Mr. Stefanko has resided in Chardon since 1984. He was first elected to the Chardon Board of Education in 2005 and re-elected for a  fourth term in 2017. He is married to Sandy and has one daughter, Janna, who is a CHS Alum.

Mr. Stefanko is the Telecommunications Director for Lake County Government where he works with 12 employees and manages several public safety communications systems. 

Mr. Stefanko enjoys volunteering his time with the Geauga Horse and Pony Assoc. and working with special needs children at Camp Sue Osborn. He is an avid backpacker, plays softball and enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter.