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Established 1803 • Hamilton County, Ohio

Our Staff

Meet the dedicated team that serves the residents of Crosby Township.

Board of Trustees

Doug Lohman

Doug Lohman

President

Doug is serving in his third year as a Crosby Township Trustee. A local resident, Doug has owned and operated Lohman’s Feed Store & Garden Center for 26 years. He looks forward to serving the great people of our community.

Dennis Heyob

Dennis A. Heyob

Vice President

Dennis has been a Crosby Township resident for over 50 years. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Agronomy from Ohio State University. A life-long farmer, he previously served on Zoning boards for 32 years. He oversees the Zoning Department.

Chuck Heis

Trustee

Chuck was elected Trustee in 2021 and previously served as Trustee (2016-2019) and Fiscal Officer (2008-2016). A retired CPA with BBA and MBA from the University of Cincinnati, with over 40 years in finance and auditing.

Email: cheis@crosbytwp.org
Phone: 513-939-4189

Township Administration

Chris Vennemeier

Christina Vennemeier

Township Administrator

Serves as the primary administrative contact for Crosby Township, managing day-to-day operations and serving as the liaison between residents and township services.

Email: cvennemeier@crosbytwp.org
Phone: 513-738-1440

Charlie Slaven

W. Charles Slaven

Fiscal Officer

Responsible for managing the financial affairs of the township including budgeting, accounting, and payroll. Ensures fiscal responsibility and transparency in all township financial matters.

Brenda Jackson

Brenda Jackson

Community Coordinator

Brenda became Community Coordinator in 2014 and has lived in Crosby Township for nearly 40 years. Her experience as a teacher and youth director brings fresh ideas to township events like Crosby Day, Memorial Day Parade, and Kringle Chest.

Phone: 513-738-1440

Department Heads

Jason Davis

Fire Chief Jason Davis

Fire Department

Jason has been in the fire service since 1994. He joined Crosby Township in 2005 and has advanced through the ranks from Firefighter to Chief. He’s an active member of the Hamilton County Fire Investigation Team and the Greater Cincinnati Region National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

Email: chiefdavis@crosbytwp.org
Phone: 513-738-1831

Rick Espel

Rick Espel

Zoning Inspector

Rick has served as Zoning Inspector since 2001. He graduated from UC in 1974 with a BBA and is owner of Espel Construction, specializing in finish carpentry. He’s also President of Red Hawk Development. Office hours are Mondays 6:30-8:00 PM.

Email: respel@crosbytwp.org
Phone: 513-317-2884

Jim Niehaus

Jim Niehaus

Maintenance Supervisor

Jim is a life-long Crosby Township resident who previously served as Trustee for 16 years overseeing the Maintenance Department. He has varied experience through his Jim Niehaus Backhoe Service and many community connections.

Email: jniehaus@crosbytwp.org
Phone: 513-738-2046 | Cell: 513-827-8196