Eric Householder was appointed Cabinet Secretary for the West Virginia Department of Administration, effective January 13, 2025. Prior to this role, he served as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from 2010 to 2024.
Householder held significant leadership positions during his tenure, including serving as House Majority Leader from 2022 to 2024. In this capacity, he worked closely with the House Speaker to implement a cohesive leadership structure and foster strong communication among a historic number of Republican Delegates, which facilitated the advancement of key policies aimed at moving West Virginia forward.
From 2019 to 2022, Householder chaired the House Finance Committee, where he played a pivotal role in managing the state’s budget, which saw a surplus exceeding $3 billion. His leadership ensured the effective allocation of resources to meet the state’s priorities, while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Householder’s legislative accomplishments also entailed spearheading historic income tax reform, which included implementing record-breaking tax cuts totaling $800 million, and working toward the eventual elimination of the state’s personal income tax. Additionally, he led efforts to pass significant labor reforms, including repealing prevailing wage requirements and making West Virginia a right-to-work state.
Householder holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Shepherd College and an MBA from Frostburg University. In addition to his political career, he is a small business owner.