After reviewing more than forty applications and conducting more than twenty interviews, Geauga County Probate Court Judge Tim Grendell appointed Mary Ruth Shumway and Louis Mucci to two of the three open positions on the Geauga Park District Board of Trustees.
Mary Ruth Shumway is a resident of Auburn Township and an experienced leader and problem solver. Mrs. Shumway values ideas for the Geauga Park that will help balance preservation of the environment while allowing residents of Geauga County to use and enjoy their parks. She will complete the term previously held by Nick Fishbach. Mrs. Shumway is the first woman appointed to the Geauga Park District Board since Betty Cope served on the Board.
Louis Mucci is a resident of Burton Township. He has gained his experience in public land preservation and use issues and policy from his previous appointments on various commissions. Mr. Mucci served eight years as a Burton Township Trustee; served two years as Burton Township Zoning Commission; served nine years as a member of Berkshire Community Planning Association; served two years on Geauga County Planning Commission; and served four years as Chairman of the Chagrin Falls Park Community Center. Mr. Mucci will take the open three year term on the Park Board.
Judge Grendell will conduct several more interviews before making his final appointment to the remaining open one year term to the Board, previously held by Michael Petruziello, who was elected a Chester Township Trustee.
Judge Grendell said, “Lou Mucci has firsthand experience in acquiring and managing public park property. He was instrumental in the acquisition of the Headwaters Park in Burton Township.
Mary Ruth has demonstrated her ability to resolve problems creatively and her dedication and contributions to Geauga County as a CASA/GAL volunteer and trained mediator. Both, Mary Ruth and Lou are avid supporters of the Geauga Park System and understand the great benefits that our parks provide to Geauga County residents. Mary Ruth and Lou will bring a fresh and diverse perspective to the board. As Geauga County residents, we are fortunate to have individuals of their caliber willing to donate their time to keep Geauga County’s Parks among the best parks in Ohio.
There were many fine applicants, which made this a very tough decision. I am going to conduct several second interviews before making the final board appointment.”
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