ELECTED OFFICIALS

  • John Crandall is a lifelong resident of Sylvania Township, serving in numerous capacities throughout the community in education, economic development, and recreation. He graduated from Burnham High School and the University of Toledo with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. John retired from the Lucas County Engineer’s Office as Director of Operations, where he had oversight of multiple large road construction projects.

    John assisted with the formation of the Sylvania Area Joint Recreation District and served as the first president. He was a member of the Sylvania School Board between 2008 and 2013 and a member of the Board of Trustees for Lourdes University for 8 years. John was an original member of the Sylvania Area Community Improvement Corporation and served as Executive V.P. for over 20 years, assisting hundreds of companies to locate and expand in the Sylvania area.

    Married to his wife, Sue, for over 50 years. They had 5 sons who played hockey for Northview High School. They have 8 grandchildren, all of whom attended Sylvania schools which makes the fourth generation.

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  • Neal is currently serving his 3rd term as a Sylvania Township Trustee.

    He graduated from St John’s high school and attended Bowling Green State University. Neal is a partner at Midland Title and Escrow one of the few remaining locally owned title companies in Northwest Ohio. Neal is an active board member both past and present such as Toledo area Chamber of Commerce, Sylvania Chamber of Commerce, The Sylvania Senior Center, Owens community business Advisory, and Is Chairman of the Lucas County Commissioners Economic Development Board.

    Neal Has been married for 31 years and has 4 children 3 of which attended Sylvania Schools. Neal enjoys spending time in the Irish Hills during the year and is an avid fisherman.

    Some things you don’t know about Neal. Neal was a 3-year letter winner for Bowling green state University football, he is an active member at Corpus Christie Church, lastly, he spends time during the Christmas Season dressed as Santa. Please welcome Neal Mahoney.

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  • John is a life long resident of the Sylvania community. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toledo in Business Administration. His work experience includes Project Management, Risk Management, and Premium Financing. He has worked in the insurance industry for several Fortune 100 companies, including IBM, Allstate Insurance, and AIG (American International Group). His background enables him to use a common sense business approach in the projects he tackles.

    John is very active in the community – volunteering in Toledo and Sylvania Schools as a Junior Achievement instructor.

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  • Dave Simko was elected Fiscal Officer in November 2004. Dave has resided in the township for twenty years and the Sylvania community for thirty-four years. He and his wife, Kathy, have three adult children, Megan(Sean) McNulty, Matthew(Leah) and Michael(Elyse). Dave is a practicing attorney with his law office in Sylvania Township. Dave enjoys being Fiscal Officer because it allows him to participate in the growth and direction of the community where he lives and works.

    He is on the Sylvania Senior Center Board, the Sylvania Community Improvement Corporation,Sylvania Schools Finance Committee, the Lutheran Social Services Foundation Board and the Lagrange Community Development Board. Dave is also a member of the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce. Dave is a graduate of Woodward High School, the University of Toledo and Capital University Law School. Dave and his family attend Olivet Lutheran Church.

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