Board of Education 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: durliatc@arlingtonlocal.org

- Phone: 419-721-8504

Title: Board of Education Member

All About Me! I am a proud Red Devil alumni from the Class of 1998!  I am also a proud alumni of Arlington High School Band and Arlington FFA. In 2002, I graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Agricultural Constructions Systems Management with a minor in Business.  I am currently in my 10th year at Marathon Petroleum Corporation as a Senior Construction Specialist in the Facility Services group, supporting our Findlay Campus.

I am thankful to have a supportive wife and best friend, Rachelle, of 18 years.  I have enjoyed coaching my kids through youth sports.  I love watching kids play competitive sports and growing into future leaders.   I love Ohio State Football and enjoy camping and spending time with my family.  I enjoy watching my kids be involved in 4H and taking animals to the Hancock County Fair.  We have 2 kids in the school system, Harrison (class of 2025) and Madeline (class of 2027).  I am a member and trustee at Good Hope Lutheran Church.  

I am a 6th generation farmer.  Along with my brother and dad, we farm 500 acres in the Arlington area.  I enjoy hard work and the rewards that come with it. 

I am very proud to be part of the Arlington community and am very fortunate to be elected to the Board of Education.  I want to thank all those who supported me.  I promise to work hard and always put the safety and security of our students and faculty first.  I have a great respect for the pride and tradition of this community and school system.  I am very excited about the future of this school district.  Working with the community, I promise to support the best academic opportunities and school facilities that our students and faculty deserve. 

Go Devils!

Contact Info:
- Email: hartmank@arlingtonlocal.org

- Phone: 419-701-1257

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: gerberr@arlingtonlocal.org

- Phone: 330-414-8301

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: hindallc@arlingtonlocal.org

- Phone: 419-365-5930

Title: Board of Education Member

All About Me! I am a 1988 graduate of Arlington High School.  I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Miami University in 1991 and became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in 1994.  Currently, I serve as the University Controller at Ohio Northern University and have served in that capacity since 2012.  Previous to that I served as Controller at Rhodes State College in Lima (1 year), in financial leadership roles in nursing homes in Findlay and Bluffton (12 years), Fiscal Officer at the Hancock County Auditor's Office (4 years), and a staff accountant at a public accounting firm in Findlay (4 years).  From 2001 through 2017, I served on the Arlington Board of Education.  I am very excited for the opportunity to serve in that role again.

My wife, Lori, has served as an Intervention Specialist in the Arlington School District for nearly her entire career, beginning in 1996, and is also a 1988 graduate of Arlington High School.  We are both life-long residents of the Arlington community and have tremendous pride in what Arlington has to offer.  We have 3 children: Ashley (2013 AHS graduate), Nathan (2017 AHS graduate), and Madison (anticipated 2023 AHS graduate).  Ashley is married to Brian Mohr (2012 AHS graduate).  Together they are raising our granddaughter, Bexley, and grandson, Cayson.  We are active members of Good Hope Lutheran Church in Arlington.

In addition to my service as a school board member, I have served the community in a variety of ways.  I have been the Rec Council Treasurer since 2011 and coached the youth sports of football, baseball, softball, basketball, and soccer for a number of years.  At the church, I have served as president, treasurer, elder, worship leader, and Sunday School teacher.  Lori and I spent over 20 years as high school youth group advisors at the church.

The Arlington Local School District is vitally important to the success of the village of Arlington and surrounding area.  My goal is to work collaboratively with the community to provide the best learning environment for our students and the best working environment for our faculty and staff.  In doing so, we will continue to build on the tradition of excellence we have come to expect in Arlington.  Successful students are a visible sign of a community working collaboratively to achieve that success.  I look forward to working with everyone to accomplish that goal. 

Contact Info:
- Email: russellm@arlingtonlocal.org

- Phone: 419.365.0043