Ted Penner has filed as a candidate for the seat held by Republican Craig Riedel of Defiance, who has decided to seek a U.S. Congressional seat.
“I believe I have what it takes to lead the 82nd District by listening to the residents of this great region. I also have the civility it takes to negotiate and advocate for those I would represent,” stated Penner.
Penner lives outside of Defiance and is an attorney and accountant (CPA). When it comes to being a public servant, he has been a township trustee for fourteen years, and a fiscal officer for six. He currently serves as the Township Association’s President.
Some of his major accomplishments include helping countless residents and businesses with their legal and tax needs. Penner’s concentration was agriculture, business expansions, estate, and business succession planning.
His goals if elected, include recognizing and facilitating 21st Century Ag production. “We have to be vigilant in making sure one of Ohio’s top industries doesn’t get left behind in the technology age. That’s why I’ll make sure we are bringing precision ag, and the necessary broadband infrastructure to the forefront,” said Penner.
Penner was a co- business owner of Spatial Ag. Systems, LLC for 17 years, until he and his wife Brenda transitioned their share of the business to his stepson in 2018.
Penner has served as a trustee for the Defiance County Improvement Corporation for over 10 years and has been highly engaged in economic development projects and workforce initiatives throughout his service.
Penner has the expertise it takes to represent the 82nd District with his many years of public service, being a business owner, along with his legal and accounting background.
“I have Northwest Ohio values, I’m a traditional conservative. I’m pro-life and a strong supporter of the 2nd amendment. I truly believe we need as little government as possible, and we should only interject when it’s the residents requesting the representative to do so.”
Penner and his late wife Brenda have 4 children and 6 grandkids with one on the way. His hobbies are golf, watching sports, and spending time with his grandkids in his spare time.
For more information, Ted Penner tpenner@defnet.com
Other Background Details:
Education:
• Graduate of Tinora HS – 1983
• Ohio Northern University BS/BA (Accounting/Finance) – 1987
• University of Toledo College of Law – JD– 1991
Career:
• In addition to being an Attorney and CPA for over 30 years, he served 7 years as a school treasurer
Other Notable Organizations:
• Former Chair Defiance Co. Republican Party
• Director of Sherwood State Bank (Current)
• Defiance Area Foundation (Current President)
• Member of Sherwood United Methodist Church
• Member of Defiance Rotary Club
• Member of Defiance County Farm Bureau
