3230 N. Cole Street Lima, OH 45801 US
Meet the Board
Chair
Vice Chair
Vice Chair
Mr. Greg Kessen
Perry Township Representative
Mr. Kessen was recently appointed to the Board in April of 2018. He is a graduate of Perry High School and was a member of the Laborers Local Union 329 from 1978-1982. He was also a member of Local 776 Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union from 1982-2020. Mr. Kessen is recently retired with 40+ years of experience in the construction industry. He is currently a Perry Township Trustee and has served in that capacity for the past 15+ years He resides in Perry Township with his wife, Laura. where they raised their two children.
Vice Chair
Vice Chair
Vice Chair
Mr. Brad Core
Allen County Representative
Mr. Core is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a B.S. in Agricultural Engineering. He has received the Distinguished Alumni Award from both Spencerville Local Schools and The Ohio State University. Mr. Core has 5 years of experience in academia as well as working in the public sector. He has 20 years of elected official experience as a township trustee and 32 years of experience working as a consultant.
Treasurer
Vice Chair
Project Chair/Secretary
Mr. Kurt Neeper
Allen County Representative
Mr. Neeper was born and raised in Lima, Ohio and earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science from The Ohio State University and his MBA from Tiffin University. He is currently the President of Superior Financial Solutions, LLC, and a licensed real estate broker. Mr. Neeper serves on the Board of Big Brothers Big Sisters and is a member of the Lima Rotary Club. Mr. Neeper resides in Jackson Township with his wife, Jerilyn, and their sons, Hank and Jack. He enjoys golf and Ohio State Football.
Project Chair/Secretary
Project Chair/Secretary
Project Chair/Secretary
Mr. Dustin Ingle
Bath Township Representative
Mr. Ingle is a graduate of Elida High School. He currently serves as Vice President and COO of a local second-generation, family owned company that has been serving Northwest Ohio for more than 65 years. Mr. Ingle brings a wealth of construction/project experience to the Board. In addition to serving the District as Secretary and Project Chair, he also serves on the Bath Township Zoning Commission. Mr. Ingle currently resides in Bath Township and in his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and sprint car racing.
Trustee
Project Chair/Secretary
Trustee
Mr. Merle Miller
American Township Representative
Mr. Miller received his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Adrian College. He is currently retired and brings to the Board his valuable work experience from his career in sales and his time as a small business owner. He served as the District's Treasurer for several years. Mr. Miller also serves on the Allen County Land Bank and is Chairman of American Township Zoning Board. He is also past president of the Lima Allen County Crime Stoppers as well as LACRPC. Mr. Miller also served as an American Township Trustee for 16 years and is dedicated to serving the public.
Trustee
Project Chair/Secretary
Trustee
Mr. John Gosnell
Shawnee Township Representative
Mr. Gosnell has served as a Trustee on the Board since 2016. He received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University and obtained his Masters of Business Administration from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Gosnell brings a wealth of business experience to the Board from his time as President and CEO of Wapakoneta Machine Company (1970-1996). He also brings with him knowledge from his time as Zoning Inspector for Shawnee Township where he served from 2009-2012.
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
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Mr. Mike Leis
Allen County Representative
Mr. Leis is a graduate of Elida High School and studied at Defiance College as well as Lima Technical College. He holds a Class III Operator's License in Water and Wastewater and has run over 50 public water systems during his career. Mr. Leis is also a business owner and has been in operation for 25 years. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family.
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Ms. Pamela Vickers
Allen County Representative
Ms. Vickers is a recently retired real estate agent who served the area for 20+ years. She was Realtor of the Year in 2010 and has served on various other boards, including the West Central Association of Realtors.
Newly retired, Ms. Vickers enjoys spending with her kids and grandchildren and on the lake.
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Mr. Steve Ewing
Member-at-Large
Mr. Ewing is graduate of Allen East High School and has served as a Township Trustee for Auglaize Township since 2014. He serves on various committees for Lima-Allen County Regional Planning Commission in addition to serving as past president as well as serving on the Ottawa River Coalition. In his spare time, he enjoys riding his motorcycle and going to the races.
Meet the Staff!
Kimberly Stiles
Kimberly Stiles
Kimberly Stiles
Manager
Shannon Finn
Kimberly Stiles
Kimberly Stiles
Office Assistant
In Appreciation of Past Board Members...
Dr. John Biery
Ken Lucas & Jack Hartley
Dr. John Biery
Dr. John Biery served on the Allen Water District Board of Trustees for 7 years, holding the title of Chair during most of his tenure. His vision and leadership was instrumental in the growth and expansion of the District. Dr. Biery resigned from the Board in July 2022 due to health issues and sadly passed away on August 13, 2022. He will be greatly missed.
Steve Kayatin
Ken Lucas & Jack Hartley
Dr. John Biery
Mr. Kayatin was honored by the Allen Water District Board of Trustees for his years of service and dedictation to the District. Mr. Kayatin served on the Board for nearly 19 years, acting as Board Secretary for several of those. His engineering expertise proved invaluable to the Board and he was instrumental in the execution of projects, including the East Regional Waterline Project.
Ken Lucas & Jack Hartley
Ken Lucas & Jack Hartley
Ken Lucas & Jack Hartley
Mr. Ken Lucas served on the Allen Water District Board of Trustees for nearly 20 years, holding the title of Vice Chair during a good portion of his tenure. Mr. Lucas retired from the Board in December 2020. Mr. Jack Hartley served on the Allen Water District Board of Trustees for 4 years, working as Project Coordinator for most of his tenure. Mr. Hartley retired from the Board in March 2021.