GUARDIANSHIP SERVICE BOARD

JACK R. KULLMAN, JR.

Director

Attorney Kullman is a graduate of Miami University, and Capital University. Jack spent the early years of his legal career as a Hearing Officer with the Ohio Department of Liquor Control; in 1984 he joined the staff of the Tenth District Court of Appeals as the first appellate magistrate in the State of Ohio; in 1987 he was appointed Court Administrator of the Tenth District, a position he held until his retirement in 2014. In 2015 Jack paused retirement to serve as the Director of the Guardianship Service Board.

ASHLEY M. LYNCH

Paralegal | Intake Specialist

Ashley obtained her Bachelors of Arts and Sciences in Paralegal Studies from Kent State University. Prior to completing her Bachelors degree Ashley received her Associates degree in Paralegal Studies from Columbus State Community College. Ashley is excited to take on the role of Intake Specialist and continue to help her community thrive.

ETHAN LANDAU

Paralegal | Hospital Fiscal

Ethan Landau is a Paralegal who earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Otterbein University and Paralegal Certificate from Capital University Law School.  Prior to joining GSB, Ethan worked in a variety of compliance, accounting, and regulatory roles in both the Restaurant Hospitality Industry, Legal Industry, and Pharmaceutical Industry.  Ethan joins us with the hope of helping the public and seeing the community thrive through the services we provide. 

KAREN S. WALDROP

Chief Operations Officer

Karen obtained her Bachelor’s Degree from OSU in Marketing/Business while working full-time.  These jobs gave her a variety of court and law firm experiences. Who knew 30+ years later when she entered Franklin County that she’d still be here!  She began her public sector career in Common Pleas General as a Bailiff for over 13 years; Court of Appeals; Federal Court; back to the County Recorder’s; and most recently helping run the Franklin County Probate Court.  She is excited to be at the GSB helping the community, especially because she is seeing the program through which her old boss, Judge Montgomery at Probate Court, created through ORC 2101.026.  

CANDACE COOPER

Receptionist

Candace is the receptionist who comes to the GSB with years of administrative and office experience.