COMING RETIREMENTS
Program Administrator 3 Laura L. Cox, will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective November 28, 2025, after 34 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Ohio. PA3 Laura Cox began her employment with the Patrol on November 25, 1991 as a Researcher 2. Her dedication to the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the citizens of Ohio is greatly appreciated.
Program Administrator 3 Laura Cox has chosen not to have a formal retirement testimonial; however, the Office of Personnel will host a farewell reception in her honor.
Date: Monday, November 24, 2025
Start Time: 11:00 am
Credentials Presented: 12:00 pm
Location: Shipley Building Atrium
1970 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43223
Please RSVP by November 17, 2025 to PA2 Lindsay Pinkerman at [email protected] or 614-644-4072.
Congratulatory cards may be sent to Laura at the following address:
Laura L. Cox
5810 Gale Road SW
Pataskala, OH 43062
Motor Carrier Enforcement Inspector Keith A. Morrison, District 6 LCS, will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective November 28, 2025 with 32 years of dedicated service to the Division and to the citizens of the State of Ohio.
MCEI Morrison began his career on April 4, 1993, as a Motor Vehicle Inspector. He was then promoted to a Motor Carrier Enforcement Inspector on April, 2, 2006.
His dedication to the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the citizens of Ohio is greatly appreciated. MCEI Morrison has chosen not to have a formal or informal gathering.
Congratulatory cards may be sent to:
Keith Morrison
189 Ford Avenue
Pataskala, Ohio 43062
Lieutenant James S. Schlotterbeck, Unit 956, will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective December 1, 2025, with 26 years of dedicated service to the Division. Lieutenant Schlotterbeck joined the Patrol on September 13, 2000, as a member of the 136th Academy Class. His dedication to the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the citizens of Ohio is greatly appreciated.
Lieutenant Schlotterbeck has chosen not to have a formal ceremony. Cincinnati Operations will be hosting a farewell reception in his honor on Monday, November 24th at 11:00 AM. Credentials will be presented at 11:30 AM.
Cincinnati Operations
9971 Cincinnati – Dayton Rd.
West Chester, OH 45069
Congratulatory cards may be sent to:
James Schlotterbeck
3604 Yellow Finch Way
Franklin, OH 45005
Trooper Robert T. Bailey, 126th Academy Class, will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective December 2, 2025, after nearly 32 years of dedicated service.
Trooper Bailey will not be having a formal retirement testimonial. However, the Lebanon Post will be hosting a farewell gathering in Trooper Bailey’s honor, beginning at 10:00 AM. Credentials will be presented at 11:00 AM. Refreshments will be provided.
Festivities will be conducted at the Urbancrest Church, 2634 Drake Road, Lebanon, Ohio 43056
Project Manager 2 Jeffrey W. Grayson will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective December 5, 2025, after 32 years of dedicated service. Project Manager Grayson has chosen not to have a formal or nonformal retirement reception.
Congratulatory cards may be sent to:
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Public Affairs Unit (PAU)
Attn: S/Lt. Tiffiany Meeks
1970 West Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43223
Trooper William L. Head, Academy Class 133, will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective December 12, 2025 after over 26 years of dedicated service to the Division. His commitment to the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the citizens of Ohio is greatly appreciated.
Trooper Head has chosen not to have a formal retirement testimonial. The Chardon Post will be hosting a farewell reception in Trooper Head’s honor on his final day of service beginning at 10:00 AM, credentials to be presented at 10:30 AM. Refreshments will be provided.
Chardon Post
530 Center Street
Chardon, Ohio 44024
Please notify all employees, retirees and auxiliary units at your post and section. Please RSVP by December 5, 2025 to AP1 Julie L. Szeker at [email protected] or call 440-285-9436.
Congratulatory cards and best wishes can be sent to:
William L. Head
6245 Whitetail Run
Oakwood Village, Ohio 44146
Dispatcher John W. Young, will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective December 12, 2025 after 22 ½ years of dedicated service. John has chosen not to have a formal retirement testimonial. The Springfield Post will be hosting a farewell reception in John Young’s honor on his last day. Refreshments will be provided.
Date: December 12, 2025
Time: 11 A.M.
Credentials Presented: 12 P.M.
Location: Clark County Fairgrounds Board Room
4401 South Charleston Pike
Springfield, Ohio 45502
Please RSVP by December 13, 2025 to Dispatcher Supervisor Jason M. Hack Unit 6193 [email protected] or call 937-323-9781.
Festivities Pending - NONE
