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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

Matthew Koester

Defiance County Commissioner

Mark Holtsberry

Mark Holtsberry

Secretary

Paulding County Commissioner

Joe Short

Joe Short

Fulton County Commissioner
Stan Owens

Stan Owens

Van Wert County Commissioner
Elizabeth Schuller

Elizabeth Schuller

Henry County Municipal Court
Scott Lirot

Scott Lirot

Williams County Commissioner

Private Sector Representatives

Kris Walters

Kris Walters

Finance Committee

Shultz, Huber & Associates

Penni Bostelman

Penni Bostelman

Together We Make a Difference
Jim Stripe

Jim Stripe

Finance Committee

Wassenberg Art Center
Dean Genter

Dean Genter

Vice President

Genter Farms

Dennis Miller

Dennis Miller

Executive Committee

Maumee Valley Planning Organization

Angel Steiner

Angel Steiner

Executive Committee

The West Bend News

Client Sector Representatives

Kaitlyn Howard

Kaitlyn Howard

Henry County

Ken Vance

Ken Vance

Head Start Policy Council Rep

Williams County

Tiffany Rockhold

Tiffany Rockhold

President

Paulding County Job & Family Services

Susie Retcher

Susie Retcher

Defiance County