William “Bill” Lodge Given brings a strong commitment to community service and a unique appreciation for history and thoughtful planning to the Central Ohio Technical College Board of Trustees. A longtime Ohio resident, Bill has spent decades as a business leader and dedicated volunteer in the Coshocton community.

After attending The Ohio State University, Bill graduated from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 1974 and returned to Coshocton to join his family’s business, Given-Dawson Funeral Home. Now semiretired, he continues to serve as a consultant.

Bill has an extensive history of community involvement and public service. He currently serves as board chairman of the G. Saba Family Trust and president of the Clary Gardens Board. His previous board service includes Coshocton Hospice, the Coshocton Library, the Coshocton Foundation and the Salvation Army. He is also an active Rotarian, a member of the Masonic Lodge and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

A firm believer in the value of thoughtful planning, Bill also has a lifelong interest in history. He enjoys sharing his personal collection of historical artifacts with schools and community organizations, helping younger generations connect with the past. He considers himself a caretaker of history and believes that understanding the past can help inform and strengthen the future.

Bill lives in Coshocton with his wife, Lori. They have two children and three grandchildren.