"[4] From 2003 to 2005, Lumpkin was chief operating and information officer for Ohio State Auditor Betty Montgomery.
[2] Lumpkin was director of the Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services for three years.
[2] While director of the Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services, Lumpkin oversaw an agency with around 700 employees and with a budget exceeding 145 million dollars.
"[6] Upon appointing Lumpkin as director of ODJFS, Governor Strickland stated that, “Doug's background in public administration, government and technology, combined with his strong commitment to public service make him an ideal candidate to lead the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
Our state is facing historic economic challenges, and I am glad that Doug will be leading the agency that will provide critical services to those most in need at this time.”[7] Joel Potts, the senior policy analyst for the Ohio Job and Family Services Directors' Association, commented on Lumpkin's appointments by stating that, "It is an outstanding choice for the governor.