COMING RETIREMENTS
Sergeant Heath G. Strawser, Lancaster Post, will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective October 20, 2025 with over 25 years of dedicated service to the Division and to the citizens of the State of Ohio.
Sergeant Strawser began his career 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. Sergeant Strawser has chosen not to have a formal or informal gathering.
Congratulatory cards may be sent to:
MDA
Heath Strawser
7590 Heigle Road SW
Lancaster, OH 43130
Trooper Tiffany J. Kohls, Unit 1155, will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective October 24, 2025 after 25 years of dedicated service to the Division. Her dedication to the Ohio Highway Patrol and the citizens of Ohio is greatly appreciated.
Trooper Kohls has chosen to not have a formal or informal retirement testimonial. An informal farewell reception will be held at the Delaware Post on October 24th beginning at 10:30 AM. Credentials presented at 11:00 AM.
Congratulatory cards and best wishes can be sent to:
Tiffany Kohls
7326 State Route 19, Unit 1010
Mount Gilead, Oh 43338
Administrative Professional 4 Lisa M. Clouse, will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective October 31, 2025, after 41 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Ohio. AP4 Lisa M. Clouse began her employment with the Patrol on April 5, 1983 as a Communications Technician, she held many positions within the patrol during her career, including Cadet Dispatcher, Cadet, Dispatcher, Clerk 3, Secretary, Driver License Examiner 1, Executive Secretary, and Administrative Professional 4. Her dedication to the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the citizens of Ohio is greatly appreciated.
Administrative Professional 4 Lisa M. Clouse has chosen not to have a formal retirement testimonial; however, the Findlay District will be hosting a farewell reception in her honor on her last day.
Date: Friday, October 31, 2025
Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
Credentials Presented: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Upper Room Church of God
520 W. Bigelow Avenue
Findlay, Ohio 45840
Congratulatory cards may be sent to Lisa at the following address:
Lisa M. Clouse
12116 W. Twp. Rd. 112
Fostoria, Ohio 44830
Dispatcher Barbara L. Michaels, will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective October 30, 2025 after 19 years of dedicated service. Her dedication to the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the citizens of Ohio is greatly appreciated.
Dispatcher Michaels has chosen not to have a formal or informal retirement testimonial.
Congratulatory cards and best wishes can be sent to:
Barbara Michaels
3113 Penrose Ave.
Springfield, Ohio 45503
Lieutenant David E. Bailey, Class 136, will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective November 7, 2025, after 25 years of dedicated service. His dedication to the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the citizens of Ohio is greatly appreciated.
Lieutenant Bailey has chosen not to have a formal retirement testimonial. The
Administrative Investigation Unit will be hosting a farewell reception at the Cambridge Post in Lieutenant Bailey’s honor. Refreshments will be provided.
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time: 10:00 A.M.
Credentials Presented: 11:00 A.M.
Location: Cambridge Post
7051 Glenn Highway
Cambridge, OH 43725
Major Chad J. Neal, Unit 1612, will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective Friday, November 7, 2025, with more than 33 years of dedicated service to the Division.
Major Neal began his career on July 13, 1992, as a cadet dispatcher assigned to the Gallipolis Post. On February 7, 1994, he entered the academy and was a member of the 126th Academy Class. His dedication to the Ohio State Highway Patrol and to the citizens of Ohio is greatly appreciated.
Major Neal has chosen not to have a formal retirement testimonial. The Office of Criminal Investigations will be hosting a farewell reception in his honor.
Date: November 7, 2025
Time: 10:30 A.M.
Credentials presented at 11:00 A.M.
Location: OSHP Training Academy
Please notify all employees, retirees, and auxiliary units at your post or section. Please RSVP to AP4 Jessica Jones at [email protected] or 614-387-1060 by October 31, 2025.
Festivities Pending
Lieutenant James Schlotterbeck, Wilmington Patrol Post, on December 1st
