About

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 the Program Manager at the Christian Business Partnership. A recent graduate of The Citadel Military College of South Carolina, James is 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.

Lauren Meadors serves as the Business Development Manager for the Christian Business Partnership, joining in July 2024 after volunteering with CCV banquets.

A Cincinnati native, Lauren brings over a decade of experience in Christ-centered non-profit ministry, excelling in building strategic relationships, leading volunteer teams, and implementing biblically-grounded programs that strengthen churches and Christian organizations.

Holding a Bachelor of Science in Psychology: Crisis Counseling from Liberty University and specialized training in trauma-competent caregiving, she combines compassion with strategic expertise, particularly in high-pressure situations. In her free time, Lauren enjoys traveling, kayaking, and spending time with her six siblings and friends.