Greene County commissioners honor Monica Talkington on retirement after 30 years in child support enforcement

The Greene County Board of Commissioners on May 22 passed a resolution honoring Monica Talkington for 30 years of service as administrator of Child Support Enforcement and recorded her retirement effective May 30, 2025.

Why it matters: county staff and officials said Talkington’s long service and leadership contributed to the county’s strong child-support performance and statewide reputation; the resolution formally recognizes her service and notes succession planning.

Details recorded in the minutes

Speakers praised Talkington’s tenure and statewide role. County staff said she has been with the office for 30 years, led the office to receive recurring awards for efficiency and effectiveness in Ohio, and is frequently called upon for expertise. The minutes state that the board will extend “its deepest gratitude to Monica Talkington for her service and contributions as she announces her retirement effective 05/30/2025.”

Succession

Staff said an internal successor has been identified: the deputy (Shelley) serves as Talkington’s number two and will step into the role; staff described that succession planning is in place.

Action and vote

- Motion to approve the resolution honoring Monica Talkington and acknowledging her retirement effective May 30, 2025. The motion carried on roll-call (Gould — Aye; Stewart — Aye; May — Aye).

Discussion vs. decision

The board’s action was ceremonial and personnel recognition; it did not change personnel pay, benefits or fill the position at this meeting beyond acknowledging the pending retirement and the existence of a successor.