Twinsburg City Council Election 2011: Ward 2 Councilman Bob McDermott

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Name: Bob  McDermott

Age: 70

Occupation: Retired Manager of Procurement and Material Control.

Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Management from Hiram College

Political Affiliation: Democrat

Office Sought: City Councilman, Ward 2, Twinsburg.

Previous Office Sought or Held: Served two, four year terms as Ward 2 Councilman

Statement: After 40 years of a successful management career, I retired in 2007 as the Manager of Procurement and Material Control. I also worked 14 years as the Manager of Purchasing for a Power System Group. I am currently working part-time consulting as a Project Manager.

In early 2008, I was elected President of Twinsburg City Council. Over the years I have served as Chairman of the Finance Committee 5 years). I also served as an appointed member of the Twinsburg Capital Improvements Board prior to my service on council in 2003.

Throughout the years I have taken an active role in the community:

• Served on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Purchasing Managers
• Volunteer Fireman and EMT
• Past member of Jaycees
• Explorer Advisor, as well as past Boy Scout myself
• Coached boys baseball and girls softball
• Active in Relay for Life

The dynamics affecting our community today have compelled me to take an active role in helping shape our community for present and future generations. I am committed to making Twinsburg the “community of choice” for families, as well as business and other organizations. My family and I are long-term residents of Twinsburg (31 years); I am married and have three children, as well as four grandchildren.