Meet the Board

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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.  

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.

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 and their two boys.  He enjoys golf and Ohio State Football.

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.   

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. 

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. 

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.

Mrs. Tara Joyce

Allen County Representative

Mrs. Joyce is a graduate of Shawnee High School and attended the Ohio State University.  She is married with 2 adult children who reside in Allen County.  Since 2000, Mrs. Joyce and her husband have worked/owned her husband's family business, a motorcycle dealership, and recently sold the business in 2024.  She enjoys spending time with family and traveling in the Caribbean.  She has also served on the Board of Carter's Crusade and worked in fundraising with the Melanoma Research Foundation, The Lima Locos and the James Cancer Center Melanoma Research Department.

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 also serves on various committees for Lima-Allen County Regional Planning Commission in addition to serving as past president.  Mr. Ewing has also served on the Ottawa River Coalition.  In his spare time, he enjoys riding his motorcycle and going to the races.

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.

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.   

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.