Johnson to Chair Commerce & Labor Committee

COLUMBUS – State Representative Mark Johnson (R-Chillicothe) today was appointed to serve as Chairman of the Ohio House of Representatives Commerce & Labor Committee. 

“I am truly honored to be chosen to lead the Commerce and Labor Committee,” Johnson said. “I am looking forward to hearing and reviewing vital legislation that will impact these industries in Ohio.”

Rep. Johnson formerly was the Business Manager for the Tri-State Building and Construction Trades Council. Prior to serving as Business Manager, he served as Construction Superintendent for a large Columbus-area contractor where he remained for 17 years.

Johnson was appointed to serve in this position by Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill).

“Representative Johnson is a very driven, hardworking member of the House,” Speaker Stephens said. “I know he will be a great leader in the Commerce & Labor Committee and use his years of experience to review each piece of legislation to the best of his ability.”

House Committees can be streamed on The Ohio Channel.