Board of Trustees

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*Jim Irmen* *~Chairman*
	Jim is in his second term as a township trustee, having served previously on both the Board of Zoning Appeals and Zoning Commission. Jim and his wife Cindy live on Shaffer Road. Jim's top priorities are to improve the professionalism of township government, preserve our township's rural residential character, and to efficiently provide all necessary services as economically as possible. Jim is with Marshall & Melhorn and has practiced law in Northwest Ohio for over 24 years. He served as President of the 1700-member Toledo Bar Association in 2008. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the Cherry Street Mission Ministries. Jim is an elder at Fulton Union Christian Church and a member of the Gideons International organization of Christian businessmen. He pledges to utilize his experience and strong work ethic to diligently and enthusiastically serve the citizens of Swanton Township.
Phone	(419) 825-1625
Email	j.irmen@swantontwp.org

Jeff Michael *~Vice Chairman*
	Jeff served four years on the Swanton Local School District Board of Education, serving as President and Vice-President. Jeff introduced and led the effort to reduce the Swanton Local Schools Income Tax Levy from 1.25% to .75%. When Jeff left the Board of Education, the Swanton Local School District had over $8 million in carryover funds. During his term on the School Board he participated on the Financial Advisory Committee, Financial Audit Committee, Strategic Planning Committee, Personnel and Negotiations Committee, and served as the Area Government Liaison. Jeff also served on the Swanton Township Zoning Commission and Swanton Township Financial Audit Committee. Jeff is employed with First Solar and is an advocate of alternative energy. In the past, Jeff has been employed by two Fortune 500 companies and the United Way of Greater Toledo. Jeff earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business from The Defiance College and his Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the Bowling Green State University.
Phone	(419) 825-7292
Email	j.michael@swantontwp.org

*Joseph Zielinski*

Phone	(419) 875-6524
Email	j.zielinski@swantontwp.org

*Peggy Michael - Fiscal Officer*
	Peggy is a successful business owner for over 21 years. She brings professionalism and dedication to the Fiscal Officer position and will work hard for the residents of Swanton Township. She is also an avid animal lover and a member of several animal rescue and non-profit organizations.
Phone	(419) 825-7292
Email	p.michael@swantontwp.org