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John J. Boyle, III is a 1962 graduate of Boston College who entered his family insurance business after graduating from college. At age 31 he was elected to Cleveland Heights City council and served for over 18 years as a member of Council, as Mayor and President of Council, as a member of the city's Housing Board, and as a member and Chairman of the Planning Commission. After retiring from City Council, Mr. Boyle became an original board member and the first chairman of the board of The Civic Foundation. He still serves as a member of the board of trustees.

Mr. Boyle began his masters degree in Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University in 1988, but was forced to take a nine year sabbatical to serve as a member of the university's board of trustees. After his service on the board was completed, he resumed his studies and is currently a master's candidate in Urban Planning and Development. Mr. Boyle is currently on leave from his insurance business and serving as Interim Vice President for Finance and Administration at Cleveland State.


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