Lenny Eliason Portrait

Lenny Eliason

Commissioner
Athens County

Lenny Eliason serves as an Athens County Commissioner and has dedicated more than 25 years to public service, first taking office in 1998. Throughout his career, he has been a strong advocate for economic development, infrastructure investment, and regional collaboration. As a member of the Buckeye Hills Regional Council Executive Committee, Eliason works with local leaders to strengthen communities and advance initiatives that improve opportunities and quality of life across southeastern Ohio.

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