John Richard O'Meara

Background

O'Meara, John Richard was born on June 30, 1955 in Berea, Ohio, United States. Son of Walter James and Marie O'M.

Education

Bachelor of Science., Ohio State University, 1973; Master of Science, Ohio State University, 1983.

Career

Naturalist Cleveland Metro Parks, 1975-1979. Instructor Muskingum Area Joint Vocational School, Zanesville, Ohio, 1979-1980. Flood plain planning intern Ohio Department Natural Resources, Columbus, 1981.

University fellow and teaching assistant Ohio State University, 1981-1982. Scenic river coordinator Ohio Department Natural Resources, 1982-1989. Director Geauga Park District, Chardon, Ohio, 1989-1998, Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks, Columbus, since 1998.

Member advisory board Citizens' Bioregional Plan, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, 1997.

Achievements

• John Richard O"Meara has been listed as a noteworthy Park district director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Chagrin River Watershed Partners, 1996-1997. Member Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (section chair 1993-1994), Blackbrook Audubon Society (board directors 1992-1997), Burton-Middlefield Rotary Club (board directors, secretary 1990-1997).

Interests

• Avocations: basketball, backpacking, mountain climbing, birdwatching.

Connections

Married Helen Marie Peters, October 26, 1985. 1 child, Peter.

Father:

Walter James O'M.

Mother:

Marie O'M.

Spouse:

Helen Marie Peters

child:

Peter O'Meara