Kenneth R. Cox

Background

Cox, Kenneth R. was born on October 8, 1928 in Ohio, United States. Son of Dexter L. and Ila B. Cox.

Education

Born in Ohio in 1928, Cox attended the University of Akron.

Career

He was serving as mayor of Barberton, Ohio, when he opted to run for an open seat in the Ohio House of Representatives in 1972. He ended up being reelected in 1974. In 1982, Cox considered a run for Ohio Treasurer, and eventually entered the race.

However, he lost the primary nomination.

While defeated in the treasurer"s election, new Ohio Governor Dick Celeste announced soon after that he would appoint Cox as the Director for the Department of Public Safety. Celeste again appointed Cox as Department of Commerce Director in 1985.

Two years later, he left state government to work as a private consultant. He went on to return to his roots, running for Barberton City Council in 1993 and winning a seat, and has since advocated for his local communities.

Achievements

• Kenneth R. Cox has been listed as a noteworthy state agency administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member executive committee Summit County (Ohio) Democrats. Member advisory board College of Nursing University Akron. Member Summit County Mental health Association.

Trustee Portage Path Community Mental Health Center. Member National Conference State Legislators, Akron Area Board Realtors, Barberton (Ohio) Junior Chamber of Commerce, Barberton Chamber of Commerce Lodges: Elks, Kiwanis.

Connections

Married Marjorie L. Cox. Children: Timothy, Patricia.

Father:

Dexter L.

Mother:

Ila B. Cox

Spouse:

Marjorie L. Cox

child:

Timothy Cox

child:

Patricia Cox