OIA Government Affairs Manager Departs for Nationwide

It is with mixed emotions we share that John Wells, OIA’s Government Relations Manager, will be leaving OIA on July 17 and taking on a new opportunity at Nationwide. He will serve as their Ohio Government Relations & Political Programs Administration Specialist, progressing Nationwide’s advocacy efforts.

John has been instrumental in directly connecting our members with state and federal issues and legislators. During his time at OIA, he led two Federal Advocacy visits in D.C. and our bi-annual state capitol visits, bringing our members front and center with legislative decision-makers to advocate on key issues that impact their agency and the broader industry.

He brought programs to industry professionals in various formats, including virtual and digital political updates, congressional and judicial fundraisers, and in-person visits to agents and agency staff. He traveled throughout Ohio, connecting our members with local, state, and federal government officials in their agencies. This grassroots effort allowed our members in small, rural communities to voice their opinions and share the impact of decisions firsthand in their local, small businesses.

We will certainly miss John’s meaningful impact on OIA and our members, along with the energy and passion he brought daily to the office and his role. Although selfishly, we will miss him, we’re happy he will be close both in proximity and industry. John welcomes anyone who would like to connect to reach out via LinkedIn, his new email at WELLJ14@nationwide.com, or his phone at (330) 998-3454.

Please join us in wishing John all the best in his future endeavors!

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