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
Secretary
Paulding County Commissioner

Joe Short

Stan Owens

Elizabeth Schuller

Scott Lirot
Private Sector Representatives

Kris Walters
Finance Committee
Shultz, Huber & Associates

Penni Bostelman

Jim Stripe
Finance Committee

Dean Genter
Vice President
Genter Farms

Dennis Miller
Executive Committee
Maumee Valley Planning Organization

Angel Steiner
Executive Committee
The West Bend News
Client Sector Representatives

Kaitlyn Howard
Henry County

Ken Vance
Head Start Policy Council Rep
Williams County

Tiffany Rockhold
President
Paulding County Job & Family Services
