Full Name:
James 'Jim' B. Renacci
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Tina; 3 Children: Drew, Ryan, Rhiannon
Birth Date:
12/03/1958
Birth Place:
Monongahela, PA
Home City:
Wadsworth, OH
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Attended, Ringgold High School
BS, Business Administration, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1976-1980
Attended, Business Administration, Penn State University, 1979
Candidate, Governor of Ohio, 2022
Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 16, 2010-2019
Candidate, United States Senate, 2018
Mayor, City of Wadsworth, 2004-2008
President, City Council, City of Wadsworth, 1999-2003
Former Member, Budget Committee, United States House of Representatives
Member, Congressional Academic Medicine Caucus
Member, Congressional CPA Caucus
Member, Congressional Coal Caucus
Member, Congressional Steel Caucus
Member, General Aviation Caucus
Member, Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Caucus
Member, NorthEast-MidWest Coalition
Member, Republican Study Committee
Former Member, Subcommittee on Social Security, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Tax Policy, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Ways and Means Committee, United States House of Representatives
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), State of Ohio, 1983-present
Owner, Columbus Destroyers, Arena Football League
General Manager, Columbus Destroyers, Arena Football League
Chief Executive Officer, LTC Companies Group, 2003-2010
Owner/President, LTC Management Services, Incorporated, 1985-2010
Chief Executive Officer, LTC Management Services, 1985-2003
Planning Commissioner, City of Wadsworth, 1996-1999
Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), City of Wadsworth Volunteer Fire Department, 1984-1988
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), State of Pennsylvania, 1982-1985
Vice President/Controller, American Health Care Centers, 1983-1984
Staff Auditor/Manager, Grant Thorton, 1980-1983
Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Former Chair, Arena Football League
Member, Bluecoats of Medina County
Member, Board, Downtown Wadsworth, Incorporated
Member, Board, Ohio Automobile Dealers Association
Member, Community Board, First Merit Bank
Member, Executive Committee, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Member, Finance Committee, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Member, Foundation Board, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Member, National Rifle Association (NRA)
Member, Northern Ohio Italian American Foundation
Member, Ohio Health Care Association
Member, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
Member, Wadsworth Chamber of Commerce
Member, Wadsworth Independent Business Association
Member, Wadsworth Board of Zoning Appeals, 1993-1994
Member, Wadsworth Planning Commission, 1994
Awards:
Inductee, Ringgold Rams High School Hall of Fame, 2011; Outstanding Entrepreneur Award, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Eberly, 2006; Business Leader of the Year, Wadsworth Chamber of Commerce, 2010; Key to the City, City of Wadsworth, 2008; Guardian of Seniors' Rights Award, 60 Plus Association, 2012; Stellar Performance Award, Buckingham Doolittle and Burroughs, 2002; Spirit of Enterprise Award, United States Chamber of Commerce, 2012
Father's Occupation:
Railroad Worker
Favorite Book:
The Leadership Challenge
What Got You Here Won't Get You There
The 5,000 Year Leap
The Amazing Power of Touch
The Human Equation
Who Moved My Cheese
Fish
Winning
Reclaiming Conservatism
How Great Decisions Get Made
The Secret of Success is not a Secret
Favorite Movie:
Top Gun, Remember the Titans, The Blind Side
Favorite Musician:
Bon Jovi, Frank Sinatra, The Temptations
Favorite Quote:
"It is what it is." - Unknown
"Keep the faith." - Unknown
"We weren't born to follow." - Unknown
"Perception is reality." - Unknown
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Football, Golf, Harley Davidson, Sports, Politics, History, Public Service
Mother's Occupation:
Nurse