Jennette B. Bradley was elected November 5, 2002 as Ohio’s Lt. Governor with Governor Bob Taft.  Lt. Governor Jennette Bradley is the first African-American woman to be elected as Lt. Governor in Ohio and in the nation’s history.  Ohio is the 7^th largest state in the country.

Lt. Governor Bradley  also serves as Director for the Commerce Department and as the Governor’s liaison to county and local governments, to small businesses and as policy advisor for urban initiatives, community development and housing programs.  As Director of Commerce, Bradley oversees the state’s chief regulatory agency administering nine divisions which includes Financial Institutions, Industrial Compliance, Labor and Worker Safety, Liquor Control, Real Estate and Professional Licensing, Securities, State Fire Marshal and Unclaimed Funds and Administration.

Lt. Governor Jennette Bradley received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Wittenberg University in Ohio.  Prior to being elected Lt. Governor, Bradley served 11 years as a City Council Member in Columbus, the nation’s 15^th largest city.  In addition to serving on City Council, Lt. Governor Jennette Bradley was a Senior Vice President for a major Ohio bank.  Lt. Governor Jennette Bradley is married to Michael C. Taylor and they reside in Columbus.