Boardman Township Fiscal Officer

Brad Calhoun has been a consistent and experienced leader in the Boardman Township community. A 1982 graduate of Boardman Local Schools, he served as a township trustee from 2010 to 2025 before being appointed as Boardman’s Fiscal Officer on March 1, 2025, following the retirement of longtime Fiscal Officer William Leicht.

In his current role, Calhoun oversees the township’s financial operations, managing an annual budget of approximately $23.6 million. His responsibilities include maintaining accurate records of township accounts and transactions, issuing checks, preparing payroll, and ensuring compliance with legal and accounting standards. He also serves as the custodian for Boardman and Zion Cemeteries.

Before entering township government, Calhoun spent 33 years in education, teaching eighth-grade American History and working as a student and family support coordinator in the Boardman Local Schools. He retired from the district in May 2021 and later joined the executive team at Phantom Fireworks.

Calhoun earned a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education from Youngstown State University and a Master’s Degree in Curriculum from Ashland University. He is an active member of several community and professional organizations, including the Mahoning County Township Association, the Boardman Boosters, the Boardman Civic Association, and serves as a trustee for the J. Ford Crandall Foundation.

He resides in Boardman with his wife, Susan Calhoun, and remains committed to transparency, fiscal responsibility, and serving the best interests of township residents.