FAMILY

Fiancé: Kim. Children: Chelsee, 26; Nick, 22

Current employment, volunteer activities, committee memberships, etc.

• Executive Specialist, City of Canton Building Department
• President, Canton Parks/Recreation Commission
• Past President, Canton Joint Recreation District
• Retired, Certified Professional Equipment Manager, Milwaukee Brewers Major League Baseball Club
• Board Member, Be a Better Me Foundation
• Former Board Member, J.B. Stearn Community Center
• Volunteer, Pro Football Hall of Fame Game Day Equipment Staff
• Volunteer, Canton City School District
• Active member, Local Ironworkers Local 550

Number of years in education and/or affiliation with CCS

• CCS volunteer, thirty-two years 
• BOE member, 2003-2008, 2013-present
• Past BOE Vice President, 2006/2015-2017
• Past BOE President, 2007, 2015
• CCS Parent/Grandparent 1997 to present

I serve on the Board of Education for the Canton City School District because:

I serve on the BOE because I feel that strong leadership at this level is crucial. A strong school system is vital for our community. As a current CCS grandparent and taxpayer, we must have BOE leadership who can look at our financial forecast and make tough decisions.

My most memorable moment at Canton City Schools:

As a current parent, volunteer, and BOE Member, I have many wonderful memories of Canton City Schools. Most memorable would be watching my children graduate from Canton McKinley High School.

What inspires me:

What inspires me the most are the unsolicited comments from community members encouraging me and letting me know that they are counting on me.

The best advice I was ever given or can give:

A wise man once said, “The greater good is about our success.”

In my spare time I like to:

In my spare time I like to volunteer in our community to make Canton a better place to live.