State Representative Ty Mathews serves the 83rd District in the Ohio House of Representatives. Now in his first term, he focuses on international trade, national defense, and strategic economic development. He serves as Vice Chair of the House Veteran and Military Affairs Committee and is a member of the Development, Government Oversight, and Natural Resources Committees.
In the legislature, Mathews has introduced legislation aimed at positioning Ohio as a leader in defense innovation and global trade. His work includes efforts to expand international market access, attract foreign direct investment, and streamline procurement processes for emerging defense technologies. His policy initiatives emphasize Ohio’s role in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and cybersecurity, often in coordination with national and international defense partners.
Mathews also serves in the Ohio Army National Guard, where he currently commands Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1-145th Armor Regiment. He was previously deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, where he coordinated counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) operations. He also served as a Protocol Officer to the Serbian Ambassador, helping facilitate diplomatic and military engagements in support of transatlantic security cooperation.
Before his election, Mathews worked as a Special Assistant and Policy Aide to the Ohio Treasurer, focusing on fiscal policy and global investment strategy. He is also involved in his family’s business, Northwestern Masonry in Findlay, giving him firsthand insight into the regulatory and supply-chain challenges faced by small manufacturers.
Mathews holds a Bachelor of Science from Cedarville University and a Master’s degree in Executive Leadership from Liberty University. A proud Ohioan, he is grounded in the values of faith, family, and service. He lives in Findlay with his wife, Landry, and is an active member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. In his free time, he enjoys reading, hunting, and staying physically active.