James Patrick Tressel (born December 5, 1952) is an American politician and retired college football coach who has been the 67th lieutenant governor of Ohio since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, Tressel previously was president of Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio from 2014 to 2023. [2] .

2 days ago · DeWine has said that Tressel will remain involved in education and workforce development as lieutenant governor. Tressel retired in 2023 as president of Youngstown State University, a position he had held since 2014. He also worked previously as executive vice president for student success at the University of Akron.

4 days ago · Tressel also served 15 years as the head coach of Youngstown State University's football team before becoming head football coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes for 10 seasons. After leaving Ohio State, he served as executive vice president for student success at the University of Akron. ... "Jim Tressel knows Ohio, he shares Ohio's values, and is ...

4 days ago · State Rep. Nick Santucci, R-Niles and a House majority whip, said: “Tressel is a proven leader with a deep commitment to our state, demonstrated through his years as Youngstown State University ...

4 days ago · His head coaching dreams became a reality at age 33 in 1986 when Youngstown State of the Football Championship Subdivision hired him. Tressel built a great dynasty, leading the Penguins to four ...

4 days ago · Tressel coached at the University of Akron, Miami University and Ohio State before being hired by Youngstown State. He led YSU's football team to four national championships before he came back to Ohio State in 2001 to replace John Cooper. The Buckeyes' win in the 2002 Fiesta Bowl was the first national championship for Ohio State since 1968.

Jun 22, 2022 · Jim Tressel, president of Youngstown State University since 2014, announced today that he will leave his position effective Feb. 1, 2023.

James P. Tressel became the ninth president of Youngstown State University in 2014. Under President Tressel’s leadership, enrollment increased for the first time in five years, the academic quality of freshmen classes continued upward, student retention improved and the university solidly focused on student success - graduating on time, with ...

Jun 24, 2022 · After leaving Ohio State and after a short stint as executive vice president for Student Success at the University of Akron, Tressel returned to Youngstown to become YSU’s ninth president in...

Nov 16, 2022 · YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – In February, Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel will retire. He took over as president in 2014 and a lot has changed in those past eight years at...