SS+D News and Information

January 25, 2008
Members in Article: Beverly F. Shillito

Bev Shillito Receives Community Leader Award

SS+D shareholder and community leader, Beverly “Bev” Shillito, was honored on Friday, January 18, at the Dayton Development Coalition’s Annual Meeting held at the United States Air Force Museum.  The Coalition awarded Bev with its Regional Volunteer of the Year Award in recognition of her efforts of working with community, business and government leaders to strengthen and grow the Dayton Region.  Bev is the third recipient of the award which has previously been given to General John Nowak and Dr. Dan Curran, President of the University of Dayton.

Bev’s contributions to the work of the Dayton Development Coalition include targeting key industries for growth, economic development on a regional basis, spearheading committees for special events and community causes, and much more.  JP Nauseef, president and CEO of the Dayton Development Coalition, commented when presenting the award that, “When you have a problem, Bev is the one to call.  She is that remarkable combination of advisor, friend and community advocate.”  JP also pinpointed what makes Bev so special to the community at large – “She is a fair dealer - an honest broker-  someone who is always trying to do the right thing for the right reasons.”

Bev’s background includes being a co-founder of the law firm of Sebaly Shillito + Dyer. She has over 30 years of experience counseling clients regarding corporate strategy and legal matters.  Bev’s practice includes corporate law and governance, mergers and acquisitions, securities law, technology law and health care law. 

She also has entrepreneurial roots.  She and her husband founded Eagle Registrations Inc. as well as other business ventures.  Her roles are diverse – from serving as general counsel, chief strategist and fund raiser, to operations, product development and marketing.  Bev supports the entrepreneurial spirit and volunteers with numerous organizations to make it easier for businesses to start, grow and thrive in the Miami Valley. 

Bev’s honors and awards:
• Selected for inclusion in the 2007 The Best Lawyers in America in Corporate Law 
•  Designated 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 Ohio Super Lawyer by Law & Politics Media Inc. 
• Designated one of top three lawyers in POWER Dayton’s Most Influential People in 2004 by Dayton Business Journal
• Designated one of the top lawyers in the region in Best of the Bar in 2004 by Dayton Business Journal
• YWCA Lifetime Achievement Award 2004