OCCF Trustees and Staff

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TRUSTEES

Arlyn Bensch, Oak Harbor

Retired CPA Arlyn Bensch serves as Audit Committee Chair along with being a member of the Foundation's Finance, Grants, and Scholarship Committees. Previously the Finance Director and CFO at St. Charles Mercy Hospital (Oregon), he finished his career as Director of Business Analysis at Firelands Regional Medical Center (Sandusky). Arlyn is a Board Member of the Luther Home of Mercy Foundation and Oakwood Manor housing complex. Active with Oak Harbor Lions Club for over 40 years, he also serves on BCS School District's Finance Committee. Arlyn and his wife Candy live on his family's farm and have two sons and five grandchildren.

Mary Coffee, Port Clinton

A long-time Trustee, Mary Coffee lives in Catawba and enjoys being a part of OCCF. She has served as Grants Chair for six years — assisting area nonprofits seeking community grants for special projects — and is a member of the Public Relations and Gala committees. Mary is also actively involved with the Portage Resale Center (PRC) as a board member and is an advisor to the PRC Youth Council. Her favorite times are spent with her grandchildren and in her garden. 

Jim Deer, Marblehead

Jim Deer, OCCF’s Vice President and Development Chair, has worked in banking and finance for nearly 50 years. He currently serves as Vice President/Investment Executive of FNB Wealth Management, located at First National Bank. Active with Port Clinton Rotary Club, Jim is also a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, sings with North Coast Tempo (barbershop chorus), and is Past President of the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce. He loves boating and spending time with his wife Betsy, two daughters, and four grandchildren.

Paul Druckenmiller, Port Clinton

An OCCF Trustee for 11 years, Nominating Committee Chair Paul Druckenmiller also sits on the Grants and Scholarships Committees. Retired from insurance sales as an agency owner (42 years), he is the Past Chairman of Magruder Hospital Board of Trustees (serving on the Board for 22 years) and the Vice President of Erie Ottawa Regional Airport Authority. Paul was a past Board Member and President of Oak Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce, Oak Harbor Lions Club, and Oak Harbor Little League Baseball. A private pilot, he enjoys boating and playing guitar, bass, and vocals for Praise Hymn Band. Paul and Kathy, his wife of 42 years, live on Catawba Island. They have two adult children.

Brenda Haas, Lakeside

A feature writer for Leisure Living Magazine, Brenda Haas is the OCCF Public Relations Chair and a member of the Development Committee. With 30+ years of communications experience, across multiple mediums, she worked as a reporter and columnist for a Pittsburgh press prior to moving to Lakeside. Locally, Brenda has volunteered with Lakeside Chautauqua, Marblehead Peninsula Branch Library, Rotary Club of Port Clinton, and Imagination Library through United Way. In her spare time, she loves to read, write fiction, and be on the water with her husband Mike.

Deborah Harmeyer, Genoa

OCCF President Deborah Harmeyer grew up in Genoa and happily chose to never leave. She is proud to have worked at the GenoaBank for 33 years and currently serves as AVP Compliance Officer. Her free time is well-spent with family — her husband John, four children, and seven wonderful grandchildren.

Tina Hablitzel, Port Clinton

OCCF Facilities Chair Tina Hablitzel worked as a dental hygienist for 30 years for her husband, Dr. Mark Hablitzel. Tina has been on the OCCF Board for 10 years, serving on the Grants, Public Relations, and Gala committees. She has been President of Port Clinton Jr. Women, Philanthropy Education Organization (PEO), and the Magruder Hospital Auxiliary. Tina enjoys spending time with her four grandchildren and travelling with her husband of 52 years.

Marcia Jess, Oak Harbor

OCCF Secretary and Webmistress Marcia Jess is a Public Relations and Development Committee Member. Retired from Ohio State University Extension in Ottawa County as County Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences (33 years), Marcia was Director for Leadership Ottawa County (LOC) for 10 years and is currently on the LOC Board of Directors. Instrumental in organizing the Ottawa County Barn Quilt Trail (est. 2014), Marcia serves on the OSU Extension Advisory Committee, the Auxiliary at Riverview Health Care Campus, as well as several committees at St. John Lutheran in Oak Harbor. She and her husband Don have one son.

