About Us Employment Services We Provide Giving & Volunteering Latest News & Media Contact Us Resources About Us Our CEO Newark, OH – The Board of Trustees of LEADS, Inc., a community action agency headquartered in Licking County, would like to welcome Nathan J. Keirns as the new Chief Executive Officer effective January 11, 2021. Keirns has been with Licking County Job and Family Services for fourteen (14) years as a Senior Planner and Program Evaluator. He also serves as Adjunct Faculty with Zane State College and Central Ohio Technical College. At one point in his career, he was appointed as a monitor for LEADS and has worked with the Community Services Division and the Fiscal Department. He volunteers as an accreditation reviewer for the Council on Accreditation (COA), reviewing social service programs in 9 states as well as in Italy and Germany. Nathan stated, “More than 14 years ago, I was assigned to monitor agreements LEADS held with Licking County Job and Family Services. I was immediately impressed by the compassion of staff toward customers, the diverse array of services available to the community, and LEADS’ sound management and fiscal practices. Over the years, I have been fortunate enough to work with several LEADS staff and Trustees on a variety of community projects. It is an absolute pleasure to be considered to join the LEADS team. I am excited about the opportunity to work with the talented and dedicated staff and Trustees to continue the tradition of success that LEADS is known for.” Nathan holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Education from The Ohio State University and a Master’s of Arts in Sociology from Ohio University. He resides in Howard, OH with his wife Amber and their two children. LEADS Administrative Office | 159 Wilson Street, Newark, Ohio 43055 | (740) 349-8606 LEADS Community Service Centers For Utility Assistance: Call 1-833-232-1751 LEADS Service Center 160 Wilson Street Newark, Ohio 43055 Phone: (740) 345-3133 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday Services Provided: Pataskala Service Center 12536 Adams Lane SW Pataskala, Ohio 43062 Phone: (740) 927-9861 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday / Wednesday / Friday Services Provided: Buckeye Lake Service Center 41 First Street Buckeye Lake, Ohio 43008 Phone: (740) 928-4481 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday by appointment only Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday (Food Pantry) Services Provided: Utica Service Center 308 North Main Street Utica, Ohio 43080 Phone: (740) 892-4192 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday (Headstart) Hours: 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm Thursday (Food Pantry) Services Provided: Newark Head Start Center 986 East Main St. Newark, Ohio 43055 Phone: (740) 345-1745 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday Services Provided: Delaware Head Start Center 607 Sunbury Rd Delaware, Ohio 43015 Phone: (740) 363-8810 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday Services Provided: Buckeye Lake Head Start Center 5312 Walnut Road NE Buckeye Lake, Ohio 43008 Phone: (740) 928-1123 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday Services Provided: Marysville Head Start Center 111 Morey Drive Marysville, Ohio 43040 Phone: (937) 642-1230 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday Services Provided: © 2021 LEADS Community Action Agency - All Rights Reserved