The CPRB is comprised of 9 members. The Mayor appoints five members and the City Council appoints the remaining four members.
In an effort to be representative of all of Cleveland’s diverse communities, each of the police districts is represented by at least one member who resides in that district. Additionally, at least one member of the Board is between the ages of 18 and 30 at the time of appointment.
As required by the Charter of Cleveland, no member of the Board is employed currently as a law enforcement officer and no member is a current or former employee of the Cleveland Division of Police.
The CPRB has a full-time employee, a Private Secretary, to handle the administrative duties of the Board.
Agenda/Minutes
| Meeting Date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2024 | Download Agenda | |
| July 9, 2024 | Download Agenda | |
| August 13, 2024 | Download Agenda | |
| September 10, 2024 | ||
| October 8, 2024 | ||
| November 12, 2024 | ||
| December 10, 2024 |
Members
Billy Sharp, Chair
Billy Sharp is a grassroots, hands-on leader focusing on training and skill development that equips people to perform well amid competitive job markets, and thus claim their independence. As the current HR Manager for four McDonald’s franchises, Sharp employs hundreds of people, with particular attention to acclimating young people to the work force. Sharp is also president of the Urban League Guild, for whom he has spearheaded literacy projects, voter registrations, and food distributions serving 600 families and 7,000 individuals.
Brandon E. Brown, Esq., Vice Chair
Brandon Brown is an attorney in private practice, born and raised in the Collinwood neighborhood of Cleveland. He graduated from John Hay Early College High School. He graduated from Oberlin College with a bachelor’s degree in Theatre. He obtained his law degree from Cleveland State University in 2017. Brandon began his career serving as an Assistant Director of Law for the City of Cleveland before transition to the private sector.
Throughout his career, Brandon has remained committed to community service. Brandon holds several non-profit board positions, including with the May Dugan Center and as Vice President of the Norman S. Minor Bar Association, the premier bar association representing the interests of Black attorneys in northeast Ohio.
Brandon joined the CPRB because he believes the Board has a vital role in repairing trust between the Division of Police and the Cleveland community. He believes that accountability and transparency are paramount to moving toward rebuilding that trust.
Dave Gatian, Board Member
David Gatian has lived in Cleveland’s West Park Kamm’s Corner neighborhood in the First Police District for 35 years. He joined the Civilian Police Review Board in 2019 and previously served as the Board Vice Chairperson.
After a career in Human Resources Management and later as a Construction Consultant and U.S. Green Building Council LEED Accredited Professional, he retired in 2020. He has been a host for athletes during the Cleveland Gay Games and for the Lake Erie Crushers baseball team.
Mr. Gatian has two adult children, Drew and Nicki, and a fiancée, Donna Jean. He was previously an amateur wrestler who competed on the international level and has coached high school wrestling for many years. He is a State of Ohio Licensed MMA Official, a children’s book author, a pet lover with two dogs, enjoys chess and all doing all types of home improvements in his century home.
He is a Mayoral Appointment to the Board and his term expires in February 2028.
Sherall E. Hardy, Board Member
Bio coming soon.
Kenneth Mountcastle, Board Member
Kenneth J. Mountcastle was born and raised in Brookpark, Ohio. In 1975 he graduated from Berea High School and enlisted in the United States Navy. Mr. Mountcastle served our country proudly for twenty years and retired honorably in 1995 with the rank of Chief Petty Officer. From 1995 to 2017 Mr. Mountcastle worked for several companies including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrup Grumman, Computer Science, and BCT. For two years Mr. Mountcastle led his own Consulting firm, Mountcastle Consulting. His career involved working on projects within Information Technology holding positions as a Program Manager, Systems Engineer, Acquisition Logistics Manager, Acquisition Logistics Engineer, Electronics Maintenance Supervisor and Electronics Calibration Technician. Mr. Mountcastle has a Graduate Degree in Technical Management from John Hopkins University and an Undergraduate degree in Business Management from the University of Maryland, University College. Mr. Mountcastle was appointed by the mayor.
Chenoa C. Miller, Board Member
Bio coming soon.
Michael Graham, Board Member
Bio coming soon.
Diana Cyganovich, Board Member
Ms. Cyganovich is retired after over thirty years of nonprofit work, having advocated with and for persons victimized by domestic violence, challenged with lack of affordable housing, and struggling with intellectual and emotional disabling conditions. Ms. Cyganovich holds a Juris Doctorate and Masters in Social Service Administration from Case Western Reserve University. She has provided training for law enforcement, judicial personnel, and social service workers on the topics of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. Ms. Cyganovich has resided in the second district for 38 years and was appointed to the Civilian Police Review Board by Mayor Bibb.