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City Club of Cleveland - John Kasich

City Club of Cleveland

John Kasich grew up in a blue collar neighborhood in Pennsylvania, just outside of Pittsburgh. He attended The Ohio State University, and after graduating he chose to make his mark in Ohio. Known for his straightforward style and boundless energy, John was elected to the Ohio State Senate at the age of 26 and to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1982 at the age of 30.

As a nine-term Congressman, Kasich played major leadership roles in Ohio government. Chairman of the House Budget Committee to construct the plan that balanced the federal budget for the first time since man first walked on the moon. John chaired the historic congressional committee that overhauled the welfare system. John also championed defense reform and the elimination of wasteful government spending by effectively building coalitions with members on both sides of the aisle.

As a business leader John has worked to understand what makes businesses successful, and has helped companies in a wide variety of industries nationwide to grow, invest for the future and create jobs.

Additionally, John is a two-time New York Times bestselling author. Most recently, he penned Stand for Something: The Battle for America's Soul. John has also authored Courage is Contagious, a book which highlights the stories of ordinary Americans who have taken amazing measures to make a difference for their communities and our country.

June 26, 2009