District Board

District Board Meetings and Locations

September 18-19, 2026
Friday 6-9pm, Saturday 10am-3:30pm
Inspiration Hills (lodging and meals provided)

November 14, 2026
10am-3:30pm
To Be Determined (east)

March 13, 2027
10am-3:30pm
To Be Determined (west)

May 15, 2027
10am-3:30pm
To Be Determined (central)

August 28, 2027 Board Reorganization Meeting
(During District Conference)

District Conference August 27-28, 2027                            Lick Creek Church of the Brethren

 

 NORTHERN OHIO DISTRICT CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN
2026 – 2027 District Board

 Chair – Mark Pollock, Brook Park (2^nd term ends 2027)

Vice Chair –Dave Bassett, Pleasant View (1^st term ends 2027)

Secretary – Edith Kieffaber, Akron Eastwood (1^st term ends 2028)

 

 Congregational Commission:

Chair – Joe Routh, Black River (filling and unexpired term ending in 2028)

Vice Chair – Scott Brinkman, Sugar Creek West (1^st term ends 2027)

Secretary – Brian Layman, Ashland First (1^st term ends 2029)

Member – Martin Brumbaugh, Eden (1^st term ends 2029)

 Connections Commission:

Chair – Jocelyn Siakula, Hartville (2^nd term ends 2028)

Vice Chair – Deb Rising, Ashland First (1^st term ends 2029)

Secretary – Jane Matz, Ashland Dickey (1^st term ends 2027)

Member – Abigail Akyeampong, Elm Street (1^st term ends 2029)

 Ministerial Commission:

Chair – Mike Huffaker, East Chippewa (2^nd term ends 2028)

Vice Chair – Bill Holsopple, Lick Creek (2^nd term ends 2028)

Secretary – Candie Orr, Woodworth (1^st term ends 2027)

Member – Mike Conner, Painesville (1^st term ends 2029)

 Stewardship and Finance:

Chair – Dave Bassett, Pleasant View (1^st term ends 2027)

Vice Chair – Todd Clemens, Poplar Ridge (2^nd term ends 2029)

Secretary –Jenny Jones, Sugar Creek West (filling an unexpired term ending 2028)

Member – Bruce Morckel, Akron Springfield (2nd term ends 2027)

Ex Officio Members (without vote):

Kris Hawk, District Executive Minister

Laura Huffaker, District Administrative Secretary

Linda Fry, District Peace/Conciliation Advocate

Andrew Kauffman, Camp Executive Director

Lisa Snyder, District Treasurer, Ashland First 

Vacant, District Financial Secretary

Dawn Baldwin, Standing Committee, Lick Creek (2^nd term ends 2027)

Paul Bozman, Moderator, Reading (term ends 2028)

Sherry Reese Vaught, Moderator-Elect, Paradise (term ends 2029)

Ashley Harris, District Conference Clerk, Freeburg (2^nd term ends 2027)

Russell Matz, Camp Administration Committee Chair, Ashland Dickey (1st term ends 2028)

Executive Committee Meetings

October 13, 2026
5pm - Meal provided 
District Office

February 9, 2027
5pm - Meal provided
District Office

April 13, 2027
5pm - Meal provided
District Office

 

 

2027-2028 District Board Orientation Meeting
September 2027 at Inspiration Hills
Friday 6-9pm, Saturday 10am-3:30pm