Doug Kinder is a lifelong Perrysburg resident and proud Perrysburg High School graduate whose commitment to service spans more than four decades. After high school, Doug joined the United States Marine Corps, laying the foundation for a 41-year career in Ohio law enforcement defined by integrity, diligence, and results.
Doug began at Walbridge Police Department in 1985 and moved to Perrysburg Police Department in 1986 as a patrol officer. In 2006, he was promoted to the Detective Bureau as a General Case Detective, where he served until his retirement in October 2012. He then joined the Wood County Prosecuting Attorney's Office as Senior Investigator, leading and assisting on numerous homicide and cold-case homicide investigations, special investigations for other jurisdictions, white-collar and large-scale financial crimes, civil asset forfeiture, crimes against persons, ICAC, and child exploitation cases. In 2017, Doug became a Certified Fraud Examiner and collaborated closely with local, state, and federal partners.
He also served two terms as President of the Ohio Prosecuting Attorney Investigator's Association.In 2022, Doug was appointed Intelligence Manager for the Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center's Toledo Office (ONIC), overseeing forensic digital analysis and criminal intelligence support for agencies across the region.
Licensed as a real estate agent in Ohio in May 2026, Doug brings the same professionalism, discretion, and tenacity to his clients that defined his public service. Detail-driven, unflappable, and deeply knowledgeable about Perrysburg and greater Northwest Ohio, he is committed to clear communication, thorough representation, and strong advocacy at every step of a transaction. Doug works alongside his wife, Karen, and their son, Tom, as part of the Axis Group at Danberry Realty-combining local insight with a team approach to deliver a seamless client experience.