Welcome!

Thanks for visiting the Lake County website and taking the time to click on my page. On November 29, 2022, I was sworn in as the 81st Commissioner of Lake County. I believe that Lake County offers the best quality of life in the State of Ohio. My goals are to keep our residents safe, attract new businesses and provide a better quality of life for all. We are working with the school systems, trade schools, and universities to develop our work force for the future. Let’s keep our talent home.

Biographical Information

Rich was born and raised in the great City of Willowick with 5 brothers to hard working parents. Rich attended Willoughby-Eastlake Schools. He then enrolled at Lakeland Community College. He married his wife, Lynn, whom he met in 2nd grade and were high school sweethearts. They raised their two children, Brian and Lizzie, in Willowick.

Rich started Willowick Hearts and Hammers to help the senior citizens and other members of the community in need. He served on the Willowick Planning Commision, the Willowick Charter Review Committee, Willowick City Council and was the mayor of Willowick for over six years. Rich’s tenure of public service reflects his core values of public service and faith. To this end, he has volunteered at countless school functions, sporting events and church festivals.

Please do not hesitate to contact me at: [email protected] or 440-350-2745.