Jim Tressel, the former head coach of Ohio State football and past president of Youngstown State University, has been nominated by Governor Mike DeWine to serve as the next lieutenant governor of Ohio. Governor DeWine praised Tressel’s leadership qualities and expressed confidence in his ability to succeed Jon Husted, who is moving to the U.S. Senate. Tressel is well-known for leading the Buckeyes to a national championship in 2002 and multiple Big Ten titles during his coaching career.
Former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel has been nominated by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to be the state's next lieutenant governor, succeeding Jon Husted.
DeWine described Tressel as 'a natural leader' at the announcement, emphasizing his capability to fulfill the role effectively following Husted's recent U.S. Senate appointment.
Tressel previously served as president of Youngstown State University and coached Ohio State's football team from 2001 to 2010, winning a national championship.
The nomination by Governor DeWine now awaits approval from both the Ohio Senate and House to finalize Tressel’s appointment.
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