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About Jim Timonere...

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JAMES M. TIMONERE - ASHTABULA CITY MANAGER

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."

Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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JAMES M. TIMONERE - ASHTABULA CITY MANAGER

Born and raised in the City of Ashtabula, Jim Timonere learned early on the value of hard work, teamwork, and perseverance. He graduated from St. John High School and went on to Kent State University. Jim graduated in 1999 with a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, all while working full-time.

He returned to Ashtabula after college and began to see the potential the City possessed. He became involved; attending Council and School Board meetings and even began coaching High School Football at St. John. In 2005, Jim became the President/CEO of the Ashtabula Area Chamber of Commerce where he worked to promote businesses and economic development throughout Ashtabula County before becoming Ashtabula's City Manager in 2011.

Jim is no stranger to serving his community. At one time, he served on a total of 15 Boards and Committees throughout Ashtabula County and the State of Ohio. It has always been important to Jim that the City of Ashtabula and the County are both represented across the State of Ohio.

Jim's parents taught him the importance of hard work, education, community, and family. He is the fourth generation of Timonere’s to purchase a home and raise his children in this community. Jim's grandfather, James S. Timonere, proudly served as the City's Ward 2 Councilperson for 26 years. He shares his passion for creating a vibrant City.

Jim's wife Janice is a teacher at Lakeside High School and is also from Ashtabula. They have two young children and are proud to call the City of Ashtabula their home.

"By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, But by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down"

Proverbs 11:11