Bill Furey - Council person - At-Large

Introduction
My name is Bill Furey, and I would like to thank the residents for giving me the opportunity to serve my 16th year on Twinsburg's City Council. As an at Large representative, I have a chance to work with the other five Ward Councilmen on issues affecting the city and in sharing ideas to improve our community. 

I will continue to collaborate with Council and the Mayor on ways to save money for our residents. We are constantly working toward cost savings and efficiencies to provide the excellent services our residents have come to expect. I consider it a privilege to serve on Council and please feel free to contact me with any questions in the future.        

Current Boards & Commissions
Twinsburg CIC
Environmental Commission
Community Relations Board
Treasury Investment Board
Tax Incentive Review Board

Education
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science in Business Management

University of Notre Dame
Executive Management and Leadership Program Certificate
Executive Certificate in Advanced Negotiations and Conflict Management

National Institute of Technology
Diploma with Concentration in Electronic Technology and Design

Job Experience
2020-Present - Arrow Electronics  Field Sales Representative
Responsible for engineering support and supply chain services for Strategic Accounts in Northern Ohio. 

Arrow Electronics is the worlds largest distributor of semiconductor and electromechanical components.

2013- 2020   -PEI Genesis   Senior Field Sales Representative
Responsible for PEI-Genesis account coverage in Northern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. PEI-Genesis is a Global value-added electronic distributor with a focus on Military / Industrial Connectors and Custom Cable Assemblies. 

Aug’94- 2013 - Avnet Electronics, Cleveland, Ohio Area Account Manager responsible for Strategic Accounts in Northeastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania with Avnet Electronics, a global supplier of Semiconductors and Intellectual Property. 

1982 - 1988 United States Marine Corps, Active Reserve, Akron, Ohio. Honorable Discharge. 

2002- 2013 State Certified for Health, Life, Accident Insurance and Variable Annuities

Related Educational
American Planning Associate Workshops 2013, 2014, 2015
Northern Ohio City Council Association, Member since 2012

Family
Wife Cindy and son Michael

Community Activities
Twinsburg Parks and Recreation Board 1999 to 2003 (Chairman 2002-03)
Glen Eagle's Advisory Board 2000 to 2003
Spectrum Cable Consortium Board representing Twinsburg City 1996 to 2000
Ethan Green Home Owner Association 2001 to 2006, 2008 to present.
Knights of Columbus 1992 to Present
Ravenna Jaycees, 1988-1993 
ASA Softball Umpire, Bedford Association 1992 to 2012
Youth Baseball Coach TBL 2002-2011
AYSO Soccer Coach 2002-2009
CYO Coach 2008 to 2016

Certifications
FEMA - IS-00700, National Incident Management System
FEMA - IS-00100, Introduction to the Incident Command System
FEMA - IS-00200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
Feel The Heat, April 2005