Eric Conroy

Eric Conroy grew up on Cincinnati's West Side in a family with four generations of blue collar workers.¹ His grandfather was a World War II veteran.¹ Conroy graduated from Elder High School before attending the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado.¹

He served as an Air Force intelligence officer, reaching the rank of captain.¹ His assignments included two years in Okinawa, Japan, and work in Washington.¹ He worked with Special Operations forces and on strategic planning across military commands.¹

After the Air Force, Conroy joined the CIA's Directorate of Operations as a case officer, with postings including Afghanistan, Poland and Iraq.¹ His CIA work included clandestine operations in war zones and briefing U.S. leaders on national security matters.¹ He also holds a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University.¹ His November opponents are Democratic incumbent Greg Landsman and Libertarian Nathan Weise.²

Conroy's economic agenda emphasizes reducing federal spending, expanding domestic energy production and lowering taxes for families.³ He also supports workforce development and reducing regulatory burdens on small businesses.³ For veterans, he favors more choices about where to receive medical care, expanded GI Bill education benefits and stronger job training.⁴ His platform also calls for housing assistance and support for veterans facing homelessness or addiction.⁴