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Jim Mendel, Technology Services
Program Manager
James J. Mendel, a Supreme Court of Ohio technology services
program manager, died July 8 at his home in Groveport, Ohio.
He was 59.
As a technology services program manager, Jim traveled to
Ohio courts, helping them purchase new technology systems.
During his 16-year tenure at the Court, Jim visited and assisted
more than half the courts in the state.
“Jim was always helpful in all areas of technology, but was
most helpful when assisting in the courts around the state,”
Supreme Court Administrative Director Steven C. Hollon said.
“He worked diligently to make sure every court was up-to-date
when purchasing new systems.”
Jim’s work enhanced the faith Ohioans have in their courts.
He was instrumental in developing technology assistance
programs that directly benefited local courts and the Supreme
Court, bringing the best of what the industry has to offer to Ohio.
Jim’s hard work and dedication to the field helped advance Ohio
to a national leadership role in state court technology systems.
Jim is remembered by those who worked closely with him for
his passion and commitment to the courts and the unique sense
of humor he brought to the workplace. He never hesitated to
compliment a colleague on a job well done and always made sure
fellow employees received recognition for their hard work.
“I always considered him one of my closest colleagues here,”
said Supreme Court Director of Judicial & Court Services Doug
Stephens, who joined the Court just one week after Jim in 1990.
“What I admired most about Jim was the sincerity he expressed
while visiting courts across the state and his philosophy that no
matter what we do here or who we are, it is never about us – it is
about the institution – the Court. Everything Jim did was based
on those two beliefs.”
Jim served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
Jim is survived by his wife, Sandra; daughters, Jennifer
(Dennis) Pascua, Sarah and Catherine; son, Joseph (Deanna);
granddaughters, Britney and Kirsten; and sisters, Christine (Doug
Perkins) Mendel and Martha (Frank) Jelenic.
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