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Verified Personnel

Verified Claims Agents

Every specialist listed below has been background-checked, credentialed, and authorized by the Ohio Claims Registry. If someone contacts you claiming to represent the Registry, verify their official agent number against this directory.

Headshot of Brian Smith, Senior Claims Specialist
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Brian Smith

Senior Claims Specialist

Agent No.OH-AG-1042
Specialty
Estate & Heir Claims
Service
14 years

Brian has helped Ohio residents recover more than $12 million in unclaimed funds since joining the Registry in 2011. He specializes in complex estate and heir claims and is the lead reviewer for high-value disbursements.

b.smith@ohio-registry.gov
(800) 640-3305 ext. 1042
Headshot of Monica Johnson, Claims Verification Officer
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Monica Johnson

Claims Verification Officer

Agent No.OH-AG-1187
Specialty
Identity & Documentation Review
Service
9 years

Monica leads the identity verification team, ensuring every payout is released to the rightful owner. She holds a certification in fraud prevention from the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators.

m.johnson@ohio-registry.gov
(800) 640-3305 ext. 1187
Headshot of David Miller, Principal Claims Investigator
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David Miller

Principal Claims Investigator

Agent No.OH-AG-0876
Specialty
Insurance & Pension Recoveries
Service
22 years

With over two decades of experience in financial recovery, David handles the Registry's most intricate insurance refund and dormant pension cases. He previously served as a fraud examiner for the Ohio Department of Commerce.

d.miller@ohio-registry.gov
(800) 640-3305 ext. 876
Headshot of Elena Ramirez, Bilingual Claims Specialist
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Elena Ramirez

Bilingual Claims Specialist

Agent No.OH-AG-1305
Specialty
Wage & Utility Deposit Claims
Service
6 years

Elena provides full bilingual (English/Spanish) support to Ohio claimants. She specializes in unclaimed wage and utility deposit recoveries and is the Registry's primary liaison for Hispanic community outreach programs.

e.ramirez@ohio-registry.gov
(800) 640-3305 ext. 1305
Headshot of Sarah Chen, Senior Claims Auditor
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Sarah Chen

Senior Claims Auditor

Agent No.OH-AG-1221
Specialty
Bank Account & Tax Refund Claims
Service
11 years

Sarah audits incoming claims for accuracy and compliance with Ohio Revised Code Chapter 169. She is a Certified Public Accountant and ensures every approved claim meets state and federal disbursement standards.

s.chen@ohio-registry.gov
(800) 640-3305 ext. 1221

How to verify an agent

  1. Ask for the agent's full name and official agent number (format: OH-AG-XXXX).
  2. Compare the number to the directory above.
  3. When in doubt, hang up and call the Registry directly at (800) 640-3305 to confirm.
  4. The Registry will never ask for payment, gift cards, or wire transfers to release your funds.