Board of Trustees

The Terra State Community Board of Trustees is composed of nine members appointed by the governor of Ohio with the advice and consent of the state Senate. 

Boards of trustees make and are accountable for many of the important decisions at the college and university level, often including: selecting and appointing their college and university presidents; approving personnel appointments and contracts; setting operating budgets, student tuition and fees; granting degrees; approving rules, regulations, changes in curriculum, programs and new degrees; and providing oversight and advice.

Meet Our Board

Trustee Michael Waleryszak

Michael Waleryszak

Chair

President of Crescent Manufacturing Company
Term ends December 30, 2028

Trustee Tim Ellenberger

Tim Ellenberger

Vice Chair

Vice President of Motion Controls Robotics, Retired
Term ends December 30, 2024

Trustee Luke Sutter

Luke Sutter

Trustee

Sergeant-at-Arms

Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer for GenoaBank and GenBanc
Term ends December 30, 2026

Mircea Handru

Mircea Handru

Trustee

Liaison to the Terra College Foundation Board

Executive Director for the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Seneca, Sandusky and Wyandot Counties
Term ends December, 30, 2026

Trustee Dr. Jim Lahoski

Dr. Jim Lahoski

Trustee

Superintendent/CEO at North Central Ohio Education Service Center in Tiffin, Retired
Term ends December 30, 2028

Kay E. Reiter

Kay E. Reiter

Trustee

Sandusky County Commissioner - Retired
Term ends December 30, 2024

Trustee Jodi Rucker

Jodi Rucker

Trustee

Alternate Liaison to the Terra College Foundation Board

President and Chief Nursing Officer
ProMedica Memorial and Fostoria Community Hospitals
Term ends December 30, 2028

Learn more about public trustees in Ohio

2024 Regular Board of Trustees Meetings

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 3:00 p.m. - Special Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Wednesday, November 20, 2024

All regular board meetings are scheduled for 3-5 p.m. in the B206 Boardroom in the
General Technologies Building unless noted otherwise.

2024 Board Finance Committee Meetings 

Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 12:30-1:30 p.m., B206 
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 12:00-1:00 p.m., B206
Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 12:30-1:30 p.m., B206
Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 12:00-1:00 p.m., B206
Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 12:30-1:30 p.m., B206
Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 12:00-1:00 p.m., B206
Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 12:30-1:30 p.m., B206
Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 12:30-1:30- p.m., B206 
 

 Questions can be directed to lshuey03@terra.edu.

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