Erie County Community Health Center Welcomes Troy Chaffin as Chief Executive Officer
Sandusky, OH, March 30, 2026 – The Erie County Community Health Center (ECCHC), a Federally Qualified Health Center serving residents across Erie County, is proud to announce the appointment of Troy Chaffin as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Chaffin brings more than 16 years of public health and healthcare leadership experience to ECCHC. Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer for Lorain County Health and Dentistry, another Federally Qualified Health Center, where he worked for more than eight years. Prior to that role, Chaffin spent eight years with the Erie County Health Department, where he served as Assistant Health Commissioner before departing in 2017.
A native of Collins in northern Huron County, Chaffin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health from the University of Mount Union and a Master of Public Health Administration from the University of Toledo. In his new role, Chaffin will lead ECCHC’s continued growth and commitment to providing accessible, high-quality, and integrated healthcare services to the community, including primary care, dental services, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.
“I’m honored to return to Erie County and join the Erie County Community Health Center team,” said Chaffin. “This organization plays a vital role in ensuring individuals and families have access to the care they need. I’m excited to work alongside such a dedicated team to continue expanding services and improving health outcomes across our community.”
Erie County Health Commissioner Peter Schade welcomed Chaffin’s leadership and deep connection to the region. “We are thrilled to welcome Troy back to Erie County,” said Schade. “His extensive experience in Federally Qualified Health Centers, combined with his strong understanding of our community, makes him the right leader at the right time. We look forward to the continued growth and success of the Erie County Community Health Center under his leadership.”
The Erie County Community Health Center operates as part of the Erie County Health Department and serves as a critical access point for care, ensuring all residents—regardless of income or insurance status—can receive comprehensive healthcare services.
About the Erie County Health Department
The Erie County Health Department’s mission is to promote and improve the health and safety of the communities and environment within Erie County while preventing disease through essential public health services. The Erie County Community Health Center is part of the Erie County Health Department and operates eight convenient locations across Erie, Huron, and Ottawa counties, ensuring accessible primary care, dental, and behavioral health services throughout the region.
For more information about Health Department or Health Center services, visit www.ErieCoHealthOhio.com.
