Jason Stephens
Representative · State house · Ohio · District 93
Republican
Biography
Jason Stephens is in his third full term in the Ohio House after being appointed in 2019. He proudly serves the 93rd District which encompasses Gallia, Jackson, and Lawrence Counties as their State Representative. Stephens served as the Speaker of the House for the entire 135th General Assembly. During this time, the House passed the largest tax cuts in state history while at the same time passing record-setting budgets. The 135th General Assembly passed the largest transportation budget in history, an operating budget focusing on school funding and promoting economic development throughout Ohio, as well as passing the largest capital budget with one-time investments impacting communities large and small throughout the state. Stephens has an extensive background in local government, as well, previously serving as Lawrence County Auditor from 2011-2019. He was also a Lawrence County Commissioner from 2001-2011, serving as commission president in both 2002 and 2009-2010. Since 1996, Stephens has been a licensed insurance agent at Stephens & Son Insurance Agency, Inc. and, since 1999, is a co-owner of Stephens & Son Insurance of Chesapeake, Inc. He is also a Certified Financial Planner™ licensee (non-practicing).
On the record
- Education
- Lipscomb University, Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Finance and Business Management, 1993
- Profession
- Licensed insurance agent; Co-owner of insurance agency; Certified Financial Planner (non-practicing); Former Lawrence County Auditor; Former Lawrence County Commissioner
- Religion
- Rome Church of Christ
- Family
- Married; three sons, two daughters-in-law, two granddaughters.
Contact
- Capitol office
- 77 S. High St. 13th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215 · 614-466-1366
- Phone
- 614-466-1366
- rep93@ohiohouse.gov