Bringing the perspective of our community to the work of public health.
The seven-member Union County Board of Health is the governing body of the Union County Health Department. Five members are appointed by the District Advisory Council (comprised of county commissioners, township trustees, and representatives from each village/municipality within Union County). Two members are appointed by the City of Marysville. Board of Health members have varied education/career backgrounds and are not required to have formal education or experience in Public Health. Instead, Board of Health members are asked to represent our residents and the values of our community. Current members of the Board of Health are:
Keith Watson,
President
Gary Bowman, DVM
Vice President
Donna Burke, R. PH
Wayne Dellinger
Mark Smith
Justin Krueger, MD
Tiffany Wood
Former Board of Health Members
The Union County Board of Health was formed in 1919. The longest tenured member of the Board of Health was Mr. John DeVoss who served the Board for 46 years.
Past Members
Charles D. Mills, MD | 1919-1933 |
L.L. Roebuck, MD | 1919-1923 |
G.G. McIlroy | 1919-1923 |
J.H. Kinkade | 1919-1937 |
E.G. Grandstaff | 1919-1923 |
H.L. Agner | 1924-1929 |
W.F. Anderson | 1924-1941 |
S.J. Brown | 1924-1925 |
F.J. Wurtzbaugh, MD | 1925-1942 |
Grant Gault | 1929-1930 |
H.P. Clouse | 1930-1933 |
Angus Macivor, MD | 1933-1940 |
John DeVoss | 1934-1980 |
William Cameron | 1937-1943 |
C.O. Wiley | 1940-1948 |
J.I. McAdow | 1941-1962 |
E.J. Marsh, MD | 1942-1975 |
William Porter | 1943-1952 |
P.W. Sullivan | 1948-1953 |
Urta Boerger | 1952-1973 |
Rev. Robert Turner | 1953-1954 |
C.W. Holcomb, MD | 1954-1990 |
Jess Mitchell | 1962-1971 |
Kenneth Koltenbah | 1972-1983 |
Nena Seely | 1973-1992 |
Lutrelle Lee | 1975-1990 |
Phoebe Dunham | 1980-1982 |
Jean Thiergartner | 1982-1996 |
Paul Devine | 1983-1998 |
Adam Shuman | 1983-1984 |
Donald Parrott | 1984-1990 |
Jeff Swartz | 1988-1998 |
William Leibold | 1990-1995 |
Michael Coleman, MD | 1991-1993 |
Dianne Burns | 1992-2001 |
Dr. Scott Baker | 1994-1995 |
Beverly Savage, MD | 1994-1999 |
Darlene Craver | 1995-2001 |
Ken Kraus | 1995-2000 |
Gary McDowell | 1996-2011 |
Rick Shortell | 1998-2000 |
Mike Brake | 1998-2002 |
Anita Wantz, MD | 1999-2004 |
Marge Myers | 2000-2010 |
Eric Milholland | 2000-2017 |
Eric Priday | 2001-2001 |
Carrol Karrer, Ph.D, RN | 2001-2014 |
James “Al” Channell | 2001-2019 |
Rod Goddard | 2003-2016 |
Erin Harris, MD | 2004-2007 |
Justin Krueger, MD | 2008-Present |
Donna Burke, RPh | 2010-Present |
Keith Watson | 2011-Present |
Gary Bowman, DVM | 2014-Present |
Mark Smith | 2016-Present |
Tiffany Wood | 2018-Present |
Wayne Dellinger | 2019-Present |
Public Meetings & Events
Board of Health Personnel Committee Meeting
In compliance with Ohio’s Open Meeting Act, the Personnel Committee of the Union County Board of Health is scheduled to meet Nov. 07, 2024 at 11:30am at the Union County Health Department, Board Training Room, 940 London Ave, Marysville. The purpose of the meeting is to review and approve the 2025 staff compensation/salary schedule, agency reorganization plan, health insurance renewal, and any other business that comes before the Board.
Special Meeting of the Board of Health
In compliance with Ohio’s Open Meeting Act, a Special Meeting of the Union County Board of Health is scheduled for Dec. 04, 2024 at 11:30am at the Union County Health Department, Board Training Room, 940 London Ave, Marysville. The purpose of the meeting is to review and approve the 2025 budget for the Union County Health Department, the 2025 staff compensation schedule and reorganization plan, staff health insurance renewal, and any other business that comes before the Board.
Regular Meetings of the Board of Health
The Board of Health meets regularly on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 am. Meetings are held at the Union County Health Department, 940 London Avenue, Marysville. Special meetings of the Board of Health are held as needed. Special meetings are announced to local media outlets as required by Ohio’s Open Meetings Law. Meetings are not recorded or streamed live at this time. If you would like to request a copy of meeting minutes or agendas or would like to request a link to attend a public meeting virtually, please email contact@uchd.net.
Addressing the Board of Health
Members of the public are welcome at all meetings of the Board of Health. If a member of the public wishes to address the Board or bring a matter before the Board of Health, the individual must request to be added to the agenda a minimum of 5 days before the meeting. Requests to be added to the Board of Health meeting agenda can be emailed to contact@uchd.net or by calling (937) 642-2053.
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4 | 5 | 6 | 7Board of Health Personnel Committee MeetingBoard of Health Personnel Committee MeetingTime: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Personnel Committee Meeting to review salary schedule/ compensation plan, health insurance renewal, and reorganization plan for 2025. Union County Health Department, Board of Health Training Room | 8 | 9 | 10 | |||
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25 | 26 | 27 | 28Office Closed for the HolidayOffice Closed for the HolidayTime: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm | 29Office Closed for the HolidayOffice Closed for the HolidayTime: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm | 30 |
Public Notices
Public Comment Period on Environmental Health Fee Schedule
The Board of Health will hold the second reading of and public comment period on the proposed 2025 Environmental Health Fee Schedule at its regular meeting on Oct. 16, 2024. The meeting begins at 7:30am in the Board Training Room of the Union County Health Department, 940 London Avenue, Suite 1100, Marysville. Environmental Health fees are reviewed annually by the Board of Health and District Licensing Council. Click the blue button below to view the current and proposed fee changes.