BioOhio selects John Lewis as new CEO, President Becomes fourth leader of Ohio's bioscience association(COLUMBUS, OH) At its recent meeting, BioOhio's Board of Trustees appointed John F. Lewis, Jr. as the new president and CEO of Ohio's bioscience trade association. Lewis succeeds Anthony J. Dennis, Ph.D., who announced his retirement in April.Lewis has served in numerous capacities at BioOhio, most recently as chief operating officer and interim president. Lewis also brings significant global experience to the position. Accompanied by two Ohio governors, Lewis has led bioscience-focused trade missions to Germany, Japan, China, Taiwan, Franceand Israel. In concert with key BioOhio partners, Lewis helped to market Ohio companies internationally as well as to attract global companies to locate new operations in Ohio. Through BioOhio participation in global exhibitions such as BIO, AdvaMed, MEDICA, Biomed Israel, BioJapan, Biotechnica, Beijing International Healthcare Forum, and MD&M West/East, more than 72 companies have been attracted to Ohio in the past six years."John brings substantial and diverse experience to the leadership of BioOhio," said Carol Whitacre, Vice President of Research, The Ohio State University and Chair, BioOhio Board of Trustees."In addition to John's 12 years of experience at BioOhio, his legal and entrepreneurial background will be instrumental in implementing a bold new vision that will lead to an expansion of the organization's scope. BioOhio's board believes that John's leadership is a great asset as we enter a new phase in supporting the significant growth unfolding in Ohio's bioscience industry."Lewis is a Bexley, OH native and graduate of Miami University and Capital University Law School. He is a licensed attorney, an experienced entrepreneur, and a passionate advocate for all things "bio in Ohio.""I am proud of the confidence our Board of Trustees demonstrated in me," said Lewis. "I'm honored to be named BioOhio's fourth president and I feel the responsibility to extend the great bio foundation built by previous BioOhio presidents Dorothy Baunach, Frank Samuels and of course, Dr. Dennis." READ ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE 1275 Kinnear Rd. | Columbus, OH 43212614.675.3686 | www.bioohio.comContact: Jim O’Hare, Public Relati ons | mobile 216.373.7676