Meet Our Board & Officers

Finding Inspiration in Every Turn

At Ohio Western Reserve Ladies, our Board and Officers are the heart of our mission—to ensure that no veteran is ever buried alone. Comprised of dedicated community members, veterans, family members, and supporters, our leadership team brings passion, integrity, and a deep respect for service to every aspect of our work. Together, they guide our nonprofit's vision, uphold our values, and coordinate meaningful tributes at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Learn more about the individuals who help carry out this sacred promise.

Meet The Team

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Kat Johnson

Chairwoman/ Executive Board Member- Kat Johnson is a founding member and Executive Board Member of Ohio Western Reserve Ladies. She is the proud daughter of a Navy submariner and granddaughter of two World War II veterans—one a POW. With a family legacy deeply rooted in military service, Kat brings both reverence and resolve to her role. Her commitment to OWRNC is grounded in a powerful sense of duty—to honor the lives of those who served and to ensure their sacrifices are remembered. Through OWRL, Kat continues her family’s tradition of service, ensuring no veteran is ever laid to rest without recognition or respect.

Jean Hedrick

Executive Board Member- Jean Hedrick is a founding member of Ohio Western Reserve Ladies and serves as an Executive Board Member. A longtime community volunteer with Scouting America since 2006, Jean has a heart for service. She is the daughter of a veteran and has been married for 37 years to a Marine Corps Veteran. Both of her parents are interred at OWRNC, and from her first visit, she knew it was the right resting place—peaceful, beautiful, and dignified. For Jean, the “No Veteran Buried Alone” mission is personal. She is honored to represent the families who cannot be present, ensuring every veteran is remembered with respect.

Megan Tetlak

Executive Board Member- Megan Tetlak is a founding member of Ohio Western Reserve Ladies and serves as an Executive Board Member. She is a proud daughter of SP4 Perry B. Crandall, U.S. Army, a Vietnam Veteran who is interred at OWRNC. Megan also comes from a deeply rooted military family—she is the granddaughter of James F. McMahon, U.S. Army, and the niece and cousin of United States Marines. Megan finds strength and purpose in honoring those who have served. The cemetery brings her peace and inspiration, and she is deeply committed to OWRL’s mission to ensure no veteran is ever laid to rest without the honor and recognition they deserve.

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Becky Clark

President- Becky Clark is a founding member and current President of Ohio Western Reserve Ladies. A Nurse Manager in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Akron Children’s Hospital and adjunct faculty at Northern Kentucky University’s College of Nursing, Becky has dedicated her life to service and care. A retired Major in the Ohio Army National Guard, wife, mother, and small farm owner, she brings discipline, compassion, and leadership to OWRL. For Becky, OWRNC is a place where her service continues—supporting veterans and their families and building a legacy of remembrance across Northeast Ohio.

Renee Kosik

Secretary/ Treasurer

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Ohio Western Reserve Ladies (OWRL) holds officer and board member elections biannually during the fall meeting. All active paid members in good standing are eligible to vote. Nominations are submitted in advance or may be made from the floor, and voting is conducted by a simple majority of those present. This democratic process ensures continued leadership aligned with our mission and values. New terms begin the next calendar year.