Welcome, Interim VP of Administration John Tafaro

John Tafaro. J.D., is Cincinnati State’s Interim Vice President of Administration, effective Dec. 1.

John served as president of Chatfield College, a private college located in Cincinnati, from 2009 to 2019.

In addition to higher education experience, John’s background includes serving as a consultant or executive officer for several philanthropic and business organizations.

John holds a bachelor’s degree from Wittenberg University and a master’s degree from Ohio University. He received the Juris Doctor degree from the Salmon P. Chase School of Law at Northern Kentucky University.

In 2021, John earned professional certification as a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy from the American College of Financial Services, an HLC-accredited private college that provides specialized training in financial topics.

John said, “I have known and admired President Posey for more than a decade, and look forward to working with her, the Executive Team, and all of the faculty and staff to help students achieve a better future for themselves and their families.”

“Cincinnati State has an amazing mission, and it is an honor and privilege to be here to advance that important mission.”  

John is married to Charlotte, a social worker, and said, “We have are blessed to have three adult children and six grandchildren, ranging in age from 4 to 17, who keep us very busy.”