03/23/2026
2026 Annual Conference Recap
Powering the Future: Strong Skills, Strong Minds
2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE RECAP
POWERING THE FUTURE: STRONG SKILLS, STRONG MINDS
The Ohio Court Reporters Association 2026 Annual Conference was held March 20-22, 2026 at
Columbus Marriott Northwest
5605 Blazer Parkway
Dublin, Ohio
WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED!
Click here for the full 2026 Annual Conference on-site brochure
Click here to view the full session descriptions and presenter bios
SESSION HANDOUTS AND INFORMATION
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Saturday, March 21, 2026, 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Think Before You Click (Matt Lydy) |
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Saturday, March 21, 4:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Becoming Devoted (Amy Doman) |
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Sunday, March 22, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Real Criminal Minds and CSI (Al Sternberg) |
Session 9 Handout |
LIN RIFFLE, RDR, CRR, CRC, INSTALLED AS 2026-2027 PRESIDENT
Click here to read President Lin Riffle's remarks during the 2026 Annual Business Meeting.
During the 2026 Annual Business Meeting of the Ohio Court Reporters Association, which took place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, the 2026-2027 Ohio Court Reporters Association Board of Directors were duly elected and installed.
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President |
Lin Riffle, RDR, CRR, CRC - Columbus |
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President-Elect |
Kim Falgiani, RDR, CRR, CRC - Warren |
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Vice President |
Denise Munguia, RDR, CRR, CRC - North Olmsted |
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Secretary |
Susan Ingraham, RPR - Celina |
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Treasurer |
Janie Blair, RPR, CRR - Miamisburg |
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Imm Past President |
Lance Boardman, RDR, CRR - Fairview Park |
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State Director |
Angela Cugini, RPR - Brecksville |
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State Director |
Marty Hyland, RMR - Cincinnati |
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State Director |
Stacey Kiprotich, RMR, CRR - Ottawa Hills |
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State Director |
Cherie Russell - Delaware |
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS AMENDMENTS TO INCLUDE VOICE WRITING TECHNOLOGY ADOPTED
Message from the Board of Directors
The Ohio Court Reporters Association Board of Directors would like to thank the membership for their participation and support in the adoption of the bylaws amendments at the 2026 Annual Business Meeting.
With the adoption of these amendments, the Association now formally includes voice writing technology within its purpose and membership structure. This change reflects the continued evolution of the court reporting and captioning profession and ensures that our Association remains inclusive, forward-thinking, and representative of the professionals who make the record and provide captioning services.
Over the coming year, the Board will be working to update the Association’s governing documents, website, publications, forms, and other materials to incorporate these changes. We appreciate your patience as we work through this transition and implement updates across all Association platforms and materials.
We are excited about the future of the Association and look forward to continuing to serve and support the court reporting and captioning profession in Ohio.
Click here for the full announcement regarding the adoption of the Constitution and Bylaws amendments.
VENDORS AND SPONSORS
We couldn't have done it without you!
THANK YOU to all our 2026 Annual Conference vendors and sponsors!
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Vendors |
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Touchstone Crystal by Swarovski
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Event and Session Sponsors |
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Karoscik Realtime Contest ($450) |
Riffle Reporting Service |
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Hagestrom Cup Speed Contest ($450) |
Sarah Derbin, FAPR, RDR, CRR, CRC |
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Friday Early Afternoon Refreshment/Vendor Break ($300) |
Gee Reporting, LLC |
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Friday Late Afternoon Refreshment/Vendor Break ($300) |
Kevin Magee and Cindy LaRosa |
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Silent Auction ($500) |
Federal Official Court Reporters of the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio |
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Saturday Continental Breakfast ($400) |
PRI Court Reporting |
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Saturday Morning Refreshment/Vendor Break ($300) |
Midwest Reporting Service |
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Saturday Luncheon and Business Meeting ($600) |
Kim Falgiani, RDR, CRR, CRC, CSR(HI) |
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Saturday Afternoon Refreshment/Vendor Break ($300) |
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Saturday Night President's Reception ($850) |
OCRA Past Presidents |
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Sunday Continental Breakfast ($400) |
Breakfast with OCRA's Sues Sue Coots, Sue Gee, Sue Horak, Sue Ingraham, Sue Terry, and Sue Vadnal |
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Sunday Refreshment Break ($300) |
Blair Reporting Services |
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Speakers ($200 per session) |
Friday Sessions Sessions 1, 2, and 3:
Saturday Sessions Session 4: Session 5: Session 6: Session 7:
Sunday Sessions Sessions 8 and 9: |
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General Conference Sponsors |
