Kasich appoints new ODNR director

COLUMBUS — Gov. John R. Kasich today appointed Jim Zehringer as director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

Zehringer has served as director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Dr. Tony Forshey, the state veterinarian for the past six years, has been named interim director of ODA, according to a press release from the governor's office.

Zehringer replaces David Mustine who now oversees energy development efforts at JobsOhio. Assistant Director Scott Zody has served as interim director of ODNR since Mustine’s departure Sept. 7.

Before his service at ODA, Zehringer was the state representative for the 77th House District and is the former owner and operator of the Meiring Poultry and Fish Farm in Fort Recovery, Ohio.