02/01/2023

DeWine Chooses New Commissioner of the Ohio Department of Taxation

Patricia Harris will be the agency's next commissioner

If the nomination is confirmed by the Senate, Harris will replace Jeff McClain, who retired as ODT commissioner in 2022.

Harris began her career at BWC in 1991 as a claims representative, charged with analyzing, investigating and making initial determinations on workers' compensation clams. Throughout her time at the agency, she held multiple leadership positions, including regional training manager, service office manager, senior claims director, chief of claims services and chief operating officer. Since becoming the chief operating officer in September 2020, Harris has been responsible for projects that affect overall agency performance, customer service, budgeting and legislation.

Harris possesses a bachelor's degree in organizational leadership from Xavier University and a master's in education from the University of Missouri. She was recognized as the BWC Employee of the Year in 2006 and was recently awarded the Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Individual Award.