Township Trustees
Steve Wolfe- Trustee
Steve has lived in Fairfield County for over 32 years and is currently employed by the State of Ohio, Department of Transportation, (ODOT) where he has worked for 28 years. He was elected to his first term of office in November 2009, and took office January 1, 2010. During his campaign, Steve met many township residents face to face and has set his goal of serving this community to the best of his ability. Steve feels it is important that Hocking Township remain a family oriented community.
Gail V. Ellinger – Trustee
Gail is currently serving her third term as Hocking Township Trustee, she served on the Township Zoning Appeals Board for 5 years prior to being elected to the Board. Gail has lived in the township for 34 years; she grew up just North of Pleasantville on Musser Road, in Walnut Township. She has owned and operated a small Tack and Feed Shop for the last 20 years while working on their small family farm. Her past job experiences include secretarial, accounting, payroll, office manager and school bus driver. Gail has served as PTO President, Amanda Athletic Boosters, ran a therapeutic horseback riding program for 15 years, Jr. Fair Superintendent for 15 years and Special Wish Ride Co-ordinator with the FC Sheriff’s Mounted Unit. She is currently a 4-H Advisor, Honorary Chapter Member of the Amanda FFA, Special Olympic Volunteer, FFA Equine Mgt. Coach and serving on the County Wide 4-H Advisory Committee. Gail is married to Jim, they have 3 children, Jessica is the oldest and enjoys spending her days with Mom taking of the shop, farm and township business; Son Mike and his wife, have two daughters, and they reside in Lima, Ohio. Judd is a senior at Walsh University; playing football for the Caviliers and majoring in Education; Special Education Intervention Specialist. As a trustee, Gail feels one of the most challenging things we face today is balancing growth while maintaining the rural character of the township and protecting property owner rights, updating zoning to ensure this happens, maintaining safe roads and making sure that all residents feel they have a voice within our community.
Tim Claypool – Chairman
Age: 55, Trustee for 6 years
Tim is married to Nancy J. McPherson Claypool, he grew up on the family dairy farm on St. Rt. 188. Tim’s parents are Don Claypool and Juanita Bowers Claypool, he has two bothers, Dan Claypool and wife Linda Walter Claypool, and Dave Claypool. Tim has a Nephew Jason Claypool and his wife Michelle Meadows Claypool, and two great nieces Ashley and Carley.
Tim is a full time grain farmer with his brother Dave. He is a graduate of Lancaster High School class of 1969 and served for 6 years in the Air National Guard with the rank of Staff Sergeant.
Member of:
Grace United Church of Christ, Farm Bureau, Lancaster Adult Farmers, Corvettes of Lancaster, associated with Earth Angle Special Wish Program and serves on the Region Planning Commission.
“Thought”, I truly fell Hocking Township is a friendly, family area within a strong agricultural community. We have beautiful landscapes and heritage to live in and raise a family.
Accomplishments of Hocking Township are fair and caring zoning boards, and zoning inspectors. We have safe and well maintained roads. We own recently remodeled buildings and safe equipment for our two full time dedicated employees. We have a nice park with new play equipment for families to enjoy.
Dianna J. Russell – Fiscal Officer
Dianna serves at Hocking Township Fiscal Officer.
She is a life long resident of Fairfield County and has lived in Hocking Township for 38 years. She was married to the late Carl D. Russell for 31 years. Dianna is a 1968 Graduate of Lancaster High School and has been in Insurance Sales for 29 years. She has served as your Clerk/Fiscal Officer for the last 15 years. In this time she has seen many changes in our Township Government and she looks forward to the challenges in the future. The newly remodeled Township Facility is definitely the most welcomed change over these years and she looks forward to opening the facility and making Township Government more accessible to the public.
Township Employees
Crew Chief, Matt Bresler
Jonathan Singleton