United Way of Auglaize County Executive Director Randy Fisher announced today that Auglaize County Commissioner, Doug Spencer has been named The 2015 Chairman of The United Way of Auglaize County Campaign.

"On behalf of The United Way of Auglaize County, our board, volunteers and staff, I would like to say how thrilled we are to have Doug on board for this year's campaign," said United Way of Auglaize County Executive Director Randy Fisher. "Time and again he has demonstrated a passion and dedicated commitment to our community that I am confident will transfer into huge results for this year's campaign." he added.

Mr. Spencer was first elected to the Auglaize County Commission in 2006 and serves this year as the Board's President. He is a licensed Property and Casualty Insurance Agent with the Laura Yelton State Farm Agency, continues to work with St. Marys City Schools as a substitute teacher and bus driver and is the featured basketball commentator on WKKI radio. Doug and his wife Andrea have three children,Howie (14), Lucy (12), and Charley (10) and his hobbies include spending time with his family and watching his kids' numerous sporting and dancing activities .

Speaking about the new challenge that he is taking on, Doug Spencer said"As a former member of the United Way Board of Trustees, I have seen firsthand the difference this campaign makes for our county. The many community partners and volunteers help make our county a great home to all of us and I look forward to leading this year's campaign."

The Chairman's responsibilities include seeking new cabinet members, attending special events for the campaign, and working to plan and implement the fundraising effort. Mr. Spencer will personally visit community businesses and organizations in order to increase support for the United Way campaign.