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Aviation Board

NameTermExpiresAppointed By
Brad Davis (R)4 Years12/31/20Mayor
James Euler4 Years12/31/21Mayor
Dick Gaynor (D)*4 Years12/31/20Mayor
Mark Pillar (R)4 Years12/31/19Mayor
Doug Van Klompenburg (I)4 Years12/31/19Mayor
The Board of Aviation Commission (BOAC) is a five member board charged with the management and oversight of the Columbus Municipal Airport. The BOAC is tasked with providing a safe, hospitable, self-sustaining general aviation airport which complements the character of its community while meeting the needs of the aviation community, local citizens, businesses and visitors. The BOAC pursues environmentally compatible projects which will provide for economic growth and potential long-term development of the airport and the surrounding community while delivering commercial and general aviation services to the flying public.

Meet: 2nd Tuesday, 4:00 PM, Wendall Ross Conference Room at Columbus Airport

City Council Liaison: David Bush
Attorney - Mary E. Stroh

Board of Commissioners of the Columbus Housing Authority

NameTermExpiresAppointed By:
Anthony Blair4 years12/31/2019Mayor
Eric Frey4 years12/31/2019Mayor
Amy Kaiser4 years12/31/2019Mayor
Beth Stroh4 years12/31/2021Mayor
Rosalie Lolonga-Gedeon (Resident Commissioner)4 years12/31/2020Mayor
Graziella Bush4 years12/31/2020Mayor
The Board of Commissioners for the Columbus Housing Authority is appointed in accordance with state housing law in Indiana by the Mayor of the City. They serve in capacity as the governing officers of a public-corporate entity of low-income housing programs. Their role includes providing leadership and advocacy, establishing policies, directing how the Authority does business and ensuring the CHA is successful in its mission. The CHA has a seven member board, including one tenant representative.

Meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 3:30 p.m. at Pence Place

City Council Liaison: Dascal Bunch

Board of Public Works and Safety

NameTermExpiresAppointed By
Jim Lienhoop (R)4 Years12/31/19Mayor
Mary K. Ferdon4 Years12/31/19Mayor
John Pickett4 Years12/31/19Mayor
Jim Strietelmeier4 Years12/31/19Mayor
Brenda Sullivan4 Years12/31/19Mayor
Attorney - Alan Whitted

Meet: Every Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. City Hall Council Chambers

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals (Jeff Bergman)   
NameTermExpiresAppointed By
Zack Ellison2 Years12/31/20Plan Commission
Dave Fisher4 Years12/31/21Mayor
Sandy White4 Years12/31/21Mayor
Chuck Doup4 Years12/31/22City Council
Hanna Omar4 Years12/31/22Mayor
Evan Kleinhenz (alternate)2 Years12/31/20Plan Commission
Roger Lang (alternate)4 Years12/31/20Mayor
Mark Schneider (alternate)4 Years12/31/22Mayor
Attorney - Alex Whitted

Meet: 4th Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., City Hall Council Chamber
City Council Liaison: Tom Dell

Columbus Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO)

NameTermExpiresAppointed By
Dennis Baute*City Plan Commission
Rick FlohrCounty Commissioner
William LentzCounty Council
Jim Lienhoop1 Year12/31/19EX-Officio
Lisa MooreCounty Plan Commission
Tony McClellan / Jim Ude ProxyN/AN/AINDOT - Seymour Dist.
Alexandria BurnsN/AN/AFTA -Chicago Office
Attorney - Alex Whitted
City Council Liaison: Dascal Bunch

Common Council

NameTermExpiresAppointed By
Laurie Booher (R)4 Years12/31/19Elected
Dascal Bunch (R)*4 Years12/31/19Elected
Tom Dell (D)4 Years12/31/19Elected
David Bush (R)4 Years12/31/19Elected
Frank Miller (R)4 Years12/31/19Elected
Tim Shuffett (R)4 Years12/31/19Elected
Elaine Wagner (D)4 Years12/31/19Elected
Attorney - Alan Whitted

Meet: 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers
*President Pro Tem

