Van Wert Area Economic Development Corporation Board

VWAEDC Board Members

Stacey Baer

Stacey Baer, CPA is a native of Van Wert County. She is a partner with Shultz Huber & Associates, Inc where she began her career over 20 years ago. She was appointed as an at-large member. Her term expires in 2027.

Sue Gerker

Sue Gerker is appointed by the Van Wert County Commissioners and is an employee of the commissioners office. Her term expires in 2024.

Bill Marshall

Bill Marshall is appointed by the City of Van Wert. He is a 4th Ward city councilman and serves on the Main Street Van Wert board. His term expires in 2027.

Thad Lichtensteiger

Thad Lichtensteiger is a perpetual member of the VWAEDC board as an elected county commissioner. He is in his fourth term as a Van Wert County Commissioner. Thad helps in operating the family farm.

Ken Markward

Ken Markward, as the elected mayor of the City of Van Wert is a perpetual member of the VWAEDC board. His term as Mayor of Van Wert began in January 2020.

Jerry Mazur

Jerry Mazur is former mayor of the City of Van Wert. He is an at-large board member and his term expires in 2025.

Mike Schuette

Mike Schuette is appointed to the board by the Van Wert County Commissioners. Mike works at Central Insurance. His term expires in 2025.

Randy Agler

Randy Agler is a Van Wert native and retired from Eaton Corporation.  He was appointed by the City of Van Wert; his term expires in 2025.

Sara Zura

Sara Zura is President of Alexander & Bebout. She is an at-large member and her term expires in 2026.