Paul Dolan

Background

Dolan was born and raised in the Cleveland, Ohio suburb of Chardon, as one of six chlidren of Larry and Eva Dolan.

Education

Dolan attended high school at the Gilmour Academy in Gates Mills, Ohio, and upon graduation attended college at Saint Lawrence University, and upon graduation went on to earn his law degree at Notre Dame Law School in 1983.

Career

Dolan is also the "control person" for the team, as designated by MLB through a vote of team owners. After graduating from law school, Dolan was hired as an attorney for his father"s law firm (Thrasher, Dinsmore, and Dolan), eventually becoming a partner in 1992. In 2000, Larry Dolan purchased the Cleveland Indians baseball team

Upon his father taking control of the team, Dolan was hired as a vice president and general counsel

In 2004, Dolan was promoted to team president, and in 2011 promoted again to chairman/Chief Executive Officer. In 2013, Dolan was approved by the team owners of MLB as the "control person" of the Indians. The Associated Press describes this new role as "controlling owner".

This new designation means that Dolan oversees the day to day team operations, and is responsible for compliance with MLB rules and regulations. Though officially listed as Chairman/Chief Executive Officer by the team, Dolan is sometimes referred to as an owner of the Indians, as the team is considered to be a family asset due to being purchased through various Dolan trusts.

Dolan"s son Peter was selected by the Indians in the 33rd round of the 2014 MLB Draft as a third baseman out of Gilmour Academy.

Achievements

• As a member of the Indians ownership/front office) Two-time American League Central Division Champion (2001, 2007).

Membership

As a member of the Indians ownership/front office).