Meet Our Team
Friends of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Board of Directors
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Tom Romito, SecretaryTom Romito is retired from the U.S. and Federal Government. He has been working with non-profit organizations for 20 years as a volunteer, leader, project manager, and consultant in strategic planning. He joined FONWR in 2019 because he saw an opportunity to make a difference on a board that has a dynamic project, namely, Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge. His passion is seeking grants to support FONWR, which he does by connecting with small family foundations in Ohio. He has been highly successful in this effort since he joined the board.
Melanie Bowen-GreenwaldMelanie Bowen-Greenwald works as a customer service rep in Toledo, Ohio. You may recognize her as a Lake Township Trustee, where she served for more than 20 years. Melanie is credited with leaving the township in much better condition than when it started. Building Fireside Park in Millbury was a huge highlight of her time as a trustee. In her spare time, Melanie enjoys event planning, repurposing, and spending time with new husband Michael. Mel hopes that while serving on the Friends of Ottawa NWR board of directors, she can promote the refuge and work towards a greater awareness for our community.
Ron OvermyerRon Overmyer worked
as an Ohio State University Extension Agent for 37 years, retiring in
2004. His focus now is private agricultural business development
consulting. Ron has completed several volunteer consulting jobs in
east and southern Africa, though he resides in Oak
Harbor. Ron plans to bring his expertise in organizational
development to the Friends, helping to grow and preserve this unique
wildlife refuge in Ottawa County. He enjoys traveling, camping,
biking, and the outdoors in his spare time.
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Ginger HaarGinger Haar is also known as Shirley Haar at Perrysburg Township where she has been the Chief Fiscal Officer for over 15 years..She is the Secretary and Treasurer for the Wood County Township Association. Ginger has many contacts in state and local politics and has helped move the license plate application forward. She is an strong proponent of the refuge and is increasing awareness of the refuge and friends group. Since becoming involved with the refuge, she has become a familiar face at refuge events.
Mary WilloughbyMary Willoughby has worked at Kay Jewelers in Fremont for the past 43 years. She recently moved to Oak Harbor with her companion Rick and lives on the Toussaint River and has enjoyed all the wildlife and birds that stop by. Family is very important to her. Mary has 3 children and 7 grandchildren that she loves going to their sporting events and spending time with them. Besides family Mary and Rick love to travel the world and see all the beautiful sights there are to see. Since joining the board she has been involved in many fundraising activities and wants to promote the refuge to neighboring communities and increase membership to a new high.
Jan McDermott |
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In Loving Memory of Kathy Booher
September 5, 1961 - October 19, 2018
Board member, Friend.
Go Bucks.
September 5, 1961 - October 19, 2018
Board member, Friend.
Go Bucks.