Thomas Johnson (Ohio)
Thomas W. Johnson was a member of the Ohio Public Utilities Commission (PUCO) from 2014 to 2019. He was first appointed to the commission in 2014 by Governor John Kasich.[1] Johnson served as PUCO Chairman from 2014 to 2015. He resigned the leadership position in March 2015, citing personal reasons, but stayed on the PUCO for the remainder of his appointed term, which ran through April 2019.[2]
Although the PUCO is nonpartisan, Johnson identifies as a Republican.
Biography
Johnson served for 22 years in the Ohio House of Representatives. After leaving the state legislature, Johnson served as the director of the Office of Budget and Management under then-Governor Bob Taft.[1]
Education
- B.A.: Muskingum University[1]
Political career
Ohio Public Utilities Commission (2014–2019)
Johnson served as a member of the Ohio Public Utilities Commission from April 2014 to April 2019.[1]
Ohio House of Representatives (1977–1989)
Johnson served as a Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 1977–1989.[1]
Appointments
2014
Johnson was appointed to the Ohio Public Utilities Commission by Gov. John Kasich in April 2014.[1]
Personal
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When he served on the PUCO, Johnson resided in Columbus with his wife, Joyce, a retired reading teacher. They had two grown daughters and two grandchildren.[1]
Recent news
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| Preceded by Todd Snitchler |
Ohio Public Utilities Commission 2014–2019 |
Succeeded by Sam Randazzo |
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