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Janet Tressler Davis '82

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Member, Otterbein College Alumni Council

Home: Westerville, Ohio

Occupation: President & CEO - Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce

Hometown: Westerville, Ohio

Major at Otterbein: Speech Communication w/minor in Business Administration

Hobbies: I have been teaching a group fitness class for the last 21 years. Currently I teach step aerobics and yoga. I also try to enjoy each stage of my children's lives as they will soon be adults.

What unique set of skills and professional values did you obtain from your Otterbein education?
I do not know if it is a unique skill, but one I believe I was able to identify and start to develop was public speaking skills. From the nervous jitters on the WOBN radio waves, to speeches delivered in Dr. Grissinger's Speech class - I knew my nerves got the best of me at times. Today I actually enjoy public speaking in our community and in my profession. While I may not be the "best" speaker, I know I have learned some of the "best" tips and advice through my college experience.