David Goodman (Ohio)
David Goodman (b. February 13, 1967) was the director of the Ohio Department of Commerce and was responsible for overseeing the Ohio Department of Industrial Compliance and Labor. He was appointed to that position on January 10, 2011, by Governor John Kasich (R). Goodman served until 2013, when he became the director of the Ohio Development Services Agency. He was appointed by Governor John Kasich (R) on March 18, 2013.
Before 2011, Goodman served in both the Ohio State Senate and the Ohio House of Representatives.
Biography
Goodman was a member of the Bexley City Council from 1995 to 1998. He served in the Ohio State House of Representatives from 1998 to 2001. He joined the Ohio State Senate in 2001 and served in that position until 2011, winning elections in 2002 and 2006. Goodman, who represented the 3rd District, was unable to run for re-election in 2010 because of Ohio's term limits.
Goodman worked as a federal judicial law clerk for Judge George C. Smith, SD Ohio, from 1992 to 1993. He then worked as a legal counsel/statewide county coordinator for Voinovich for Governor in 1994. From 1993 to 1995, he was a private practice attorney. He was then assistant attorney general for Ohio from 1995 to 1998. He has worked as counsel for Taft, Stetlinius, and Hollister LLP since 1999.
Education
Goodman earned his B.A. in political science from Miami University in 1989. He went on to receive his J.D. from Case Western Reserve School of Law in 1992.
Political career
Ohio Superintendent of Industrial Compliance and Labor (2011-2013)
Goodman was the current Director of the Ohio Department of Commerce, and was responsible for overseeing the Ohio Superintendent of Industrial Compliance and Labor. He was first appointed on January 10, 2011, by Governor John Kasich.
Ohio State Senate (2001-2011)
Goodman joined the Ohio State Senate in 2001 and served in that position until 2011, winning elections in 2002 and 2006. Goodman, who represented the 3rd District, was unable to run for re-election in 2010 because of Ohio's term limits.
Committee assignments
Prior to leaving the Ohio State Senate, Goodman served on the following committees:
- Health, Human Services and Aging Committee, Ohio Senate
- Highways and Transportation Committee, Ohio Senate
- Judiciary - Civil Justice Committee, Ohio Senate
- Judiciary - Criminal Justice Committee, Ohio Senate
- Reference Committee, Ohio Senate
Ohio House of Representatives (1998-2001)
Goodman served in the Ohio State House of Representatives from 1998 to 2001.
Elections/Appointments
2013
Goodman was appointed Director of the Ohio Development Services Agency by Governor John R. Kasich, effective March 18, 2013.[1]
2011
Goodman was appointed Director of the Ohio Department of Commerce by Governor John R. Kasich, effective January 10, 2011.[2]
2010
Goodman was not eligible to run for another term in the Ohio State Senate.
2006
On November 7, 2006, Goodman was elected to Ohio State Senate District 3 .[3][4][5]
Goodman raised $1,601,206 for his campaign.[6]
Ohio State Senate District 3 | ||||
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Candidates | Votes | |||
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71,874 | |||
Emily Kreider (D) | 60,927 |
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Goodman has a wife, Heather.
Recent news
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See also
- Ohio Superintendent of Industrial Compliance and Labor
- Labor Commissioner
- Ohio State Senate
- Ohio House of Representatives
- Governor of Ohio
- John Kasich
External links
- Director's Page
- Campaign contributions: 2008 (Appellate Court), 2008 (Senate), 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ 'Ohio Development Services, David Goodman, accessed August 6, 2013
- ↑ Ohio Department of Commerce, "David Goodman," accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "State Senate - Results for Democratic Primary: May 2, 2006," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "State Senate - Results for Republican Primary: May 2, 2006," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Ohio Senate: Results for November 7, 2006," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Report on 2006 campaign contributions," accessed June 10, 2014
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Preceded by ' |
Director of the Ohio Department of Commerce 2011-2013 |
Succeeded by Andre Porter |
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