Meet John M. Coyne III
Born and raised in Medina County, John's roots run deep in the community. After earning a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, graduating with High Honors, he returned home and obtained his law degree from the Cleveland Marshall College of Law, graduating Magna Cum Laude, and a Master’s in Business Administration at Cleveland State University.
For over three decades, he's been a trusted real estate attorney with the law firm of Roetzel & Andress.
John and his wife, Jennifer, have built their life here, celebrating 32 years of marriage and raising their three children, Jacqueline, Jessica, and John Coyne IV.
John excelled in pole vaulting, earning two Ohio High School State Championships and setting county and state records, including a 24-year state benchmark for all High Schools in Ohio. He was an All-American and Ohio's Gatorade Player of the Year in High School. At the University of Tennessee, he became a two-time All-American, SEC Indoor Champion, and team co-captain, contributing to Tennessee’s NCAA Division I National Championship in 1991. His record-setting career earned him inductions into three Halls of Fame.
John Coyne All American Track Star
Acting Mayor enjoying the lights on the square
NCAA Champion at University of Tennesee
Councilman John Coyne celebrating with family on Medina Square
Fireworks on the Square
Another successful parade for Councilman John Coyne
Swearing-in for 2024
Grand marshal of the Medina Candlelight Walk parade
Rainy day for the Fourth of July parade, 2024
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Every voter should know the background of their candidate for Mayor of the City of Medina. A detailed list of my background and personal accomplishments is below for your reference. Please VOTE COYNE for Mayor on November 4th!
Family Background and Education
Married to Jennifer for thirty-two years and have three children—Jacqueline, Jessica, and John IV
Raised on a local working farm in Medina County
Grandfather, John Coyne, was mayor of the City of Brooklyn, Ohio, for 52 consecutive years
Graduate of Buckeye High School
Graduate of University of Tennessee, B.A. in Finance
University of Tennessee—Outstanding Academic Senior Athlete
Graduate of Cleveland Marshall Law School
Graduate of Cleveland State University with a Master’s in Business Administration
Professional and Community Involvement
Real estate attorney at Roetzel & Andress for over 30 years
Past partner-in-charge of associates (young lawyers) firm-wide
Past Practice Group Leader — Real Estate firm wide
Licensed Real Estate Title Agent
Selected as “Ohio Super Lawyers – Rising Star” by Law & Politics magazine and Cincinnati Magazine
Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® for Real Estate
Currently a small business owner and manager of several apartment complexes, retail and industrial buildings
Medina City Council member for 27 years:
President of Medina City Council for 13 years, current
Chair of City of Medina Council Finance Committee, current
Member of Medina City Economic Development Committee
Chair of the Medina City Strategic Plan Advisory Committee
Member of City of Medina Business Development Committee
Board member of the Joint Economic Development District (Medina/Montville)
Past board member of the Buckeye Education Foundation
Lifelong involvement in 4-H and former FFA (Future Farmers of America) member
Chair of the Buckeye School District Hall of Fame selection committee
Graduate of Leadership Medina
Volunteer pole vault coach for Buckeye High School and Medina High School track programs
Athletic Accomplishments
Two-time High School State Champion in pole vault
Buckeye High School Pole Vault record holder
All-time Medina County Pole Vault record holder
Held the all-time Ohio High School State pole vault record for 24 years
High School All-American Pole Vault
Gatorade National Player of the Year — State Winner Ohio (Track)
Two-time All-American in Pole Vault, University of Tennessee
Southeastern Conference (SEC) Indoor Pole Vault Champion
Team Co-Captain of 1991 Track team
Held University of Tennessee Indoor and Outdoor Pole Vault records
Member of 1991 NCAA National Championship Track Team at Tennessee
Inducted into Buckeye High School Hall of Fame
Inducted into Medina County Sports Hall of Fame
Inducted into Ohio Association of Track and Cross-Country Coaches Hall of Fame
Vote Coyne on November 4
Proven Leadership - Experience you can trust
The best indicator of future performance is past performance — John M. Coyne III has a proven record of developing and implementing initiatives that move the City forward while being conservative with your tax dollars.
