Roland Hansen, B.A., M.P.A.

Background Information

EDUCATION
1965 Graduate Whitmer Senior High School
1969 Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) University of Toledo
1987 Master of Public Administration (General Public Management) University of Toledo

EDUCATIONAL HONORS
Pi Sigma Alpha, National Political Science Honor Society
Pi Alpha Alpha, National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Public Administration

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
After College
Especially 4U Travel and Tours
Travel Consultant and Tour Escort
Organization Development Services
Consultant and Trainer
Owens Community College
Adjunct Faculty - Division of Arts and Sciences, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences
BZ Design, Inc.
Program Coordinator of Computec, Division of Education
Lucas County Department of Human Services
Business Administrator
Social Services Administrative Coordinator - 3 General Services, Intake, and Adult Protective Services
Social Services Supervisor - HealthChek Unit
Income Maintenance Supervisor - Eligibility Compliance Unit
Income Maintenance Supervisor - Medicaid Unit
Assistant Supervisor - Work Incentive Program Unit
Assistant Supervisor - Housing Services Unit
Social Worker
University of Toledo
Adjunct Faculty - College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Political Science and Public Administration
Adjunct Faculty - Community and Technical College, Department of General Studies
Toledo Health and Retiree Center, Inc.
Administrator of Ambulatory Clinic
Onondaga County Association for Retarded Citizens
Production Assistant and Counselor - Division of Adult Services
Before and During College
Wohl Shoe Company, leased department in LaSalle's
Manager Trainee
Salesman
Nobil Shoe Company
Assistant Manager
Salesman
Doehler Jarvis Division of National Lead Company
Inspector
McDonald's Restaurant
Fryman
Bargain City Discount Store
Stockman
Salesman
Ken-Ell Brook Nursery, Child Day Care Center
Custodian and General Groundskeeper
E&S Truck Stop Restaurant
Custodian
T&S Food Fair Grocery Store
General Service Helper

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Society for Public Administration
Northwest Ohio Region Chapter President 1991-1992

PREVIOUS ELECTIVE OFFICE
Lucas County Board of Education
3 Four-Year Terms - twelve years
Vice President - 3 years
President - 2 years


COMMUNITY SERVICE AND AFFILIATIONS
Monroe Academy Community School Board, 1999 - 2001
Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1998 - 2003
Toledo Youth Commission Board of Directors, 1997 - 2000
University of Toledo Alumni Association Arts and Sciences Alumni Affiliate Committee, 1994 - 1998
Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio, 1993 - Present
Citizens League Of West Toledo, Inc. (aka CLOWT), 1979 - 2003
Treasurer, March 1979 - May 1979
President, May 1979 - March 1991
Toledo Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc., 1977 - Present
Member of Site Selection Committee
West Toledo Area Citizens Association, 1975 - 2003
Housing Rehabilitation Committee, January 1976 - June 1977
Neighborhood Preservation Committee, January 1976 - June 1977
Vice Chairman, January 1977 - June 1977
Chairman, June 1977 - June 1978
Feed Your Neighbor Board of Governors, 1991 - 1993
Discover Lucas County, 1991 - 1993
Contact Committee, 1991
Steering Committee, 1992
March of Dimes Northwest Ohio Chapter, 1983 - 1992
Executive Board, 1983 - 1985
Ottawa Park/Jermain Park Advisory Board, 1985 - 1991
Toledo Central Citizens Participation Forum, 1976 - 1991
Alternate Delegate, November 1976 - June 1977; June 1983 - March 1991
Neighborhood Planners Screening Committee, November 1976 - June 1977
Long Range Planning Committee, November 1976 - June 1977
Delegate, June 1977 - June 1978
Executive Committee, June 1977 - June 1978
Treasurer, June 1977 - June 1978
Toledo Area Governmental Research Association, 1986 - 1990
Ohio Citizens Council Task Force on Welfare Reform, 1987 - 1988
Issues of the 80's Update Committee, February 1986 - November 1987
Boy Scouts of America, 1983 - 1987
Assistant Cub Master Pack 196, 1985 - 1987
Lucas County Citizens Welfare Advisory Board, 1977 - 1979
Chairman, 1977 - 1979
Community Planning Council of Northwest Ohio, Inc., 1977 - 1979

LABOR ACTIVITIES
Local 544 AFSCME, AFL-CIO, July 1969 - June 2002
Steward, April 1971 - March 1973
Chief Steward, April 1973 - March 1974
Executive Secretary-Treasurer, April 1974 - March 1975
Executive Vice President, April 1975 - December 1976
Political Action Chairman, April 1975 - December 1976
Newsletter Assistant Editor, April 1975 -December 1976
Northwest Ohio District Council 46 AFSCME, AFL-CIO, April 1974 - December 1976
Delegate, April 1974 - December 1976
Political Action Chairman, October 1974 - December 1976
Ohio Council 8 AFSCME, AFL-CIO, October 1974 - December 1976
State Administrative Committee, October 1974 - December 1976
Annual Political Action Raffle Fundraising Chairman, 1975 and 1976
Toledo Port Council, AFL-CIO, April 1974 - December 1976
Delegate, April 1974 - December 1976
Toledo Area AFL-CIO Council, April 1974 - December 1976
Delegate, April 1974 - December 1976
Ohio Labor Press Association, April 1974 - December 1976
Local 1058 UAW, October 1966 - February 1967
Local 954 Retail Clerks, AFL-CIO, May 1965 - November 1965

POLITICAL ACTIVITIES
Lucas County Democratic Party, November 1968 - March 1998
Executive Committee August 1976 - March 1998
Candidates Screening Committee May 1977 - May 1978
Delegate to Ohio Democratic Party Convention, 1978
Alternate Delegate to Ohio Democratic Party Convention, 1988 and 1990
West Toledo Democratic Club, October 1973 - March 1998
Vice President, February 1976 - July 1976
President August 1976 - January 1980; January 1982 - September 1984
Ten Mile Creek Democratic Club, October 1975 - December 1978
Lucas County Young Democrats Club, July 1971 - December 1978
CANDIDATE FOR:
State Board of Education, Ohio, District #2, 2006
Toledo City Council District 6, 1999
Washington Local Board of Education, 1997
Lucas Board of Education, 1983, 1987, 1991, 1993
Ohio State Senate District 1, 1978


AWARDS
Certificate of Award - Toledo Chief of Police, 1983
Outstanding Service to Public Education - Ohio School Boards Association, 1986
Official Proclamation of Appreciation for Board of Education Service - Board of County Commissioners, Lucas County, Ohio 1986
Official Proclamation of Appreciation for Board of Education Service - Office of the Mayor, City of Toledo, Ohio, 1986
Outstanding Leadership Award - Ohio County Superintendents Association, 1989
Service Appreciation Plaque - Lucas County Board of Education, 1991
Outstanding Service Award - The American Society for Public Administration, 1992
Meritorious Certificate - Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio Sojourners Lodge No. 653, 1995
Dedicated Service Plaque - Lucas County Educational Service Center, 1997

CONCERNED, DEDICATED and COMMITTED to PUBLIC SERVICE

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About Judy Hansen
Roland's Ramblings The Education, Information, and Political Science Place; The Blog of Roland Hansen from Toledo, Ohio)
Roland Hansen Commentary Commentary by Roland Hansen of Toledo, Ohio on: politics; current events; community involvement; citizen participation; consumer advocacy; and governmental responsibility, responsiveness, and accountability.
Toledo-Lucas County Public Library
State of Ohio Official Web Site
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