Cheryl Kirkbride has worked for the firm in various capacities since 1992. A graduate of Smithville High School, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from John Carroll University in English, obtained her teaching certificate from the College of Wooster and graduated magna cum laude from The University of Akron Law School in January 2001.
In addition, Cheryl currently serves the City of Orrville as its Law Director and is a Director for The Commercial & Savings Bank of Millersburg.
Cheryl has previously taught law and business classes at The University of Akron/Wayne College.
Cheryl serves as president of the Wayne County Volunteer Guardianship Association and is a Trustee for the Orrville Area Boys and Girls Club and Wayne County Community Foundation and also serves on the Board member for the Amish Country Lodging Council. Cheryl lives outside of Orrville with her husband, John, and four children. The Kirkbrides also own The Inn at Walnut Creek in Holmes County.
Cheryl previously served on the Board of Trustees for both the Orrville Public Library and Orrville Area Development Foundation as well as serving as a billet family for the Wooster Oilers Jr. Hockey team.
Cheryl and her family are active members of Orrville Christian Church.