Background
Herington, Leigh Ellsworth was born on August 8, 1945 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of Donald G. and Ethel (Buck) Herington.
Herington, Leigh Ellsworth was born on August 8, 1945 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of Donald G. and Ethel (Buck) Herington.
Associate of Applied Science, Alfred State College, 1965. Bachelor of Business Administration, Kent State University, 1967. Master of Business Administration, Kent State University, 1971.
Juris Doctor, University Akron, 1976.
Assistant sports information director Kent State University, Ohio, 1969-1970, assistant coordinator internal communications, 1970-1971, assistant director alumni relations, 1971-1972. Director public relations Walsh College, Canton, Ohio, 1972-1973. Director communications Hiram College, 1973-1977.
Sole practice Aurora, 1977-1978. Member Ohio Senate from 28th district, Columbus, since 1994. Partner Christley, Herington & Pierce, Aurora, Ohio, since 1978.
Instructor law Hiram College, since 1978.
President Crestwood Board Education, Portage County, Ohio, 1981. President Portage County United Way, 1984. Chairman crusade American Cancer Society, served United States Army, 1968-1969.
Vice president Robinson Memorial Hos. Foundation; chair Cancer Society. Member American Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, Portage County Bar Association, board attorneys Ohio Council School, Public Relations Society of America, Aurora-Streetsboro Club (charter), Rotary Club.
Married Anita Dixon, December 12, 1970. Children: Laurie, Tanya.