Erik Walter, Board President
Mr. Erik L. Walter joined the Auburn Vocational School District Board in 2013. Mr. Walter is a partner at the law firm of Dworken & Bernstein Co., L.P.A. He has served on the Board of Directors for the YMCA in Lansing, Michigan, is currently on the Board of Directors for the YMCA in Lake County, Ohio, the Northeast Ohio Autism Group and Lake County Jail Ministries. Mr. Walter, his wife Melissa and three children Hannah, Noah and Isaiah reside in Concord.
Dr. Susan Culotta was appointed to the Board in 2014. Dr. Culotta is a Professor of Psychology at Lake Erie College. She also serves on the Board of Health for the Lake County General Health District. Dr. Culotta holds a doctorate from Cleveland State University, a Master's Degree from John Carroll University and a Bachelor's from Kenyon College. Dr. Culotta lives in Kirtland with her husband, Judge Vincent Culotta, and their two daughters.
Jean Brush, Board Member
Mrs. Jean Brush has been a member of the Board since 1990. She is active in her church. Seeing her children succeed and helping families step up in life are the rewards she receives from her countless hours of volunteerism. Prior community involvement includes service at Forbes House, the YMCA, St. Clair School, the Rape Crisis Center, Lake Health, the courts, and Neighboring. Mrs. Brush lives in Painesville and has two grown children, Dr. James J. Brush and Betsy Chen, and three grandchildren; Sarah, Adrian, and Colin.
Mr. Kenneth Cahill joined the Auburn Vocational School District Board in January, 2019. Since 1991, Ken Cahill has been practicing family law, working toward outcomes that are in the best interest of families and children. Ken is a noted speaker on issues of family law and serves as chair of the Family Law Committee. Protecting dependent, neglected and abused children was the role of Family Law attorney Kenneth J. Cahill at the Lake County Prosecutor’s Juvenile Division representing the Lake County Department of Jobs & Family Services. Practicing Family Law since 1991, Ken started first as an Assistant Lake County Prosecutor enforcing and modifying child support orders before joining the Lake County Prosecutors Juvenile Division. Ken has also prosecuted criminal cases against juvenile offenders. In 1993, he commenced his private practice primarily focusing on Family Law before joining Dworken & Bernstein in 2000.
Ken Cahill has frequently lectured on several topics related to divorce and family law matters including legislative developments involving family law, marital & separate property issues, and child custody matters. He is frequently appointed by trial courts to serve as Guardian Ad Litem to represent the best interests of children.
Keith Strever, Board Member
Mr. Geoffrey Kent was elected to the ESC of the Western Reserve Board effective January 14, 2014. He served as Lake County Recorder, Painesville City Councilman and Council President and retired from Maximus, headquartered in Wash DC, as a budget cost analyst. He is vice-pres of the Lake County Employee credit union, serves on the Lake Central YMCA Board of Directors, and has been an official with the Ohio High School Athletic Association for 33 years. He and his wife Marilyn live in Painesville Township and have one son, Mark.
Sherry Maruschak, Board Member
Ms. Maruschak is a member of the Auburn Vocational Board of Education.
Mr. Miller is a member of the Auburn Vocational Board of Education.
Barb Rayburn, Board Member
Ms. Rayburn is a member of the Auburn Vocational Board of Education.
Mr. Stefanko has been a member of the Auburn Vocational Board of Education since January 6, 2009. He also represents Chardon School District and was elected to their Board of Education in 2005. He lives in Chardon with his wife, Sandy and his daughter Janna, who was a student at the Chardon School system.
Mr. Stefanko is the Telecommunications Director for Lake County Government where he works with 12 employees and manages several public safety communication systems.
Mr. Stefanko enjoys volunteering his time as an advisor with the Geauga 4-H organization, he is an avid backpacker, plays softball, and enjoys spending time with his family.
Mrs. Mary Wheeler is a board member of Auburn Career Center.