COMING RETIREMENTS
Lieutenant Todd J. Belcher, unit 0899, Class 137, GHQ Licensing & Commercial Standards, will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective June 1, 2026 with 25 years of dedicated service.
Lieutenant Belcher has chosen not to have a formal or nonformal retirement testimonial. Congratulatory cards may be sent to:
Todd Belcher
2961 Quail Rdg
Akron, OH 44319
Trooper Loren R. Martel, Class 128 will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective June 2, 2026 with 29 years of dedicated service.
Trooper Martel has chosen not to have a formal or informal retirement testimonial. Congratulatory cards may be sent to:
Loren Martel
11511 Parker Drive
Belle Center, OH 43310
Lieutenant Corey W. Pennington, academy class number 141, will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective June 3, 2026, after over 22 years of dedicated service.
Lieutenant Pennington served as a trooper at the Chillicothe post and LCS, a sergeant at Marietta, Marysville, Circleville, Delaware, the Office of Personnel, Legislative Affairs and LCS. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and served at Piqua, Wilmington and Jackson Districts.
Lieutenant Pennington has chosen not to have a formal retirement testimonial. The Jackson LCS will be hosting a farewell reception in Lieutenant Pennington’s honor on his last day. Refreshments will be provided.
Date: June 3, 2026
Time: Social Hour 10:00 A.M.
Credentials Presented: 11:00 A.M.
Location: Unioto Middle School Auditorium
160 Moundsville Rd. Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
Please RSVP by May 29, 2026, to AP-1 Traci Glispie, [email protected] or call 937-655-9189.
Date: June 3, 2026
Time: 10:00 A.M.
Credentials Presented: 11:00
Location: TBD
Dispatcher Carol A. Stinnett, Unit 6016, Dayton Post, will retire from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective June 5, 2026, with 26 years of dedicated service to the Division.
Dispatcher Carol A. Stinnett began her career on June 5, 2000, and has served at the Dayton Post throughout her entire tenure. She was named the Dayton Post Dispatcher of the Year in 2016 and received the Gold Star Award in 2024. Her dedication to the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the citizens of the State of Ohio is sincerely appreciated.
Dispatcher Stinnett has chosen to forego a formal retirement ceremony.
The Dayton Post will be hosting a farewell reception in Dispatcher Stinnett’s honor.
Date: June 5, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Credentials Presented: 11:00 AM
Location: Dayton Post: 400 Smith Drive, Englewood, 45315.
Please notify all employees, retirees, and auxiliary units at your post and section. RSVP to AP1 Terri Murray at [email protected] or 937-832-4794.
Cards may be sent to: Carol A. Stinnett
5 Mark Twain Court
Dayton, Ohio 45414
Sergeant Ronald “Ron” E. Bornino, Unit 0276, 128th Academy Class, will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol on June 12, 2026, after 29 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Ohio.
Sergeant Bornino has chosen not to have a formal retirement testimonial. The Ashtabula Post will be hosting a farewell reception in Sergeant Bornino’s honor. Light refreshments will be provided. Final day festivities will begin at 10:00 AM, credentials presented at 11:00 AM at the Ashtabula Patrol Post, 4860 N Ridge Road West, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004.
Cards may be sent to:
Ron and Cheryl Bornino
14790 Glen Valley Road
Middlefield, Ohio 44062
Sergeant Jason G. Bonar, Unit 1376, will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective June 12, 2026, with nearly 26 years of dedicated service.
Sergeant Bonar entered the Training Academy on September 13, 2000, as a member of the 136th Academy Class and was first assigned to the Ashtabula Post. During his career, he also served at the District 4 Criminal Patrol, Ravenna, Canfield, and Warren Posts. His dedication to the citizens of Ohio, and those who travel through, is greatly appreciated.
Sergeant Bonar has chosen not to have a formal or informal retirement testimonial.
Congratulatory cards may be sent to:
Jason Bonar
327 Buena Vista Ave.
Vienna, OH 44473
Infrastructure Specialist 4 Marc Dorsey, ITS & LEADS, will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective June 12, 2026, with 33 years of dedicated service to the State of Ohio.
Marc has chosen not to have a formal retirement testimonial. The ITS & LEADS Section will host an informal farewell reception in Marc’s honor on June 10, 2026 at 11:30 AM, credentials to be presented at 12:00 Noon.
Trooper Lance S. Deshuk, Unit 1771, will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective July 1, 2026, after 24 years of dedicated service to the Division.
Trooper Deshuk entered the Training Academy on April 10, 2002, as a member of the 139th Academy Class and was first assigned to the Milan Post. During his career, he also served at our Norwalk, Sandusky and Elyria Posts. His dedication to the Division and to those who live in and travel through Ohio is greatly appreciated.
Trooper Deshuk has chosen not to have a formal retirement testimonial. The Elyria Post will be hosting a farewell reception in his honor on July 1st at 11:00 AM. Credentials will be presented at 12:00 Noon. The Elyria Patrol Post is located at 38000 Cletus Drive, North Ridgeville, Ohio 44039.
Cards may be sent to:
Lance Deshuk
3130 North Ridge Road
Vermilion, Ohio 44089
