Zach Eddy
Class of 2012
Outstanding Professional Achievement
Before many of his peers finished their bachelor’s degrees, Zach Eddy already had begun accelerating in his dream career as an attorney. While preemptively catapulting his career wasn’t easy, he credits hard work, a steadfast vision, and academic support from Washington State College of Ohio with providing him a solid launching pad.
Zach attended WSCO as a full-time student during high school through the College Credit Plus program. By 22, he had earned two associate degrees from WSCO, a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Marietta College, and a Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law—all cum laude. After passing the Ohio and West Virginia bar exams, he joined a prominent Columbus law firm specializing in oil and gas law.
Now with Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, an AmLaw100 law firm, Zach advises individual and business clients on mergers and acquisitions, and energy law. His dedication has led to accolades like the “New Attorney of the Year Pro Bono Award” in 2018 from the Legal Aid Society of Columbus and being named a two-time Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Star, an award earned by fewer than 3-percent of Ohio’s attorneys. Previously, Zach has served on nonprofit boards, such as the Hunger Solutions of the Mid-Ohio Valley and the Dayton Area Logistics Association.
Committed to giving back to the institution that helped shape his path, Zach joined WSCO’s Foundation Board in 2023.
Callie Benedict
Class of 2020
Outstanding Community Service
Callie Benedict began her career getting her Associate in General Science Transfer degree in 2020 from Washington State College of Ohio, now known as Washington State College of Ohio. Prior to her time at Washington State, Callie also earned a Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate from the Washington County Career Center in 2012 as well as a certificate in Emergency Medical Technology certificate from Mid-East Career and Technology Centers in 2019.
Today, Callie is a dedicated healthcare professional with over a decade of experience in stroke care, clinical data, and community outreach. She served as a Neuro Surgical Technologist and Stroke Program Coordinator at Camden Clark Medical Center from 2012-2024, where she founded the annual Stroke Community Conference. Currently, she is a Level 1 Trauma Data Analyst for Intermountain Health. In addition to her work, Callie has been a volunteer EMT with Warren Twp. VFD since 2019, earning the title of EMT of the Year in 2019. She supports community health initiatives through the American Heart Association and local organizations. Callie has also regularly presented at local schools. A 2023 nominee for the American Stroke Association’s Stroke Hero Award, where she was a Top 10 finalist, Callie is committed to advancing stroke education and patient advocacy. Beyond her professional career, she has been an active volunteer with the Boys and Girls Club of Washington County, has fundraised for the Garrett Scott Music Program and is active in her church.