Governor, State of Ohio, 2019-present

Candidate, State of Ohio, 2022

Attorney General, State of Ohio, 2010-2019

Candidate, Governor of Ohio, 2018

Senator, United States Senate, 1994-2007

Candidate, United States Senate, Ohio, 2006

Lieutenant Governor, State of Ohio, 1990-1994

Candidate, United States Senate, 1992

Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1982-1990

Senator, Ohio State Senate, 1980-1982

Former Member, Congressional Coalition on Adoption

Former Member, National Republican Senatorial Committee

Former Member, Senate Auto Caucus

Former Co-Chair, Senate Caucus on Missing and Exploited Children

Former Member, Senate Centrist Coalition

Former Member, Senate Rural Health Caucus

Former Member, Senate Steel Caucus

Visiting Scholar/Instructor, Miami University of Ohio

Visiting Scholar/Instructor, Cedarville University, 2007-2009

Visitng Scholar/Instructor, Ohio Northern University, 2007-2009

Prosecuting Attorney, Green County, 1976-1981

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Green County, 1973-1976

Member, Saint Paul Catholic Church, present

Member, Green County Bar Association

Member, Green County Historical Society

Astrological Sign:

Capricorn

Awards:

Congressional Champion for Children Award, 2001, National Child Support Enforcement Association
First Annual Public Policy Leadership Award, 2000, American Society of Transplantation
Senator of the Year, 2000, Lake Carriers Association
ORCA Award, 2001, Trade Association of the Outdoor Industry
Hero of the Taxpayer, 2000, Americans for Tax Reform
A Child's Voice, 2000, Children's Medical Center
Legislator of the Year, 2000, National Association of Student Assistance Professionals
First Annual Public Policy Award, 2000, Lifeline of Ohio
Golden Bulldog Award, 2000, Watchdogs of the Treasury, Incorporated
National Congressional Award, 2005, National Recreations and Park Association
Friend of the Farm Bureau, 2001, 2005, Farm Bureau
Spirit of Enterprise, 2001, 2004, 2005, United States Chamber of Commerce
Highway Safety Leaders Award, 2004, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety
Keep America Safe Award, 2004, Court TV/National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Legislative Service Award, 2005, Ohio Rehabilitation Association
Senate Legislator of the Year, 2005, National Recreation and Park Association
National Legislative Advocacy Award, 2005, Naval Reserve Association
Charles Dick Medal of Merit, 2003, 2005, National Guard Association
Board of Directors Award, 2004, Association for Career and Technical Education
Jim and Vanita Oelsherlager Child Advocacy Award, 2004, Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron
State and National Leadership Award, 2004, Compass House
Congressional Friends of Farm Bureau, 2004, Farm Bureau
Thomas Jefferson Award for Distinguished Service, 2004, Food Marketing Institute/International Food Service Distributors Association
Commitment to Children Award, 2004, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Foundation
Legacy Housing Award, 2004, Generations United
Congressional Partnership Award, 2004, National Association of Development Organizations
NYUMBANI Medallion of Hope, 2004, NYUMBANI-USA
InterAction Award, 2004, InterAction
Congressional Champions Award, 2004, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Guardian of Small Business, 2000, 2003, 2004, National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB)
Legislator of the Year, 2004, National Mental Health Association
Guardian Award, 2004, Partnership for a Drug-free America National
YouthBuild Coalition Award, 2004, National YouthBuild Coalition
Small Business Advocate Award, 2004, Small Business Survival Committee
Dr. Nathan Davis Award, 2003, American Medical Association
Jack Ossofsky Award for Lifetime Achievement, 2003, Child Welfare League of America, et. al
Hope Taft Prevention Advocacy Award, 2004, Ohio Parents for Drug Free Youth
Ohio Parents for Drug Free Youth Bread for the World Award, 2004, Ohio Bread for the World Members
Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence, 2001, 2004, National Association of Manufacturers
Public Policy Leadership Award, 2003, American Society of Transplantation
Golden Eagle Award, 2003, Council for National Defence
Certificate of Appreciation, 2003, Joint Council on International Children's Services
Leadership Award, 2003, March of Dimes
SAFE KIDS Champion Award, 2003, National SAFE KIDS Campaign
Watchdog of the Treasury Award, 2003, National Taxpayers Union
Nuestra Familia Award, 2002, Ohio Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs
Congressional Excellence Award, 2001, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
National Security Leadership Award, 2003, American Security Council
True Blue Award, 2003, Family Research Council
Dr. Clement Austria Community Service Award, 2003, Golden Age Senior Center
Thomas E. Burnett, Jr. Award, 2003, Medical Device Manufacturers Association
Community Health Superhero Award, 2003, National Association of Community Health Centers
OVRDC Area Leadership Award, 2003, Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission
Donald Santarelli Award for Public Policy, 2003, National Organization of Victim Assistance
Minuteman of the Year, 2003, Reserve Officers Association of the United States
Certificate of Appreciation, 2002, Campfire United States of America Councils
Legislator of the Year, 2002, National Youth Employment Coalition
Brick on the Walk of Honor, 2002, Ohio Society of Fire Service Instructors
Legislator of the Year Award, 2001, Congressional Fire Services Institute
Congressional Award, 2001, International Association of Firefighters
Award, 2001, Rural Community Assistance Program
Retail Champion, 2001, National Retail Federation
Muriel Bertsch Award, 2001, Ohio Citizens and Senior Association of Senior Center, Incorporated

Favorite Book:

"All The King's Men," by Robert Penn Warren

Favorite Movie:

Rio Bravo

Favorite Quote:

"You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it." - Margaret Thatcher

"Defeat is simply a signal to press onward." - Helen Keller

Favorite Type of Music:

Country

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Outdoors, baseball, spending time with children and grandchildren

Number of Grandchildren:

23

Spouse's Occupation:

Volunteer, Hands Together