COMING RETIREMENTS
PLLI Frank Clayman, Warren-Cambridge LCS, will be retiring from service on Friday, August 29th after 45 years of dedicated service. Per the retiree, there will be no retirement festivities on his final day. Cards can be sent to Frank at:
1435 Union Avenue
Ashtabula, Ohio 44004-2459
Trooper Hollin (Cary) Wegner, Wooster Patrol Post, will be retiring from service on Tuesday, September 2nd after 24 years of dedicated service. An informal celebration will be held on his final day of service at the OSU Secrest Welcome and Education Center beginning at 10:30 AM, credentials presented at 11:00 AM.
Congratulatory Cards can be sent to Hollin at:
858 Taylortown Road
Mansfield, Ohio 44691
RSVP with AP1 Susan Ballow at 330-264-0575
Sergeant Robert Haislop, Gallipolis Patrol Post, will be retiring from service on We September 13th, 2025 after 25 years of dedicated service. Robert is a graduate of the 136th Academy Class. The Gallipolis Post will be hosting an informal retirement reception on Wednesday, September 10th at 10:00 AM, credentionals presented at 10:30 AM. Please join us at the Gallipolis Patrol Post, 396 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, Ohio. Congratulations can be sent to Robert at:
56 Kessinger School Road
Gallipolis, Ohio 45640
Trooper John M. Jackson, Ashland Patrol Post, will be retiring from service on September 13th, 2025 after 25 years of dedicated service. John is a graduate of the 136th Academy Class. John has chosen not to have a formal or informal retirement ceremony. Congratulatory cards can be sent to John at:
1035 Overlook Drive
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Sergeant David Garber, Cleveland District LCS, will be retiring from service on Monday, September 15th, after 25 years of dedicated service. Sgt. Garber was a graduate of the 136th Academy Class. A farewell reception will be held in his honor on his last day of service beginning at 10:00 AM at the Canton Highway Patrol Post, 4511 Shuffle St. NW, Canton, Ohio. Credentials will be presented at 10:30 AM.
Trooper Brian J. Mercer, Unit 515, Hiram Post Trooper Brian J. Mercer, Academy Class 136, will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective September 17, 2025 after 25 years of dedicated service.
Brian has chosen not to have a formal retirement testimonial. The Hiram Post will be hosting a farewell reception in Brian’s honor on his last day. Refreshments will be provided. Date: September 17, 2025 Time: 10:00 A.M. Credentials Presented: 11:00 A.M. Location: Hiram Post 91
Patrol Clerk Cindy D. Burger, Hiram Post AP, will be retiring from the Ohio Turnpike effective September 30, 2025 after nearly 25 years of dedicated service.
The Hiram Post will be hosting a farewell reception in Cindy’s honor on her last day. Refreshments will be provided.
Date: September 30, 2025
Time: 10:00 A.M.
Location: Hiram Post 91
Lieutenant Mark W. Nichols, Unit 0745, of the Piqua and Wilmington Criminal Patrol Teams will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective October 1, 2025 after 26 plus years of dedicated service. Lieutenant Nichols joined the Division on June 1, 1999 as a member of 134th Academy Class. His dedication to the Ohio State Highway Patrol and to the citizens of Ohio is greatly appreciated.
Lieutenant Nichols has chosen not to have a formal retirement testimonial. A gathering will held at Piqua District Headquarters on October 1, 2025 at 1000 hours with credentials presented at 1100 hours.
Cards and well wishes may be sent to:
Mark Nichols
12842 Licklider Road
Conover, Ohio 45317
Festivities Pending
Trooper Gregory Harkey Findlay DHQ September 19th
Trooper Thomas Palmer Columbus DHQ October 3rd
