Strickland names another cabinet member

Strickland Appoints ODNR Director

Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Governor-elect Ted Strickland and Transition Chair Mayor Michael Coleman announced today the appointment of Sean Logan as director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

“I was fortunate to work with Sean when I was a Member of Congress representing Columbiana County, and I know first-hand how bright and hard-working he is,” Strickland said. “Sean truly believes in the potential of Ohio’s parks and natural resources, and he’s someone who will respect the rights of Ohio sportsmen and women.”

This announcement marks the sixth cabinet appointment made by Strickland.

“We are assembling a top-notch team to serve the people of Ohio,” Coleman said. “Sean will work hard with Governor-elect Strickland to honor the beauty our state and the richness of our natural heritage wherever it is found from the Ohio River to Lake Erie, in areas remote, rural or even urban.”

Logan, 40, is currently the president of the Columbiana County Board of Commissioners. He has been a commissioner since 2001. He currently sits on the Little Beaver Creek Wild and Scenic River Advisory Board. From 1990-2000 Logan was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. During his time in the state legislature, Logan served on the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee for six years. He won the Columbiana County Federation of Conservation Club Outstanding Service Award.

Logan received a B.A. in political science and speech communication from Muskingum College. He earned his law degree from Capital University Law School in 2001. He married Melissa Davis in 1993, and the couple has three children.

“From camping and hiking to hunting and fishing, our state parks and bountiful natural resources are a vast source of recreation – and economic strength -- for our great state,” Logan said. “I look forward to ensuring that Ohio’s natural heritage will be enjoyed by Ohioans for generations to come.”