COLUMBUS—State Representative John Adams (R-Sidney) was today elected by the House Republican Caucus to serve as Majority Whip during the 129th General Assembly.

“It’s an honor and privilege to have been selected to serve on House majority leadership,” said Adams. “During the next legislature, we will have an opportunity to really roll up our sleeves and get the job done, and I’m eager to get started.”

Adams will serve in majority leadership alongside Speaker William G. Batchelder (R-Medina), Speaker Pro Tempore Louis W. Blessing, Jr. (R-Cincinnati), Majority Floor Leader Matt Huffman (R-Lima), Assistant Majority Floor Leader Barbara Sears (R-Monclova Twp) and Assistant Majority Whip Cheryl Grossman (R-Grove City). He is currently serving his second term in the Ohio House and presently serves as the Republican Whip. He is also a small business owner who served in the U.S. Navy SEALs.