Members
Craig Durliat
Title: Board of Education President
All About Me! In 1987, I graduated from Van Buren High School and went on to Ohio Northern University for College. I graduated from ONU in 1991 with a Bachelors degree in accounting and mathematics to teach K-12 in math. As a result of my diligence, I am a certified public accountant. From there, I attended the University of Findlay for my MBA, leading me to graduate in 2001.
When I was beginning my career, I was employed at E.S. Evans CPA's and Pry CPA Services. My work journey continued when I was hired at Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, where I led in many areas for accounting, finance, and marketing. I retired in 2024 after 30 years with Cooper.
My motivation for my continued service to the community is rooted with the gifts that God provided me to support the children, teachers, and administration of the Arlington Local School District. With my position on the Board of Education, I hope that our team of elected volunteers will work to continuously improve upon the greatness that was established before us. 2026 will be my 15th year elected to the Board of Education.
As for my personal life, I have been married to my lovely wife Denise for 31 years. We have raised our four children together - Zachary, Amber, Emily, and Leah - within this close-knit community. Arlington has provided my family and I with a safe, kind, and ambitious life that has allowed all of us to individually flourish and succeed. Red Pride is the definition of Arlington, not only as a town, but as a school. AHS has endlessly provided their students with life-long experiences despite its smaller size. Along with memories that'll stick to you, AHS has proved a multitude of times that our students are prepared for the future by educating them to be the best they can be by learning everyday, by competing everyday, by leading everyday, by picking others up everyday, by knowing you will be picked up by others when it need it, and ALWAYS being proud of having been part of Arlington School.
Outside of my position as President of the Board of Education, I have been an active member of Saint Paul's Lutheran Church in Jenera since 2000. Over the past 20 years, I have also been involved in coaching baseball, softball, soccer, and basketball.
"Red PRIDE!"
Contact Info:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 419-721-8504
Kevin Hartman
Title: Board of Education Member
All About Me! I graduated from Arlington Local Schools in 1998. In 2002 I graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Agricultural Construction Systems Management with a Minor in Business. Since 2013 I have worked for Marathon Petroleum Corporation as a Lead Facilities Construction Specialist.
I am currently in my 5th year on the Arlington BOE. I have enjoyed being on the construction committee for our new PK-12 School Building. This project will change Arlington for many generations to come. Community support is very important to me. I was taught to make your community and surroundings better than how you found it. Continued success to the Arlington Schools, current and future students is the main reason I wanted to be part of the BOE. These past few years working on these large projects have been very rewarding. I have great respect for the pride and tradition of this community and school system. I will continue to support these traditions along with the staff and students so they can get the most out of their experience at Arlington.
My wife Rachelle and I will celebrate 23 years of marriage this October. We have 2 children, Harrison class of 2025 and Madeline, class of 2027. Madeline will be part of the first class in the new school building! I also have 2 nieces that attend Arlington (and a nephew in a few years). I am excited to see them grow up in the new school and look forward to attending many events. I am also a member of Good Hope Lutheran Church. As a family we enjoy traveling to Europe, camping with family and friends and Ohio State Football. I am also a local farmer.
I am proud to carry on the tradition of family members at Arlington Local Schools. Harrison and Madeline represent the 4th generation of Hartman’s to graduate from Arlington.
Go Devils!
Contact Info:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 419-701-1257
Rachel Gerber
Title: Board of Education Member
All About Me! I live in the district with my husband, Austin, and five children. We chose to set roots in Arlington School District because it is an exceptional district that focuses on each child as an individual. Arlington has a strong sense of community pride that sets it apart from many other districts, and I'm excited to be a small part of it.
I have a Masters degree in Public Administration from the University of Toledo and am the Founder and CEO of Restful Pets, LLC. My past experiences have been in donor relations, fundraising, community development, diversity, and higher education. It's an honor to incorporate these experiences into my position on the school board.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, serving at my church, exercising, traveling, and all sports, especially Ohio State football. I believe in bringing people together and that every person in our district deserves a voice. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any comments or concerns. I am here to listen.
Contact Info:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 330-414-8301
Cindy Hindall
Title: Board of Education Member
All About Me! I was raised in the state up North…..not allowed to say the name. My sister and I ran a dance studio until moving to Ohio. I came to the district over forty-four years ago when I married my husband Jim. He is the guy you see on top of the press box filming Friday night football. He is a lifelong Red Devil! We have three grown children, Philip (Edly), Michael, Alicia (Brad Stahl) and six grandchildren. Three in the Arlington District. I have always been involved one way or another with children. I started a dance studio first in what is now Hull's Trace and then above the hardware. I also enjoyed doing the choreography for the high school choir, taught Sunday school and then was the Superintendent's Secretary/EMIS Coordinator for twenty-five years. I served on the committee that replaced the Arlington pool we have now. Being on the board is another way to serve the community and support the children in our district.
In my free time…..I'm retired so I have a lot of it, I enjoy spending time with our family and being involved with our grandchildren and attending their events. We take day trips around Ohio learning the history of the area with friends and enjoy exploring. I serve on the Education committee at the Methodist church, volunteer for the Lions Club and the school if needed.
The Arlington Community has become my home and I feel the pride the community has in our school. My goal is to have open communication with community members, the administration, staff, and students to meet the needs of our future citizens. Please feel free to reach out with questions, comments or concerns.
Contact Info:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 419-365-5930
Ted Welsh
Title: Board of Education Member
All About Me! I graduated from New London High School in 2003. From there, I have attended 3 Colleges or Universities and have graduated from each - Hocking College in 2006, Bowling Green State University in 2008 and The Ohio State University in 2018.
Since 2013 I have worked for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks & Watercraft as a Capital Improvement Administrator. I also work for Sea Breeze Charters on the weekends during the summers months. I have been a captain with Sea Breeze for over 20 years.
This is my first year on the Board. Arlington is a great community with a lot of exciting things happening, I ran to be part of the excitement and to hopefully add to the progress already made. My only goal with my new position is to help Arlington continue improving and growing each year.
My wife Laura and I have been married since 2008, we have two daughters Alayna and Alivia who each attend Arlington Local School. What I like best about Arlington is the people who call it home. While I am not a native of Arlington, I have always felt welcomed and a part of the community. My family and I were attracted to Arlington because my wife was from the area and it was a central location from both our employers. To me Arlington means family, when we moved here everyone welcomed us in like we were one of their own. I am proud to call Arlington home.
I attend Bible Fellowship Church and enjoy spending time outdoors with family and friends.
Contact Info:
- Email: [email protected]