The Ohio Plum Book offers a comprehensive list of appointed roles that typically turn over with the election of a new gubernatorial administration — compiled ahead of the January 2027 transition.

It includes targeted descriptions of upper-level positions for Ohioans from every sector and background who are committed to strengthening Ohio and our democracy.

The roles selected here highlight senior-level, strategically important positions responsible for setting policy, overseeing critical operations, and managing cross-agency initiatives — from the department directors named under R.C. 121.03 to the boards and commissions whose staggered terms roll over across an administration. This directory is a resource for business and civic leaders, researchers, and stakeholders seeking to engage with or better understand Ohio's government and contribute to its future.