Elected Term: 1/2022 — 12/2025
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 440.478.9201
Mr. Paterniti, a Chardon High School graduate ('02), was elected to the Chardon Board of Education in November 2021. He and his wife Casey reside in Chardon Township with their three daughters who attend Chardon Local Schools.
Mr. Paterniti is the president of D&S Automotive Collision and Restyling and also its sister company, Defender Auto Glass.
He is a 2019 recipient of the United Way of Lake County’s 4 Under 40 award, which recognizes individuals who have demonstrated leadership, community involvement, entrepreneurship, and professional accomplishment.
Mr. Paterniti’s community service has included Auburn Career Center interim board member (July 2020 - Dec. 2021); Chardon Area Chamber of Commerce member; and Ohio Collision Repair board member (2012 - 2015).
In Chardon Schools, Mr. Paterniti has served as a Strategic Planning Committee member for the Vision 2020 strategic plan; and a volunteer for the Junior Achievement® program at Chardon Middle School.