Jim Trakas

Who is Jim Trakas?

James Peter Trakas is the former Executive Director of The Ohio State Board of Cosmetology and a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives, and was the Republican nominee for the United States House of Representatives in Ohio's 10th congressional district in 2008. Previous to his public service, Trakas worked for Allied Color Industries, Inc. in Broadview Hts., Ohio in various positions, including Corporate Materials Manager. He is married to Anne Marie Trakas and resides in Independence, Ohio.

Trakas resigned as the Executive Director of The Ohio State Board of Cosmetology on August 13, 2013, the same day the state's inspector general issued a report that found that Trakas improperly involved himself in disciplinary action against a central Ohio salon, and told the owners he could make a fine "go away" if they would not terminate a female employee. The inspector general's report stated that "[Trakas's] actions in this matter were not in accordance with standards of proper governmental conduct as are commonly accepted." Trakas is the third high profile appointee/nominee of Governor John Kasich who has had to resign from his appointment due to improper actions.