Deborah A. Ashenhurst served in the Ohio National Guard for 37 years and now holds a position in the Cabinet of Governor Mike DeWine as the director of the Department Veterans Services.

Ashenhurst commanded and held staff officer assignments from battalion, company, brigade, and Joint Force Headquarters.

[3][4] This squad is one of two in the Homeland Response Force, which are trained to respond to any CBRNE incidents east of the Mississippi River.

[3] She also graduated from the Adjutant General Corps Pre-Command Course and Joint Task Force Commander Training Course.

Between her time serving in the United States National Guard and her career in public service, Ashenhurst worked at R2 Associates.

[1] On January 14, 2019, Ashenhurst was appointed as director of Ohio Department of Veterans Services by Governor Mike DeWine.