OCCF Trustees and Staff

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TRUSTEES

Arlyn Bensch, Oak Harbor

Retired CPA Arlyn Bensch serves as Treasurer of the Board, chair of the Finance Committee, and serves on the Grants 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.

Jim Boule, Port Clinton

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 seven 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. 

Alison Lanza Falls, Port Clinton

Alison Lanza Falls is Chair of the Development Committee. She has called Catawba home for more than 25 years. The Ohio State University graduate visited the area with her late husband and enjoyed the family's historic Holt Cottage for 50+ years. Leaving Bank of America Securities, Alison created a coaching practice focused on Mindful Leadership and served on boards in Port Clinton, Cleveland, Toledo, and Columbus. Leveraging her expertise in investment banking, she combines strategic thinking with evidence-based coaching practices and meditation. She has published an award-winning book--Be Happy NOW! From Wall Street Ambition and the Illusion of Success, My Path to Happiness--and also serves on the Magruder Hospital Board of Trustees and the Ohio State Teachers Retirement System (SSTRT) Board. 

Brenda Haas, Lakeside

A feature writer for Leisure Living Magazine, Brenda Haas is the OCCF Vice President 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 before moving to Lakeside. Locally, Brenda has volunteered with Lakeside Chautauqua, Marblehead Peninsula Branch Library, Rotary Club of Port Clinton, and Imagination Library. In her spare time, she loves to read and has recently published Finding Sutton's Choice, which has won several awards. She can often be found on the water with her husband, Mike.

Deborah Harmeyer, Genoa

Deborah Harmeyer serves as OCCF Board Secretay, and sits on the Grants and Policy Committees. She grew up in Genoa and happily chose to never leave. She is proud to have worked at 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.

Marcia Jess, Oak Harbor

Webmistress Marcia Jess is Public Relations Chair, serves as webmistress, and is a member of the Development Committee. 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, and several committees at St. John Lutheran in Oak Harbor. She and her husband Don, have one son.

 
Brian Koenig, Elmore

Duane Kokinda, Port Clinton  

Jim Krieger, Oak Harbor

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 Shores & Islands, Ohio, Ottawa County Visitor's Bureau, Lake Erie Islands Historic Society, 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. 

Ron Overmyer, Oak Harbor

OCCF President Ron Overmyer also serves and Policy Committee Chair. He has been on the OCCF Board since 2020. He also serves 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 Ohio State University 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 Visitors' 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 100 scholarships valued at over $100,000.

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.