Jack Daniels
Representative · State house · Ohio · District 32
Republican
Biography
State Representative Jack Daniels is serving his first term in the Ohio House of Representatives after being appointed to the legislature in 2024. He attended the University of Akron before beginning his career as an entrepreneur. In 1991, Daniels purchased Kandel Transport Inc., a trucking company. Daniels oversaw the continued expansion of the organization, founding Kandel Cold Storage just six years later. Additionally, he founded and sold two other companies: Armstrong Refrigeration Truck and Trailer Repair and Gilchrist Truck Parts. Most recently, Daniels stepped in as president and part owner of Stutler Leasing Inc. He also serves on various boards, including founding and serving as Chairman of the Board for the Manchester Education Foundation. Daniels began his career in public service as a member of the Portage Lakes Career Center School Board, where he served as board president. He ran for the New Franklin City Council in 2021, winning the at-large seat and serving as Chairman of the Laws and Ordinances Committee. Daniels continued to rise in the ranks of the city council, serving as Vice President and eventually being elected Council President in 2024.
On the record
- Education
- University of Akron
- Profession
- Entrepreneur; President and part owner of Stutler Leasing Inc.
- Family
- Married; three daughters, four sons.
Contact
- Capitol office
- 77 S. High St. 11th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215 · 614-466-1790
- Phone
- 614-466-1790
- rep32@ohiohouse.gov