Elected Officials
Board Chairperson Jason Gabbard
Mr. Gabbard is a fifth-generation township resident. He and his wife Traci, both Springboro graduates, live on the family farm with daughters Lydia and Charlotte.
His focus is to continue to make the Township one of the greatest places to live in the Midwest.
Email: Jason Gabbard
Vice Chairperson Troy Holtrey
A Springboro resident since 1991, Mr. Holtrey has spent over 35 years serving the community as a teacher and coach at Springboro High School. He is a two-time Ohio Basketball Coach of the Year and was inducted into the Springboro Athletic Hall of Fame in 2015.
He and his wife, Elizabeth, have been married for 36 years and share deep family roots in Clearcreek Township, where his mother, sister, daughter, and two grandchildren also reside.
Mr. Holtrey owns Holtrey’s Pool Painting, the largest pool-painting company in Ohio, built entirely through reputation and word of mouth.
As Trustee, his focus is on preserving community integrity, supporting responsible growth, and ensuring every tax dollar is used wisely and transparently.
Trustee Steve Muterspaw
A former teacher and business owner, Mr. Muterspaw was elected to a third term in 2021, effective 1/1/2022 - 12/31/2025.
He is an eighth-generation Warren County resident. Mr. Muterspaw and his wife, Susan, live on their family farm, which is a favorite destination of their beloved grandchildren.
Mr. Muterspaw is proud to serve his community on the Board of Trustees and as the outreach director for Trinity Debt Management, a Cincinnati-based non-profit. He and Susan also find great satisfaction in being active members of their church.
Email: Steve Muterspaw
Fiscal Officer Russ Carolus
Fiscal Officer for the Clearcreek Community since July 2018, Russ was elected to a second term in 2023. Formerly a Finance Director for the City of Middletown (retired 2013), Russ continues to enjoy serving the community he and his family live in.
Russ can be seen hiking the trails in Patricia Allyn Park and Hoffmann Reserve. He has hiked across the State of Ohio on the Ohio to Erie Trail and has hiked 800 miles along the Buckeye Trail. Russ is halfway done with walking the Appalachian Trail.
Email: Russ Carolus
