Don Mohler

Donald I. Mohler, III
13th Executive of Baltimore County
In office May 29, 2018 – December 3, 2018
Preceded by	Fred Homan (Acting)
Succeeded by	Johnny Olszewski
Personal details
Political party	Democratic
Occupation	educator, school administrator

Donald Mohler is an American politician and former educator from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. He served as the 13th Baltimore County Executive.

Career

Mohler attended Western Maryland College for his bachelor's and master's degrees, completing the latter in 1977, then received a master's of education from Loyola College the following year.

In 1971, he joined the social studies faculty of St. Mark's School in Catonsville. In 1972, he moved on to Lansdowne High School. He spent nearly 30 years as a teacher, guidance counselor and administrator in Baltimore County Public Schools. He earned his doctorate in education from Nova Southeastern University in 1999.[1]

In 2004, he joined the office of County Executive James T. Smith Jr. as communications director and stayed on after the 2010 election as chief of staff to County Executive Kevin Kamenetz.[1]

After Kamenetz's death in May 2018, the Baltimore County Council selected Mohler to serve out the final six months of his term.[2]

After leaving public office, Mohler founded the consultancy Mohler Communication Strategies.[3]

References

1. "Donald I. Mohler III, County Executive, Baltimore County, Maryland". msa.maryland.gov. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
2. Board, Baltimore Sun Editorial. "Don Mohler was more than a steady hand for Baltimore County".
3. "Don Mohler | Communication Strategies". Retrieved 6 January 2025.