William P. Coley II is a former Republican state senator from Ohio who represented the 4th District in the Ohio Senate from 2011 to 2020. Prior to the Senate, he served four terms in the Ohio House of Representatives. Born on August 5, 1960, he is a business and litigation attorney with over 35 years of experience, specializing in bankruptcy and real estate, and holds an AV Preeminent rating while licensed in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Notable achievements include chairing committees for 10 years, founding the Joint Medicaid Oversight Committee and Correctional Institution Inspection Committee, serving on the Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission, and acting as president of the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States. He received awards from organizations like the Foundation for Government Accountability, Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, American Kennel Club, and American Legislative Exchange Council.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Dayton; J.D. from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.
• Political Experience:
  • Ohio House of Representatives : Chaired Financial Institutions, Housing and Urban Development Committee; authored legislation creating the Digital Learning Clearing House ; served on Judiciary/Civil Justice Committees.
  • Ohio Senate, 4th District : Chairman of Government Oversight and Reform Committee; served on Education, Judiciary, Finance , Rules and Reference; member of eTech Ohio Commission and Joint Committee on Gaming and Wagering.
  • Delegate to the Assembly of State Legislatures; state chair for American Legislative Exchange Council.