Kyle Koehler
| Kyle Koehler | |
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| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 79th district |
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Assumed office January 5, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Ross McGregor |
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October 5, 1961 Springfield, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Dr. Kathrin Koehler Psy.D |
| Children | Five Children |
| Residence | German Township, Ohio, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Wright State University |
| Profession | Software/Mechanical Engineer |
| Religion | Christian |
Kyle Koehler (born October 5, 1961) is the Representative for the 79th district of the Ohio House of Representatives. Koehler was born and raised in Springfield, Ohio, attended Springfield Central Catholic High School and then Wright State University. He and his family own a small business in Springfield. In 2014, Koehler opted to make his first run for elected office, and decided to run for the Ohio House of Representatives to replace Ross McGregor who was term-limited. He faced Democrat Darryl Jackson in a competitive seat. Koehler went on to defeat Jackson 61%-39%.
In 2016, Koehler faced a challenge from Democrat Alex Wendt in a highly competitive race. Koehler won re-election in another 61%-39% victory.
Kyle Koehler received his bachelor’s degree from Wright State University in computer science.
Along with his duties in the House, Koehler is Vice President of K.K. Tool Co. Inc.
Koehler spent seven years after college working for government contractors doing software work in the Aerospace industry for the Air Force and the Navy.
Kyle Koehler married Kathrin (Eimer) Koehler in July 1988. Kathrin Koehler, who is a licensed psychologist in the State of Ohio, worked as an independent counselor until taking a break to home educate their five children starting in 1999.
The Koehlers have five children ranging in ages from 16-24 and attend Fellowship Christian Church in Springfield.
Representative Koehler currently served on the following committees in the 131 General Assembly: Agriculture and Rural Development, Economic & Workforce Development, and Education.
In the current 132nd General Assembly, Koehler serves as Vice-Chair of Agriculture and Rural Development as well as on Education & Career Readiness. He was assigned to the newly formed Federalism & Interstate Relations Committee that will focus on State's Rights issues.
He has also been appointed to the Governor's Straight-A-Fund Board and serves as one of three appointed legislators on the eight member board.
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