Bio for State Representative Ron Amstutz
State Representative Ron Amstutz is serving his first term back in the Ohio House of Representatives, returning to a body in which he served 20 years during the 80's and 90's. He represents Wayne County, a single-county district.
His primary legislative responsibility this session is as lead Republican on the House Finance and Appropriations Committee. He also serves as a member of these other standing committees:
- Ways and Means
- Economic Development
- Alternative Energy
From 2001 through 2008, Ron served in the Ohio Senate, where his primary appointment was Chairman of Ways and Means and Economic Development.
Prior to his service in the Senate, Ron served 10 terms in the Ohio House of Representatives. His experience includes numerous leadership and committee assignments, such as Assistant Majority Whip and Chairman of the Education Section of the House Finance and Appropriations Committee.
Ron Amstutz has been a lifelong resident of Wayne County, Ohio. He was raised on a dairy farm between Dalton and Kidron, moved to Orrville in 1971 and has lived in Wooster since 1981.
Ron’s political career kicked off in 1976 when he was elected Mayor of the City of Orrville. Ron held the position through 1980, when he ran successfully for the Ohio House of Representatives.
Ron was a leader in enacting major tax reforms in 2005 that have been lowering Ohio's personal income tax rates 21 percent across the board in recent years and that are repositioning Ohio's business taxes to encourage investment in job creating enterprise to make our state more competitive.
For five years Ron worked in the Orrville office of The Daily Record. His initial assignment was writer/photographer. He was promoted to bureau editor after two years of service.
He is a graduate of Central Christian High School and holds a B.A. Degree in Government Communications from Capital University.
Ron is also active in local civic and volunteer organizations. Ron is past president and chairman of the board for the Orrville Jaycees. He also served as an elected member of the Orrville City Charter Commission. He is a long-standing member of the board of the Orrville Area Boys' and Girls Club and is a member of Wooster Rotary Club. He is a member of the Wayne County Republican Party, sitting on its Executive Committee.
Paid for by Citizens For Amstutz, Matthew Hochstetler Treasurer, 4456 Woodlake Trail, Wooster, OH 44691