By John Ostapowicz / The Jambar
Former Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel was nominated Feb. 10 as Ohio’s next lieutenant governor by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine.
Tressel, if his nomination is approved, would take over for former Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, who was appointed by DeWine to fill the vacant seat in the Ohio Senate.
Tressel served as president at YSU from 2014 until his retirement in 2023. He also served as head coach for both YSU’s and The Ohio State University’s football programs.
In a press release from ohio.gov, DeWine stated Tressel’s background in education, workforce development and economic viewpoints played a key role in his selection.
“[Tressel] has spent a great deal of time working with and leading young people, and he will be involved directly with education and workforce development during the remaining two years of my administration,” DeWine stated.
In order for Tressel to officially become Ohio’s lieutenant governor, he must be confirmed by the Ohio Senate and the Ohio House of Representatives.