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.
2022-2023 Governing Board Members
Public Sector Representatives
David Kern
Mark Holtsberry
Vice President
Joe Short
Stan Owens
Bob Hastedt
Lew Hilkert
Private Sector Representatives
Kris Walters
Shultz, Huber & Associates
Penni Bostelman
Rachel Eicher
Ron Etzler
Dean Genter
Secretary
Dennis Miller
Rick Turner
Client Sector Representatives
Lucia Myers
John Basinger
Kaitlyn Howard
Head Start Policy Council Rep.
David Miller
Tiffany Rockhold
President
Paulding County Job & Family Services
Susie Retcher
Defiance County