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Andre Porter
| Andre Porter | ||
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| Director of the Ohio Department of Commerce | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| April 22, 2013 - Present | ||
| Years in position | 0 | |
| Party | Non-partisan | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Appointed | April 11, 2013 | |
| Appointed by | Gov. John Kasich (R) | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Ohio Public Utilities Commission | ||
| April 11, 2011-April 22, 2013 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Capital University | |
| J.D. | The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Porter previously served as a member of the Ohio Public Utilities Commissioner. He served in this role from April 2011 to April 2013.[2]
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Biography
Prior to his appointment to the PUCO, Porter was an attorney at the law firm of Schottenstein Zox & Dunn. His practice focused on energy and utility regulation, along with real estate tax issues.[3]
Education
- BA, Capital University
- JD, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
Political career
Director, Ohio Department of Commerce (2013-present)
Porter has served as director of the Ohio Department of Commerce since April 22, 2013.
Ohio Public Utilities Commission (2011-2013)
Porter served as a member of the Ohio Public Utilities Commission from April 11, 2011 to April 2013.[1]
Appointments
2013
Porter was appointed as director of the Ohio Department of Commerce by Gov. John Kasich (R) on April 11, 2013.[4]
2011
Porter was appointed to the Ohio Public Utilities Commission by Gov. John Kasich (R) on February 28, 2011 for a term beginning April 11, 2011.[5]
See also
External links
- Ohio Public Utilities Commission
- Porter's official biography
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Columbus Business First, "Andre Porter leaving PUCO to head up Commerce Department," April 11, 2013
- ↑ The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, "About the Commission," accessed July 5, 2012
- ↑ Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, "Commissioner Andre T. Porter," accessed February 22, 2013
- ↑ Governor of Ohio, "KASICH NAMES ANDRE T. PORTER DIRECTOR OF THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE," April 11, 2013
- ↑ This Week News, "Gahanna councilman Porter appointed commissioner," February 28, 2011
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Ohio Public Utilities Commission 2011-2013 |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by ' |
Director of the Ohio Department of Commerce 2013-Present |
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