{"id":1495,"date":"2015-11-27T09:48:48","date_gmt":"2015-11-27T09:48:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/demo.agnidesigns.com\/cookie\/?page_id=1495"},"modified":"2025-07-30T17:00:58","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T17:00:58","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/the-ocma.org\/?page_id=1495","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row padding_top=&#8221;120&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;120&#8243; el_id=&#8221;about&#8221; el_class=&#8221;about&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-5&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1482344100395{margin-top: 5% !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\" agni-image custom-image-container text-center\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-ocma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/ocma_about.jpg\" class=\"custom-image\" target=\"\"><img style=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/the-ocma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/ocma_about.jpg\" class=\"fullwidth-image attachment-full  attachment-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-ocma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/ocma_about.jpg 600w, https:\/\/the-ocma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/ocma_about-271x300.jpg 271w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-7&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1482344005592{padding-bottom: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\" section-heading text-left ihda\"><h2 class=\"heading\" style=\"font-size:36px\">About Us<\/h2><div class=\"divide-line text-left\"><span style=\"width:90px; height:4px; background-color:#a1a1a3\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1505935601481{margin-top: -30px !important;}&#8221;]The Ohio Coin Machine Association speaks as the united voice for Ohio\u2019s coin machine operators and acts as a unifying body to deal with matters affecting the industry.<\/p>\n<p>OCMA is a collective effort by all of its members to work together to benefit the organization, individual members, and the general public. To attain these goals, OCMA:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monitors needs, trends and activities in the industry in Ohio and nationally.<\/li>\n<li>Identifies and determines organizational policy on legislation and litigation affecting its members and, as an organization, presents its views to the appropriate legislative and\/or other governmental bodies.<\/li>\n<li>Sets and maintains a code of ethics and participates in many civic and charitable events in local communities.<\/li>\n<li>Provides a forum, through meetings and publications, where members can exchange ideas and information on increasing profitability and developing a sense of community within the industry.<\/li>\n<li>Maintains a vigorous public relations program to inform the public of the role of the industry in local communities, and its commitment to ethical practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;has-fullwidth-column-no-padding&#8221; act_as_table=&#8221;act_as_table&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#f6f7f8&#8243; 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padding_bottom=&#8221;50&#8243; el_id=&#8221;history&#8221; el_class=&#8221;history&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1449069201962{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading divide_line=&#8221;yes&#8221; divide_line_width=&#8221;60&#8243; divide_line_height=&#8221;4&#8243; divide_line_color=&#8221;#a1a1a3&#8243; text=&#8221;OCMA Benefits&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|font_size:20|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; icon=&#8221;ion-bookmark&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1515175542218{margin-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Legislative Monitoring Service<\/li>\n<li>Special Bulletins<\/li>\n<li>State Pool League Tournament<\/li>\n<li>State Dart League Tournament<\/li>\n<li>Scholarship Program<\/li>\n<li>Annual Meeting<\/li>\n<li>Legislative Protection<\/li>\n<li>Workers Comp Group Rating Plan<\/li>\n<li>Research Projects<\/li>\n<li>Preferred provider programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\" agni-image custom-image-container text-left\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><img style=\"\" width=\"252\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/the-ocma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SDWK-TPA_252x300-web-banner.png\" class=\"fullwidth-image attachment-full  attachment-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/the-ocma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sedgwick-Partner-Website-Description_2021-1.pdf\">Click to learn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1449069208846{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading divide_line=&#8221;yes&#8221; divide_line_width=&#8221;60&#8243; divide_line_height=&#8221;4&#8243; divide_line_color=&#8221;#a1a1a3&#8243; text=&#8221;OCMA Past