Governor-Appointed
The Ohio State University, B.A. in Journalism/Public Relations
Neil Mortine is president and CEO of Fahlgren Mortine, one of the largest independently owned marketing and communications firms in the country. His more than 30 years of corporate communications and brand marketing management experience has been at a full-service agency serving scores of notable brands. Under his leadership, in 2011, Fahlgren Mortine has been named the Bulldog Reporter’s Small Agency of the Year, the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Small Corporation Fundraiser of the Year, and Leadership Columbus’ Corporate Angel.
Neil was named to the Smart Business Columbus Power 100 the past three years and was honored by the publication with an award as a 2010 Smart Leader. He also was recognized by the Central Ohio Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America with the Walt Seifert Award for Outstanding Service to PRSSA. Actively involved in the community, he has chaired the board of the Franklin Park Conservatory and is a current trustee. Additionally, he serves as a board member for the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Columbus State Community College Development Foundation, and the Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center of Worthington.
Neil lives in Worthington with his wife, Christine.
Serving second term; term ends 2013.