I live on Kramer Dr with my wife Deb and my two young children. I have lived in the city for over 16 years and just think it is the best place to raise a family. My education includes a diploma from St. Edward High School, an Accounting degree from John Carroll University and a MBA from Cleveland State. I am a Certified Public Accountant and have spent over 22 years helping companies understand their finances and developing profitable organizations. I am currently a controller for a privately held corporation.
Rocky River has worked hard to build a first rate school district that encourages families to move here. The reason that I decided to run for school board was to use my training and experience as Certified Public Accountant to protect our schools from the worst economic downturn that we have experienced in years. The school board will need to take the leadership role in safeguarding the city’s most precious asset, its school system, during this economic down turn. I am currently managing the finances of a private company through these turbulent times and have worked with troubled companies in the past and have a record of success in these endeavors. The 5 members of the school board come from various different professions. During these times, someone with my financial experience is needed to navigate through these uncertainties. Shortly after the financial crisis last fall, I made a decision to get involved. I joined the school’s Strategic Core Team, the Finance Action and Implementation Teams and have met and worked with many of the school’s administration including the treasurer in developing the district’s strategic plan. I am serious and passionate about my desire to help the schools during these troubled times. I was the first candidate to file and have worked hard to win community support. I feel confident that as a school board member that I will be able to keep our schools financially sound.
