Statewide Board Director - Ohio Senate President Appointee

A member of the state Senate since 2017 representing Ohio’s 1st Senate District—including Defiance, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Fulton, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, and Williams counties, and part of Logan County—McColley was elected by his Senate colleagues to serve as Senate Majority Floor Leader for the 135th General Assembly. He previously represented the 81st Ohio House District and served in House leadership as Assistant Majority Whip. Before serving in the Ohio General Assembly, McColley oversaw economic development efforts for Henry County and worked to improve local workforce development efforts between manufacturers and schools in Henry and Williams counties. He has also served on several nonprofit boards, including the Center for Child and Family Advocacy. A graduate of The Ohio State University and the University of Toledo College of Law, McColley lives in Napoleon with his wife, Denise, their daughter Anna, and their twin boys Matthew and Michael.