Steve Stivers is a seasoned business and public service leader with a career spanning government, military service, and economic development. As President and CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, he focuses on strengthening Ohio’s business climate and driving economic growth. He previously represented Ohio’s 15th Congressional District and served in the Ohio Senate, supporting policies focused on job creation and fiscal responsibility. A career soldier, Stivers served more than 30 years in the Ohio Army National Guard, retiring as a Major General and earning the Bronze Star for his leadership during Operation Iraqi Freedom.