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OUR MISSION

Mobilizing community resources to help people measurably improve their lives.

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OUR VISION

To be our community's leader in identifying pressing needs and partner with those who will help meet the needs and bring about long-term sustainable solutions.

OUR VALUES

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STRATEGIC

We carefully consider new ideas. We make calculated decisions based on research. We are intentional and focused on the organization’s mission.

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THANKFUL

We say "thank you" everyday! We are thankful for our differences. We are thankful for our victories and defeats. In everything – we give thanks.

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ACCOUNTABLE

We are accountable to our donors, our partners and each other. There are no excuses. We do not have a victim mentality. We will own our duties and decisions.

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RESILIENT

We adapt well to change. We are flexible in our ways. We allow teachable moments and don’t let circumstances define us.

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SINCERE

We are genuine. We speak candidly to each other – always with respect. We are honest and open with our donors and partners.

JOIN THE UNITED WAY TEAM

Bring your passion, talents and strengths to United Way of Wayne and Holmes because being you works. At United Way, you can explore your passions, grow your career and help many people in the communities we serve

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FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY

United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties operates with the highest standards of professionalism, accountability and transparency in our stewardship of contributor dollars and financial management.


United Way is committed to maintaining the most effective financial control practices available to ensure that any type of financial impropriety is prevented or quickly identified and appropriately addressed.

OUR STAFF AND BOARD

STAFF

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KATIE KOGLMAN

Chief Executive officer

2018

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Challenge accepted!  Katie hits issues head on with creative solutions.  Once voted, "most likely to prove us all wrong", she does not back down.  If Katie is not drafting strategies or asking people for donations, she can be found dancing around the fire pit at the campground or shredding the karaoke stage ~badly~ somewhere.

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ASHLEY HERSHBERGER

associate director

2025

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A proud Millersburg native and West Holmes alum, Ashley brings energy and heart to everything she does—from organizing community events to cheering on local teams. When she's not creating engaging social media content or chasing after her two lively boys, you might catch her spiking the ball at an alumni volleyball game. Family-focused and community-driven, Ashley is always in the middle of the action!

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DEBBIE STUTZ

Administrative Assistant

2022

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Our part-time super star will knock your socks off with her talents and experience.  She retired once, but had a yearning to give back to her community.  Debbie raised three girls, and now is grandma to three little ones.  When she is not working, she and her husband Joe like to explore local eateries and adventure spots with friends!

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LISA NYHART

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

AND OPERATIONS

1998

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Lisa takes a tough, no nonsense approach to her daily duties and is highly invested in the mission of the organization. Once an all-star softball player for the Knights, Lisa still catches everything pitched her way. When she's not crunching numbers or negotiating deals, she can be found on the white beaches of Sanibel with the other mermaids.

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MEGAN WILSON

MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

2024

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Megan is a natural at making friends and making others smile. She’s worked in banking, insurance and home décor, but now loves making a difference in the lives of people in our community.

She’s a Holmes County native who loves to cook, mushroom hunt and attend her children’s activities.

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KAYLEY COX

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community relations

2021

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 Kayley lights up any room with her beautiful smile and infectious laughter. Once the prom queen, she now majestically maneuvers the daily needs of the office. When she is not studying HR laws or counting cash, she can be found loving on her family, binge watching shows, and auditioning for the next great bake-off!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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BONNIE FERGUSON HALL

president

Westview Healthy Living

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SAMANTHA DAVIS

VICE PRESIDENT

Gojo Industries

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SARA-ANN MATHIAS

past president

Certified Angus Beef

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ROBERT DODARO

TREASURER

Prism Wealth Management

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BRETT GALLION

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 

The Commercial & Savings Bank

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ERIC MICHENER

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 

Critchfield, Critchfield, Johnston

UNITED WAY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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ARIANNA LIGGETT

PNC Bank


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KERRI KIEL

Main Street Wooster Inc.

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CLAY MATTHEW

Wooster Hydrostatics

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MICHAEL MCCLINTOCK

McClintock Electric Inc.

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MATT MILLER

The Killbuck Savings Bank, Co.

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DAVE WINTER

Tremco CPG Inc.

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ERIC MILLER

First Federal Community Bank

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DEREK KAUFMAN

RJ Wright and Sons

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TIFFANY STEFANO

Park National Bank

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KATIE WRIGHT

Pomerene Hospital

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PHIL TURSKE

City of Wooster

CONTACT US

Address

215 South Walnut Street,

Wooster, OH 44691

Phone Number

(330) 264-5576

HOURS

Mon - Fri 8:00am – 4:00pm

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