Our Mission
Our mission is to aggressively advocate for the religious liberty of Christian employers and for a fair and free marketplace that enables entrepreneurs to thrive and compete.
Advocate
Advocating for Christians in the marketplace who simply want to run their business.
Educate
Educating Christian business owners about the threats and challenges facing employers today.
Celebrate
Celebrating the impact Christian employers have on Ohio every day who demonstrate the love of Christ to their employees, customers, and the community.About the Team
Dr. Monty Lobb is the Executive Director of the Christian Business Partnership. Before moving into his role with the Partnership, Dr. Lobb served as Executive Director of the Business Innovation Center at Ohio Christian University, where he has worked in a variety of teaching and leadership roles.
Dr. Lobb is also a Fellow at American Center for Civic Character and owner of Kenosis, Ltd., an organizational change consulting firm. His prior experiences include serving as a Public Defender in Fairfield County; Associate Professor of Business at Mount Vernon Nazarene University; General Counsel, Assistant Secretary of State, and Chief of Staff at the Ohio Secretary of State office; and Deputy General Counsel at the Ohio Treasury. In 2004, the State of Ohio named Dr. Lobb the Certified Public Manager of the Year.
Dr. Lobb was also President of CCV–then known as Citizens for Community Values–from 1990 to 1991. During his tenure, CCV exposed the Mapplethorpe art exhibit in Cincinnati, which contained obscene pictures of men doing sex acts and of nude children. That landmark case launched CCV onto the national stage.
Director of Business Development Char Bonsignore joined the Christian Business Partnership following over 20 years in sales and business relations. Most recently, she spent almost a decade working in Treasury Management, providing banking products designed to save businesses money while protecting them from fraud. Char’s heart lies in connecting with people and advocating for business owners.
Char has resided in Columbus for 15 years and enjoys spending time with friends and family, raising awareness and supporting childhood cancer patients, and volunteering for Christ-centered causes.
James Banko is a recent graduate of The Citadel Military College of South Carolina and currently a J.D. candidate at Capital University Law School.
James has had experience working on political campaigns and has interned in both a Congressional office and for The Heritage Foundation in the outreach department. In his free time, James loves playing the cello, fitness, and reading.
Christian Business Partnership exists not only to defend your rights in the economy, but to ensure a business environment friendly to businesses throughout Ohio.
Right to the Marketplace
First amendment protections for Christian businesses and business owners are of paramount concern.
Regulation Reform
Less red tape means more innovative and
creative problem solving by the business community.
Strong Families Strong Economies
The more secure our families are, the better workers and economic activity will come
from it.
Dignity of Work
Having a career is part of one’s vocation,
placing an emphasis on fair wages and honorable work.
Law and Order
Our communities deserve protection, and that can only come from supporting law enforcement.
Workforce Development
Education helps not only the employee, but also the business.