He also chairs the board of the university's Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Research Institute and is an ex-officio member of the board of The Ohio State University Foundation. One of his immediate concerns is the quality of life for Ohio State students living near campus. Gee noted that Kessler will preside over a board that will vote on many restructuring recommendations now under consideration. Kessler also chairs the Ohio Arts Facilities Commission and is a member of the Columbus Metropolitan Airport Authority. He is a member of the Capitol South Redevelopment Corporation, past chair of the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, and current member of its Senior Council.
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