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M. Beth Trombold
M. Beth Trombold was a Ohio Public Utilities Commissioner. She was first appointed to the commission in February 2013 by Governor John Kasich (R) to fill an unexpired term ending April 2013 and a full term ending April 10, 2018.[1] She became acting chair following the resignation of Sam Randazzo (I) on November 20, 2020, and served until Jenifer A. French took office on March 29, 2021.[2][3] Trombold's term expired on April 10, 2023.[4]
Trombold resigned in January 2023.[5]
Biography
Trombold is a member of the National Association of Regulatory Utilities Commissioners (NARUC), serving on the Electricity Committee. Prior to her appointment to the Public Utilities Commission, she served as assistant director of the Ohio Development Services Agency. Trombold has also served in a variety of roles with the PUC over more than 15 years, including director of Economic Development and Public Affairs.[6]
Education
- B.A. in business administration, Ohio University
- M.A. in public policy and management, Ohio State University[6]
Political career
Ohio Public Utilities Commission (2013-2023)
Trombold has served as a member of the Ohio Public Utilities Commission since March 4, 2013.[1]
Appointments
2013
Trombold was appointed to the Ohio Public Utilities Commission on February 15, 2013 by Gov. John Kasich (R) to fill the unexpired term of Cheryl Roberto, ending April 10, 2013. Trombold was also appointed to a full term ending April 10, 2018.[1] She was reappointed in 2018 to another full term ending April 10, 2023.[4]
At the time of her appointment, Republicans controlled three of the five seats on the commission. By law the other two have to be held by either Democrats or independents. Democrats thus criticized Trombold's appointment as she was working for Republican governor Kasich at the time and had identified herself as a Republican when she applied for a different vacancy on the PUC in 2012. When she applied in 2013 she identified herself as an independent.[7]
Recent news
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See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Governor of Ohio, "KASICH ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS TO STATE COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE," February 15, 2013
- ↑ The Columbus Dispatch, "Powerful Ohio utilities regulator steps down following FBI search of his home," November 20, 2020
- ↑ Ohio Senate, "Ohio Senate Journal," May 12, 2021
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Ohio Public Utilities Commission, "Commissioner M. Beth Trombold," accessed April 13, 2020
- ↑ PUCO, "Trombold announces resignation," accessed February 24, 2023
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, "Commissioner M. Beth Trombold," accessed April 13, 2013
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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Ohio Public Utilities Commission 2013-2023 |
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