The Jackson Township Board of Trustees consists of three elected Trustees and one Fiscal Officer responsible for governing the affairs and functions of the township.  While Township officials fill their offices on a part-time basis, they are always ready to meet their responsibilities face-to-face and are able to deal effectively with modern problems because of their intimate knowledge of the community, its needs and its people. Township government in Ohio generally offer more personal service, more attention to individual needs and a better understanding of local problems than any other unit of local government.

In coordination with the City of Grove City and the Southwestern City Schools District, the Jackson Township Trustees participate in the annual Student Government Day.  This event provides students at Grove City and Central Crossing High Schools the opportunity to role-play the various elected and appointed positions in city and township government. 

David E. Burris – Mr. Burris has served as Township Trustee since January 1998. His current term expires December 31, 2009. Mr. Burris has served as the chairman of the Board of Trustees since 1999.  Mr. Burris’ goals for the Township are to strengthen the bonds with the City of Grove City and improve the training and policies for Township employees. Mr. Burris is a retired paramedic / firefighter having worked full-time at Franklin Township for 25 years. He is an active member of the Franklin County Township Association, Ohio Township Association, Grove City Area Republican Club, Franklin County Fire Fighters Association, Ohio Professional Fire Fighters Association, International Association of Fire Fighters, Volunteer Fire Fighters Benevolence Fund.  Mr. Burris and his wife Jody are active members at the Grove City Church of the Nazarene and  have been residents of Jackson Township since 1978. 

Stephen J. Bowshier – Mr. Bowshier has served as Township Trustee since January 2000. His current term expires December 31, 2007. Mr. Bowshier serves as the Township Fire Department Liaison for the Township.  Mr. Bowshier’s goals for the Township are to improve the delivery of services and to create a financial plan for the future needs of the community.  He received his Juris Doctorate from The Ohio State University and has a law practice in Grove City.  Mr. Bowshier is an active member of the Franklin County Township Association, Ohio Township Association, Grove City Area Republican Club, and Grove City Church of the Nazarene. He and his wife Cheryl live in Jackson Township and have three sons.

William F.  Lotz Sr. – Mr. Lotz has served as Township Trustee since January 1998.  His current term expires December 31, 2009.  Mr. Lotz serves as the Road and Service Department Liaison for the Township.  He is an active member of the Elks and Grove City Methodist Church.  He retired from the City of Grove City in 1998 where he was employed as the Chief Building Official.  His goals for the Township are to improve roads, fire services, zoning issues including removal of weeds and junk from al neighborhoods and improve the relationship with the Township and property owners. Mr. Lotz has been a lifelong  resident of Jackson Township. He and his wife Janet have one child and three grandsons.