COMING RETIREMENTS
Sergeant Jason B. Bittinger, Unit 0877, will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective Monday, August 3, 2026, after 27 years of dedicated service to the Division.
Sergeant Bittinger entered the Training Academy on October 14, 1998, as a member of the 132nd Academy Class and was first assigned to the Medina Post. During his career, he also served at the Wooster and Ashland Posts. His dedication to the citizens of Ohio, and those who travel through, is greatly appreciated.
Sergeant Bittinger has chosen not to have a formal or informal retirement testimonial.
Congratulatory cards may be sent to:
Jason Bittinger
8075 Cleveland Road
Wooster, OH 44691
Lieutenant Gamel S. Brimah, Academy Class 128, will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective August 21st after 29 years of dedicated service. Lieutenant Brimah has chosen not to have a formal retirement testimonial. The Office of Investigative
Services will be hosting a farewell reception in Gamel’s honor on his last day. Refreshments will be provided.
Date: Monday, August 10, 2026
Time: 11:00 A.M.
Credentials Presented: 12:00 Noon
Location: Shipley Building – Atrium
Trooper Nicholas C. Clemens, Unit 0403, will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective Tuesday, September 1, 2026, after 28 years of dedicated service to the Division. Trooper Clemens entered the Training Academy on April 20, 1998, as a member of the 131st Academy Class and was assigned to the Medina Post for his entire career. His dedication to the citizens of Ohio, and those who travel through, is greatly appreciated.
Trooper Clemens has chosen not to have a formal retirement testimonial. The Medina Post will be hosting a farewell reception in his honor on Tuesday, Septemer 1st at 11:00 AM, credentials will be presented at 12:00 Noon. Festivities will be at the Medina Patrol Post.
OSHP Medina Post 52
3149 Frantz Road
Medina, Ohio 44256
Cards may be sent to:
Nick Clemens
7166 Cleveland Road
Wooster, Ohio 44691
Administrative Professional 1 Connie E. Myers will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective September 3, 2026, with more than 21 years of dedicated service. Connie has chosen not to have a formal retirement testimonial. Jackson Post 40, however, will be hosting a farewell reception in her honor on September 3, 2026.
Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. (Credentials presented at 10:30)
Location: Jackson Highway Patrol Post
10179 Chillicothe Pike
Jackson, Ohio 45640
Congratulatory cards may be sent to AP1 Myers at the following address:
Connie Myers
211 Campbell Road
Thurman, Ohio 45685
