OLIVESBURG — Incumbent Jessica Tucker and newcomer Doug Eichelberger will join the panel of five Crestview Local Schools Board of Education members, according to final unofficial results from the Richland and Ashland County Boards of Elections.
The two beat Josh Johnson and Evan Stuart and will serve four-year terms alongside David Brennan, David Kissel Jr. and Debbie Reidy.
Final, unofficial election results show 2,227 total votes were cast in the race between the two counties.
- Tucker received 652 votes
- Eichelberger received 687 votes
- Stuart received 626 votes
- Johnson received 262 votes
Crestview currently pays board members $80 per each meeting attended, according to Tucker.
Tucker is a data entry clerk for Mansfield Billings LLC and owner of Designed For Life LLC and will be serving a second term.
She previously said she plans to navigate several potential retirements, keep facilities up to date through building and grounds improvement projects and keep board decisions transparent.
“Thanks to the community and all who went out and voted and congratulations to everyone else who won. And thanks to everyone else who ran. It takes a lot to decide to do it … and put your name out there,” Tucker said.
Tucker said she hopes to move the district forward in a positive way. She encouraged people who are not familiar or happy with the board to chat with board members or walk school grounds to see grounds improvements.
Eichelberger graduated from Crestview High School in 1999 and now works as a senior maintenance planner and scheduler at ArcelorMittal in Shelby.
He plans to advocate for a proactive maintenance schedule, maintain fiscal responsibility and transparency and openly communicate with the public about board decisions.
“Thanks to everyone who voted for me and putting their trust in me,” Eichelberger said.
He said on his first day he hopes to look at facility issues and observe what improvements are necessary.
