2026-2028 Board of Trustees Candidates

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Candidate Biographies 

Dave Hollinger

Dave is running for a second full term on the WCHS Board of Trustees. As a retired financial advisor, Dave has served on the Finance Committee during his time as Trustee. Even prior to his Board position, Dave was a familiar face at the museum as a weekly front desk greeter and tour guide—volunteer roles he continues to thoroughly enjoy. A self-described “people person,” Dave also serves on the St. Mark’s Lutheran church council and is passionate about preserving the museum for future generations to appreciate and enjoy.

Brenda Ransom

Brenda is running for a second full term on the WCHS Board of Trustees. Brenda has served as the Wood County Records Manager for over twenty years. Brenda’s interest in history stems from the master’s degree in American Culture Studies which she received from BGSU, as well as her prior experience working as both a volunteer and an employee at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums in Fremont. Currently, Brenda is the secretary for the Board of Trustees and serves on the Executive Committee.

Lanny Traber

Lanny was appointed to complete a partial term and is running for a full term on the WCHS Board of Trustees. He and his wife have resided in Perrysburg since 1979. Lanny volunteers at the Perrysburg Christians United Food Bank twice a week and is also on their Board of Trustees. He has a strong interest in history dating back to junior high, when he was involved with a successful campaign to prevent an 1819 schoolhouse from being torn down. He feels it’s important to preserve historical artifacts and oral histories for the Wood County Area for current and future generations. In his role completing a partial term, Lanny has been an active Board Member, volunteering for events with his wife, making financial contributions, and soliciting items for the Museum’s Online Auction Fundraiser.

Todd Waggoner

Todd is running for a second full term on the WCHS Board of Trustees. He is a retired professor and associate dean from BGSU. Although he has traveled to five of the seven continents, Todd is a native- son of Wood County, whose family’s history in the county dates back to the Civil War era. A local history buff, Todd wants to ensure the stories of figures like Bob Evans, John Dillinger, and Pretty Boy Floyd and their connection to Wood County is more widely known. Todd also enjoys working with his hands and utilizing the group dynamic skills honed during his academia days.

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