Tad Herold was born and raised in Columbiana, Ohio. He is a graduate of Columbiana High School and earned his bachelor's degree from Youngstown State University. Tad earned his M.B.A. (with an emphasis in investment management and real estate) from the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University. Concurrently, Tad earned his law degree from the Moritz College of Law at The Ohio State University.

Tad returned to the area immediately after graduating and opened his private practice in Columbiana, at which time he devoted much of his practice to felony criminal defense work.

 In 2008, Tad joined the staff of the Columbiana County Prosecutor's Office. In his role as Civil Division Assistant Prosecutor, Tad represented all county government offices including, but not limited to, the Board of County Commissioners, the County Auditor, County Recorder, County Board of Elections, County Engineer, County Department of Jobs and Family Services, as well as various other county and township agencies.

 In 2013, Tad was appointed the Director of the Columbiana County Economic Development Department. This department coordinates grant activities for local governments, monitors business incentives, and encourages business attraction, retention, and expansion throughout the County. In 2014, he was appointed to the Board of the Columbiana County Port Authority, for which he serves as the Fiscal Officer.

 Tad also helped to found The Columbiana County Land Reutilization Corporation (Land Bank), serving as its Executive Director, as well as the Columbiana County Transportation Improvement District, serving as a Board Member.

 He continues to offer legal representation through his private practice, which offers a diverse range of practice fields, but specializing in real estate law, estate planning, and probate.

 

Education:
The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law, J.D.
The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business, M.B.A.
Younstown State University, B.A.
Columbiana High School

Professional Experience:
2013-Current:  Columbiana County Economic Development Director
2014-Current:  Columbiana County Port Authority; Board Member and Fiscal Officer
2011-2013:     New Waterford, Ohio; Village Solicitor
2008-2013:     Columbiana County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
2007-Current:  Private Practice Attorney

 

Boards and Other Service
2018- Current: The Ohio Supreme Court Board of Professional Conduct
2010-2017:     Columbiana County Bar Association Certified Grievance Committee
2014-Current:  Columbiana County Community Action Agency Board
2015-2020:  CAA Budget and Planning Committee
2014-Current:  Columbiana County Transportation Improvement District
2017-Current:  OSU Extension Steering Committee, Columbiana County
2018-Current: Columbiana County ESC Business Advisory Council
2014-2017:     Columbiana County Land Reutilization Corporation, Executive Director

Admitted to Practice:
Ohio Supreme Court
U.S. Federal Court, Northern District of Ohio