Facilities Governing Board

The Hamilton County River City Correctional Center is governed by a Facility Governing Board. Two thirds of the board is appointed by the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas and one-third is appointed by the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners.

  1. Mr. Brandon C. Fox, Esq., Chairperson
    Appointed by the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners
  2. Mr. Timothy McKenna, Esq., Vice Chairperson
    Appointed by the Judicial Advisory Board
  3. Dr. Carla Dreyer, Secretary
    Appointed by the Judicial Advisory Board
  4. Mr. Norm Aubin, Esq.
    Appointed by the Judicial Advisory Board
  5. Mr. Carl Lewis, Esq.
    Appointed by the Judicial Advisory Board
  6. Leah Dennis-Ellsworth
    Appointed by the Judicial Advisory Board
  7. Lisa Mertz
    Appointed by the Judicial Advisory Board
  8. Deanna Hoskins
    Appointed by the Judicial Advisory Board
  9. Mr. Ryan Ragland, Esq.
    Appointed by the Judicial Advisory Board


The 2024 RCCC Facility Governing Board meeting are scheduled to meet at noon on the following dates at River City Correctional Center:

January 18, 2024

April 18, 2024

July 18, 2024

October 17, 2024

Anyone wishing to attend should contact Executive Director Scott McVey in advance. 513-946-6800