Our Board of Directors proudly embodies our mission of supporting mutuality and helping communities thrive. Bringing together their diverse knowledge and experience, our Board of Directors strongly supports our mutual mission and focus on helping communities thrive.
Ronald W. Dees
(Retired) Chairperson, President Bonnie Bell, Inc.
Ronald W. Dees | (Retired) Chairperson, President Bonnie Bell, Inc.
Thomas J. Fraser
CEO, FMHC
Thomas J. Fraser | CEO, FMHC
Tom is CEO of First Mutual Holding Co., the largest member-owned mutual holding company of its kind in Ohio, with affiliate banks including First Federal Lakewood and First Mutual Bank.
Tom was president and CEO of First Federal Lakewood until 2018 and also served as EVP/COO and Chief Lending Officer for the bank. He has more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to his tenure with First Federal Lakewood, he was senior vice president of Westfield Bank. He also held positions of increasing responsibility with the former National City Bank and was a consultant and senior analyst with Andersen Consulting.
Tom holds both a master’s degree and a bachelor’s degree from John Carroll University.
As a seasoned financial services leader, Tom can provide insight and expertise across the banking landscape, including: executive strategy, operations, compliance, product development, sales, community banking, and mutuality.
Rafael Alfonzo
Co-founder & Managing Partner, Radien Legacy Partners
Rafael Alfonzo | Co-founder & Managing Partner, Radien Legacy Partners
W. Chas Geiger III
President, Geigers Clothing & Sports
W. Chas Geiger III | President, Geigers Clothing & Sports
William C. Huffman
Partner, Huffman, Hunt and Klym, LLC
William C. Huffman | Partner, Huffman, Hunt and Klym, LLC
Rebecca Ruppert-McMahon
Executive Director, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
Rebecca Ruppert-McMahon | Executive Director, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
Stephen D. Peterson, MSc
(Retired) Audit Business Leader / Chief Audit Officer, Progressive Casualty Insurance Company
Stephen D. Peterson, MSc | (Retired) Audit Business Leader / Chief Audit Officer, Progressive Casualty Insurance Company
Sara L. Stehlik
(Retired) Chief Risk Officer, Progressive Insurance
Sara L. Stehlik | (Retired) Chief Risk Officer, Progressive Insurance
Sue B. Workman
(Retired) Vice President & CIO, Case Western Reserve University
Sue B. Workman | (Retired) Vice President & CIO, Case Western Reserve University
Wendy L. Wilson
Owner & Independent Consultant, WLW Consulting LLC
Wendy L. Wilson | Owner & Independent Consultant, WLW Consulting LLC
Director Emeritus
Gary R. Fix