Steve Matthew Named President of Community Foundation

Wooster, Ohio: The Wayne County Community Foundation announced Steve Matthew has been elected to serve as President of the Board of Trustees. Matthew has served as a Trustee since 2009, representing Wooster. In addition to his role as President, he will serve as an ex-officio member of all standing committees of the Board.

In commenting on Matthew’s appointment, J.C. Johnston III, immediate Past-President, said: “Steve’s commitment to the community as a local business owner will serve the Foundation well. I am confident that under his leadership WCCF will continue to play a leading role in the philanthropic efforts of individuals, corporations, and other nonprofit agencies in Wayne County.”

Matthew is President of Wooster Hydrostatics Inc., an international supplier of remanufactured hydraulic components based in Wooster. Active in the community, Matthew is a past Chairman of the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce, past Chairman of the Wayne Economic Development Council, a Trustee of the Noble Foundation, and has served on the board of The Village Network.

Matthew replaces Johnston, who has stepped down after nine years as President and will remain an active member of the Foundation’s board, serving as Chair of the Investment Committee, and representing the Wooster area as he has since 1997. His history with the Foundation goes back more than 35 years, when he performed most of the legal work involved in establishing the Foundation.

Matthew noted his appreciation for Johnston’s leadership through a period of significant growth for the Foundation. “Because of the work J.C. and others have done, we have a great story to tell, and I’m excited to be part of it.”

Since 1978, the Wayne County Community Foundation has been working to strengthen the community we all share. It is a nonprofit charitable community organization. Since inception, WCCF has awarded over $53 million in grants and scholarships back into the community. For more information about the Foundation call 330.262.3877 or visit www.WayneCountyCommunityFoundation.org.