Board of Trustees
Allen Freeman
Chair of the Board
Allen took office as a trustee on January 1, 2016. Allen has been a small business owner for nearly 10 years. His consulting business has been responsible for developing successful financial and public relations strategies for a number of local governments and businesses. He has worked closely with the Banks Riverfront Development project in Cincinnati as well as the Brent Spence Bridge, Martin Luther King Interchange and now the Cincinnati Eastern Bypass.
He previously was District Representative to former Congressman Rob Portman, Political Director for the Hamilton County Republican Party, and Communications and Public Affairs Manager for the Ohio Kentucky Indiana Regional Council of Governments. He currently serves as Clermont County Representative for the SORTA Board of Trustees.
He lives with his two daughters and wife. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from University of Cincinnati.
Nick Kelly
Vice Chair
Nick took office on January 1, 2018. He lives in the Stillmeadow area of Pierce Township with his wife, Laura, son Owen and daughter Claire. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Northern Kentucky University and has worked in operations management in a leadership position for a Fortune 500 company. Involved in small business from an early age, Nick currently operates a family business.
Joe Sheppard, D.C.
Trustee
Joe took office on January 1, 2026. Joseph Sheppard serves as a Pierce Township Trustee, bringing decades of local roots, small-business leadership, and a strong commitment to community service. A lifelong Pierce Township resident for more than 50 years, Joe is a practicing chiropractor and owner of Sheppard Chiropractic, where he has served local individuals and families for over 30 years. Raised in a family deeply involved in small business, he developed a strong work ethic and a fiscal responsibility. As a trustee, Joseph is dedicated to protecting township resources, supporting smart growth, and guiding Pierce Township’s future while preserving the close-knit community that makes it a great place to live, work, and raise a family.