Michael Culp named Ohio Democratic Party Executive Director

Ohio Democratic Party Chair Denny White announced today he will hire Michael Culp as the party's new executive director.

"The Ohio Democratic Party is fortunate to have Mike on board," White said. "He is a proven leader with a strong commitment to the ideals of the Democratic Party."

Culp, 33, serves as chief of staff for the Ohio House Democratic Caucus. In that role, he helped orchestrate the successful strategy that lead to a pick up of three House seats on election night in 2004 - the biggest gain for the caucus in more than two decades.

"I'm excited about this opportunity," Culp said. "The 2006 elections are a watershed moment for Ohio Democrats. I'm going to work everyday toward putting a Democrat in the governor's office and to elect Democrats up and down the ballot."

Culp officially begins as executive director at the end of this month.