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Hamilton County, OH November 6, 2001 Election
Smart Voter Full Biography for Kevin R. Berlon

Candidate for
Board Member; Finneytown Local School District; 4 Year Term

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Kevin and his wife, Mary jo, are the proud parents of three daughters: Renee (FHS Class of 2003), Allyson (FHS Class of 2005), and Anna (FHS Class of 2015). The entire family has been active in the community since moving to Finneytown 11 years ago.

Board of Education Experience

  • Elected to two consecutive terms (1994-1997 & 1998-2001)
  • Served as President of Board (1997)
  • Served as Vice President of Board (1996 & 2001)

Ohio School Board Association Involvement
  • Legislative Action Network member
  • Annual Conference delegate

Community Involvement
  • Past President and current member of the Finneytown Civic Association
  • Current Director of Finneytown Athletic Association Girls' Softball Program
  • Member of the Finneytown Schools Hall of Fame Committee
  • Active member of the Finneytown Secondary PTA, Music Parents
  • Supporting member of Finneytown Boosters and the Finneytown Education Foundation

Education
  • MBA (Marketing) Eastern Michigan University, 1990
  • BS (Finance) University of Dayton, 1982

Business
  • 19 years Financial & Technology-related sales career
  • Currently an Account Executive with CoStar Group

AS A MEMBER OF FINNEYTOWN'S BOARD OF EDUCATION WHICH:

 Passed a Bond Issue and oversaw a revitalization of each of the District's campuses

 Hired a new Superintendent utilizing a highly participatory, community-involved process

 Exercised fiscal responsibility to stretch the operating budget several years beyond original expectations

 Developed a Financial Report Card to better inform the community

 Promoted staff development, especially in the area of technology

 Developed and implemented a Maintenance Plan

 Actively pursued involvement in a multi-district, High Achievement in Math & Science consortium

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