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Trustee Approving Member

Chris Hatcher (Debbie)

Chris has been an Elk for 20 years and a 3 time PER of Lebanon #422. He’s State Membership Chairman currently and soon to be  Past Exalted Rulers Association President and has held many positions at local and SW District levels. He is currently the Esquire for Lebanon #422. Chris has worked in the transportation and logistics industry for over 40 years. Currently is Director of Partner Relations for Roadrunner Transportation Systems and is based out of Cincinnati. Chris likes to fish, work on his old cars, golf, read and see all his good Elk friends!

Debbie also is a PER for Lebanon Elks #422. She was also a Past President of the Ladies Auxiliary for Lodge #422. She has served as Activities Chairman and is a PDDGER for Ohio's SW District. Debbie worked for many years in serving the needs of the developmental and disabled for school systems, county organizations and private companies as a Program Manager.  Debbie enjoys everything Elks! She also has a very large pin collection and is an active trader at Convention! Chris and Debbie have attended 17 out of the last 20 National Conventions and look forward to them every year. Chris and Debbie  met in college while attending Truman State University and have been married for 41 years.  They have two sons. Chris and Debbie are the only husband and wife to serve as Exalted Rulers for Lebanon Lodge #422.

Committees Under The Jurisdiction of the Trustee Approving Member:

Community Service/Public Relations
Elk of the Year/Elk Hall of Fame
Golf
Memorial Day
Youth Activities

Trustee Secretary

Richard Threadgill (Dianna “Dee”)

Richard has been a member of Berea Lodge #1815 since 2012 holding various positions within the lodge including two consecutive years as Exalted Ruler. In addition to chairing the Web Operations committee for the Ohio Elks Association, Richard is also the kitchen manager for the lodge. Rich works in sales for a technology manufacturer and enjoys cooking, traveling, golf, fine bourbon and craft beers, cigars, and loves the Cleveland Guardians, although he still calls them “The Tribe”.

Dianna, or “Dee” as everyone calls her is working through the chairs of the lodge and is currently the Esteemed Lecturing Knight while also running countless events at the lodge. Dianna works for a local family-owned grocery store chain, loves her work along with the Elks and is an avid quilter! Dianna also an obsessive “geocacher”. Richard and Dianna met in high-school in Southern California and moved to the Cleveland area in 1994. They love everything about Ohio! They have been married for 29 years and have one son who is a journeyman ironworker in Cleveland.

Committees Under The Jurisdiction of the Trustee Secretary:

Second Vice President

Lloy Skillicorn (Jenny Neff)

Lloy has been an Elk for 32 years and a 5-time PER of Galion Lodge #1191, currently serving as 501(c)(3) and Youth Activities Chairperson. Lloy served as State Sergent-at-Arms 2016, District Activities Chairman 2019, District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler in 2020 of the North Central District, State Inner Guard 2023 and is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Lloy and Jenny enjoy golf, Ohio State football and spending time with family and friends.

Committees Under The Jurisdiction of the Second Vice President:

Chaplain

Mike Buchanan (Nicole)

Tiler

Gregg Shivers (Linda)

Sergeant at Arms

Steve Hall (Judy)

Inner Guard

Dave Ryan (Jeannie)

Dave has dedicated 50 years to this organization.  His leadership roles include Lodge Trustee for 6-years, and currently holds the position of Lodge Treasurer for the past 22-years.   Beyond the Lodge level, his influence extends to the Southeast District, where he currently holds the position as District Treasurer for the past 7-years.  Still further his influence extends to the Ohio Elks Association, where he currently holds the position as District Chairman for the Ohio Elks Endowment for the past 6-years.  In 2022, The Ohio Elks Association bestowed upon Dave the prestigious Elk of the Year Award for his exceptional contributions and dedication to the Elks.

Dave retired as a maintenance technician at the Columbiana Housing Authority, but continues his passion as a Machinist / Tool and Die Maker for an impressive 45-years.

Dave shares his life with Jean, his beloved partner for 22-years.  Together they cherish moments with family and friends, while actively participating in the majority of Lodge functions.

Interim Board Member

Thomas “Pav” Pavlik, PSP

Thomas “Pav” Pavlik from Ashland lodge #1360 served as the association’s 124th President during the 2023-2024 state year. He is a retired highway manager Ohio Department of Transportation and spends his free time smoking, barbecuing, fishing, and riding his Harley’s.  Pav is a 29 year member of the Elks and is currently the Lodge Esquire in Ashland as well as Lodge Activities Chairperson to Exalted Ruler Sam Miller.