On January 1, 2026, Springfield Township swore in its first all-female Board of Trustees. Sara Braun, who has been on the board since 2024, will serve as the board chair. Saria Lattimore and Lisa Youngblood, who were elected in November, were sworn in for their first terms at 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Sara M. Braun was elected in November of 2023 to begin her term in January 2024. She is a longtime resident of Springfield Township and lives in the Finneytown Local School District. She has been involved in Finneytown’s Elementary and Secondary PTA in addition to The Boosters for many years, serving in the leadership roles of President, Vice President and Treasurer. Sara completed her undergraduate work at Northern Virginia Community College and finished her studies at The Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Sara has been a Springfield Township Business owner for 20 plus years. She has participated in and enjoyed many opportunities mentoring young entrepreneurs.
Saria Lattimore was elected in November of 2025 to begin her term in January 2026. She completed her Bachelor’s Degree at Berea College and went on to earn her Juris Doctorate at Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law. Saria works as a Staff Attorney for the Ohio First District Court of Appeals. She has lived in Springfield Township since 2022, and volunteers with the Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati.
Lisa Youngblood was elected in November of 2025 to begin her term in January 2026. She is a US Military Veteran and earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Xavier University. Lisa has served on the board of the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce, and is the founder and CEO of the Greater Cincinnati Office of Reentry, and facilitates “Thinking For Change.” Lisa has received the Minette Cooper Award for her community advocacy. She has collaborated with local YMCAs, as well as being a victim’s advocate for active and inactive military personnel who experienced military sexual trauma (aka MST). Lisa has spoken at conferences for her work as a MST victim’s advocate.
Dan Berning will continue to serve as the Fiscal Officer for Springfield Township. Dan Berning was elected Fiscal Officer on April 1, 2012 for a 4-year term. He has been subsequently been re-elected for consecutive terms. Dan is a long-time resident of Springfield Township, born and raised in this community. Dan earned a bachelor of business degree from the University of Cincinnati with majors in Finance and Management. Prior to assuming his duties as Fiscal Officer, Dan served on the education commission for the St Vivian's, coached soccer, softball and basketball for the Finneytown Athletic Association and for St. Vivian's, and participated as President of Brentwood Swim Club for many years. He also serves the elderly of Greater Cincinnati through Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly.