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The Purpose of the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center of Lima/Allen County is to commemorate the services of all members and veterans of the armed forces of the United States and permanently recognize those service members from Allen County who made the ultimate sacrifice.  As a county agency, the VMCCC also serves as Allen County’s convention facility and center for performing arts, community, civic and patriotic gatherings. The VMCCC is governed by an 11-member Board of Trustees, appointed by the Allen County Commissioners under Ohio Revised Code 345.

 

The VMCCC is the principal example for Allen County when capacity and capability of hundreds of dedicated, civic-minded and action-oriented private citizens came together over the course of a decade, from the early 1970s to 1984. These individuals—the Silent Giants and Big Thinkers—illustrate the ability to dream and subsequently construct what has become a primary asset to quality of life and economic development.

ABOUT US

Staff Directory

STAFF DIRECTORY

Erin Isaacson

Erin Isaacson

Director of Technical Theatre

Samantha Zimmerman

Samantha Zimmerman

Lead Hospitality and Event Coordinator

Terry Market

Terry Market

Parking Services Coordinator

Matthew Young

Matthew Young

Vice President of Operations

Cassandra Phillips

Cassandra Phillips

Associate Technical Director

Cori Harris

Cori Harris

Event Services

Ian Wiedenbein

Ian Wiedenbein

Parking Services Coordinator

Carmen Cecala-Wells

Carmen Cecala-Wells

Director of Development

Barbara Teodosio

Barbara Teodosio

Front of House/Box Office

Kenny Matchett, Sr.

Kenny Matchett, Sr.

Event Services

Lydia Fountaine

Lydia Fountaine

Fiscal Officer

Sarah Fusillo

Sarah Fusillo

Executive Assistant to the CEO and VPO

Latasha Jones

Latasha Jones

Event Services

Market Street Parking Garage

150 W. Market Street

VMCCC USHERS

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

LAUREN FRAZER

President 

SCOTT NETH (V)

Vice President

STEVE BRYAN (V)

Treasurer

DAVID GRIMM (V)

Immediate Past President

CHERYL MORGAN

MICHAEL AYERS (V)

JEFF TRACY (V)

SCOTT NETH (V)

TEMPLE PATTON

TOM DWYER (V)

TRUSTEE BOARD MEETINGS

January 15, 2025 at 3:30PM

March 19, 2025 at 3:30PM

May 21, 2025 at 3:30PM

August 20, 2025 at 3:30PM

October 15, 2025 at 3:30PM

December 17, 2025 at 3:30PM

January 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM

(Annual Joint Board Meeting)

CIVIC CENTER FOUNDATION

The Civic Center Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization that serves as the support mechanism to further aid in the long-term sustainment of the VMCCC.  The CROUSE PERFORMING ARTS FUND, the GILBERT WELLMAN MAINTENANCE FUND and the OPERATIONS FUND are three specific funds to which individuals may make tax-deductible contributions and charitable gifts.

FRED ODUM - PRESIDENT

CHERYL MORGAN - VICE PRESIDENT

ANDREW FARLEY  - TREASURER

DIANA DEGEN - ASSISTANT TREASURER

MATT MITCHELL - PAST PRESIDENT

JASON SCHUMAKER

STEPHEN BRYAN (V)

BRUCE PERRY 

BRAD WENDEL

MARIA SANKO

GREG WANNEMACHER

ANN STILES

KAREN MILLER - LIFETIME MEMBER

JAMES E. BOURK - LIFETIME MEMBER

FOUNDATION BOARD MEETINGS

January 28, 2025

April 22, 2025

June 24, 2025

August 26, 2025

October 28, 2025

November 25, 2025

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