John Logue
was appointed Director of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency in April 2025 by Governor Mike DeWine. In this role, he leads the agency’s efforts to protect Ohio’s air, land, and water resources while supporting economic development and public health across the state.

With more than 25 years of experience in workers’ compensation and insurance services, including senior roles at Sedgwick Claims Management Services, John brings a deep understanding of risk management, organizational leadership, and strategic innovation to Ohio EPA.
 

Prior to joining Ohio EPA, John served as Administrator and CEO of the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC), one of the largest state-run insurance systems in the nation. He was originally appointed as BWC’s Deputy Administrator in November 2024, having previously held key leadership roles at the agency since 2019, including Chief of Strategic Direction. During his tenure, he oversaw the Division of Safety & Hygiene, and led initiatives in analytics, business intelligence, business transformation, and establishing the Workforce Safety Innovation Center.

John also served as BWC’s Interim Administrator from November 2020 to August 2021 and was reappointed to lead the agency in 2024. His commitment to public service and worker safety earned him an appointment by Governor DeWine to the Ohio Task Force on Volunteer Fire Service in 2022.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from John Carroll University, an MBA from Cleveland State University, and an Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation from The Institutes.