MVRPC Board of Directors Elects its 2026 – 2027 Executive Committee and Institute for Livable & Equitable Communities Steering Committee
MVRPC Board of Directors Elects its 2026 – 2027 Executive Committee and Institute for Livable & Equitable Communities Steering Committee
Dayton, OH – The annual election of officers for the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission’s (MVRPC) Executive Committee and Institute for Livable & Equitable Communities Steering Committee was held on Thursday, March 5, 2026 following the regular monthly meeting. Members of the committee will serve a one year term beginning April 2026 through March 2027.
Elected each year, the Executive Committee is a subset of the Board of Directors with a primary responsibility of reviewing the budget, Executive Director, and other administrative matters. It works with the Executive Director on the overall direction of the agency including budget and strategic plan.
The Executive Officers for the Executive Committee for this term are as follows:
Chairperson: Robin I. Oda, Mayor, City of Troy
First Vice-Chairperson: Richard “Dick” Gould, Commissioner, Greene County
Second Vice-Chairperson: Yvette F. Page, Mayor, City of Trotwood
Third Vice-Chairperson: Rachael Vonderhaar, Commissioner, Preble County
“As a lifelong resident of the Miami Valley and Mayor of Troy, Mrs. Oda understands regional challenges and opportunities,” said MVRPC Executive Director, Brian O. Martin. “Her leadership and regional knowledge will continue to grow the momentum of our Board of Directors especially in the Northern Miami Valley. We also welcome City of Trotwood Mayor Yvette Page as a new officer along with returning County Commissioners Dick Gould and Rachael Vonderhaar who are beginning their second year as officers.”
The Executive Committee members for this term are as follows:
John Agenbroad, City of Springboro
David Litteral, City of Beavercreek
Steve Byington, City of Oakwood
Nancy Byrge, City of Huber Heights
Carolyn Destefani, Sugarcreek Township
Judy Dodge, Montgomery County
Aaron Flatter, Darke County
Vanessa Glotfelter, Montgomery County TID
Richard “Dick” Gould, Greene County
Forrest Greenwood, City of Bellbrook
Rap Hankins, Drive Electric Dayton
Karen Hesser, Five Rivers MetroParks
Walt Hibner, CenterPoint Energy
Matt Joseph, City of Dayton
Dan Kirkpatrick, City of Fairborn
Mack A. Knupp, Shelby County
Chuck Letner, City of Brookville
Brian Lunne, Washington Twp., Montgomery County
Ted S. Mercer, Miami County
Robin I. Oda, City of Troy
Yvette F. Page, City of Trotwood
Woodrow “Woody” Stroud, Greene County Transit
Jim Vetter, City of Piqua
Rachael Vonderhaar, Preble County
“The Executive Committee is comprised of delegates appointed from the Board of Directors with representatives selected for cities & village, townships, counties and non-governmental members,” noted Mr. Martin. “The strong leadership of the newly appointed and returning executive committee members will ensure that the agency continues to meet the needs of the communities we serve.”
The MVRPC Institute for Livable & Equitable Communities Steering Committee (ISC) is a leadership board comprised of representatives from MVRPC member organizations or Institute funders who provide oversight, guidance and advisory leadership to accomplish the mission and vision for the MVRPC Institute for Livable & Equitable Communities. Current initiatives include the Regional Equity and Age-Friendly Initiatives.
Executive Director of Centerville-Washington Park District, Kristen Marks will serve as the ISC Chairperson. “Kristen Marks brings thoughtful, responsive, and collaborative leadership as the new Chair of the Institute Steering Committee. Her public service has included over 20 years with the Centerville-Washington Park District and more recently as the executive director,” stated Martin.
The following leaders were elected to the Institute for Livable & Equitable Communities Steering Committee:
Nancy Byrge, City of Huber Heights
Judy Dodge, Montgomery County
Brenda Fry, City of Riverside
Rap Hankins, Drive Electric Dayton
Karen Hesser, Five Rivers Metro Parks
Austin Hutchison, Village of West Alexandria
Matt Joseph, City of Dayton
Tom Kelley, United Way Greater Dayton Area
Kristen Marks, Centerville-Washington Park District
Nikol Miller, Miami Valley Urban League
Yvette F. Page, City of Trotwood
Mike Parks, The Dayton Foundation
Bob Scott, City of Kettering
Established in 1964, the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission promotes collaboration among communities, stakeholders, and residents to advance regional priorities. MVRPC is a forum and resource where the Board of Directors identifies priorities and develops public policy and collaborative strategies to improve the quality of life throughout the Miami Valley Region.
MVRPC performs planning and research functions for our Region that ensure livable and equitable communities; clean air and water; robust roadway, transit, and active transportation options; and strategic community plans that chart the course for member communities and partners. MVRPC’s geographic area includes Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby, and northern Warren counties in Southwest Ohio. Learn more at mvrpc.org/our-region.
Contact: Laura Dent
Director of Marketing and Public Outreach
Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission
(937) 223-6323