Julia Klink, Vice-President, and her husband, Nate, are both former students of East Holmes Local Schools.  They have 3 children:  a son who graduated from Hiland and 2 daughters who are currently attending East Holmes Schools.  The Klink family attends Grace Church and Julia also serves on the 58:12 Global Board.  Julia has been employed at Pomerene Hospital for 20 years, working in both bedside nursing and nursing leadership and is currently working in the role of Nurse Navigation.  "I truly love working and serving in the community in which I live and believe this is an opportunity to not only serve the community, but to also serve my children.  I believe our school district has an exceptional team that is dedicated to ensuring an environment that provides both high-quality education and extra-curricular opportunities for our students which assists in preparing them for the next step in their life's journey.  My goal is to support our entire team as we strive to continue providing the best possible environment for our children to learn and grow.  Education is a lifelong journey.  While the quote below references nurses, it is applicable to any career or profession."

"Let us never consider ourselves finished nurses...we must be learning all of our lives."  - Florence Nightingale

Term expires 12/31/2025

Bryce Troyer - Bryce and his wife Paula are both former students of East Holmes and currently reside in Walnut Creek. They have 3 children, 2 at Berlin & their youngest will be in Kindergarten in 2024. Their family attends Grace Church in Berlin & Bryce is co-owner of Jacob and Levi's. "I am honored to be chosen for this position and to have the ability to advocate for the children of East Holmes. I will work hard to bridge the gap between the community and the district. As a parent of a child with special needs, I understand how complex and intimidating the education system may seem. My goal is to continue to build relationships and be accessible to parents as needs arise. Every child has potential and I will see that our children are given every opportunity to succeed".  Term expires 12/31/2027

Laurel Miller - Laurel and her husband, Robert, are both former students of East Holmes and currently reside in Walnut Creek.  They have two young children: a son, who attends school in the district and a daughter, who will begin Kindergarten in 2022.  Laurel is a licensed Physical Therapist and co-owner of Peak Physical Therapy & Wellness in Berlin.  She also serves on the Board of the Berlin Main Street Merchants and she and her family are active members of Grace Church.  "I believe that the school years are a crucial stepping stone in life.  My priority as a Board Member is to help ensure that our district provides the best educational opportunity to meet the needs of all children regardless of their chosen career path.  My goal is also to support policies in a manner that reflects the values and desires of our community and to work together to make decisions that are fiscally responsible.  I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the community and school district I love."  Term expires 12/31/2025

Bryan Coblentz Bryan & Cindy are both lifelong residents of East Holmes, and parents to 3rd generation East Holmes Local School students. The Coblentz attend Gospel Haven Church & Bryan serves as President at MAVIN. As a newly elected Board Member, I am excited to take on the responsibility of shaping the future of our schools & community. My commitment to preserving our rich history aligns with my belief that there are few investments more crucial than those made in the development of our future generations. I am eager to collaborate with fellow Board Members, parents, educators & the community at large to ensure our schools remain pillars of excellence, providing a supportive environment for every student. Grateful for the trust placed in me, I look forward to the journey ahead & the positive impact that can be achieved together, as the community works towards excellence in education within responsible financial frameworks. – Term Expires 12/31/2027

Steve Miller, President, is a lifelong resident and former student of the East Holmes Local School District.  Steve and his wife, Wilma, have two daughters.  One is a 2014 graduate of Hiland and is currently attending Kent State University and the other is currently a student at Hiland.  The Millers attend Grace Mennonite Church and Steve is the President of Holmes Lumber.  Steve retired from East Holmes Fire & EMS after serving as a Paramedic for 23 years and leading the EMS division for 14 years.  "East Holmes Schools have a rich history of providing quality education to our students.  I experienced that and now my daughters are experiencing that.  My goal is that we maintain a high standard of education into the future, even though the process and the technology change over time.  Accomplishing this, while focusing on long term fiscal stability, will ensure that our students graduate with the tools they need to keep growing in their careers and lives.  To me, learning is a lifelong exercise.  As Martin Luther King Jr once said": 'The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically.  Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education'.  Term expires 12/31/2025