Education:

• The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio (1977-1983; Additional Coursework in Civil Engineering, Surveying, and Construction)
• The University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio (1973-1977; Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering Design)
• Padua Franciscan High School, Parma, Ohio (Class of 1973)

Employment:
Public Service:

• Zoning Inspector, Northfield Center Township, Summit County, Ohio (2004-Present)
• Ward 6 City Council Representative, City of Bedford, Cuyahoga County, Ohio (01/01/1998-Present; Current term ends 12/31/2011)
• Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office, Cleveland, Ohio (1977-2002; retired 05/31/2002 – held the position of Highway Design Engineer at time of retirement)

Private Sector:

• McFadden Engineering and Surveying Associates, Inc. (1990-1993, part-time; Computer Programmer/Design Engineer)
• Part-time Consultant in Computer Training for Highway Engineering Software (1990-1993)

Memberships/Awards:
Public Service:

• Current Member of the City Futures Panel on Democratic Governance for the National League of Cities
• Current Member of the First Tier Suburbs Committee of the National League of Cities
• Past President, Northeast Ohio City Council Association (2 one-year terms)
• Past Vice President, Northeast Ohio City Council Association (2 one-year terms)
• Past Treasurer, Northeast Ohio City Council Association (2 one-year terms)
• Past Executive Board Member, Greater Cleveland Suburban Council Association
• Past Member, Planning Commission, City of Bedford, Ohio
• Vice-Mayor, City of Bedford, 1998

Professional (Engineering-Related)

• Past Chairman, Student Development Committee for the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers
• Past Member, Board of Directors, Cleveland Society of Professional Engineers (14 Years)
• Past Chairman, Northeast Ohio Area Engineers Week Committee
• Past President, Ohio Society of Professional Engineers State Student Council (while as a student at the University of Dayton)
• Past Chairman, Engineers Leadership Institute
• Listed in Who’s Who Worldwide Among American Professionals and Executives
• Listed in Who’s Who in Technology
• Recipient, Ohio Society of Professional Engineers President’s Award for Service in the years 1990-1991
• Recipient, Certificate of Appreciation for Contributions during 1991-92, Cleveland Society of Professional Engineers
• Member, Order of the Engineer
• Member, American Society of Highway Engineers, Lake Erie Chapter
• Member, Epsilon Delta Tau Fraternity, Alpha Chapter, The University of Dayton (Engineering Fraternity)

Civic Involvement:

• City of Bedford “Citizen of the Year” for 2005 as awarded by the Bedford Community Council
• Current Member, Board of Directors, Southeast Family YMCA, Bedford, Ohio
• Member, Bedford Chamber of Commerce
• Member, Bedford Garden Club
• Member, Bedford Historical Society
• Former Member, Board of Trustees, Bedford Historical Society
• Former Secretary, Padua Franciscan High School Alumni Association
• American Red Cross 16+ Gallon Blood Donor

Political Involvement:

• Member, Bedford/Walton Hills Democratic Party (and the former Bedford Democratic Club, 1997-Present)
• Member, Cuyahoga County Democratic Central Committee, Precinct 6-A, City of Bedford (2010-2014 term)
• Member, Democratic Municipal Officials

County Government Transition Involvement:

• Currently Serving:  Cuyahoga County Transition Procurement and Public Works Committee
• Currently Serving:  County Engineer’s Office Subcommittee
• Currently Serving:  Facilities Management Subcommittee

Personal:

• Widowed (Late Wife:  Judy Saunders)
• Children:  Matthew, 15; Andrew, 12
• Step-Children:  Amy Dinehart, 29; Brahem Rraya, 27; Justin Rraya, 26
• Step-Granddaughter:  Ava Vazquez, 7

Contact Information:
                                                Councilman Donald A. Saunders
                                                THE FRIENDS OF DONALD A. SAUNDERS
                                                205 Logan Avenue
                                                Bedford, Ohio 44146-2756
                                                Phone:             (440) 439-6364
                                                Fax:                 (440) 439-5264
                                                E-Mail:            Saunders@SaundersForCouncil.com

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