The Honorable Kevin L. Boyce was sworn in as the 47th Treasurer of the State of Ohio on January 7, 2009 in a ceremony conducted by Ohio Governor Ted Strickland. Boyce, a Columbus native, was raised by his mother and his grandmother who taught him that hard work and responsibility create opportunities to succeed in life. It is upon this foundation that Boyce has based his social and political philosophies. He developed an understanding of the importance of serving one’s community and, even more importantly, the belief that everyone should have opportunities for success in life and each of us has a role in making tomorrow better than today. He sees his role as Ohio Treasurer of State as an opportunity to make a bigger impact than ever before—giving Ohioans the support and resources they need to make informed, confident financial decisions, and in turn, strengthening the entire state’s economy.

Prior to his appointment as Treasurer, Boyce served eight years as a member of the Columbus City Council, of which the last three he was elected as President Pro Tempore and served as Chairman of the Public Finance Committee. During his tenure on Council in Columbus (the 15th largest city in the nation, and the largest city in the country with a AAA Bond Rating from all three major bond rating agencies), he established a record of fiscal integrity, performance based budget practices, and oversaw the adoption of the city’s $1.3 billion dollar annual budget, which includes a capital budget of nearly $400 million dollars for roadways, neighborhood development, and infrastructure improvements. Additionally, Boyce founded the Columbus Youth Commission, significantly expanded parkland and greenways, advocated for stronger civil rights laws, and championed job creation strategies that led to the creation or retention of over 20,000 jobs in central Ohio.

Boyce also served as Executive Director of KnowledgeWorks Ohio, a non-profit organization created with the mission of improving Ohio’s school systems through public development and advocacy. During his tenure at KnowledgeWorks he was a part of a team that invested over $100 million dollars in Ohio’s public school systems, implementing cutting edge education models such as Project GRAD, Small Schools, and Early College. Boyce has also served as Chief of Staff for the Ohio House of Representatives’ Democratic Caucus under Minority Leader Jack Ford, was Executive Director of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus, and directed youth programs under Mayor Carleton Finkbeiner in the City of Toledo.

Boyce has received many awards and honors, some of which include: Ebony Magazine’s National Award "30 Leaders under 30;" the National Council of Negro Women’s Community Service Award; The Society of Black Professionals’ Achievement Award; the Outstanding Role Model Award from the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity; the Outstanding Public Service Award from the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; the Outstanding Service Award from the Franklin County Democratic Party; served as a delegate to the 2004 and 2008 Democratic National Conventions; was selected as one of the United States Delegates to South Africa for the American Council of Young Political Leaders; and in 2009, was honored by Wilberforce University with an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree for his distinguished career in public service, commitment to community, and dedication to higher education.

Boyce earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from University of Toledo and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Central Michigan University. He is an active member of the historic St. Paul AME Church in Columbus, Ohio where he serves as a steward and is an active participant in activities for youth and young adults. Boyce and his wife Crystal have two sons, and reside in Columbus, Ohio.