Ansel joins Community Foundation Board

Wayne County Community Foundation (WCCF) announces the appointment of Jon Ansel to the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, effective July 1. Ansel will be representing the Wooster area on the 18-member Board.

A seasoned executive and civic leader, Ansel’s career spans over four decades of leadership in logistics, supply chain, and community development. He joined D+S Distribution, Inc. as the General Manager in 1995 before being named President in 2003, a role he held until the company sold in 2024. During his tenure, Ansel steered the company from modest beginnings to a multimillion-dollar enterprise.

A graduate of Denison University with dual degrees in Industrial Relations & Communication and Fine Arts, Ansel also holds certifications in purchasing and supply chain management.

Ansel exemplifies the integration of entrepreneurial success and community stewardship. Beyond business, he has demonstrated a deep commitment to civic life—serving 18 years on Wooster City Council, including as Finance Chair and President Pro Temp. He has also contributed to the boards of the Wayne Economic Development Council, Wooster Growth Corporation, and The Will-Burt Company.

Additionally, Ansel served on the Board of Trustees for Nick Amster, Inc. from 1993 to 2020. During his 10-year term as Board President, he led the charge to privatize the organization. No longer under the oversight of the Wayne County Board of Developmental Disabilities, the nonprofit is able to provide more opportunities and services for its clients through a cost-effective approach.

Jon and his wife Tina have been married for 45 years and live in Wooster. Together, they cherish time with their two children and two granddaughters.

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 returned more than $121 million in grants and scholarships to the community. For more information about the Foundation call 330.262.3877 or visit www.WCCFOH.org.