Louis Terhar

Louis Terhar
Member of the Ohio Senate
from the 8th District
Elect
Taking office
January 3, 2017
Succeeding Bill Seitz
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 30th district
Assumed office
September 14, 2011
Preceded by Robert Mecklenborg
Succeeded by Bill Seitz (elect)
Personal details
Born (1949-09-28) September 28, 1949
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Political party Republican
Residence Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Alma mater United States Naval Academy, Syracuse University, Harvard University[1]
Profession Businessman
Religion Christian

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

  1. 1 2 "Louis Terhar, Representative". Ohio House of Representatives. Retrieved 9 October 2011.
  2. 1 2 "Ohio House of Representatives, Louis Terhar". Ohio House of Representatives. Retrieved 2013-09-13.
  3. ↑ "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.
  4. ↑ "Louis F. Terhar". Forbes. Retrieved 9 October 2011.
  5. ↑ "Louis Terhar named to replace Mecklenborg as state rep". Retrieved 9 October 2011.
  6. ↑ "Mecklenborg replacement Terhar sworn in". Retrieved 9 October 2011.
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