Julene Market, Put-in-Bay

On the OCCF Public Relations and Grants Committees, Julene Market is Co-Owner and Marketing Director of Miller Boat Line. Involved in area tourism her entire life, Julene served on the Marketing Committee for Lake Erie Shores & Islands and the Boards of Ottawa County Visitor's Bureau, Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce, North Coast Cancer Foundation, and Lake Erie Islands Conservancy. She supports Nature and Eco-Tourism, STEAM-related education, and women’s health. An avid reader and advocate for children’s literacy, she also helped spearhead Put-in-Bay StoryWalk. 

Alex Morgan Johnson, Port Clinton 

A Broker/Owner of Weichert, Realtors - Morgan Realty Group with her parents, Alex Morgan Johnson is a Port Clinton High School alumnus who attended Kent State University. Co-Chair of OCCF’s Gala Committee, Alex is a member of the Port Clinton Women's Club, volunteers with Habitat for Humanity of Ottawa County (Secretary), and is also an RPAC Major Investor. She and her husband Joe have three children.

Ron Overmyer, Oak Harbor

OCCF Treasurer Ron Overmyer also serves as Finance Committee Chair and Policy Committee Chair. He has been on the OCCF Board since 2020. He is also on the Boards of Friends of the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, Agricultural Incubator Foundation, International Health Partners, Heartland Agdeavor, and Agdeavor Ethanol Investments. Ron is a retired OSU Extension Agent.

Michael Schenk, Port Clinton

Retired hospitality executive Michael Schenk worked as Resort General Manager at The Resort at Erie Landing and Catawba Island Club. On OCCF’s Grants and Development Committees, he is a former Board Member of the Port Clinton Chamber of Commerce and Ottawa County Visitor’s Bureau (President). Mike has done fundraising for the American Cancer Society of Ottawa County, Habitat for Humanity, and Stein Hospice. He currently serves as a member of the Ottawa County Regional Planning Committee and Catawba Island Zoning Board of Appeals. Mike and his wife Ginger founded the Jessica Schenk Memorial Student Athlete Scholarship Fund in honor of their daughter and have awarded more than 70 scholarships.

Dave Slosser, Port Clinton

Dave Slosser, Scholarship Chair, is a retired educator who spent more than 47 years guiding students in the classroom and as a coach of various sports (including 36 years as Aquatic Director at Danbury Schools). A School Counselor for most of his career, Dave is currently very involved in scholarship programs with not only OCCF, but Firelands Positive People and the Port Clinton Rotary Club. These scholarship programs encompass 18 area high schools.

Diane Zeiztheim, Port Clinton 

Diane Zeitzheim serves on the Scholarship and Gala Committees. Originally from Chicago, she is a retired educator with an avid interest in supporting area residents. A graduate of John Carroll University with a Masters of Education from Bowling Green State University, Diane spent 19 years at Immaculate Conception School and also taught 5th grade Math at Bataan Elementary for more than nine years. In addition to volunteering, Diane keeps busy with rental properties and traveling with Eric, her husband of 30+ years. She enjoys working out, reading, and spending time with family and friends. 

STAFF

Shea McGrew, Bowling Green

OCCF Executive Director Shea McGrew brings to the Foundation 38+ years of experience in fundraising, marketing, endowment management, and alumni relations. Shea spent much of his career in senior management positions at University of Cincinnati, Bowling Green State University, Michigan Technological University, and Capital University. Shea specializes in helping individuals and families achieve their charitable goals through creative giving plans. He also currently serves as Minister of Hope Lutheran Church in the Bowling Green area. Shea and his wife Trudy enjoy time spent with their two adult sons.

Brenda Mazur, Port Clinton 

Administrative Assistant Brenda Mazur earned a Bachelor's in Biology from Bowling Green State University. A veterinary assistant for many years, she eventually earned an Associates in Medical Laboratory Science (Certified ASCP MLT) degree and became a laboratory technician. Most recently, Brenda worked as a substitute teacher at area schools. Her interests include creatures big and small, camping, swimming, reading, and crocheting. She and her husband Chris were high school sweethearts and PCHS Alumni. They have three daughters.