James Midyette, Member

James Midyette, Member

headshot photo - James Midyette
Elected Term
1/2024 — 12/2027

2026 Appointments
Alternate Legislative Liaison to the Ohio School Board Association's Annual Conference
Student/Staff Liaison

Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  440.285.4052 ext. 8707

Mr. Midyette has been a resident of the Chardon Local School District since 2017.  He was elected to serve on the Chardon Local Board of Education in November 2023.

Mr. Midyette earned a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering at Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.  His higher education coursework included a focus on microwave and nuclear engineering.

As a state-licensed Professional Engineer, Mr. Midyette has over 19 years of engineering experience in the radio frequency field.  He also has several years of experience in radio broadcasting both as a volunteer and a professional.  He is licensed by the FCC as a General Radiotelephone Operator and is an Amateur Extra licensee.  He has several years of experience as a volunteer firefighter as well.

Mr. Midyette continues to serve as the student and staff liaison to the board and previously served as the board's representative on the City of Chardon Tax Incentive Review Council.
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