ADMINISTRATION Department

The Administrative staff, under the direction of the Board of Trustees, assist in the administration, enforcement, and execution of the policies and resolutions of the Board.

The Administrator supervises and directs the activities of the affairs of the various divisions of township government, recommends measures for adoption to the Board, and keeps the Board fully advised on the financial conditions of the township.

Township Administrator

Hugh Thomas
Email: hthomas@sylvaniatownship.com

Mr. Thomas joined Sylvania Township as Administrator on July 1, 2006. His duties include but are not limited to effectuating policy set by the Board of Trustees, strategic planning, public relations, and personnel management.

Mr. Thomas comes to Sylvania Township from the Green Bay, Wisconsin area where he served as the Administrator of the Village of Howard. His education includes a Bachelor of Arts – Political Science, 1974 from Kent State University and Master of Public Administration, 1991 from Cleveland State University.

Mr. Thomas' past experiences includes: eleven years municipal experience as Chief Executive Officer or Chief Administrative Officer, fifteen years experience in county planning and economic development and five years experience in county public works administration. A few of his professional affiliations include: The International City/County Management Association, The American Planning Association and the American Institute of Certified Planners.

Mr. Thomas and his wife Carol, have 3 children.

Assistant Administrator

Susan Wood
Email: swood@sylvaniatownship.com

Susan started with the Township in February of 2003 as Assistant Administrator. Graduating from Northwest State Community College, Susan began her career in the private sector where she lastly served as the Human Resource Manager for an automotive company. In 1997 Susan accepted the position as Clerk for the Board of County Commissioners.

Susan’s husband Steve is a State Structural Inspector. They have three adult children. Two daughters are cosmetologists and a son that is the Assistant Superintendent at Sylvania Country Club.

In her spare time Susan has served on her local Chamber of Commerce, United Way, Treasurer of the Airport Board and is very much involved in the Disciples of Christ Church.