PROVEN LEADERSHIP
Continuing Medina's Vision
About Jim Shields
Hello, I’m Jim Shields and I’m running for Mayor of the great City of Medina. I am a lifelong resident of Medina, and have a lifetime of Medina knowledge and relationships. I am a graduate of Medina City Schools and later obtained a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Miami University and Juris Doctorate with honors from the University of Akron School of Law.
I have had the pleasure of acting as Ward 4 Councilman since 2001, including Chair of the Public Properties Committee. I am also the current Director of Human Resources and legal counsel for Medina City Schools for the past 24 years. I also previously served as Vice President and trust officer at FirstMerit Old Phoenix Bank in Medina. My focus is on service and community-oriented government.
Community Involvement
Jim has been active over the years with many Medina organizations and community groups. These include Medina Jaycees; Medina Kiwanis; Medina County Bar Association; United Way of Medina County; Hospice of Medina County; Feckley Foundation and Stephenson Foundation Advisory Board; Medina County Police Athletic League; Salvation Army Advisory Board; Medina High School Key Club; Junior Achievement; Medina Youth Baseball; Medina Youth Basketball; American Legion Buckeye Boys State Selection Committee; Sons of the American Legion; Medina County Juvenile/Probate Court Citizen Advisory Board; and the Medina Community Citizens Policy Academy. Jim also is a graduate of Leadership Medina County.
Recognized Leader
Recipient of the Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital Community Service Award • Rotary Medina Citizen of the Year • Ohio State Bar Association Outstanding Community Service Award for Lawyers Under 40 • Ohio State Bar Foundation Fellows Program • FirstMerit First Community Service Award • Medina Jaycees Distinguished Service Award • Old Phoenix Bank President's Award
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