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West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.
AMBER TOWNSHIP, Mason County — West Shore Educational Service District officials, staff and family members gathered Tuesday, Sept. 8, to dedicate a tree in memory of longtime board member and president Vince Greiner.
Greiner, a Hart farmer, business leader and advocate for public education, died in September 2025 at age 69 while serving as president of the West Shore ESD Board of Education.
Vince Greiner
Prior to joining the intermediate school district board, Greiner served 13 years on the Hart Public Schools Board of Education.
He served on the Oceana Intermediate School District Board from 2009 to 2012. When Oceana ISD dissolved and merged with Mason-Lake Intermediate School District to form West Shore ESD, Greiner became a member of the new district’s board in July 2012. He continued serving until his death in September 2025.
“It’s fitting that we remember the exceptional life and character of Vince at this time, just as our students are starting a new school year,” West Shore ESD Superintendent Dr. Jason Jeffrey said during the dedication.
Dr. Jason Jeffrey speaks about Vince Greiner.
“Vince was dedicated to the future aspirations of our community’s young people. Along with the rich background of skills he brought to his board leadership, he helped strengthen our ESD’s ‘Success for All’ throughout our three-county region.”
Dr. Mark Forner, principal of Mason County Eastern Schools and a West Shore ESD board member, also spoke during the ceremony.
“Vince was one of my best friends,” Forner said. “He taught me many things, but two lessons especially stand out. Lesson one was always do the right thing, even if it isn’t the easiest path. Lesson two was that it’s the responsibility of leaders to adhere to this lesson. And this is simply the way Vince lived his life — always with the highest integrity.”
Joining board members and staff for the dedication were Greiner’s wife of 42 years, Jonda, and their sons, Nicholas and Bryant.
“Vince was a giver, not a taker,” West Shore ESD Board President Jim Riffle said. “We are all better as an organization, and also as people, because of Vince.”
Story and photos submitted by West Shore ESD.
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