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Carole Babcanec, Norwalk
Occupation: Loan Officer, Citizens National Bank
Family: Wayne, husband; Ben and Joseph, sons
Education: Clarion State College
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Mary Cain, Norwalk
Occupation: County Administrator, Huron County
Family: 2 children, 2 grandchildren
Education: Attended Kent State University
Service: Lifetime volunteer (not all inclusive); founding board member National First Ladies Library; historic re-enactor; awards from NAACP, Soroptomists, Stark Preservation, Stark Mental Health and 1997 award for Community Service from U.S. Conference of Mayors.
Author of books and articles on the 25th President and First Lady, William & Ida McKinley.
"If can make one life breathe easier... that is to have succeeded..."
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Kenneth W. France, Norwalk
Occupation: School Treasurer, Norwalk City Schools
Family: Cheryl, wife; Jeremy, son
Education: B.S., The Ohio State University
"Not being from this area (I'm from Canton, Ohio), I thought the class would be a way to familiarize myself with the county and to meet new people."
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Carol A. Girton, Greenwich
Occupation: Superintendent, Monroeville Schools
Family: Dennis, husband; Matthew, son
Service: Animal Welfare League
"I am excited to be given the opportunity to learn about Huron County since I am new to the area."
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Evelyn Hartenstein, Wakeman
Occupation: Resp. Therapist, Oberlin Medical Center
Family: Paul, husband; Mark, Sandra, Allen, Sharon, Marla, Lora and Ren
Education: Assoc. Degree Applied Science, Bowling Green State University
Service: Caring Community Executive Director
"I look at Project Leadership as an opportunity to better know and serve in Huron County."
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LaDonna Hicks, North Fairfield
Family: Manager of Respitory Care, Mercy Hospital of Willard
Education: Associates of Applied Science, BGSU
Service: Mercy Hospital Foundation
"I wanted to participate in Project Leadership to learn more about the county I live in, and get more involved with community projects."
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Franklin P. Kehres, Norwalk
Occupation: Catholic Priest, St. Paul Roman Catholic Church
Education: Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Theology, Pontifical College Josephenum
Service: Ministerial Association of Norwalk
"I want a good understanding of the community, past and present, so we can help create the future."
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Deborah Keith, Vermillion
Occupation: Health Educator, Huron County General Health
Family: Tara, daughter; Jonathan, son
Education: Registered Nurse, Certified Occupational Health Specialist
Service: Circle of Friends, mentor; Miriam House, Advisory Board
"Understanding the community of Huron County."
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Mary Kenyon, Milan
Occupation: Firelands Counseling & Recovery
Family: Carol, David and Bill
Education: BS and MRC, BGSU; LSW
Service: serve on many boards
"To gain knowledge to make me a better community leader."
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Tom Kluding, Norwalk
Occupation: Assistant Director, Ehove Career Center
Family: Jane, wife; Lynne, Heidi, Brian
Education: Med., Ashland University
Service: Board of Education for Norwalk City Schools
"To learn more about the community and network with local leaders."
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Kip Miller, Norwalk
Occupation: Health Care Administration, Fisher-Titus Medical Center
Family: Sharon, wife; Esther, Suzanne, Anna, Kyle
Education: MBA, BGSU; RN
"Being new to the area, this provides a tremendous opportunity to learn about Huron County and meet new people."
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Doug Peterson, Norwalk
Occupation: Executive Director, The Volunteer Center
Family: Linda, wife; Joel, Julia
Education: B.A. History, Houghton College; MDN, Gordon Connell Theological Seminary
Service: Work with the Salvation Army, Learning Zone, Advisory Board of CASA.
"I want to learn more about Huron County, so I can better serve others."
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Chris Pugh, Berlin Heights
Occupation: Asst. Manager/Placements, Westaff
Family: Dan, husband; Matt, Mike, Adam, and two dogs!
Education: St. Paul H.S., customer service courses
Service: Reach Our Youth
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Dan Rood, Norwalk
Occupation: Business Analyst, Ohio Edison
Family: Sharon, wife; Trevor and Kenton, sons
Education: New Horizons Tech. and Networking for LAN/WAN
Service: Huron County Veterans Memorial Comm., American Cancer Society
"Learn the needs of the county and focus on ideas and goals."
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Jennie L. Simon, Monroeville
Occupation: Processor, One Call Mortgage
Family: Emily and Maggie, daughters
Education: Attended OSU
Service: St. Joseph Catholic School Annual Fund Committee
"To gain knowledge to better serve my community."
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Kris Simpson, Willard
Occupation: 4-H Program Asst., OSU Extension Office
Family: Dave, husband; Brandi and Paul
Education: B.S. Education, Ashland University
Service: 4-H Advisor, State 4-H Volunteer, Church work, Boosters
"John Conglose is a good salesman for this program."
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Ken Smith, Norwalk
Occupation: Education and Business Consultant, Lorain County Community College
Family: Julie, wife
Education: MBA, Tiffin Univ., B.S.I.T., Ohio Northern
Service: Ohio Reads Volunteer
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Christopher R. Stang, Norwalk
Occupation: CPA, Stein, Olson and Stang, LLC
Family: Penelope, wife; Christopher and Kaeleigh
Education: BSBA, BGSU
Service: United Budget and Admissions Committee
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Sean Steffani, Norwalk
Occupation: Geotrac
Family: Kerry, wife
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Susan L. Vermilya, Shelby
Occupation: Librarian, Norwalk Public Library
Family: Four children
Education: BSE, Ashland U., Master of Library Science, KSU
Service: Have been active in the Shelby Rotary (Board member); Shelby Community Concert Association; Shelby Chamber of Commerce Associate; member of the Shelby Records Commission.
"Since I am relatively new to the Norwalk / Huron Co. area, it is a great way to learn about the community and meet new people."
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