| Tim Derickson | |
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| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 53rd district |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 5, 2009 |
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| Preceded by | Shawn Webster |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 20, 1960 Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Oxford, Ohio |
| Alma mater | Miami University |
| Profession | Realtor, Small Business Owner |
| Religion | Christian |
Tim Derickson is a Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 53rd District since 2009.
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After graduation from Miami University, Derickson worked as a health care administrator before starting Colonial Woods Furniture and Indian Ridge Golf Course on land that was previously his family's dairy farm. The former Hanover Township trustee is also a Coldwell Banker realtor.
With incumbent Shawn Webster unable to run again due to term limits, Derickson was one of three who sought to replace him.[1] However, in a razor-thin primary victory, Derickson won the Republican nomination by 54 votes.[2] He faced Democrat Rocky Day in the general election, and won with 65.85% of the electorate.[3]
In his 2010 reelection campaign Derickson, unopposed in the primary, defeated Democrat James Shew with 70.19 of the electorate to take a second term.[4] He serves on the committees of Agriculture and Natural Resources (as vice chair); Education; Insurance; and Local Government. He is also a member of the Ohio Commission on Fatherhood; the Governor’s Advisory Board of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives; and the Butler County Transportation Improvement District Board of Trustees. He also is Chairman of the Workforce Development Study Committee.[5]
On May 10, 2011, Derickson announced that he would seek a seat in the Ohio Senate, following Gary Cates resignation.[6] However, the seat ultimately went to Bill Coley. It is unclear if Derickson will run for the seat in 2012.[7]