Columbus - Ohio Auditor of State Dave Yost has made several key leadership appointments, including Brenda L. Rinehart as Chief of Staff.

Rinehart, a graduate of Ohio University and Capital University School of Law, has had an extensive administrative and legal career in local, state and federal government, including service as an assistant United States attorney for the Southern District of Ohio.

“We have an aggressive agenda for the Auditor’s office. I know Brenda’s vast experience at every level of government will ensure a tight and efficient operation. Brenda will help me every step of the way as we work to root out fraud and misuse whenever taxpayer dollars are at risk,” Yost said.