Raymond Pryor

Who is Raymond Pryor?

Raymond A. Pryor is a former Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives, who represented the 85th District from 2009 to 2010.

The Ross County native is a graduate of Ohio University - Chillicothe, who majored in Business Management Technology. He served six years in the U.S. Navy. Pryor worked for the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services for 25 years as a Veteran’s Representative and Veterans Licensing Coordinator. During his tenure, he helped develop a state licensing and certification program for Ohio veterans hailed as a national model. He is also a certified substitute teacher and an apprentice auctioneer.

Pryor, a former OCSEA Union President, has worked to improve opportunity and attain energy independence in Southern Ohio. He helped establish the Southern Ohio Biomass Task Force, a group dedicated to promoting a biomass fuel initiative in southern and south central Ohio. The goal is to reduce dependence on oil and gas while helping schools and other facilities save on utility costs.

In 2006 Pryor ran for the Ohio House of Representatives against John M. Schlichter but lost by a very slim margin. He faced Schlichter again in 2008, and won.