About Us

Mission

Our Mission for the Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative (SODI) is to improve the quality of life for Jackson, Pike, Ross, and Scioto Counties through economic diversification, development of underutilized land and facilities on the Department Of Energy (DOE) Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant Site, and continued support of local industry.

Vision

Our Vision is to be a permanent community partner, catalyzing economic development and promoting cooperation in the four county region.

Board Members:

• Dan Minter – Pike County
• Ted Wheeler – Pike County
• Turm Helton – Pike County
• Ryan Clemmons – Seal Township
• Ted West – Scioto Township
• Herman Potter – United Steel Workers
• Jody Crabtree – Trades Union
• Paul Davis Guards Union
• Matt Snider – Centrus
• Larry Scaggs – City of Waverly
• Tony Montgomery – Pike County Commissioner
• Tom Woltz – Jackson County
• Tammy Eallonardo -Ross County
• Mike Payton – Scioto County
• Carlton Cave – Scioto County
• Robert Horton – Scioto County

Staff:

Steve L. Shepherd – Executive Director
Kevin Shoemaker – In-House Counsel
Donna Carson – Administrative Assistant