O’Malley, Michael C.

Education: J.D., Cleveland State University College of Law; bachelor’s degree, Kent State University

What Guides My Decision Making: Listening to multiple viewpoints, my experience and gut instinct

Favorite Quote: “If you’re walking down the right path and you’re willing to keep on walking, eventually you’ll make progress.” — Barack Obama 

First Thing I Do When I Start My Day: Take a walk

What Motivates Me: Trying to make our community a safer place

Most Important Leadership Quality: Integrity and compassion

If I Could Have Any Other Job: Fishing guide

My Very First Job and What I Learned From It: Paper boy. I learned dependability, responsibility and the rewards of hard work. 

Hobby/Passion: Bike riding through the Cuyahoga Valley and Cleveland Metroparks

If I Were a Character from a TV Show or Movie, I’d Be: Andy Griffith