william george batchelder iii (december 19, 1942 – february 12, 2022) was an american politician. he was the 101st speaker of the ohio house of representatives from 2011 to 2014. he also represented the 69th district of the ohio house of representatives from 2007 to 2014, and was in the house from 1969 to 1998 before. he was a republican. batchelder was born in medina, ohio.