Marcell Strbich is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, combat veteran, and Ohio-based election integrity advocate currently running for Ohio Secretary of State. Over a 20-year military career, he served as an Air Force intelligence officer in tactical, operational, and strategic leadership roles, flying more than 1,200 combat hours and deploying multiple times in support of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Following his retirement from active duty, Strbich shifted his focus to election administration and reform, working with lawmakers, advocacy groups, and the courts on issues related to voter verification, election security, and compliance with state and federal election law. He resides in the Dayton area with his wife and three children.