Joe Stopak,  D-ABMDI

Joe Stopak, D-ABMDI

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Manager of Investigation and Morgue Operations at Cuyahoga County

  • Education

    • Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science

      1993 - 1995
      Bachelor's degree Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer

      Received the Ohio Embalmers Association Lester W. Wakeham Award in September of 1994

  • Experience

    • Ohio Valley Tissue and Procurement

      Jan 1994 - Jan 1995
      Recovery Technican

      I recovered and processed tissue for transplant.

    • University Hospitals of Cleveland

      Jan 1997 - Jan 1999
      Pathology Assistant

      I assisted Pathologist and Fellows with autopsies,met with families upon the death of their loved one to ask about autopsies and donating for Lifebanc and worked in Surge Path.

    • Cuyahoga County

      Sept 1999 - now
      Manager of Investigation and Morgue Operations

      I oversee Investigation and Morgue Operation with emphasis on Mass Fatality Planning. Also have helped with Homeland Security Grants.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • D-ABMDI

      American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators
      Jun 2012
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Joe Stopak, D-ABMDI
      Paul A. Corey Distinguished Service Award. Ohio State Coroners Association May 2022
    • Awarded to Joe Stopak, D-ABMDI
      August Vollmer Excellence in Forensic Science Award The International Association of Chiefs of Police Oct 2016
    • Awarded to Joe Stopak, D-ABMDI
      Eagle Award Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office 2014
    • Awarded to Joe Stopak, D-ABMDI
      Lester W. Wakeham Award The Ohio Embalmers Association Sep 1994 This award is presented to the student who is an Ohio resident and deserves special recognition for achievement in the combined theory and practice of embalming.