Chris Wadley
Councilman Chris Wadley
Current Term: Jan 2026 - Dec 2029
Current Duties on Council
- Strategic Planning Committee, Chair (2026 - present)
- Technical Review Committee (2026 - present)
- Planning & Zoning Regulations Review (2026 - present)
Occupation
- Lieutenant, Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division Park Parks & Watercraft (Law Enforcement Supervisor)
- Also serves as Forest Fire Warden / Forest Fire Investigator
- Previously have served as an Officer (2005-2019), Investigator (2019-2025) and Field Training Officer (FTO)
- Youngstown State University, Police Academy Instructor
Prior Work Experience
- Kent State University, Police Academy Instructor
- Police Officer (part-time) Village of Hebron Police Department 2004-2006
Family
- Wife Jill (Hollis) Wadley married in 2013
Education
- Lakewood High School (Hebron, OH) 2001
- Hocking College
Training
- Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training (2004)
- Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Academy Instructor (2014)
- Completion of many advanced training programs relating to management and supervision, law enforcement, and investigations
Member
- Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 149
- Mahoning Valley Law Enforcement Executives Association (MVLEEA)
- Trumbull County Rod & Gun Club
- Erie (PA) Yacht Club