Biographical Information
Marital Status: Widower
Children: Six
Education: Cleveland State University
Employment/Military Record: Marketing Consultant
Community Activities: Knights of Columbus; Cleveland Athletic Club; Cleveland Police Historical Society; Athletic Board Chair, Incarnate Academy
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
Senate (1/1/2025 - 12/31/2028)
House (1/1/2017 - 12/31/2024)
House Majority Whip (1/1/2017 - 12/31/2018)
Senate (11/18/2008 - 12/31/2016)
House (1/1/2003 - 11/18/2008)
Elections and Political Participation
Ohio House 17th District 2022
General Vote:
27,174 of 49,199 (55%)
Primary Vote:
4,215 of 5,165 (81%)
Endorsements:
Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio (primary);
National Federation of Independent Business - Ohio PAC (primary);
Ohio Education Association;
Ohio Nurses Association (primary);
Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association (primary);
Ohio Real Estate Investors Association (primary);
Ohio Right to Life PAC (general);
Ohio State Medical Association PAC (primary)
Ohio House 7th District 2020
General Vote:
36,278 of 62,546 (58%)
Primary Vote:
6,476 of 6,476 (100%)
Ohio House 7th District 2018
General Vote:
29,133 of 47,897 (60%)
Primary Vote:
6,855 of 6,855 (100%)
Ohio House 7th District 2016
General Vote:
38,898 of 38,898 (100%)
Primary Vote:
13,235 of 16,684 (79%)
Ohio Senate 24th District 2012
General Vote:
101,493 of 171,562 (59%)
Primary Vote:
25,302 of 25,302 (100%)
Ohio Senate 24th District 2008
General Vote:
123,225 of 179,783 (68%)
Primary Vote:
20,475 of 20,475 (100%)
Ohio House 18th District 2006
General Vote:
24,212 of 41,352 (58%)
Primary Vote:
5,466 of 5,466 (100%)
Ohio House 18th District 2004
General Vote:
34,300 of 34,300 (100%)
Primary Vote:
5,699 of 5,699 (100%)
