Brad Wenstrup is a Republican who represented Ohio's 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2013 to 2025. Born on June 17, 1958, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he is a retired U.S. Army Reserve Colonel, podiatric surgeon, and combat veteran who deployed to Iraq in 2005–2006 as Chief of Surgery, earning the Bronze Star, Combat Action Badge, Soldier’s Medal for Heroism , and Legion of Merit . A Cincinnati native, he practiced podiatric medicine for 26–27 years, including his own private practice and later a large orthopedic group. Married to Monica with a son, Brad Jr., his notable post-Congress roles include serving on the President's Intelligence Advisory Board and launching Ubiquitous Strategies Alliance in January 2025.

Education

• B.A. from the University of Cincinnati .
• B.S. and D.P.M. from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science , where he also completed his surgical residency.

Political Experience

Wenstrup served four terms in Congress , consistently winning re-election in Ohio's 2nd District with strong margins . Key committee roles included:
- House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence .
- House Committee on Ways and Means .
- Chair, Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic .
- Previously: Armed Services, Veterans’ Affairs , and Co-Chair of the GOP Doctors’ Caucus .
Notable achievements include advancing VA reforms like the VA Mission Act, healthcare policy, energy policy, and the WORK Act to aid workforce transitions from federal assistance.