Brad Calhoun

Brad Calhoun was first elected as Trustee on November 3, 2009, and has since been re-elected in November 2013, 2017, and 2021.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education/Social Studies Comprehensive from Youngstown State University and a Master’s degree in Curriculum Education from Ashland University.

After a 33-year career teaching eighth-grade American History and serving as a student & family support coordinator, Brad retired from Boardman Local Schools on May 28, 2021. Following his retirement, he joined the Executive Team at the corporate offices of Phantom Fireworks.

Brad is a Trustee of the J. Ford Crandall Foundation and is actively involved in various community organizations, including the Mahoning County Township Association, Ohio Township Association, Mahoning County Emergency Management Agency Planning Committee, Boardman Lions, Boardman Boosters, Boardman Civic Association, and Boardman PTA.

Brad and his wife, Susan (Schaefer), have two children. Susan recently retired after a 35-year career teaching fourth grade with South Range Local Schools. Their son, Jayson, earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources from Youngstown State University and is Vice President of Operations at R & J Trucking. Their other son, Adam, also a graduate of Youngstown State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, is the receiving Manager at Phantom Fireworks’ main warehouse located in Howland Township.

Brad and Susan have two grandchildren: Quinn Berkeley, born on July 9, 2022, the first Calhoun girl in 91 years, and grandson Kellan Cameron, born on July 30, 2024.

Feel free to contact Brad at (330) 726-4177, ext. 61818, or via email at bcalhoun@boardmantwp.com