Matt Hoying of Russia has joined the board of trustees of the Community Foundation of Shelby County. Hoying is a civil engineer and president of Choice One Engineering, who also serves on Board of the Wilson Health Foundation. He and his wife Amanda are the parents of five.

Retiring from the board is the Hon. Norman Smith of Sidney. “We are truly grateful to Judge Smith for his involvement and guidance. He will remain on our Grants committee,” said Marian Spicer, executive director. “We are excited to add Matt and gain his insight as we grow to serve throughout the Shelby County community.”

Other members of the board of trustees include Mike Lochard, chair; Kurt Barhorst, vice chair; Dr. Karen Fortman, secretary; Dave Monnier, treasurer; and members Devon Beer, Doug Borchers, Cindy Helman, Diane Reiss, Lisa Ruhenkamp and Amy Zorn.

The Community Foundation of Shelby County is a public charity administering 235 charitable funds established by local donors to support favorite causes and organizations. The Foundation hosts scholarship, donor advised, organization, designated use and community granting funds.