Fire Department Pension Board

NameTermExpiresAppointed By
Bryan Bailey4 Years2/10/21Elected
Mike Miles4 Years2/10/20Elected
Mike ComptonN/AEx-Officio
Aaron Eichel2 Years2/10/19Elected
Steve Ahrmann2 Years2/10/19Elected
Ben Spencer4 Years2/10/22Elected
Attorney - Alan Whitted
Meet: As Needed
City Council Liaison: Tim Shuffett
*Denotes Chairperson of Board/ Commission

Mayor’s Advisory Council on Disability and Accessibility

NameTermExpiresAppointed By
Shane Burton1 Year12/31/17Mayor
Dennis Heathfield1 Year12/31/17Mayor
Adam Keen1 Year12/31/17Mayor
Danie'l Mize1 Year12/31/17Mayor
George VanHorn1 Year12/31/17Mayor
Brian Walsh1 Year12/31/17Mayor
Robin Winters1 Year12/31/17Mayor

Otter Creek Golf Course Advisory Board

NameTermExpiresAppointed By
Jeff Caldwell*4 YearsPermanentCummins
Vic Ghuman4 YearsPermanentCummins
Tobi Herron4 Years12/31/19Mayor
James Lyons4 YearsPermanentCummins
Nobu Nakajima4 YearsPermanentCummins
Gethin Thomas4 YearsPermanentCummins
Spencer Thompson4 Years12/31/19Mayor
Attorney: Mary Stroh
Meet: Quarterly
*Denotes Chairperson of Board/Commission

Parks and Recreation Board

NameTermExpiresAppointed By   
John McCormick4 Years12/31/22Mayor
Mark Levett*4 Years12/31/19Mayor
Millie Maier4 Years12/31/20Mayor
Julie Abedian4 Years12/31/21Mayor
Attorney - Michael P. DeArmitt
Meet: 2nd Thursday, 4:00 p.m. at City Council Chambers
City Council Liaison: Elaine Wagner
*Denotes Chairperson of Board/Commission

Police Department Pension Board

NameTermExpiresAppointed By
Jim Lienhoop*4 Years12/31/19Ex-Officio
Oakel Hardy3 Years2/1/19Elected
Oscar Olmeda3 Years2/1/20Elected
Kelly Holley3 Years2/1/21Elected
Steve Long3 Years2/1/21Elected
Jon Rohde4 Years12/31/19Ex-Officio
Greg Ross3 Years2/1/19Elected
Jennifer VanVactor3 Years2/1/20Elected
Luann Welmer4 Years12/31/19Ex-Officio
Meet: 1st Monday of Each Month
City Council Liaison: Dascal Bunch
*Denotes Chairperson of Board/Commission

SWMD (County)

NameTermExpiresAppointed By
Rick Flohr1 Year12/31/19Liaison
Larry Kleinhenz1 Year12/31/19Liaison
Carl Lienhoop1 Year12/31/19Liaison
Jim Lienhoop4 Years12/31/19Ex-Officio
Frank Miller*1 Year12/31/19City Council
Scott Bonnell1 Year12/31/18County Council
Steve Rucker1 Year12/31/19Co. Commissioners
Meet: 2nd Thursday, 5:00 p.m. in County Council Chambers
City Council Liaison: Frank Miller

The Commons Board

NameTermExpiresAppointed By
Lloyd Brooks4 Years12/31/21Appointed By Mayor BOW Approval
Erin Hawkins4 Years12/31/21City Council
Paige Langenderfer4 Years12/31/21Appointed By Mayor BOW Approval
Kevina SchumakerN/APermanentISMF
Tracy Souza*4 Years12/31/19Appointed By Mayor BOW Approval
Sherry Stark N/APermanentISMF
Elaine Wagner4 Years12/31/19City Council
Meets Quarterly; 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays
City Council Liaison: Elaine Wagner
*Denotes President

Utility Board

NameTermExpiresAppointed By 
Yogesh Datar4 Years12/31/21Mayor
Clayton Force (R)*4 Years12/31/21City CouncilChairman
Cheryl McAvoy (D)4 Years12/31/22MayorSecretary
Matthew Souza (D)4 Years12/31/19Mayor
Barry W. Turner (R)4 Years12/31/22City CouncilVice Chairman
Attorney: Stan Gamso
City Council Liaison: Tim Shuffett
Meet: 3rd Thursday, 11:30 a.m. at Utility Office
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