From NORTHWESTERN WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
The Northwestern Water and Sewer District has appointed Ryan Lee to its board of trustees, representing the District’s municipal members. His term runs through December 2028. Lee fills the seat previously held by Chuck Latta.
Lee serves as an assistant superintendent at Penta Career Center, where he oversees programs connecting high school and adult learners with in-demand technical careers and regional employers.
Lee brings more than 20 years of community service, including roles with the Central Joint Fire District as firefighter and assistant fire chief, as well as past leadership positions as mayor and council member of Jerry City and as a member of the Elmwood Board of Education. He holds a master’s degree in educational leadership and administration from Bowling Green State University.
“My career has been dedicated to strengthening communities through education, public service, and workforce development,” Lee said. “I look forward to supporting the District’s mission.”
The Northwestern Water and Sewer District’s board members are appointed three each by the townships, municipalities, and Wood County Commissioners, plus one board member appointed by the Henry County Commissioners. The District serves over 20,000 water and sewer customers in Wood, Hancock, Henry, and Sandusky counties.
With $308 million in assets, the District maintains over 491 miles of water distribution pipe, 10 water towers, and over 4,412 fire hydrants, to distribute 6.7 million gallons of water daily. The District’s sewer infrastructure includes over 377 miles of collection pipe, 14 wastewater treatment facilities, and over 5,000 manholes to treat 864,000 gallons of wastewater each day.
