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Meet Megan Philabaum of LCC Class of 2022
Megan Philabaum is a Coshocton County native , having grown up just west of Roscoe Village . A 1995 graduate of River View High School , Philabaum played volleyball and ran track . Following graduation , she entered the workforce at Buehler ’ s , starting as a bagger and then becoming a cashier . She later worked as a secretary for Kimberley Insurance Agency until she became pregnant with twins in 2002 .
Philabaum took time off from work to be a stay-at-home mom and started with First Step Family Violence Interventions Services in 2006 as a receptionist . Not long after that , she moved into the fiscal / office manager position with increased responsibilities .
Philabaum takes care of the organization ’ s finances , from payroll to accounts receivable and everything in between . She helps with fundraisers and is eager to learn more about grant writing . She does anything
- WEEKLY CROSSWORD - executive director Vicki Casey asks her to do . The organization is planning for the future , and toward that end , Philabaum received her associate degree in business management from Central Ohio Technical College , as well as a business management certificate in office administration , human resources and management .
In her spare time , Philabaum coaches cross country , swimming and track at River View High School . She also coaches swimming for Coshocton High School and appreciates the opportunity for the schools to practice , learn and compete together . It ’ s important she plans ahead for practices and meets to make the most of the student-athletes ’ time , talents , and opportunities on and off the field . She also volunteers with First Step ’ s after-school programming , teaching cardio-drumming , and at Lifted Nutrition . In addition , she is a volunteer with United Way .
Philabaum decided
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to participate in Leadership Coshocton County to learn more about the community . In her position with First Step , Philabaum said , “ It is important to be able to refer clients to other organizations or agencies ” that could provide them with assistance . She also would like to improve her public speaking skills and be more involved in the community .
History and the port authority are what influence Philabaum ’ s view of the community . “ There ’ s a lot of history in Coshocton , and I really enjoyed
History Day with Ken Smailes . I learned a lot about the area I did not know ,” she said .
Philabaum also appreciates the hard work the port authority does with bringing businesses to the community . “ I appreciate and value what the community has to offer and how hard the port authority works to promote that ,” she said .
Philabaum would like to see better collaboration between agencies and businesses as a way to strengthen Coshocton County . In her work with First Step , they often are met with a client with specific needs they cannot address . Having a better way to assist that individual with finding the organization or entity that can best meet the need would help them help others more efficiently .
Philabaum would recommend Leadership Coshocton as a great opportunity for anyone who wants to learn more or be involved in the community .
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