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R. Steve Edmonson

R. Steve Edmonson was sworn in as the State Chief Information Officer and Director of the Ohio Office of Information Technology on February 12, 2007. Most recently, Edmonson worked for Cardinal Health as vice president of Information Technology Business Management from 2003-2005 and as chief information officer and vice president of Information Technology for a division of Cardinal Health, from 1997-2003.

Prior to joining Cardinal, Edmonson was director of Business System Development for Honeywell, Inc. in Morristown, N.J., and chief information officer of International Operations for Prudential Financial in Newark, N.J. Edmonson’s prior positions include various leadership roles with Massachusetts Mutual, Marriott Corporation, Campbell Soup Company, and Scott Paper Company. He also has served as a consultant to the National Aeronautic and Space Administration and the Federal Department of Health and Human Services.

Edmonson earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science management from District of Columbia University and a master’s of business administration degree from LaSalle University.

Edmonson is married to Barbara Edmonson; they have three sons and three daughters.

OBC Leadership

R. Steve Edmonson
Co-chair
Stanley Ahalt
Co-chair
Katrina Flory
Executive Director