AWARDS
  • Ohio Association of School Business Officials special recognition, 2019. 
  • Ohio Public Transit Association, Legislator of the Year, 2017.
  • Northrop Heritage Award, Medina County Historical Society, 2013.
  • Medina County Elected Official of the Year, Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce, 2010.
  • Northeast Ohio Area wide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) Fifth Annual Walter F. Ehrnfelt, Jr. Award for Outstanding Regional Contribution, 2008
  • “Medina County Movers & Shakers: Number 3,” Medina County Gazette (2008)
  • Northeast Ohio Regional Vision Award, Northeast Ohio Regional Leadership Task Force, 2007
  • Brunswick City Schools Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame, 2006.
  • Michael Berken Peace & Justice Award, Diocese of Cleveland, Catholic Commission of Wayne, Ashland & Medina, 2005.
  • Outstanding Leadership Award, Ohio Educational Service Center Association, 2002.
  • Service in Local Government Award from the Ohio Provider Resource Association, 2000.
  • "Men Who Make a Difference," Medina County Gazette, 1998