COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Bob Blair of Pickerington has been picked to head the business arm of Ohio state government. Blair is a veteran of two Republican administrations in Ohio.
Gov.-elect John Kasich announced his pick for director of the Ohio Department of Administrative Services.
The 62-year-old Blair worked in the administrations of former Govs. George V. Voinovich and Bob Taft. He also worked in the private sector for a New Albany architectural, development and engineering firm.
The government agency handles labor negotiations and personnel issues for the state work force. It also provides administrative support to other agencies and boards.
Blair said he wants to bring a "businesslike approach" to the job.