People have asked us, "Why are you interested in running for office as a Township Trustee for Chagrin Falls?"
For us, the answer is easy. We share a passion for both volunteerism and the Township. As long-time residents of Chagrin Falls (81 years combined!), we believe that we each have a duty to serve our friends and neighbors. We sincerly believe that we bring fresh voices which represent the entire township and that an open, transparent conversation is needed with the voters
About Mike Wise...
Mike Wise is a 1980 graduate of Chagrin Falls High School and has lived in the Township and Village for most of his life. He and his wife Karen have 3 children currently in Chagrin Schools and Karen serves on the Chagrin Falls School Board.
Professional, Mike is a member of the McDonalds Hopkins law firm where he is the CoChair of the firm’s Energy Practice Group and prior Chairman of the Firm’s Government Group. Mike has extensive experience working with manufacturers on electricity related issues. He is also working directly with a number of advanced / renewable energy companies on finance and regulatory issues. His years of experience in public finance have earned Mike a reputation throughout Ohio as an authority in the design of creative financing packages that meet the goals of his clients.
Prior to joining McDonald Hopkins, Mike was the Director of Governor Taft’s Regional Economic Development Office in Cleveland, where he was the senior liaison between the Cleveland business community and the Governor. While at the Governor’s office, Mike worked on securing state funds for local projects ranging from infrastructure improvements to tax credits for job creation to capital improvement projects for the region.
Mike is also a former member of the Ohio General Assembly and former CoChair of the Cuyahoga County Republican Party.
About Tom Florkiewicz...
Tom Florkiewicz has lived in Chagrin Falls for 40 years and has 43 years of practical experience and accomplishments in the business world including project organization, marketing, sales, and management in the chlor-alkaliindustry and related chemical industries.
Tom established TFF Consulting, LLC after retiring from ELTECH Systems, Inc. in 2006. Tom has a BS Chemical Engineering from Penn State University and a MBA from Case Western Reserve University. Tom also attended an Executive Program at the University of Michigan Business School.
Tom has been active in the community as Past Chairman and Vice Chairman of the CVRC (Chagrin Valley Recreation Council, Inc.); and presently a member of the Executive Committee. Member of CRIF (Chagrin Recreation Improvement Fund) – CRIF raised money to support the installation of all- weather track at the Chagrin Falls High School. Former member of the St Joan of Arc Church Council and a Sunday Pre-School Teacher as well as past CAA Baseball Commissioner and Basketball Coach. Also, previously active in Indian Guides and Indian Princesses.
Tom has been Married for 39 years to his wife Sally, they have 2 children; and one grandchild.