Major General (Ret.) John Harris

Director Ohio Department of Veterans Services

Maj. Gen. (Retired) John C. Harris Jr. was appointed as the Director of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services by Governor Mike DeWine and assumed his new leadership duties on June 1, 2025. General Harris brings decades of distinguished military service to this vital statewide role, where he now leads efforts to support Ohio's nearly 700,000 veterans and their families.

He previously served as the Ohio Adjutant General from 2019 to 2025, commanding the state's Army and Air National Guard, Military Reserve, and Naval Militia – a force of nearly 17,000 personnel. A veteran of both domestic missions and overseas deployments – including leading Task Force Lancer in Kosovo – he is a proven leader, aviator, and advocate.

After 44 years in uniform, the Director continues to serve with integrity and purpose, ensuring Ohio veterans of all backgrounds, eras, and branches of service receive the care, recognition, and opportunities they have earned.

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