Louis Terhar
Louis Terhar | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 30th district | |
| Assumed office September 14, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Mecklenborg |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 28, 1949 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy, Syracuse University, Harvard University[1] |
| Profession | Businessman |
Louis Terhar (born September 28, 1949) is a Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 30th district since his appointment in 2011.
Life and career
Terhar is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Syracuse University, and Harvard University.[1] He is the managing director for Strategic Planning Advisors LLC. He also teaches in Xavier University's Executive MBA program.[2] He is married to his wife, Debe, who is president of the State Board of Education of Ohio.[3] They have four children and four grandchildren.[2]
Prior to his time in public office, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Integris Metals and The David J. Joseph Company.[4]
Ohio House of Representatives
In 2011, Terhar was appointed to the Ohio House of Representatives after incumbent Robert Mecklenborg resigned over a drink-driving incident.[5] He was sworn in on September 14, 2011.[6] Currently, he is serving on the committees of Economic and Small Business Development; Judiciary and Ethics; and State Government and Elections.
Terhar won his first full term to his seat in 2012, defeating Democrat Steven Newsome with 69.62% of the vote.
References
- ^ a b "Louis Terhar, Representative". Ohio House of Representatives. Retrieved 9 October 2011.
- ^ a b "Ohio House of Representatives, Louis Terhar". Ohio House of Representatives. Retrieved 2013-09-13.
- ^ "Debe Terhar - Candidate for the Ohio State Board of Education from District 4 - About Debe". DebeTerhar.com (campaign site). 2013-08-05. Retrieved 2013-09-13.
- ^ "Louis F. Terhar". Forbes. Retrieved 9 October 2011.
- ^ "Louis Terhar named to replace Mecklenborg as state rep". Retrieved 9 October 2011.
- ^ "Mecklenborg replacement Terhar sworn in". Retrieved 9 October 2011.
