Jason Stephens 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). 

In 1993, Stephens graduated from Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Finance and Business Management. 

He and his wife Juli have been married since 1994, and they live on a farm in Getaway in the heart of Lawrence County. They have three grown sons, two daughters-in-law, and two granddaughters.  The Stephens family is active members of the Rome Church of Christ in Proctorville.