COMING RETIREMENTS
Lieutenant Scott J. Kuntz, Unit 1005, Cincinnati Post, will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective February 20, 2026, after 27 years of dedicated service.
Lieutenant Kuntz joined the Division on October 14, 1998, as a member of the 132nd Academy Class. Scott has served at the Batavia Post, Georgetown Post, Lebanon Post and the Cincinnati Post throughout his career. His dedication to the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the citizens of Ohio is greatly appreciated.
Lieutenant Kuntz has chosen not to have a formal retirement ceremony. There will be a farewell reception in Scott’s honor on February 20, 2026 beginning at 11:00 AM. The Cincinnati Post is located at 5791 Creek Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
Motor Carrier Enforcement Inspector Arthur W. Philabaum, District 6 LCS, will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective February 20, 2026, with 30 years of dedicated service to the Division and to the citizens of the State of Ohio. MCEI Philabaum began his career on September 9, 1995, as a Motor Vehicle Inspector. He was then promoted to a Motor Carrier Enforcement Inspector on November, 28, 2004.
His dedication to the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the citizens of Ohio is greatly appreciated. MCEI Philabaum has chosen not to have a formal or informal gathering.
Congratulatory cards may be sent to:
Arthur Philabaum
10975 Highpoint Road
Thornville, Ohio 43076
Financial Manager Kristina Grooms, GHQ Fiscal Services, will be retiring from her position on February 28th after 40 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Ohio. Fiscal Services will be hosting a farewell reception in her honor on Friday, February 20th, prior to her official departure date, in the 1st Floor Atrium of the Charles D. Shipley Building. Festivities begin at 1:00 PM with credentials being presented at 1:30 PM.
Congratulations Kristina and Kenny! Cards and well wishes can be sent to:
Kristina Grooms
11508 Beacom Road
Sunbury, Ohio 43074
Trooper Daniel Moran Jr. of the St. Clairsville Patrol Post will be retiring on Monday, March 9th, after 28 years of dedicated service. Trooper Moran is a graduate of the 129th Academy Class. The St. Clairsville Patrol Post will be hosting a farewell reception in his honor on his last day of service.
The reception will be held at the Kevin Barr Event Center, 104 Fair Street, St. Clairsville, Ohio beginning at 10:00 AM. Retirement credentials will be presented at 11:00 AM.
Cards and well wishes can be sent to:
Daniel Moran
70341 Barton Road
St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950
AP4 Robin Galvin of the Cleveland District will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway
Patrol effective Tuesday, March 31, 2026 after 32 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Ohio.
Robin has chosen not to have a formal retirement testimonial; however, the Cleveland District will be hosting a farewell reception in her honor on her last day beginning at 11:00 AM with credentials being presented at 11:30 AM. The Cleveland District HQ is located at 5225 W. 140th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44142
