Council Person Ward 1

Short Biography

Chris Callender

• Councilman since 2014
• Village resident since 2006
• Callender is a graduate of Villa Angela St. Joseph High School in Cleveland.
• Callender possess a Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management and Business Administration from Baldwin-Wallace University a Master of Education in Athletic Administration from Cleveland State University, plus a Master of Business Administration from Devry University.
• His professional memberships include serving on the National League of Cities Human Development Committee. Board of Trustees member for the Bedford Historical Society. Northeast Ohio City Council Association (NOCCA) Treasurer.
• Callender is the Director of Athletics at Euclid High School where he manages all facets of the athletic program including scheduling, hiring coaches, promoting programs and events, ordering equipment, constructing budgets and facilitating operations.
• His favorite quote is “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” – Vince Lombardi