Board of Education

Email: mfink@ohschools.org
Phone: 419-297-5451
Address: 2545 Westchester Rd., Ottawa Hills, OH 43615
Education: B.A. - Clark University; J.D. – University of Toledo College of Law

Bio: Ms. Fink is a clinical professor at the University of Toledo College of Law. In addition to her law school activities, she currently serves on the boards/committees of several organizations including the Supreme Court of Ohio Dispute Resolution Commission, the Ohio Mediation Association, and the University of Toledo Law Alumni Affiliate.

She and husband Chris Hamilton have three children enrolled in Ottawa Hills Schools and a fourth who graduated in 2022. They have lived in the Village since the fall of 2012.

Ms. Fink has been active in the Ottawa Hills community and has served as a board member since January 2018.

Email: klathrop@ohschools.org
Phone: 419-262-7799
Address: 3805 Sulphur Spring Rd., Ottawa Hills, OH 43606
Education: B.A. Colgate University; M.B.A. University of Toledo

Bio: Mrs. Lathrop is the Executive Director at Diabetes Youth Services, a local non-profit organization. She has served on the boards of Ebeid Children's Hospital, The Toledo Hospital Auxiliary, and Junior League of Toledo. 

She and her husband, George, have lived in the village since 2001. They have five children, the last of whom will graduate from Ottawa Hills in 2027.

Mrs. Lathrop has been an active volunteer in the Ottawa Hills community and has served as a Board of Education member since June 2021.

Email: rgnepper@ohschools.org
Phone: 419-283-2963
Address: 2806 Falmouth Rd., Ottawa Hills, OH 43615
Education: B.A., Geography – The Ohio State University

Bio: Mr. Gnepper is Territory Business Manager - Non Viral Liver Disease for Intercept Pharmaceuticals. He and wife Colleen have lived in Ottawa Hills since 2003. They have three children: Reed, Blake, and Luke. He is a member of the Ottawa Hills Kindergarten Club and graduated from Ottawa Hills High School in 1991. Having grown up here, he has been extremely active in the community and the school system by volunteering on many committees and boards.

Mr. Gnepper has been a board member since January 2018.

Email: jkielczewski@ohschools.org
Phone: 419-290-0167
Address: 2738 Westchester Rd., Ottawa Hills, OH 43615

Education: B.S. - Marketing - Miami University

Bio: Mrs. Kielczewski is the owner and CEO of an industrial cut and saw manufacturing plant located in Toledo, Ohio. She is a current member of the University of Toledo Family Business Center.

She and her husband, Bill, have two children that attend Ottawa Hills Local Schools, Will and Katherine. Her family has lived in the village since 2011. 

Mrs. Kielczewski joined the Board in January 2024. 

Email: ktimmers@ohschools.org
Phone: 216-288-1654
Address: 3537 Brookside Rd., Ottawa Hills, OH 43606
Education: B.S. - Business Administration - Xavier University

Bio: Mrs. Timmers is the CFO of Danberry Realtors in Toledo, Ohio, and has been a licensed CPA since 2007. She recently completed service on the Ottawa Hills Schools Parents Association as Board President (2022-2023) and the Hannah's Socks Board of Directors as Treasurer (2019-2023). She has held numerous volunteer positions with organizations within the district and community including Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Family Club, and the 2020 Levy Campaign Committee.

She and her husband, Tom, have three children that attend Ottawa Hills Local Schools. Her family has lived in the village since 2015. 

Mrs. Timmers joined the Board in January 2024.