9.17 Treasurer of State Robert C. Sprague

Robert C. Sprague has served as Ohio’s 49th treasurer of state since January 14, 2019. As treasurer, he manages the state’s investment and debt portfolios, oversees the daily cash flow of state funds, and acts as custodian of certain funds and investment assets outside the state treasury.

Before becoming treasurer, Sprague represented Ohio’s 83rd district in the state House of Representatives. He also served as auditor and treasurer of his hometown, Findlay, where he worked on improving credit ratings and reducing debt burdens.

Sprague holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Duke University and an MBA from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He is a member of the Republican Party, and his current term runs through January 2027.