George Washington Baughman

Survived by his wife of 25 years, Shannon Baughman; daughter, Lynn (Paul) Becerra-Baughman; and grandchildren, John-David, John-Joseph, and John-Paul; Preceded in death by his parents, George Washington II and Cecile (Lytle) Baughman; and brother, John Lytle Baughman.

B.S. in Psychology, Ohio State U., 1959, M.B.A., 1961, postgrad., 1961-63. Pres., Advanced Research Assos., Worthington, Ohio, 1960; asst. instr. Fin. Ohio State U., Columbus, 1961-63, research asso., office of controller, 1964-66, dir. Data processing, 1966-68, 70-72, dir. Adminstrv. Research, 1966-72, asso. To acad. V.p., 1968-70, exec. Dir. Univ. budget, 1970-72, dir. Spl. Projects, office of pres., 1972-88, ret., 1988; chmn. Bd. Hosp. Audiences, Inc., 1974-80; spl. Advisor Ohio Super Computer Ct., 1989; bd. Dirs. Consortium for Higher Software Support, Inc., La Marquise, Inc., Cabinet Life Internat, Inc. Founding bd. Dirs. Coll and U. Machine Records Conf., 1971-73; bd. Dirs. Uniplan Environ. Groups, Inc., 1970-73, chmn., 1971-73, Eagle Exhibit Systems, Inc., 1993; Parkfield Insulation Services, 1998; chmn. Franklin County (Ohio) Republican Demographics and Voter Analysis Com., 1975-80; bd. Dirs. Cedar Hill Assoes., 1980-89, Alarm Ctr. Internat., Forerunner Corp. 1984, Inventors Council Ohio, 1984-86; Home Health Inst., 1984-86, Duramed Pharm. Inc., 1989, Sleep Medicine Rsch. Found., Inc., 1991; mem. Ohio State Dental Bd., 1980-85; mem. Gov.’s Export Council, 1982-83; mem. Gov’s Tech. Task Force, 1982-83. Am. Council on Edn. Grantee, 1976-77; Nat. Assn. Coll. And Univ. Bus. Officers grantee, 1977-79; NSF grantee, 1980-86; Reisman fellow, 1962. Mem Assn. Instl. Research, Press Club Ohio, Coll. And Univ. Systems Exchange, AAAS, Phi Alpha Kappa, Delta Tau Delta. Republican. Presbyterian. Author: (with D.H. Baker) Writing to People, Bloomington, 1977-78; asst. prof. U.Cen. Fla., Orlando, 1978-84, assoc. prof., 1984-91; dir. Instructional Computing Resource Ctr., Orlando, 1982. Contbr. Numerous articles to profl. Jours. Mem.Assn. for Ednl. Communications & Technology (regional coord. 1985-88), Am. Assn. Sch. Librs., S.E. Media Leadership Coun. (dir. 1989), Fla. Assn for Media in Edn. (pres. 1986-87), Kappa Delta Pi, Pi Lamda Theta, Kappa Delta Pi. Lutheran. George served three different Presidents at OSU as financial director and director of special projects. Upon retirement, he began consulting to help people make their dreams come true by advising for numerous entrepenerial business. Mentor for Fisher Business College students.

An entertainer, playing the banjo, guitar, and harmonica. Formerly a member of the Funky Four; most recently performed duets with wife, Shannon. George was very kind, generous, positive, and willing to help. He brought out the best in everyone and saw people for what they could achieve. He never wanted people to feel he wasted their time. The world will be a sadder place without George Baughman.

A gathering will be held Sunday, August 26, 2012 in the Grand Lounge at The Ohio State University Faculty Club, 181, S. Oval Dr., Columbus, from 1-3 p.m., with a service to honor George’s life beginning at 2 p.m., officiated by Rev. James M. Long of First Community Church.

In lieu of flower, contributions may be made in George’s memory to Delta Tau Delta Educational Foundation, Inc. 10000 Allisonville Road Fishers, Indiana 46038.

Arrangements entrusted to Schoedinger Worthington Chapel (614) 848-6699. To share memories of George, visit www.schoedinger.com.