Biography

In January 2007, State Senator Keith Faber was sworn into the Ohio Senate with an appointment to fulfill the unexpired term of Jim Jordan who was elected to Congress. Senator Faber represents the 12th Ohio Senate District, which includes Allen, Champaign, Mercer, Preble, Shelby, and parts of Auglaize and Darke Counties. He was first elected to the Ohio House of Representatives in November 2000 where he served three terms as a Representative from the 77th House District.

In the Senate, Faber serves on the Judiciary Criminal Justice Committee, Judiciary Civil Justice Committee, Agriculture Committee, and is Vice Chair of the Insurance, Commerce, and Labor Committee. He also serves on the Ohio Retirement Study Council.

Faber obtained a Bachelor's degree with honors in Public Administration/Policy with a minor in Biology from Oakland University in Michigan in 1988, and then obtained a Juris Doctorate from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in 1991.

Senator Faber is the principle partner with Faber and Associates in Celina, a law firm specializing in civil litigation and mediation, helping courts and parties resolve matters without trial.

Keith, his wife Andrea and their two children Adam and Brooke live outside Celina in Mercer County and attend St. John's Lutheran Church.

Awards:

Watchdog of the Treasury (2004-2006)
Moms for Ohio Public Service Award (2006)
Ronald Reagan Excellence in Government Award (2005)
Outstanding Legislator of the Year by the United Conservatives of Ohio (2004)
Friend of OARDC and Ohio State Extension (2004)
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation “Friend of Agriculture” (2000-2006)
NRA “A” Rating