Chris Stoll for Barberton City Council

Community • Leadership • Experience

Bringing Back the Magic

Community Volunteer • Business Leader • Technology Expert

Meet Chris

Chris Stoll

From Barberton High School graduate to Army veteran to successful entrepreneur, Chris Stoll brings the real-world experience our city needs. After serving overseas in Iraq and earning his Master's in Computer Science on the GI Bill, Chris founded multiple successful software companies and understands what it takes to build prosperity from the ground up.

Chris sees Barberton's potential and has a plan to unlock it. Having watched our community struggle through economic challenges, he knows we need smart investments that create a positive growth cycle—better infrastructure attracts families and businesses, which grows our tax base, which funds better services and roads. As a business owner, he understands fiscal responsibility while knowing we can't be penny wise and pound foolish.

Chris doesn't just talk about community—he shows up. As former Barberton Rotary President, YMCA Advisory Board member, VFW Post 1066 Trustee, and BSA leader, he's consistently worked to make Barberton stronger. His military service taught him that effective leadership means listening to all stakeholders and finding solutions that benefit everyone.

Ready to work for Barberton's future. Chris and his wife Heather chose to move back to Barberton, investing in one of the beautiful historic homes around Lake Anna. With three grown sons and as proud dog parents to Raya and Ollie, they're committed to building the community where they've chosen to make their home.

Upcoming Events

AUG 4

Meet the Candidates

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Al's Corner Restaurant
155 Second St NW, Barberton, OH 44203

Come meet all of your local candidates. Organized by Council Persons Rebecca Gearhart and Emily Beck

AUG 9

Dunk Tank - Heroes & Helpers

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Barberton Public Library rear parking lot

Celebrate our local heros, and while you are here try and dunk Chris into some ice cold water. Heros event is 12-4.

AUG 12

Meet & Greet

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Green Diamond Grille & Pub
125 Second St NW, Barberton, OH 44203

Suggested donation: $25

SEP 1

Labor Day Parade

10:00 AM start

Barberton

Join us for the annual Labor Day Parade, and celebrate all the working folks in our community.

SEP 4

Meet & Greet

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Ignite Brewing Company
600 W Tuscarawas Ave, Barberton, OH 44203

Donations welcome

NOV 4

2025 General Election

6:30 AM - 7:30 PM

Find Your Polling Place

Leadership Experience

Rotary Leadership

Community Service

Past Rotary Club President

Civic Engagement

Civic Engagement

YMCA Advisory Board Member

Military Service

Military Service

Decorated Iraq War Veteran

Vision for Barberton

Effective Government

Local government provides the services we depend upon in our daily lives: clean water, streets, safe neighborhoods, and so much more. However, recent changes in funding from federal and state levels, combined with rising inflation, require us to develop creative solutions for maintaining these essential services.

Cohesive Community

Division is all we see on the national news and social media, but we have a lot in common with our neighbors - most of us around here bleed purple. We must talk with our neighbors and hold each other accountable for making Barberton a better place to live and work.

Community Partnerships

Barberton is blessed with organizations that can help our community prepare for future growth. Our predecessors built this foundation through thoughtful investment. Now it's our responsibility to strengthen these partnerships and create new opportunities that will benefit generations to come

Growth Mindset

All the challenges Barberton faces are opportunities to remake our hometown for the better. If we start with the belief that we can improve, make bold changes, and learn from our inevitable mistakes, we will bring the magic back to Barberton.

Get Involved

Join our campaign to build a stronger Barberton. Together, we can make positive changes for our community.

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