Board of Directors

Role of the Board

Our Board of Directors is a volunteer-based group of individuals responsible for the management, affairs and property of FDHS.  One of their main responsibilities is fundraising efforts.

If you are interested in being a board member, read the Board of Director Job Description.

2023 Board of Directors

• Jeremy Otte – President
• Randy Deniston – Vice President
• Mindy Bobay – Treasurer
• Kayla Chapman– Secretary
• Gary Dowler
• Jeff Batt
• Dawn Caustrita
• Sheila Slattery
• Jeff Owens
• Nichole Wichman
• Andrea Zimmerman
• Kathi Diamond

How to Become a Board Member

To become a board member, you must submit your resume to the Nominating Committee at least 60 days prior to the Annual Meeting in January.  The next Annual Meeting date is set for January 17, 2024 via Zoom @ 6:00 p.m.  During this meeting, board members will have the opportunity to select new members to the Board of Directors.  New board member terms begin immediately and have a three-year span (unless assuming an existing term due to a resignation).

Board Meetings

The Board of Directors meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm via Zoom or at Defiance Fish & Game Club.  The Annual Meeting to elect new board members is held in January.  Board meetings are open to the public.

Attn:  If you are interested in participating in an upcoming board meeting, please contact us at 419-658-2298.

To learn more, read our amended bylaws.