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Who We Are

Our Staff

Our dedicated staff members combine professional expertise with extensive knowledge of Ashland County. We love working alongside donors and nonprofits to enhance the quality of life in our community.

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James M. Cutright

President/CEO
in Office: Monday-Friday
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Kristin Aspin 1

Kristin Aspin

Chief Program Officer
in Office: Tuesday and Thursday
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Brittaney Reep 1

Brittaney Reep

Chief Financial Officer
in Office: Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday
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Lanie Hartge 1

Lanie Hartge

Educational Programs Director
in Office: Mornings only Monday-Friday
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Mindy Howman 7

Mindy Howman

Office Administrator
in Office: Tuesday-Friday
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Courtney McNaull 4

Courtney McNaull

Communications Director
in Office: Mornings Only Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday
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Cutty 1

James M. Cutright

President/CEO
in Office: Monday-Friday
Kristin Aspin 1

Kristin Aspin

Chief Program Officer
in Office: Tuesday and Thursday
Brittaney Reep 1

Brittaney Reep

Chief Financial Officer
in Office: Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday
Lanie Hartge 1

Lanie Hartge

Educational Programs Director
in Office: Mornings only Monday-Friday
Mindy Howman 7

Mindy Howman

Office Administrator
in Office: Tuesday-Friday
Courtney McNaull 4

Courtney McNaull

Communications Director
in Office: Mornings Only Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday

Our Board

Our board members set direction and serve as responsible stewards of the foundation’s resources. As donors themselves, these community leaders are invested in the future of ACCF and Ashland County as a whole.

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Lucille G. Ford, Ph.D.
Founding President

Provost Emerita
Ashland University




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Peggy L. Yoder
Chair

Past President - ACS Board of Education; Various Community Leadership Roles


006B Holdren, Al

Charles A. Holdren
Vice Chair

CEO Town & Country Co-Op (Retired)
Jay Myers

Jay K. Myers
Treasurer

Vice President
Simonson Construction Company
004B Cowen, Anne

Anne K. Cowen
Secretary

Registered Dietician Safety & Wellness Coordinator, Cowen Truck Line, Inc.
025B Milligan, Ken

Kenneth E. Milligan
Past Chair

Senior Vice President, Huntington Bank & FirstMerit Bank (Retired)
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Kathleen M. Davis
Trustee

An Owner/Operator of Ayers Farms, Inc.
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Brian R. Hinkle
Trustee

Business Development Officer, Park National Bank, Loudonville, Ohio
Kirtland, Kristi

Kristi R. Kirtland
Trustee

Community Volunteer
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Connie J. Marble
Trustee

Ashland City Schools Educator (Retired), AU Adjunct Professor
McElfresh, Dwight

Dwight L. McElfresh,
Ed.D.
Trustee

Dean, Founders School of Continuing Education- Ashland University (Retired)
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Marcy J. Myers
Trustee

Licensed Attorney, Community Leader
012B Stump, Don

Donald G. Stump, Ph.D.
Trustee

Senior Director, Toxicology Charles River Laboratories
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Thomas G. Zupan
Trustee

Former Business Owner; Real Estate Investor


003B Guthrie, Ann

Ann K. Guthrie
Recording Secretary

Executive Assistant, Ashland University

Past Trustees

Jan L. Archer
Michael C. Bandy
Sue E. Banks
F. Dean Bartosic*+
Anne F. Beer
Keith C. Boales
Dr. W. S. Brechbuhler*
William L. Buckingham
Patricia A. Byerly
Suzanne W. Carruthers
William D. Chandler
James M. Cutright
Nancy T. Davis*
Loreen M. Drushal
Senator (Ret.) Bill M. Harris+
Edgar P. Haudenschild*
Emily S. Hess, Ph.D.
James H. Hess*
Michael C. Huber
Robert C. Ingmand*
Debra L. Lyons
James E. McClure*
John E. Miller
Susanne C. Reineke
Rev. Dr. Donald R. Rinehart+
James A. Rosby*
Susan D. Shafer
Dr. Andrew M. Stein
Dr. David M. Steury
Charles D. Taylor
Ralph V. Tomassi*
Robert G. Ward II*
Harvey N. Young*

*Founding Trustees
+Deceased