Toledo Rotary 11252013.mp4John Shaner—Decision Point Northwest Ohio: Environmental + Economic Challenges + Opportunities from Shale Gas, Renewable Energy, Lake Erie, and Transportation
Mr. Shaner provides a brief overview of both the environmental and economic challenges and opportunities from Ohio's emerging shale gas play. Secondarily, he gives a brief update on two current and one forthcoming debates in the Ohio General Assembly with direct implications for Toledo and Northwest Ohio: 1) Ohio's Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Standards; 2) Lake Erie's recovery; and 3) Ohio's transportation plans for marine and freight rail shipping and for public transportation.
Jack Shaner is deputy director and senior director of Legislative & Public Affairs for the Ohio Environmental Council. Mr. Shaner brings more than 25 years of experience in public interest advocacy and legislative experience to Ohio’s environmental-conservation community. As director of the OEC's legislative program and earned media efforts, Jack is well recognized in Statehouse corridors in Columbus and in newsrooms across the state as one of the premier environmental policy advocates at Capitol Square. Before joining the OEC, Mr. Shaner served as policy director for the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus and staffed the caucus’ members on the Energy, Natural Resources, and Environment Committee. A native Buckeye, Mr. Shaner is a graduate of The Ohio State University and the Environmental Leadership Institute.
