Gov. DeWine has appointed sophomore Cole Nemeth to serve as undergraduate student trustee at Bowling Green State University, filling the seat vacated by Joshua Auten ‘23.
A Bowling Green native, Nemeth studies nursing in the BGSU College of Health and Human Services and serves as a student leader in the Chapman Learning Community, which teaches students how to collaboratively work with local and regional nonprofits to help those in need.
Additionally, Nemeth is involved in the National Residence Hall Honorary and Residence Student Association and is a member of the BGSU Men’s Chorus and Omicron Delta Kappa Fraternity.
Nemeth’s term as undergraduate student trustee ends in 2025.
DeWine also appointed Phillip Greenberg ‘02 of Hilliard to the BGSU Board of Trustees. Greenberg fills the seat vacated by former trustee Marilyn Eisele ’79, who ended her term on the board serving as chair.
Greenberg currently serves as chief of staff for JobsOhio, a private economic development corporation that acts as a catalyst for high-growth business investments and job creation in the state. Working closely with the DeWine administration, network partners and community business leaders, Greenberg ensures JobsOhio’s programs and development-ready sites empower world-class corporations, entrepreneurs and talented individuals can build and grow their businesses and careers in Ohio.
In his collaborative role, Greenberg provides guidance and counsel on the structure and delivery of strategic initiatives across JobsOhio’s 10 targeted economic sectors and engages with federal, state and local stakeholders to guide projects from proposal to completion. He also oversees the implementation of JobsOhio’s cross-departmental functions.
Prior to joining JobsOhio, Greenberg served as a political and campaign finance consultant for more than 15 years.
He is a 2002 alumnus of BGSU, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism and served as co-editor-in-chief of The BG News during his final semester at the University.
Greenberg’s term as trustee ends in 2032.
