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​​Steve Buehrer

​​​PROTECT OHIO PENSIONS, INC

Since 2016, Mr. Steve Buehrer, partner, and head of the public policy practice at the law firm of Carpenter Lipps LLP, has been representing the members of Protect Ohio Pensions, and our mission to protect the defined benefit pension plans of the five Ohio public pension systems:

Public Employees, State Teachers, School Employees,

Police and Fire, and Highway Patrol

Mr. Buehrer brings vast experience from nearly thirty years around many levels of government. Before joining the law firm, he served as Administrator/CEO of the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation; and prior to that he spent twelve years as a member of the Ohio General Assembly.  

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Mr. Buehrer comments, “I am a person that values public service and have committed nearly my entire professional career to it.  I believe the retirement systems and the defined-benefit plans are a cornerstone for current public employees as well as retirees that are spread across our state and nation.  I am honored to be a part of protecting these vital plans as well as educating legislators and the community at large on the benefits we all reap from stable, predictable retirement systems.”​

Mr. Buehrer, with support from the firm’s public policy team, will be responsible for educating members of the General Assembly, monitoring legislation that impacts the pension plans, and providing updates to the association.  William Winegarner, founding director of Protect Ohio Pensions, Inc said, “Steve’s experience, knowledge, and passion for public service will be a huge asset to supporting and protecting the defined public pension plans.  I am confident Steve and the public policy team will play a key role in increasing our presence in the legislative process and keeping our members informed on important issues impacting the stability of the funds.”