10 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 5 As a County Commissioner with a long history of civic, local, and state government experience, Noonan shares what motivates him in his current position. Born and raised in Allen County, Noonan had the opportunity to return to his hometown with his wife and young child after starting his career in Columbus. Emphasizing the importance of family and community, Noonan highlights the range of cultural and recreational opportunities available in the region, including baseball, museums, parks and trails, and performing arts centers. His varied experiences, growing up on a hog farm and working in the state legislature, have given Noonan a unique perspective on the complexities of achieving success. He acknowledges the collaborative efforts of the community, business leaders, and various organizations in overcoming challenges and fostering growth in Allen County. Noonan says,“What gets me going is what we have.” He believes that Allen County and the greater northwest Ohio region are fortunate to have engaged and committed individuals working together to create a thriving community. This optimism points to the potential for continued success and growth in Allen County, backed by dedicated leaders and a supportive business and residential community. PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Rhodes State College www.rhodesstate.edu For over 50 years, Rhode State has changed lives, built futures, and improved communities through lifelong learning. With over 100 majors and certificates, Rhodes State College has become the right place for students who want to make an impact. We are creating a quality, affordable pathway for students to accomplish their goals through partnerships with businesses, manufacturers, healthcare providers, and organizations in our ten-county service area. Students of every variety can experience the excellence of Rhodes State online, on campus, or through our network of educational partners. n PERRY proTECH www.perryprotech.com Perry ProTECH is a Managed services organization specializing in Imaging technology solutions and Managed Network Services. Since 1965 we’ve partnered with clients to leverage technology solutions to solve their business goals and create a secure, cost-effective environment. We provide local sales and service to OH, IN, and MI communities.” n Central District Lima www.centraldistrictlima.com Downtown Lima’s next major project is the Central District, a $4 million effort to transform a block of empty warehouses and undeveloped green space along Central Avenue into a collection of flats, urban dining, retail and makerspace venues, which organizers imagine will become a must-see attraction in downtown Lima. n Citizens National Bank www.cnbohio.com n Dominion Energy www.dominionenergy.com n Nelson Packaging Company Inc. https://www.nelsonpackagingco.com/.com
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