The Superintendent shall be the chief executive officer of the Educational Service Center. The Superintendent shall define and establish those administrative positions required to implement the educational services and programs established by the Board. In each case, the Board will approve the broad purpose and function of the position in harmony with State law and regulations.

Responsibility shall flow clearly from the Superintendent through the administrative staff to the operational personnel.

Linda J. Williams Ph.D. - Superintendent

Dr. Williams joined the Lake County Educational Service Center as Superintendent in 2005 bringing with her a wealth of leadership and communication skills, training and expertise in the areas of special education, strategic planning, and continuous improvement. She had previously been a Superintendent in Richmond Heights City School District and an Assistant Superintendent in Mentor Exempted Village School District. In addition, she has been a teacher and served as chair of the Department of Education and Head of Teacher Education at Hiram College.

Dr. Williams is a graduate of the American Association of School Administrators Strategic Planning training program and has facilitated over 70 strategic plans for school districts and agencies.

Dr. Williams is a graduate of Kent State University and holds a B.S. in Elementary and Special Education, an M.Ed. in Teaching Exceptional Children from the University of Georgia and a Ph.D. in Administration and Special Education from Kent State University. She is a graduate of the Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management Professional Fellows Leadership Program.

Dr. Williams was recently appointed to the Lakeland Community College Board of Trustees by the Governor of Ohio.

Brian Bontempo - Assistant Superintendent

Brian Bontempo joined the Lake County Educational Service Center in August 2005 as the Assistant Superintendent. Prior to that he served as a high school and middle school principal, assistant principal and a teacher in local school districts. In addition, he has served on numerous levy and labor management and dispute committees and has considerable experience in curriculum and program development. Mr. Bontempo holds a B.S. in Business Education, M.A. in Computer Education and Administration and a Superintendent’s License.

Sherri Samac - Treasurer

The Treasurer serves as the fiscal agent for The Lake County Educational Service Center and provides the following services:

• Fiscal Services
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• State Funding
• Payroll/Benefits/Human Resources
• Asset and Inventory Management
• Investments
• Business Services
• Grant Management (Local, State and Federal)
• Budgetary