Kevin L. Boyce

A lifelong Ohioan, Kevin Boyce made history when he was elected in November of 2016, as the first African American to serve on the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, where he continues to serve today. Franklin County is the largest county in Ohio with just under 1.4 million residents.

During this time, Commissioner Boyce has led the creation of the RISE Together Innovation Institute. An organization created to disrupt structural racism and end poverty in order to achieve equity for all Franklin County Residents. Additionally, Boyce led the charge to declare racism a public health crisis in Franklin County, as one of the first large counties in America to do so.

He has had a distinguished, 30-year career in public service. At age 37, Boyce was the youngest state-wide office holder in the United States of America. Serving as the state treasurer of Ohio and overseeing the 7th largest treasury in the United States. Additionally, Boyce has served as a legislator in the Ohio General Assembly and a member of Columbus City Council.

Outside of his public service, Boyce has had a successful career in investment banking, having managed over $10 billion dollars in transactions in states such as Ohio, New York, Illinois, Texas, California, Michigan, Tennessee, and Georgia.

Mr. Boyce is also a serial entrepreneur, of which his most recent endeavor included the historic formation of America’s 20th Minority Depository Institution, Adelphi Bank. Prior to Adelphi, America had not seen a Black-owned bank open in 30 years.

Chartered in January 2023 after a three-year organization period, Adelphi is dedicated to reducing the wealth gap by providing homeownership opportunities, entrepreneurial resources, and banking services to underserved communities. Adelphi continues to flourish in Columbus, OH where Boyce serves as the Vice Chairman.

Commissioner Boyce has received numerous awards and honors throughout his tenure and is often called to testify in front of the United States Congress, on national news broadcasts, and print publications.

He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Toledo, a master’s degree from Central Michigan University, and a Doctorate of Humane Letters from Wilberforce University.

He resides in Columbus, Ohio and is married to Congresswoman Emilia Sykes (Akron OH-13). He has two sons, Kevin Jr. and Kristopher Boyce.