Board of Trustees
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Dennis
has lived almost his entire life in the rural parts of Swanton
Township and is currently serving his second term in office. In
his younger days, he worked at St. Luke's hospital in the physical
therapy department. Before he was elected as a Trustee, he managed
a manufacturing plant in Delta for 10 years, where he was in charge
of 30 employees. Then, having always wanted to be an entrepreneur,
he went into business for himself as a water well driller and septic
systems installer in 1995, which he continues to do today. He understands
how important water is and this prompted him to become politically
active when Swanton Township’s water supply was threatened
by quarrying operations. His work history has taught him how to
work well with people and his being in the construction trade enables
him to understand the issues our road workers face on a daily basis.
Dennis has enjoyed linking Swanton Township with all of the other townships by getting very involved in both the Lucas County Twp. Association (LCTA) and the Ohio Township Association (OTA). Here he meets and works together with many people who share the same problems and triumphs. He quickly earned respect in the LCTA where he has already served as Vice President and currently serves as Executive Director. He also campaigned for and was elected a Director to the OTA Board, where he communicates with all of the townships in Ohio and works to change state laws governing townships. He is very proud to have brought this new aspect to the Swanton Township Board of Trustees, where he can help townships not only on a local level, but at the state level. |
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| Phone | (419)
825-3562
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| d.tippie@swantontwp.org | |||
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Jeff
served four years on the Swanton Local School District Board of Education,
serving as President and Vice-President. Jeff introduced and led the effort
to reduce the Swanton Local Schools Income Tax Levy from 1.25% to .75%.
When Jeff
left the Board of Education, the Swanton Local School District had over $8
million in carryover funds. During his term on the School Board he participated
on the
Financial Advisory Committee, Financial Audit Committee, Strategic Planning
Committee, Personnel and Negotiations Committee, and served as the Area
Government Liaison.
Jeff also served on the Swanton Township Zoning Commission and is a member
of the Swanton Township Financial Audit Committee.
Jeff is employed with First Solar and is an advocate of alternative energy. In the past, Jeff has been employed by two Fortune 500 companies and the United Way of Greater Toledo. Jeff earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business from The Defiance College and his Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the Bowling Green State University. |
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| Phone | (419)
825-7292
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| j.michael@swantontwp.org | |||
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Mr.
Irmen has served on the Board of Zoning Appeals and Zoning Commission.
Jim and his wife Cindy live on Shaffer Road. Jim's top priorities
are to improve the professionalism of township government, preserve
our township's rural residential character, and to efficiently
provide all necessary services as economically as possible. Jim is with Marshall & Melhorn and has practiced law in Northwest Ohio for over 24 years. He served as President of the 1700-member Toledo Bar Association in 2008. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the Cherry Street Mission Ministries. Jim is an elder at Fulton Union Christian Church and a member of the Gideons International organization of Christian businessmen. He pledges to utilize his experience and strong work ethic to diligently and enthusiastically serve the citizens of Swanton Township. |
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| Phone | (419) 825-1625 |
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| j.irmen@swantontwp.org | |||
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Peggy is a successful business owner for over 21 years.
She brings professionalism and dedication to the Fiscal Officer position
and will work hard for the residents of Swanton Township. She is also
a avid animal lover and a member of several animal rescue and non-profit
organizations. |
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| Phone | (419)
825-7292
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| p.michael@swantontwp.org | |||
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