Lancaster Coordinating Council

The Ohio University Lancaster Coordinating Council is comprised of residents of the community served by the campus. Appointments to the Council are for a period of three (3) years, with reappointment possible for a maximum of three terms. In addition to community members, the campus appoints two student representatives to the council who serve a two (2) year term.  The Council meets 3 times a year typically during Fall and Spring semesters.

The general and essential function of the Council is to ensure, for the University and the regional communities they serve, that there exist opportunities for sharing of information and exchange of viewpoints and ideas between members of the communities and the appropriate University officials.

2025 OHIO Lancaster Coordinating Council

OFFICERS

Chair:  Rick Szabrak, Director of Economic Development, Fairfield County

Vice Chair: James Culver, Branch Manager, Stifel Financial Advisors

MEMBERS:

Kim Barlag, Pickerington Chamber of Commerce
Melissa Clum, Fairfield Medical Center
Debra Connell, Lancaster Festival
James Culver, Stifel Financial Advisors
Nathan Hale, Lancaster City Schools
Sarah Mullins, Student Representative
David Scheffler, Former Mayor
Mary Snider, Fairfield Federal Savings & Loan Assoc
Rick Szabrak, Fairfield County Economic Development