Bob Taft
This article's lead section may not adequately summarize key points of its contents. Please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of all important aspects of the article. (September 2014) Bob Taft 67th Governor of Ohio In office January 11, 1999 – January 8, 2007 Lieutenant Maureen O'Connor Jennette Bradley Bruce Edward Johnson Preceded by Nancy Hollister Succeeded by Ted Strickland 49th Ohio Secretary of State In office January 14, 1991 – January 11, 1999 Governor George Voinovich Nancy Hollister Preceded by Sherrod Brown Succeeded by Kenneth Blackwell Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 65th district In office January 3, 1977 – December 31, 1980 Preceded by Frank H. Mayfield Succeeded by John O'Brien Personal details Born Robert Alphonso Taft III (1942-01-08) January 8, 1942 (age 73) Boston, Massachusetts Political party Republican Spouse(s) Hope Taft Residence Columbus, Ohio Alma mater Yale University (B.A.) Princeton University (M.A.) University of Cincinnati (J.D.) Profession Lawyer Religion Methodist Robert Alphonso "Bob" Taft III (born January 8, 1942) is an Ohio Republican Party politician. He was elected to two terms of office as the 67th Governor of the U.S. state of Ohio between 1999 and 2007. After leaving office, Taft started working for the University of Dayton beginning August 15, 2007.