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Board of Trustees

Leading With Purpose at Clark State!

Clark State’s Board of Trustees exemplifies what a high functioning, engaged governing body looks like—operating in seamless partnership with the President to advance student success, fiscal responsibility, and community responsiveness. The core themes of the Board and President relationship are strategic fiscal oversight; open communication; student-centered focus; campus engagement; strategic planning and shared governance; community and legislative advocacy; and professional learning and recognition. Appointed by the Governor of Ohio, each Trustee serves a six-year term.

The American Association of Community Colleges honored both the Board and Jo Alice Blondin, Ph.D., Clark State president, with the Award of Excellence for CEO/Board Relations, celebrating five years of consistent, effective collaboration, with impressive outcomes for Clark State students.

Sharon Evans, a women with short brown hair smiling, wearing a black turtleneck shirt.

Sharon M. Evans, Chair

  • May 2011-November 2028
  • Retired deputy director of contracting, Enterprise Information Systems, WPAFB
  • Resides in Springfield
Becka Rowland Buckley a women with brown hair smiling, wearing a black and white striped blouse.

Becka Rowland-Buckley, Vice Chair

  • October 2022-November 2028
  • Retired leader and architect of the Serco Workplace and Facilities Management Solutions
  • Resides in Beavercreek
  • Clark State College graduate!
David Ball, a man wearing a black quite and white dress shirt.

David Ball, Trustee

  • December 2014-November 2026
  • Retired, general council of Speedway LLC
  • Resides in Fairborn
Kyle Hall, a man with short brown hair wearing a black suite and blue dress shirt.

Kyle Hall, Trustee

  • September 2016-November 2030
  • President, The Hall Company
  • Resides in Urbana
Mitchell Hurst, a man with short grey hair smiling wearing a navy blazer and grey sweater.

Mitchell Hurst, Trustee

  • October 2023-November 2026
  • Controller, The Yost Superior Company
  • Resides in Springfield
Manuel Lopez Ramirez, a man with short black hair wearing a grey suite and red checkered tie.

Manuel Lopez Ramirez, Trustee

  • December 2024 – November 2030
  • Program manager, LexisNexis
  • Resides in Springfield
  • Clark State College graduate!
Mike Mcdorman, a man with short grey hair wearing a grey suite and blue dress shirt.

Mike McDorman, Trustee

  • March 2014-November 2030
  • President and CEO, Greater Springfield Partnership
  • Resides in Springfield
Ben Vollrath, a man with short brown hair wearing a navy suite and yellow tie.

Ben Vollrath, Trustee

  • October 2022-November 2028
  • President, Logan County Chamber of Commerce
  • Resides in Bellefontaine

Meetings

Board work sessions are held at 5 p.m., with regular meetings at 6 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. All meetings are open to the public.

Date

Time

Location

Agenda & Minutes

Jan. 20, 2026

5 p.m.

Springfield Main Campus

March 24, 2026

5 p.m.

Springfield Main Campus

April 21, 2026

5 p.m.

Springfield Main Campus

May 19, 2026

3 p.m.

Springfield Main Campus

June 23, 2026

5 p.m.

Springfield Main Campus

Sept. 15, 2026

5 p.m.

Springfield Main Campus

Oct. 20, 2026

5 p.m.

Springfield Main Campus

Jan. 19, 2027

5 p.m.

Springfield Main Campus

To attend a meeting virtually or to access minutes and agendas prior to 2026, contact Mellanie Toles, executive assistant to the president and coordinator of special projects, at tolesm@clarkstate.edu.