Committees
Committees do the majority of the work of the CTAO and are listed below with their officers and descriptions. We are always looking for additional committee members. If you see a committee you'd like to join, contact Kevin Futryk at kevin@gov-advantage.com, or contact the committee chair.
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee's goal is to implement a strategy and process to advance the agenda of the Association. Comprised of the elected officers along with the immediate past president and Chairman of the Legislative Committee, the Committee has the full power and authority to transact all business of the Association. The Executive Director reports to the Executive Committee.
Brad Cromes
Cuyahoga County
President
Katherine J. Kelich
Belmont County
1st Vice President
Daniel R. Yemma
Mahoning County
2nd Vice President
Vickie Myers
Defiance Co.
Treasurer
Cheryl Brooks Sullivan
Franklin County
Secretary
Dave Wolters
Mercer County
Secretary-Designate (Ex Oficio)
Alex Zumbar
Stark County
Past President
Legislative Committee
The Legislative Committee is charged with formulating legislative policy for the Association. This committee meets monthly and carefully tracks, evaluates and responds to legislation that involves the Association. The committee works directly with the Executive Director regarding educating legislators on issues important to the Association.
Co-Chair – Dan Talarek, Lorain County
Co-Chair – Alex Zumbar, Stark County
| Cheryl Brooks Sullivan | Franklin County |
| John Burke | Medina County |
| Brad Cromes | Portage County |
| Robin Edwards | Champaign County |
| Bart Hamilton | Richland County |
| Todd Hixson | Muskingum County |
| David Jeffers | Ross County |
| Katherine J. Kelich | Belmont County |
| Sam Lamancusa | Trumbull County |
| Char Lee | Fulton County |
| Angie Maki-Cliff | Ashtabula County |
| Steve McGhee | Scioto County |
| John McManus | Montgomery County |
| Mike Migden | Summit County |
| Vickie Myers | Defiance County |
| Donald Rankey, Jr. | Delaware County |
| Jill Schiller | Hamilton County |
| Andrew Smarra, CPA | Union County |
| Caleb Stidham | Erie County |
| Ric Wasserman | Athens County |
| Lindsay Webb | Lucas County |
| J. Steve Welton | Hancock County |
| Dave Wolters | Mercer County |
| Dan Yemma | Mahoning County |
| Barney Wright | Warren County |
| Scott Zumbrink | Darke County |
Financial Oversight Committee
The Financial Oversight Committee provides a checks and balance system for all financial transactions.
Co-Chairs:
Vickie Myers, Defiance County
Andrew Smarra, CPA, Union County
| Angie Maki-Cliff | Ashtabula County |
| Kathy Kellich | Belmont County |
| Jim Jahn | Morrow County |
CAUV Committee
The CAUV Committee gives direction to the membership as to the structure of the state CAUV program and conveys any changes to the program to treasurers.
CHAIRPERSON – Lou Ann Wannemacher, Paulding County
| Krista Bohn | Allen County |
| Katherine J. Kelich | Belmont County |
| Diana Wachtman | Henry County |
| Jeannie Zurmehly | Clermont County |
Conference Committee
The Conference Committee provides direction on the educational agenda and offerings for the association's biannual conferences. The committee pays specific attention to ensuring conference seminars meet the continuing education requirements of the Treasurer of State and Auditor of State.
Co-Chairs
Vickie Myers, Defiance County
Ric Wasserman, Athens County
| Kimberley Foreman | Sandusky County |
| Kelly Gray | Williams County |
| Jim Jahn | Morrow County |
| Sam Lamancusa | Trumbull County |
| Jeff McIntosh | Van Wert County |
| Penny Patton | Fayette County |
| Vicki Sefsick | Harrison County |
| Lou Ann Wannemacher | Paulding County |
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee is charged with nominating the incoming slate of officers to be elected at the association's annual fall conference. The committee is comprised of the current CTAO president and the presidents of the four regional districts.
CHAIRPERSON – Brad Cromes, Cuyahoga County, President
| Kathy Kelich (Belmont) | 1st Vice President |
| Dan Yemma, (Mahoning) | 2nd Vice President |
| Vickie Myers (Defiance) | Treasurer |
| Cheryl Brooks Sullivan (Franklin) | Secretary |
| Alex Zumbar (Stark) | Immediate Past President |
| Frank Grafmiller (Wyandot) | Northwest District President |
| Angie McQuillen (Ashland) | Northeast District President - Designate |
| Jonn McManus (Montgomery) | Southwest District President |
| Jim Bahnsen (Fairfield) | Southeast District President -Designate |
OCCO (Ohio Council of County Officials) Committee
The OCCO Committee represents the CTAO at meetings of the Ohio Council of County Officials (OCCO). Committee members regularly exchange information with other county elected official organizations and provide them with information on the goals and direction of the CTAO.
| Steve McGhee | Gallia County, Delegate |
| Jill Schiller | Hamilton County, Delegate |
| Dan Talarek | Lorain County, Alternate |
| Kathy Kellich | Belmont County, Alternate |
Land Bank Committee
The Land Bank Committee researches and analyzes land bank issues and regulations for the association. The Committee also communicates all new rules regarding the establishment of land banks to the membership.
Co-Chairs
Sam Lamancusa, Trumbull County
Jim Bahnsen, Fairfield County
| John Burke | Medina County |
| Kimberley Foreman | Sandusky County |
| Bart Hamilton | Richland County |
| Jim Jahn | Morrow County |
| Steve McGhee | Scioto County |
| Jill Schiller | Hamilton County |
| Lou Ann Wannemacher | Paulding County |
| Lindsey Webb | Adams County |
| Ric Wasserman | Athens County |
Mobile Homes Committee
The Manufactured Homes Committee works with the Ohio Manufactured Homes Association and the legislature to improve the tax collection process for manufactured homes.
Co-Chairs
Angie Maki-Cliff, Ashtabula County
Jeannie Zurmehly, Clermont County
| Pamela Littlejohn | Clark County |
| Todd Hixson | Muskingum County |
| Char Lee | Fulton County |
| Connie Patrick | Brown County |
| Lou Ann Wannemacher | Paulding County |
Leadership Development
Co-Chairs:
Taylor Abbott, Monroe County
Char Lee, Fulton County
| Jeff McIntosh | Van Wert County |
| John McManus | Montgomery County |
| Penny Patton | Fayette County |
Affordable Housing
Co-Chairs:
John Kennedy, Portage County
David Jeffers, Ross County
Cheryl Brooks Sullivan, Franklin County
John Burke, Medina County
By-Laws
Co-Chairs:
Brad Cromes, Cuyahoga County
Steve Welton, Hancock County
Caleb Stidham, Erie County
Tan Talarek, Lorain County
Alex Zumbar, Stark County
Financial Wellness
Co-Chairs
April Bowersock, Auglaize County
Michael Zuren, Lake County
Jane Spoerl, Wood County
Melissa Koch, Wayne County
Homestead
Co-Chairs:
Dan Yemma, Mahoning County
Roy Van Atta, Licking County
John Kennedy, Portage County
Taylor Abbot, Monroe County
Tressa Baker, Lawrence County
Property Tax Review
Co-Chairs:
Krista Bohn, Allen County
Lindsay Webb, Lucas County
Anthony Hatmaker, Ottawa, County
Jeff Mamarella, Tuscarawas County
Mike Migden, Summit County
Kyle Rudduck, Clinton County
Dave Wolters, Mercer County
