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 The Honorable Kevin L. Boyce was sworn in as the 47th Treasurer of the State of Ohio on January 7, 2009, in a ceremony conducted by Ohio Governor Ted Strickland. Boyce was raised in Columbus by his mother and his grandmother. They taught him that hard work and responsibility create opportunities to succeed in life. These lessons are the foundation for Boyce’s social and political philosophy. His family helped him develop an understanding of the importance of community service and, even more importantly, the belief that each of us has a role in making tomorrow better than today. Boyce sees his role as Ohio Treasurer of State as an opportunity to make a bigger impact than ever before—giving Ohioans the support and resources they need to make informed, confident financial decisions to strengthen the entire state’s economy.
As Treasurer, Boyce is committed to improving Ohio’s financial future and ensuring Ohioans’ tax dollars are strategically invested and protected. In addition to the role of State Treasurer, Boyce serves as Chair of the Ohio Complete Count Committee , where he leads the effort to raise public awareness of the 2010 Census and works with local communities to ensure Ohio receives appropriate funding levels from the federal government. Boyce also serves as Chairman of the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST) Financial Literacy Committee. In this capacity, he guides the financial education components of treasuries around the nation, and provides advice for the development of NAST financial literacy programs.
Prior to his appointment as Treasurer, Boyce served eight years as a member of the Columbus City Council. The final three years of his tenure he was elected President Pro Tempore and served as Chairman of the Public Finance Committee. Columbus is the 15th largest city in the nation, and the largest city in the country with a AAA Bond Rating from all three major bond rating agencies. During his tenure on Council, Boyce established a record of fiscal integrity, performance based budget practices, and oversaw the adoption of the city’s $1.3 billion dollar annual budget. This includes a capital budget of nearly $400 million dollars for roadways, neighborhood development, and infrastructure improvements. He also founded the Columbus Youth Commission, significantly expanded parkland and greenways, advocated for stronger civil rights laws, and championed job creation strategies that led to the creation or retention of over 20,000 jobs in central Ohio.
In addition to Columbus city council, Boyce served as Executive Director of KnowledgeWorks Ohio -- a non-profit organization created with the mission of improving Ohio’s school systems through public development and advocacy. During his tenure at KnowledgeWorks Boyce was a part of a team that invested over $100 million dollars in Ohio’s public school systems. The team implemented cutting edge education models such as Project GRAD, Small Schools, and Early College. Boyce served as Chief of Staff for the Ohio House of Representatives’ Democratic Caucus under Minority Leader Jack Ford, was Executive Director of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus, and directed youth programs in the City of Toledo under Mayor Carleton Finkbeiner.
Boyce has received many awards and honors, some of which include: Ebony Magazine’s National Award "30 Leaders Under 30"; the 2009 Myrl H. Shoemaker Award for integrity and dedication in public service; the National Council of Negro Women’s Community Service Award; selected to participate in the American Swiss Foundation’s 20th Annual Young Leaders Conference; the Outstanding Role Model Award from the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity; the Outstanding Public Service Award from the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; the Outstanding Service Award from the Franklin County Democratic Party; University of Toledo Award for Outstanding Professionalism and Community Contributions; served as a delegate to the 2004 and 2008 Democratic National Conventions; selected as one of the United States Delegates to South Africa for the American Council of Young Political Leaders; and was honored in 2009 by Wilberforce University with an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree for his distinguished career in public service, commitment to community, and dedication to higher education. In addition, Boyce has been recog- nized by the State of Israel for his leadership and support of Israel Bonds.
Boyce earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Toledo and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Central Michigan University. He is an active member of the historic St. Paul AME Church in Columbus, where he serves as a steward and is an active participant in activities for youth and young adults. Boyce and his wife Crystal have two sons, and reside in Columbus, Ohio.
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