Steve Stivers
Steve Stivers | |
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Official portrait, 2011 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 15th district | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – May 16, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Mary Jo Kilroy |
| Succeeded by | Mike Carey |
| Chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2017 – January 3, 2019 | |
| Leader | Paul Ryan |
| Preceded by | Greg Walden |
| Succeeded by | Tom Emmer |
| Member of the Ohio Senate from the 16th district | |
| In office January 6, 2003 – December 31, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Priscilla Mead |
| Succeeded by | Jim Hughes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Steven Ernst Stivers March 24, 1965 Ripley, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Karen Stivers |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Ohio State University (BA, MBA) United States Army War College (MA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1985–present |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | 371st Sustainment Brigade |
| Awards | Bronze Star Meritorious Service Army Commendation Medal Reserve Good Conduct National Defense Service Medal |
Steven Ernst Stivers (/ˈstaɪvərz/ STY-vərz; born March 24, 1965) is an American businessman, soldier, and politician who was the U.S. representative for Ohio's 15th congressional district from 2011 until 2021. He is a member of the Republican Party, and became chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee in 2017. Stivers previously served in the Ohio Senate, representing the 15th district. He is a major general in the Ohio Army National Guard, serving as the Assistant Adjutant General, and served active duty in Iraq as a battalion commander until December 2005. On May 16, 2021, he resigned his seat to become the president and CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.