Presidents&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|font_size:20|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; icon=&#8221;ion-bookmark&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1598981017603{margin-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<p>Jason Musser (2022-2024)<\/p>\n<p>Luke Adams (2020-2022)<\/p>\n<p>Patrick Webb (2018-2020)<\/p>\n<p>Michael A. Zappa (2016-2018)<\/p>\n<p>David A. George (2011-2015)<\/p>\n<p>Andy Shaffer (2009-2011)<\/p>\n<p>Michael Fowler (2007-2009)<\/p>\n<p>Dewey S. Laughlin (2005-2007)<\/p>\n<p>Sean Richards (2003-2005)<\/p>\n<p>Dean DiCarlo\u00a0(2001-2003)<\/p>\n<p>William Westerhaus (1999-2001)<\/p>\n<p>Phillip N. Elum (1998-1999)<\/p>\n<p>Rodney L. Stebelton (1996-1998)<\/p>\n<p>Michael A. Zappa (1994-1996)<\/p>\n[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading divide_line=&#8221;yes&#8221; divide_line_width=&#8221;60&#8243; divide_line_height=&#8221;4&#8243; divide_line_color=&#8221;#a1a1a3&#8243; text=&#8221;OCMA Past Presidents&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|font_size:20|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1598981528782{margin-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<p>James H. Hayes (1993-1994)<\/p>\n<p>Joseph T. Cardone (1992-1993)<\/p>\n<p><i class=\"ion-ios7-check \"><\/i><i class=\"ion-ios7-check \"><\/i>Ronald J. Rentz (1990-1992)<\/p>\n<p><i class=\"ion-ios7-check \"><\/i><i class=\"ion-ios7-check \"><\/i>David R. George\u00a0(1988-1990)<\/p>\n<p><i class=\"ion-ios7-check \"><\/i><i class=\"ion-ios7-check \"><\/i>Phillip N. Elum (1986-1988)<\/p>\n<p><i class=\"ion-ios7-check \"><\/i><i class=\"ion-ios7-check \"><\/i>Larry A. Van Brackel (1984-1986)<\/p>\n<p><i class=\"ion-ios7-check \"><\/i><i class=\"ion-ios7-check \"><\/i>Richard E. George, Sr. (1982-1984)<\/p>\n<p><i class=\"ion-ios7-check \"><\/i><i class=\"ion-ios7-check \"><\/i>James H. Hayes (1980-1982)<\/p>\n<p><i class=\"ion-ios7-check \"><\/i><i class=\"ion-ios7-check \"><\/i>Dennis R. Hilligan (1978-1980)<\/p>\n<p><i class=\"ion-ios7-check \"><\/i><i class=\"ion-ios7-check \"><\/i>Maynard C. Hopkins (1976-1978)<\/p>\n<p><i class=\"ion-ios7-check \"><\/i><i class=\"ion-ios7-check \"><\/i>John Elum (1976)<\/p>\n<p><i class=\"ion-ios7-check \"><\/i><i class=\"ion-ios7-check \"><\/i>Don C. Van Brackel (1974-1975)<\/p>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row padding_top=&#8221;100&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;100&#8243;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading divide_line=&#8221;yes&#8221; divide_line_width=&#8221;60&#8243; divide_line_height=&#8221;4&#8243; divide_line_color=&#8221;#a1a1a3&#8243; text=&#8221;Board of Directors&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1475166331564{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;]<p><strong>Officers 2025-2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list \">\n<li><i class=\"ion-ios7-check \" style=\"color:\"><\/i><strong>President<br \/>\n<\/strong>Rodney Stebelton<br \/>\nSTEBELTON MUSIC<br \/>\nP.O. Box 121<br \/>\nLancaster, OH 43130<br \/>\n740\/654-0555<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"list \">\n<li><i class=\"ion-ios7-check \" style=\"color:\"><\/i><strong>Vice President<\/strong><br \/>\nJohn Comella<br \/>\nCADILLAC MUSIC<br \/>\n3950 Carnegie Ave.<br \/>\nCleveland, OH 44115<br \/>\n216\/361-5800<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"ion-ios7-check \" style=\"color:\"><\/i><strong>Treasurer<\/strong><br \/>\nMichael Zappa<br \/>\nLORAIN MUSIC<br \/>\n450 Richard Park Dr.<br \/>\nCrestline, OH 44827<br \/>\n419\/683-1598<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"ion-ios7-check \" style=\"color:\"><\/i><strong>Secretary<\/strong><br \/>\nScott Shaffer<br \/>\nSHAFFER ENTERTAINMENT<br \/>\n1350 Oxley Rd.<br \/>\nColumbus, OH 43212<br \/>\n614\/299-4141<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"ion-ios7-check \" style=\"color:\"><\/i><strong>Board Chair<\/strong><br \/>\nLuke\u00a0 Adams<br \/>\nPioneer Vending<br \/>\n3726 Kessen Ave.<br \/>\nCincinnati, OH 45211<br \/>\n513\/661-5000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"list \">\n<li><i class=\"ion-ios7-check \" style=\"color:\"><\/i><strong>Government Affairs Chair<\/strong><br \/>\nDavid A. George<br \/>\nBELL MUSIC CO., INC.<br \/>\n1314 Centerview Circle<br \/>\nCopley, OH 44321<br \/>\n330\/253-9171<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Directors <\/strong><strong>Term Expiring 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Luke\u00a0 Adams<br \/>\nPioneer Vending<br \/>\n3726 Kessen Ave.<br \/>\nCincinnati, OH 45211<br \/>\n513\/661-5000<\/p>\n<p>James Comella<br \/>\nCADILLAC MUSIC<br \/>\n3950 Carnegie Ave.<br \/>\nCleveland, OH 44115<br \/>\n216\/361-5800<\/p>\n<p>Michael Zappa<br \/>\nLORAIN MUSIC<br \/>\n450 Richard Park Dr.<br \/>\nCrestline, OH 44827<br \/>\n419\/683-1598[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Directors <\/strong><strong>Term Expiring 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Brent Clark<br \/>\nNEXGEN VENDING<br \/>\n2585 Belvo Rd.<br \/>\nMiamisburg, OH 45342<br \/>\n937\/938-5639<\/p>\n<p>Rodney Stebelton<br \/>\nSTEBELTON MUSIC<br \/>\nP.O. 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