Biography
A Representative from Ohio. Born in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio, July 29, 1951. Graduated from Champion High School, Warren, Ohio, 1969. B. A. , Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1973. J. D. , Capital University, Columbus, Ohio, 1976. Lawyer. Administrative law judge, Ohio state department of insurance, 1976-1978. First assistant city prosecutor, senior assistant city attorney, Columbus City Attorney's Office, Ohio, 1978-1985. Judge, Franklin County, Ohio, Municipal Court, 1986-1992. Elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Third and to the seven succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1993-January 3, 2009). Was not a candidate for reelection to the One Hundred Eleventh Congress in 2008. House Republican Conference Chair (One Hundred Eighth Congress through One Hundred Ninth Congress).