Meet the Candidate
About Rick Dumperth
Background
A Servant Leader & Community Volunteer
Rick Dumperth is a born-and-raised, lifelong Medina County resident — a retired sales professional and dedicated community servant leader running as the Republican candidate for Medina County Auditor.
As a businessman and community servant, Rick has the experience to make tough budget decisions as County Auditor. His career of hands-on experience overseeing millions of dollars in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors has prepared him to do the job on day one.
During his 42-year career with Wolff Bros. Supply Inc. — a Medina County family-owned business — Rick advanced from entry-level warehouse associate to a successful commission-based outside sales representative managing over $2 million in annual revenue for 37 years.
With over 21 years of service to Medina County communities, Rick brings proven leadership, fiscal conservatism, and impeccable integrity to this race.
Leadership Strengths
Education
- Buckeye High School — Graduate, 1979
- Leadership Medina County — Class of 2013
- Leadership Medina County / Ohio State University — Government Academy Graduate, 2019
Qualifications
Why Rick for Medina County Auditor
Impeccable Integrity
A trusted public official whose honesty and transparency is proven across two successful campaigns and 21 years of civic service.
Fiscally Conservative Business Professional
42 years managing accounts exceeding $2M annually at Wolff Bros. Supply — a Medina County family-owned business — gives Rick real-world financial discipline.
Elected & Appointed Leadership
Chatham Township Trustee, Medina County Planning Commission, Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Cooperative Board — a proven record of responsible governance.
Financial & Budget Literacy
Deep experience in budget management and fiscal accountability built over a 42-year career in commission-based sales.
Strong Communicator & Consensus Builder
37+ years of direct sales built exceptional listening and relationship skills — exactly what it takes to serve a diverse county effectively.
Government Academy Graduate
Leadership Medina County / Ohio State University Government Academy Graduate, 2019 — trained in how county government works.
Public Service
Elected & Appointed Positions
Chatham Township Trustee — Chair and Vice-Chair
2022–present; 2010–2017
Medina County Planning Commission
2025–present
Medina County Emergency Management Executive Committee
2023–present
Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Cooperative Board of Directors
2022–present
Medina County Republican Central Committee
2021–present
Medina County Sheriff's Communications Governing Board
2014–2018
Community Service
21 Years of Giving Back
Rick doesn't just talk about community service — he lives it. From Habitat for Humanity builds to United Way campaigns, his record proves a deep commitment to Medina County.
Habitat for Humanity of Medina County
President; Vice President · 2019–2025
Leadership Medina County
President; Vice President; Secretary · 2014–2019, 2021–present
United Way of Medina County
Vice President · 2014–2020
United Way of Summit & Medina
Advisory & Community Impact Committees · 2020–2023
Medina County Emergency Management
Executive Committee · 2023–present
Medina Co. Sheriff's Office Communications Governing Board
Board Member · 2010–present
Chatham Township Historical Society
Vice Chair · 2014–2018
Boy Scouts of America Troop 454 — Westfield Center
Scoutmaster · 2022–present
Chatham Township Memorial Day Ceremony Committee
Organizer · 2017–present
Chatham Township VFW Annual Pancake Breakfast
Volunteer · 2010–present
Chatham Township Apple Butter Festival
Volunteer · 2009–2024
Take Action
Help Bring Integrity to the Auditor's Office
Vote in the Republican Primary on Tuesday, May 5th. Join Team Dumperth — volunteer, donate, or spread the word. Every action counts for Medina County.