Board of Trustees
Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission is governed by a tripartite board made up of equal numbers of private sector, public sector and democratically-elected client sector representatives. The Governing Board members are responsible for policy, governance, and strategic oversight of NOCAC. Each board member has a fiduciary responsibility to the organization to ensure it is managed properly and has sufficient resources to deliver programs and services effectively. The Executive Director of NOCAC reports to the Governing Board Members.
Board meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the NOCAC Central Office, 1933 East Second St. Defiance. Meetings begin at 6pm.
2025-2026 Governing Board Members
Public Sector Representatives

Matthew Koester
Defiance County Commissioner

Mark Holtsberry
President

Joe Short

Stan Owens

Elizabeth Schuller

Scott Lirot
Private Sector Representatives

Kris Walters

Penni Bostelman

Rachel Eicher
ECE Advisory Board Member

Dean Genter
Vice President

Dennis Miller

Angel Steiner
Secretary
Client Sector Representatives

Cara Leininger

John Basinger

Kaitlyn Howard
Head Start Policy Council Rep.

Ken Vance

Tiffany Rockhold
