Jim Tressel is an American politician and retired college football coach who served as the 67th lieutenant governor of Ohio since 2025.
Jim Tressel Biography
| Real Name | James Patrick Tressel |
| Nickname | Jim Tressel |
| Profession | Politician, and former football coach |
| Date of Birth | 5 December 1952 |
| Age | 73 years old (as of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Painesville, Ohio, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Painesville, Ohio, USA |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Hobbies | Not known |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Berea High School |
| College | Baldwin-Wallace |
| Education Qualification | Bachelor degree |
Jim Tressel Age
Jim Tressel was born on 5 December 1952 in Painesville, Ohio, United States. He is 73 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Jim Tressel Wife
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Ellen |
| Spouse/Wife | Ellen Tressel |
| Children | Four – Zak, Carlee and Whitney from a prior marriage, and one with Ellen, named Eric. |
Jim Tressel Family
| Father’s Name | Lee Tressel (football coach) |
| Mother’s Name | Coise Tressel (athletic historian) |
| Brother’s Name | Not known |
| Sister’s Name | Not known |
Jim Tressel Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 176 cm In meters – 1.76 m In feet & inches – 5’9” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 76 kg In pounds – 168 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | White |
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Jim Tressel Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $18 million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (approx) | $186,867 (annual, as lieutenant governor) |
| Income Source | Salary, investment, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Jim Tressel
- Jim Tressel was born in Painesville, Ohio, to Eloise and Lee Tressel and raised in Mentor.
- His father was the coach at Mentor’s High School.
- He attended many of his father’s games and developed a friendship with neighbor Lou Groza.
- Jim graduated from Berea High School in 1971 and played quarterback under his father at Baldwin-Wallace.
- While attending Baldwin-Wallace, Jim joined the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.
- In 1975, he received his bachelor’s degree from Baldwin-Wallace.
- After graduating, Jim became a graduate assistant at the University of Akron.
- In 1978, he became quarterback and receivers coach at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
- He served as head coach at Youngstown State from 1986 to 2000.
- In 2001, he was named John Cooper’s successor as the head coach of Ohio State.
- From 2012 to 2014, Jim was Vice President of Strategic Engagement for the University of Akron.
- In February 2025, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine nominated Jim Tressel to replace Jon Husted as Lieutenant Governor.
FAQ:
How old is Jim Tressel?
73 years old (as of 2025)
Who is Jim Tressel’s wife?
Jim Tressel is married to Ellen Tressel.
What is Jim Tressel’s net worth?
As of 2025, Jim Tressel’s estimated net worth is $18 million.
What is Jim Tressel’s salary?
As a lieutenant governor, Jim Tressel’s annual salary is $186,867.
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