Carl H. Dondorfer was appointed as a Concord Township Trustee on April 8, 2019. Carl is a 15 year resident of Concord Township. He attended St. Gabriel School in Concord Twp. and St. Joseph’s High School in Cleveland. Carl graduated from Bowling Green State University with a BA in Political Science and a minor in Sociology.
Carl has a sincere passion for public service and has served the residents of Concord Township over the past 25 years in his role as a Deputy Sheriff with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Carl was the Operations Captain with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and oversaw the daily operations of the Road Patrol and Court Services Divisions as well as all community outreach programs within Lake County. Carl was also the Commander of the Lake County SWAT Team for several years before retiring in 2018. Carl is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, The Police Executive Leadership College and the Certified Law Enforcement Executive (C.L.E.E.) Program. Carl has served as the past Membership Chair for the United Way of Lake County Government Division and has also been a community volunteer for several programs at St. Gabriel Parish and other organizations within Lake County. In addition, Carl is an Eagle Scout. Currently, Carl is serving as the Waite Hill Police Chief.
He is married to his wife, Alyson, and they have two children, Mallory and Carley.