Preston N. Stearns was appointed to the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board (ADAMH) by the Franklin County Board of Commissioners. His appointment runs through June 30, 2011. Stearns retired from General Motors in 2002 after nearly 40 years of service and has since has remained an active member in the community. He served as a Council member for Reynoldsburg City Council; and he now serves as Chairman of the Board for Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Stearns also is a former President of Briarcliff Civic Association.