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