Our Board



The Butler County Regional Transit Authority Board of Trustees is governed by a nine (9) member volunteer-based appointment. The Butler County Commissioners approve all board members terms. Currently, the board is made up of a diverse demographic background representing sectors such as healthcare, social services, higher education, and economic development.

Chris Lawson

Hamilton Mill

Appointed: 1/1/2012
Term Expires: 12/31/2020

Perry Gordon

City of Oxford

Appointed: 1/1/2012
Term Expires: 12/31/2020

Travis Bautz

MidPointe Library System

Appointed: 10/22/2018
Term Expires: 12/31/2021

Jessica Chandler

Butler County Educational Service Center

Appointed: 6/1/2016
Term Expires: 12/30/2022

David Fehr

Butler County Department of Development

Appointed: 4/2/2012
Term Expires: 12/31/2021

Mr. Fehr has worked for Butler County for 23 years. In his current role, he manages the economic development, building and zoning, community development, and planning departments. He believes transportation is a vital link between the employer and employee.

Jim Foster

City of Trenton

Appointed: 1/1/2015
Term Expires: 12/31/2023

Mr. Foster has been working as the City of Trenton Economic Development Director for ten years and has a background in community planning. He has previously served as the Director of Planning for Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority and brings that wealth of knowledge with him to serve on the BCRTA Board of Trustees.

Corey Watt

Appointed: 3/15/2017
Term Expires: 12/31/2022

Nancy Schmitt

Appointed: 12/3/2019
Term Expires: 12/31/2022