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

David Kern

Mark Holtsberry
President
Paulding County Commissioner

Joe Short

Stan Owens

Elizabeth Schuller
Henry County Municipal Court

Scott Lirot
Williams County Commissioner
Private Sector Representatives

Kris Walters
Shultz, Huber & Associates

Penni Bostelman
Together We Make a Difference

Rachel Eicher
ECE Advisory Board Member
Western Buckeye Educational Service Center

Dean Genter
Vice President
Genter Farms

Dennis Miller

Angel Steiner
Secretary
The West Bend News
Client Sector Representatives

Cara Leininger
Fulton County

John Basinger

Kaitlyn Howard
Head Start Policy Council Rep.

Ken Vanced
Williams County

Tiffany Rockhold
Paulding County Job & Family Services

Susie Retcher
Defiance County