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Powerhouse Level |
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Steady Current Level |
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Connected Circuit Level |
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Spark Level |
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Student "Rising Energy" Sponsors |
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Janie Blair Lance Boardman Susan Coots Sarah Derbin Kim Falgiani Janine Ferren Marie Fresch Susan Gee Susan Horak Susan Ingraham Maria DiPaolo Jones Allison Kimmel Kelly Linkowski Sandy Narup Todd Schludt |
REALTIME AND SPEED CONTEST RESULTS
2026 Karoscik Realtime Contest Champion
Lance Boardman, RDR, CRR, FCRR
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2026 Karoscik Realtime Contest Overall Results |
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First Place |
Lance Boardman, RDR, CRR, FCRR |
2026 Karoscik Realtime Contest Individual Leg Results
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Literary: 200 words per minute |
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No Qualifiers |
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Testimony (Two Voice): 225 words per minute |
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Lance Boardman |
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97.51% |
2026 Hagestrom Cup Speed Contest Champion
Amy Doman, RDR, CRR, CRI, CSR(CA, IL, MO, TX, WA)
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2026 Hagestrom Cup Speed Contest Overall Results |
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First Place |
Amy Doman, RDR, CRR, CRI, CSR(CA, IL, MO, TX, WA) |
2026 Hagestrom Cup Speed Contest Individual Leg Results
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Literary: 220 words per minute |
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No Qualifiers |
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Testimony (Two Voice): 280 words per minute |
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Amy Doman |
- 43 |
96.92% |
Thank you to all our contestants, qualifiers, graders, and everyone who makes our contests possible each year!
CONFERENCE PHOTOS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Thank you to OCRA member Tim Meinke for providing your talents as the 2026 Annual Conference photographer.
Click here to view the 2026 Annual Conference photos
Thank you also to Party Pleasers Events and DJ Emma for their entertainment during Saturday evening's president's reception.
Unplugged: The Power Behind Who We Are
Strong Skills. Strong Minds. Strong Individuals.
After a few days focused on Powering the Future: Strong Skills, Strong Minds, the Saturday Night President’s Party allowed us to unplug and celebrate the passions, perspectives, and personalities that shape who we are beyond our professional roles. From athletes to artists, travelers to tech enthusiasts, readers to risk-takers - every interest, hobby, and hidden talent represented adds depth to our profession.
SILENT AUCTION, FUNDRAISING, AND PRIZE OPPORTUNITIES
All fundraising efforts held during the 2026 Annual Conference help support OCRA and the OCRA Cardinal Foundation in advancing the court reporting and captioning profession in Ohio.
Thank you to our silent auction contributors and all who placed bids for the silent auction this year. We utilized an online auction platform once again this year with great success. Attendees on-site, as well as colleagues, family, and friends who were not present, were able to view and bid on all silent auction items beginning at noon on Friday, March 20, and continuing through until the silent auction's conclusion at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 21. Because of YOU we had another fabulous silent auction in 2026.
And a well-deserved acknowledgement and huge thank you to Greg Mizanin, our Silent Auction Chair/Coordinator, who made this year's silent auction possible. Interested in helping next year (big or small)? Please contact OCRA at ocraonline@gmail.com and let us know that you are willing to assist in any way with next year's silent auction.
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Congratulations to our 2026 Main Raffle Winners! |
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THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER North Myrtle Beach Paradise: Five-night oceanfront getaway in a two-bedroom, two-bath condo with parking in Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Includes $100 toward travel expenses. (Estimated value: $2,000+) |
Lance Boardman |
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2ND PRIZE WINNER Florida Beach Retreat: Four-night Gulf Coast getaway for two (2) in a loft apartment/condo in Pass-a-Grille Beach, St. Pete Beach, Florida. Includes $100 toward travel expenses. (Estimated value: $1,200+) |
Marie Fresch |
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3RD PRIZE WINNER Ohio Relaxation Getaway: Two-night stay at Graham’s Crossing in Norwalk, Ohio, plus a D&D Smith Winery gift certificate and a 27” hard-sided rolling suitcase with removable foam inserts - perfect for transporting wine or spirits along with your travel essentials. (Estimated value: $800+) |
Janie Blair |
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4TH PRIZE WINNER Backyard BBQ Bash: Blackstone 17” portable propane flattop griddle with lid, a 21-piece Kaluns grilling accessories kit, heat-resistant grilling gloves, a griddle cookbook, and a JBL Essential 2 waterproof Bluetooth speaker. (Estimated value: $400+) |
Lance Boardman |
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5TH PRIZE WINNER Stay Connected: Beats Studio Buds+ Noise-Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds, a Jackery Explorer 240D Portable Power Station (200W DC output), and a Tile by Life360 Mate Bluetooth Tracker to keep tabs on your gear - and your winnings. (Estimated value: $300+) |
Veronica Williams |
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