COMING RETIREMENTS
Trooper Mark Nelson, member of the 136th Academy Class, will be retiring from the Ohio State Highway Patrol effective August 21, 2026, after 26 years of dedicated service.
Trooper Nelson joined the Division in 1996 as a Highway Patrol Dispatcher at the Batavia Patrol Post before joining the 136th Academy Class in late 2000. After his commission in March 2001, he began his Patrol service at the Lima Patrol Post. Throughout his career, Trooper Nelson has also served as a trooper at the Batavia Post, Piqua Post, and Hamilton Post. In March 2013, he accepted a promotion to sergeant, serving as assistant post commander at the Cincinnati Post. He then joined the Aviation Section in September 2019, where is currently assigned as a Trooper Pilot. His dedication to the Ohio State Highway Patrol and to the citizens of Ohio is greatly appreciated.
Trooper Nelson has chosen not to have a formal retirement testimonial. In lieu of gathering, cards and well-wishes can be sent to Trooper Nelson at:
816 Morgan Drive
Monroe, OH 45050
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
