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Robert H. Schottenstein

Robert H. Schottenstein was appointed by Governor Bob Taft in 2005.  He is chairman of the board, chief executive officer and president of M/I Homes, Inc., one of the largest homebuilders in the United States.  Based in Columbus, Ohio the Company also has homebuilding divisions in Cincinnati, Ohio; Indianapolis, Indiana; Chicago, Illinois; Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina; Tampa and Orlando, Florida; and in the Virginia and Maryland suburbs surrounding Washington, D.C.  In addition, M/I Homes, Inc. provides mortgage financing through its subsidiary M/I Financial Corporation.

Since its founding in 1976, M/I Homes has sold over 72,000 homes.  Over the years, M/I has established an exemplary reputation based on a strong commitment to superior customer service, quality construction and design, and premier locations.  M/I’s stock is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “MHO.”

From 1977 to 1990, Mr. Schottenstein was engaged in the private practice of law specializing in commercial real estate, corporate and banking transactions. He joined M/I in 1990, was named President in 1996, Chief Executive Officer in 2003, and elected Chairman of the Board in 2004. He was named the homebuilding industry "Executive of the Year" by Builder Magazine in 2008.

For many years, Mr. Schottenstein has been active in a number of business and charitable organizations.  He currently serves as a board member of the Columbus Jewish Federation (served as board chair from 2002-2004), and as a board member of The Children’s Hospital Foundation. Mr. Schottenstein is also a member of the High Production Home Builders Council of the National Association of Home Builders, and is a member of The Columbus Partnership.

From 1995 to 2006, Mr. Schottenstein was a Director of Huntington Bancshares, Inc. a regional national bank headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. In addition, he previously served on the Board of Ohio Dominican University, Columbus School for Girls, Columbus Torah Academy (served as Board Chair from 1985 to 1989), Ballet Met of Columbus, and was a member of the United Jewish Appeal National Youth Leadership Cabinet. In 1987, Mr. Schottenstein received the Columbus Jewish Federation "Young Leadership Award" and in 2002, he received the Central Ohio Building Industry Association "Builder of the Year Award."

Robert H. Schottenstein has an undergraduate degree from Indiana University and a law degree from Capital University Law School.  He is married to Jeri Block, has four children, and resides in Jefferson Township, Franklin County, Ohio.  

Term:  7/1/2005-5/13/2014

05/2008

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