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 2026 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.
Katherine J. Kelich
Belmont County
President
Daniel R. Yemma
Mahoning County
1st Vice President
Vickie Myers
Defiance Co.
2nd Vice President
Cheryl Brooks Sullivan
Franklin County
Treasurer
Dave Wolters
Mercer County
Secretary
Brad Cromes
Cuyahoga County
Past President
Alex Zumbar
Stark County
Legislative Committee Co-Chair
Legislative Committee
The 2026 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 |
| Joe Bica | Portage County |
| John Burke | Medina County |
| Brad Cromes | Cuyahoga County |
| Robin Edwards | Champaign County |
| Todd Hixson | Muskingum County |
| Katherine J. Kelich | Belmont County |
| Char Lee | Fulton County |
| Pamela Littlejohn | Clark County |
| Steve McGhee | Gallia County |
| John McManus | Montgomery County |
| Mike Migden | Summit County |
| Vickie Myers | Defiance County |
| Jill Schiller | Hamilton County |
| Andrew Smarra, CPA | Union County |
| Caleb Stidham | Erie County |
| Lindsay Webb | Lucas County |
| Steve Welton | Hancock County |
| David Wolters | Mercer County |
| Dan Yemma | Mahoning County |
Financial Oversight Committee
The 2026 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 |
| Randy Kuvin | Warren 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 2026 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
Penny Patton, Fayette County
| Tammy Bates | Washington County |
| Kimberley Foreman | Sandusky County |
| Kelly Gray | Williams County |
| Jim Jahn | Morrow County |
| Jeff McIntosh | Van Wert County |
| Theresa Moore | Perry County |
| Vicki Sefsick | Harrison County |
| Lou Ann Wannemacher | Paulding County |
Nominating Committee
The 2026 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 – Kathy Kelich (Belmont), President
| Kathy Kelich (Belmont) | President |
| Dan Yemma, (Mahoning) | 1st Vice President |
| Vickie Myers (Defiance) | 2nd Vice President |
| Brad Cromes (Cuyahoga) | Immediate Past President |
| Northwest District President | |
| Northeast District President - Designate | |
| Southwest District President | |
| Southeast District President -Designate |
OCCO (Ohio Council of County Officials) Committee
The 2026 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.
| Kathy Kelich | Belmont County, Delegate |
| Jill Schiller | Hamilton County, Delegate |
| Steve McGhee | Gallia County, Alternate |
| Dan Talarek | Lorain County, Alternate |
Land Bank Committee
The 2026 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:
Jim Bahnsen, Fairfield County
Jill Schiller, Hamilton County
| John Burke | Medina County |
| Kimberley Foreman | Sandusky County |
| Bart Hamilton | Richland County |
| Jim Jahn | Morrow County |
| Michael McNamara | Butler County |
| Steve Reinhard | Crawford County |
| Taylor Sappington | Athens County |
| Lindsey Webb | Lucas County |
Manufactured Homes Committee
The 2026 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
| Todd Hixson | Muskingum County |
| Char Lee | Fulton County |
| Pamela Littlejohn | Clark County |
| Lou Ann Wannemacher | Paulding County |
Leadership Development Committee
Co-Chairs:
Char Lee, Fulton County
John McManus, Montgomery County
| Cheryl Brink | Morgan County |
| Jeff McIntosh | Van Wert County |
| Penny Patton | Fayette County |
Affordable Housing Committee
Co-Chairs:
John Burke, Medina County
David Jeffers, Ross County
Cheryl Brooks Sullivan, Franklin County
Michael McNamara, Butler County
Taylor Sappington, Athens County
By-Laws Committee
Co-Chairs:
Brad Cromes, Cuyahoga County
Steve Welton, Hancock County
Caleb Stidham, Erie County
Dan Talarek, Lorain County
Alex Zumbar, Stark County
Financial Wellness Committee
Co-Chairs:
Jane Spoerl, Wood County
Michael Zuren, Lake County
Melissa Koch, Wayne County
Steve Reinhard, Crawford County
Homestead Committee
Co-Chairs:
Roy Van Atta, Licking County
Dan Yemma, Mahoning County
Tressa Baker, Lawrence County
Caleb Stidham, Erie County
Property Tax Review Committee
Co-Chairs:
Krista Bohn, Allen County
Lindsay Webb, Lucas County
Anthony Hatmaker, Ottawa County
Jeff Mamarella, Tuscarawas County
Michael McNamara, Butler County
Mike Migden, Summit County
Scott Zumbrink, Darke County
