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To honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Mr. Edwin B. Hogan and to extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his passing, Monday, June 20, 2016.
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WHEREAS, Mr. Edwin B. Hogan passed away peacefully on Monday, June 20, 2016 surrounded by family and some of his dearest friends; and
WHEREAS, Ed was born on Monday, September 2, 1940, in Compton, California, the youngest of nine children to Helen and Lonnie Hogan; and
WHEREAS, Ed was a pioneer in the lobbying profession who had a reputation as a champion for the equality of all Ohioans; founding New Visions Group (NVG) in 1996 as Ohio’s first African-American lobbying firm with a vision and purpose for providing high quality, ethical, lobbying services, connecting business and government; and
WHEREAS, Ed was a friend and mentor who inspired and motivated those he touched; encouraging people to pursue their talents, goals, and dreams; he was also a gifted leader who wasn’t afraid to share his talents with others; serving a number of organizations in Central Ohio including: New Salem Mission Baptist Church, where he was a faithful member; chair of the Columbus Metropolitan Area Community Action Organization (CMACO), now known as IMPACT Community Action, Maryhaven, Alvis House, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Ballet Met, Columbus Cancer Research Associates, the Ohio Community Corrections Association and a number of other boards; and
WHEREAS, Ed’s talent and presence will be missed; Ed is acknowledged as one of the few experienced and skilled African American lobbyists who has consistently affected regulatory, legislative, and executive laws on behalf of clients - his tradition of excellence in government relations spans back more than 30 years; and
WHEREAS, Ed is survived by his loving wife, Letitia "Tish"; children, Edwina (Anthony), Bryan, Kurt, Bryanna; and sister, Patricia; Ed also leaves grandchildren, Doria, Olivia, Sydney, Cecilia, Isabella, Aal...
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