Douglas E. Lumpkin's background in public administration, government and technology, combined with his strong commitment to public service made him the ideal candidate to lead the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services," Governor Ted Strickland said. "Our state is facing historic economic challenges, and I am glad that Doug will be leading the agency that will provide critical services to those most in need at this time."

Lumpkin, 51, was the director of the Franklin County Job and Family Services Agency, Franklin County's largest agency with a budget of more than $145 million in state and federal funds and approximately 700 employees. Prior to his work with Franklin County, Lumpkin served as the chief operating and information officer for the Office of the Ohio Auditor of State from 2003 to 2005. He was a 20-year veteran of the Office of the Ohio Attorney General where he served as chief of administration and then director of administration. Prior to the Attorney General's Office, Lumpkin worked for the Office of the Ohio Secretary of State.

"I am honored to have this opportunity to serve the people of Ohio," Lumpkin said. "I look forward to working with Governor Strickland, legislative leaders and all the key stakeholders of the department to address the economic challenges Ohio families are facing."

Lumpkin received his bachelor's degree in biology from Wittenberg University. He is a graduate of Columbus Linden McKinley High School.