Demetriou Appointed as Vice-Chair of Armed Services Committee

COLUMBUS – State Representative Steve Demetriou (R-Bainbridge Twp.) was appointed by Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) Tuesday as vice-chair of the Armed Services Committee during the 135th General Assembly. 

“As a servant leader and veteran myself, I am passionate about ensuring the welfare of armed service members and veterans,” said Demetriou. “So it is a true honor to be appointed as the vice-chair of the House Armed Services Committee.”

Demetriou graduated from West Point in 2011 prior to serving in the U.S. Army where he completed Army Ranger School and Airborne training. Demetriou is also a combat veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Demetriou has remained focused on military and veteran issues after completing his military service.

“Rep. Demetriou presents a unique skillset as a veteran to serve on the Armed Services Committee,” said Stephens. “I am confident in his ability to use his expertise to produce strong policies for Ohio’s armed service members and veteran community.”

House committees can be streamed live on www.ohiochannel.org.