02/14/2024

Dean C. Ringle, P.E., P.S.

Executive Director

Dean C. Ringle, P.E., P.S., began as CEAO's Executive Director in July 2017. Prior to joining CEAO, Mr. Ringle worked at the Franklin County Engineer’s Office for more than 36 years, with the last 17 years serving as the Franklin County Engineer. Throughout his career at the engineer’s office, he held positions in construction, surveying, and overall engineering management. During those years Mr. Ringle also served in various capacities and on various committees for CEAO, in addition to being recognized as the 2011 County Engineer of the Year by CEAO and the 2013 National Urban County Engineer of the Year by the National Association of County Engineers. Mr. Ringle received his Bachelor of Science Degrees in Civil Engineering and Surveying from The Ohio State University and is a registered Professional Engineer and Professional Surveyor in Ohio. Mr. Ringle was the 2019-20 National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) president. He spent 25 years as an adjunct faculty member at The Ohio State University’s College of Engineering, and serves on the boards of the Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors, the Ohio Public Works Commission and the OSU Civil, Environmental and Geodetic Engineering Advisory Board.