Village Administrator

Jordan Daugherty, a licensed Certified Public Accountant, graduated from Bowling Green State University in 2002 with a Masters of Accountancy, specializing in financial reporting and auditing.  His work in public accounting and the construction industry comprised most of his work experience before joining the Village of Whitehouse.  Mr. Daugherty joined the Village of Whitehouse in November 2007 as Finance Director, and in 2010, he was appointed as Village Administrator.  More recently, with a commitment to positive local governmental reform, he earned his doctorate in Organization Development and Change (D.ODC) in 2022.  His dissertation on public service’s impact on resident trust was conducted using Whitehouse residents as the source participants. He, his wife Allison, and their 10 children live near Wauseon, Ohio.  Mr. Daugherty was born and raised in Whitehouse and cares greatly for its well-being. He can be reached at 419-877-5383 or by e-mail: jdaugherty@whitehouseoh.gov.

The Village Administrator is the Chief Administrative Official for the Village and is appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by Council. His duties include, but are not limited to: seeing that all laws and ordinances are enforced; supervise all municipal departments created by Council with the exception of the Police and Fire Departments; assist all boards and commissions created by the Charter or by Council; attend Council meetings; recommend legislative action to Council; advise Council on a monthly basis as to the financial conditions of the Village; submit an annual budget and a year-end fiscal report to Council; act as a purchasing agent; issue licenses and permits; execute contracts, agreements or other documents on behalf of the municipality; and other duties as provided in the Charter or assigned by the Mayor and/or Council.

Zoning Clerk/Safety Office Assistant

Jennifer Herman joined the Village of Whitehouse in December 2018 as Office Assistant, and is now the Zoning Clerk and the Safety Office Assistant for the Whitehouse Police Department. She is the wonderfully inviting face you encounter as you walk through the doors at Village Hall.  She can be reached at 419-877-5383 or by e-mail: jherman@whitehouseoh.gov.