Highlights

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Born and raised in Chagrin Falls, Ohio

Married to Mary Ellen Schron for forty-six years.

Three adult children; six grandchildren

President Jergens, Inc. (Employed Jergens 78-07, President 87-07)

Co-Founder and former President of the Tooling University LLC, world’s largest on line learning tool for manufacturing 

Education:

Florida Southern College, BS

Ohio Northern University, Juris Doctor

Army Command and General’s College

Licenses:

Licensed to practice law before the Ohio Supreme Court, the Florida Supreme Court, and the United States Court of Military Appeals

Military:

Served three years active duty United States Army Infantry and JAG Corps

Completed twenty-eight years through the United States Army Reserves 

Retired at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel

Elected Positions:

Cuyahoga County 6th District Councilman 2010-2012: Reelected 2013-2016 and 2016-2020; Chairman County Council Economic Development Committee; Unsuccessful Cuyahoga County Executive 2014

Cuyahoga County Economic Development Commission member and Vice-Chairman

Cuyahoga County Investment Advisory Board

Elected to the Chagrin Falls Board of Education for twelve years

Served as President or Vice President for seven years during term on the Chagrin Falls Board of Education

Civic Commitments:

Member of the Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network Board (MAGNET)

Member Wire-Net Board

Leadership Cleveland Class of 2017

Member of the Board of Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education (NOCHE)

ASSISTANCE TO THE FAMILIES OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY POLICE OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS ASSISTANCE TO THE FAMILIES OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY POLICE OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS ASSISTANCE TO THE FAMILIES OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY POLICE OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS

Member Cuyahoga County Community College Board of Visitors

Member of the Industrial Supply & Manufacturers Association Board of Directors and President 2011-2012

Member of Bluecoats, Inc., (Assistance for police and firefighters lost in service)

Chair the Cleveland Public School’s Manufacturing Academy, Max Hayes High School

Former Member Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Business Advisory Board

Former Member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Board 2004-2010

Former Member/ vice-chair Clean Ohio Council (Statewide Brownfield fund) 2001-09

Business Recognitions for Jergens, Inc or Tooling University:

Winner of the eVolution in Manufacturing Award 2017

Winner of the 2015 MANNY Award Winner and 2015 MANNY manufacturer of the Year

Winner of the Industrial Supply Association 2014 National American Eagle Award

Winner of the Weatherhead 100 fastest growing companies 2009 (finishing 9th)

Winner of the 2009 and 2007 EDGE 100 Awards

Winner ISA 2007 American Eagle Distributor Award

Two time winners Ohio Governor’s “E” Award for exports 2006 & 1996

Finalist; Ernest & Young Entrepreneur of the year 2004, 2003

Winner of NSPRA Friends of Education Award

Winner of 2003 CAKI award for the most promising new IT business

Winner of the 2002 and 2009 eVolution in manufacturing award

Winner of the 2002 Manny Award for manufacturing excellence

American Supply and Machinery Manufacturer’s Association: free enterprise award, 

The American Eagle

ISO-9001 International Quality Certification

American Supply and Machinery Manufacturer’s Association environmental winner for Brownfield reclamation