Strategy Group LLC
  • Kristin Watt, Ohio State Alumni Association Board of Directors, Partner at Vorys
  • Bruce Wimbish, Sports Business