Newsweek magazine named John Kasich one of its "100 people for the 21st century."  Why?
 
John Kasich believes in the power of the individual to raise standards and leave a better America for the next generation.  He knows that more government isn't the answer to what ails America, and he believes in the power of individual actions to bring about historic change in our country.  Known for his straightforward style and boundless energy, John is committed to limited government. He fought for these ideals as a nine-term Congressman from Ohio, and now as a business leader, media personality, author and speaker.

John's Unique Background

-Born and raised in McKee's Rocks, Pennsylvania
-Graduate of The Ohio State University
-Elected to the Ohio State Senate at the age of 26
-Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1982 at the age of 30 (the only Republican in the nation to defeat an incumbent Democrat that year)
-Represented Ohio's 12th district for 18 years in Congress before retiring to the business community
-Chairman of the House Budget Committee- John was the chief architect of the plan that balanced the federal budget for the first time since man first walked on the moon.
-Chairman of the historic congressional committee that overhauled the welfare system.  Throughout his almost two decades in Congress, He championed defense reform and the elimination of wasteful government spending by effectively building coalitions with members on both sides of the aisle

John has been profiled on "60 Minutes" and has appeared on virtually every major network and cable news show.  George magazine featured him as "One of the Most Fascinating Men in Politics."
 

John Kasich Today

Substitute host for "The O'Reilly Factor" and a contributor to other Fox News shows.  Hosted "Heroes with John Kasich," which highlighted the lives and accomplishments of individuals who have done extraordinary things to improve their communities or the lives of others

Popular speaker to national organizations and corporations throughout the country
Currently an Investment Banker on Wall Street.  He maintains responsibilities across a range of industry groups including retail, power and utilities, technology, media and communications, industrial, and financial institutions 

Serves on the corporate boards of companies in the manufacturing, and health care sectors  Guest Lecturer at The Ohio State University's Fisher College of Business and former guest fellow at Texas A&M's George Bush School of Government and Public Service and the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg School for Communication.

Author of just-released Stand for Something: The Battle for America's Soul and the New York Times best seller, Courage is Contagious
Personal

An avid reader, golfer and fitness enthusiast, John's favorite vacation spots include Montana's Glacier National Park, Alberta's Waterton National Peace Park, Naples, FL and wherever his wife Karen and their twin daughters Emma and Reese can be found!  The family resides in Westerville, Ohio.