Marshall County EMA Board meeting Thursday

The Marshall County Emergency Management Advisory Board will hold a public meeting on Thursday at 10 a.m. in the EMA office, Room 207 of the County Building.

The board will begin by introducing any new members before addressing ongoing business items, including updates on the resource list and the Marshall County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).

Under New Business, EMA Director Jack Garner will present his third quarter report, discuss upcoming training opportunities, recap the Public Safety Town Hall meetings, and review winter operations.  Garner will detail the approved 2026 Budget and EMA Performance review and open discussion for a deputy director. 

The Marshall County Emergency Management Advisory Board will also set meeting dates and times for 2026, look at membership changes, and consider officer positions, along with an open discussion and a chance to hear any public comments.

While the meeting is open to the public, it will not be livestreamed on the Marshall County YouTube channel. Members of the public wishing to attend should go to Room 207 of the County Building at 112 West Jefferson Street in Plymouth.

The following members are appointed by state statute:

Adam Faulstich, Marshall County Commissioners

Greg Compton, Marshal County Council

Robert Listenberger, Mayor of Plymouth

Erica Partin, Argos Town Council

Les McFarland, Bourbon Town Council

Matt Neher, Bremen Town Council

Bill Cleavenger, Culver Town Council

Roger Ecker, LaPaz Town Council, and

Byron Felde, Civil Air Patrol

The following members are appointed at the discretion of the EMA Director:

Zach McGuian, Marshall County Sheriff’s Department

Ward Byers, Plymouth Community School Corporation

John Grolich, Marshall County LEPC

Paul Schumaker, Marshall County Health Department

Tom Nowak, Marian University’s Ancilla College, and

Mark Haskins, Marshall County ARES

These appointments are for the 2025 calendar year and 2025 only.