Vote Robert Izzo, Don Schutz, & Linda O'Brien
robert IZZO
Chief Deputy of the lake county sheriff's office
- Dedicated public servant and community leader with a deep commitment to Mentor, where he has lived for over 20 years.
- Chose Mentor as the place to build his life and raise his family.
- Two children have attended Mentor Schools, including one who is currently a middle school student — giving him a deep, personal investment in the success of the district.
Public Service and School Safety Leadership
- Has served Lake County as a Deputy with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, and currently holds the position of Chief Deputy.
- Commander- Lake County Sheriff's Office Basic Police Academy with Lakeland community college.
- Extensive experience in public education includes:
- Serving as the School Resource Officer (SRO) for the Riverside Local School District from 2009 to 2014.
- Since 2014, has led a growing division of School Resource Officers in various supervisory roles.
- Architected a program that placed an officer in every school within the district — a model that has since been adopted by numerous school districts across the region.
- Career progression includes leadership roles as:
- Deputy Sergeant
- Lieutenant
- Captain
- Currently oversees 250 public safety personnel as Chief Deputy of the Sheriff’s Office.
Education and Professional Credentials
- Bachelor’s degree from Kent State University (2002)
- Master’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration from the University of Cincinnati (2014)
- Graduate of the Police Executive Leadership College (2021)
- Graduate of the FBI National Academy for Law Enforcement Executives (2022)
Focus as a School Board Member
- Brings invaluable leadership experience to the Mentor Board of Education.
- Strong commitment to:
- School safety
- Leadership
- Responsible decision-making
- Eager to apply his public service background to ensure a safe, thriving educational environment for all students in Mentor Public Schools.
