James Patrick Tressel (born December 5, 1952) is an American politician and retired college football coach who has been the 67th lieutenant governor of Ohio since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, Tressel previously was president of Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio from 2014 to 2023. [2] .

5 days ago · The Ohio General Assembly confirmed Tressel's nomination on Wednesday. "We have important unfinished business to address during the remainder of my administration; Jim Tressel will make our team stronger, and he will make me a better governor," said Governor DeWine. "Jim has been a strong and inspiring leader in every job he has ever had.

6 days ago · COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Former Ohio State Buckeyes football coach Jim Tressel was confirmed Wednesday as Ohio’s next lieutenant governor. State senators and representatives affirmed Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s Monday nomination of Tressel in separate floor votes Wednesday: 31-1 in the Senate, 68-27 in the House.. Tressel, 72, succeeds …

6 days ago · Former Ohio State University football coach Jim Tressel is officially Ohio's new lieutenant governor. The Ohio House and Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Tressel, just two days after Gov. Mike...

Jim Tressel (Republican Party) is the Lieutenant Governor of Ohio. He assumed office on February 14, 2025. His current term ends on January 11, 2027. On February 10, 2025, Gov. Mike DeWine (R) appointed Tressel to the Lieutenant Governor …

Feb 10, 2025 · Former Ohio State University football coach and ex-Youngstown State University president Jim Tressel speaks to reporters after Gov. Mike DeWine introduces Tressel as his choice for lieutenant governor. If he's confirmed Tressel would replace Jon Husted, who DeWine chose to replace Vice President JD Vance in the U.S. Senate.

Feb 10, 2025 · “Jim Tressel, I trust his judgment. He is a born leader.” Tressel expressed admiration for DeWine’s leadership while acknowledging that he would be a newcomer to the political realm.

Feb 10, 2025 · COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohioans received surprising news Monday when Gov. Mike DeWine named former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel his choice for lieutenant governor.

Feb 10, 2025 · Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has nominated Jim Tressel to be his new lieutenant governor. DeWine announced Monday he has nominated the former Ohio State and Youngstown State football coach to replace ...

Feb 10, 2025 · COLUMBUS, Ohio — Former Ohio State football coach and Youngstown State president Jim Tressel is Gov. Mike DeWine's surprise pick to be Ohio's next lieutenant governor. "He is a born leader ...