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.
Denise Althauser
Hardin County
President
Brad Cromes
Portage County
1st Vice President
Katherine J. Kelich
Belmont County
2nd Vice President
Daniel R. Yemma
Mahoning County
Treasurer
Vicki Myers
Defiance Co.
Secretary
Scott Zumbrink
Darke 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
| Denise Althauser | Hardin County |
| Cheryl Brooks Sullivan | Franklin County |
| John Burke | Medina County |
| Brad Cromes | Portage County |
| Robin Edwards | Champaign County |
| Ellery Elick | Pickaway County |
| Frank Grafmiller | Wyandot County |
| Bart Hamilton | Richland County |
| Todd Hixson | Muskingum County |
| Katherine J. Kelich | Belmont County |
| Sam Lamancusa | Trumbull County |
| Char Lee | Fulton County |
| Angie Maki-Cliff | Ashtabula County |
| Steve McGhee | Gallia County |
| John McManus | Montgomery County |
| Mike Migden | Summit County |
| Vickie Myers | Defiance County |
| Donald Rankey, Jr. | Delaware County |
| Jill Schiller | Hamilton County |
| Vicki Sefsick | Harrison Co. |
| 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.
CHAIRPERSON – Andrew Smarra, CPA; Union County
| Taylor Abbott | Monroe County |
| Angie McQuillen | Ashland County |
| Vickie Myers | Defiance County |
| Lisa Newman | Adams 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.
CHAIRPERSON – Vickie Myers, Defiance County
| Kraig Hagler | Greene County |
| Jeff McIntosh | Van Wert County |
| Vicki Robinson | Vinton County |
| Vicki Sefsick | Harrison County |
| Ric Wasserman | Athens County |
| Dave Wolters | Mercer 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 – Scott Zumbrink, Darke County
| Jane Spoerl (Wood) | Northwest District |
| Bart Hamilton (Richland) | Northeast District |
| Barney Wright (Warren) | Southwest District |
| Cheryl Brooks Sullivan (Franklin) | Southeast District |
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.
CHAIRPERSON - Steve McGhee, Gallia County
| J. Steve Welton | Hancock County |
| Ellery Elick | Pickaway County |
| Dan Talarek | Lorain County |
| Cheryl Brooks Sullivan | Franklin County |
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.
CHAIRPERSON - Sam Lamancusa, Trumbull County
| Cheryl Brooks Sullivan | Franklin County |
| James Bahnsen | Fairfield County |
| John Coffield | Shelby County |
| Bart Hamilton | Richland County |
| Lisa Newman | Adams County |
| Jill Schiller | Hamilton County |
| Roy Van Atta | Licking County |
| Ric Wasserman | Athens County |
Manufactured 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.
CHAIRPERSON - Brad Cromes, Portage County
| Angie Maki-Cliff | Ashtabula County |
| Char Lee | Fulton County |
| Scott Zumbrink | Darke County |
| Connie Patrick | Brown County |
| Jeannie Zurmehly | Clermont County |
AOS & TOS
The AOS & TOS Committee is responsible for vetting issues as needed that come before the association related to the Auditor of State and Treasurer of State offices and leading communication with those offices on behalf of the association.
| Cheryl Brooks Sullivan | Franklin County |
| Robin Edwards | Champaign County |
| Bart Hamilton | Richland County |
| Dave Wolters | Mercer County |
| Alexander Zumbar | Stark County |
| Tina Ferner | Franklin County staff |
CTAO Welcome Committee
The CTAO Welcome Committee is responsible for helping to orient new treasurers to the association by sharing information and responding to queries. During conferences, the Committee also assists new members and vendors with logistical questions.
CHAIRPERSON - Ed Davis, Pike County
| Steve McGhee | Gallia County |
| Bill Ogg | Scioto County |
| Kathleen Schaffer | Huron County |
