Paul J. Dolan was named chairman and chief executive officer of the Cleveland Indians prior to the 2011 season. He had been the ball club’s president since 2004, and served as general counsel upon joining the organization in 2000. Born and raised in Geauga County, Dolan attended Gilmour Academy. He is a graduate of St. Lawrence University (B.A., 1980) and the University of Notre Dame’s Law School (J.D., 1983). Before joining the Indians, he was a partner at Thrasher, Dinsmore & Dolan. Dolan is involved with many philanthropic and civic boards throughout northeast Ohio, including the PlayhouseSquare Foundation, United Way of Greater Cleveland, Greater Cleveland Partnership and Great Lakes Science Center.