This website is dedicated to all Troopers and non-sworn employees, both past and present, whose hard work, dedication, loyalty and integrity have made the Ohio State Highway Patrol one of the most professional and well respected law enforcement agencies in the Country. Troopers who have dedicated their lives to the Patrol and put them on the line every day to serve and protect the citizens of our great State deserve our support.
It represents those who are proud to be a Trooper, proud of the Flying Wheel and proud to wear the black and gray. It represents Troopers who serve their communities with respect, honesty and integrity. It represents Troopers who respect the Highway Patrol and all it stands for. It represents Troopers who love the Patrol and care about its future!
Trooper to Trooper is an independent website developed by a group of retired Troopers focusing on the interests, issues, and activities affecting the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Funding is provided by the retired Superintendents of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
All website content is reviewed and approved by the Trooper to Trooper Editorial Board.
We appreciate the support of all living, retired Superintendents and those in memoriam who have shared in our journey.
Colonel Robert M. Chiaramonte
EOW December 7th, 2014
Colonel Jack B. Walsh
EOW May 22nd, 2015
Colonel Thomas W. Rice
Colonel Warren H. Davies
Colonel Kenneth B. Marshall
Colonel Kenneth L. Morckel
Colonel Paul D. McClellan
Colonel Richard H. Collins
Colonel John Born
Colonel Paul Pride
Colonel Richard Fambro
Major David D. Sturtz, Ohio's 1st IG
EOW September 18, 2015
Thank you to our Stetson Club Patrons for your continued support!
Tom Rice (4) Fred Goldstein (3) ~ Ken Marshall (3) ~ Brad Kunze (3) ~ Al Branstiter (3) ~ Ed Waltz (3) ~ Ken Morckel (3) ~ Paul Meddles (3) ~ Jim Chapman (3) ~ John Magaw (3) ~ Sandy Chiaramonte (3) ~ Bob Booker (3) ~ Carl Roark (3) ~ Robbie Hartsell (3) ~ Ed Bowman (3) ~ Dale LaRue (3) ~ Steve Brode (3) ~ Jim Garrison (3) ~ Darryl Anderson (3) ~ Rich Rucker (2) ~ Jack Lonier (2) ~ Phil Osborne (2)
Total Stetson Club Contributions in parentheses
Major Anne Ralston, Office of Personnel, has announced her retirement, effective June 1st, 2026, after 28 years of dedicated service.
Last day festivities are scheduled for Friday, May 29th. Details can be found at OSHPRetiree.org.
Congratulations Anne. Enjoy your retirement.
Good afternoon,
Please join me in congratulating Major Anne R. Ralston on her upcoming retirement from the Ohio State Highway Patrol. She has dedicated 28 years of honorable service to the Division and to the citizens of Ohio. I would also like to recognize Captain Kenneth J. Kocab on his upcoming retirement and for his 33 years of public service.
I am proud to announce the promotion of Captain Kristin A. Wickman to major, who will assume command of the Office of Personnel.
I am also proud to announce that Staff Lieutenant Aaron M. Williams will be promoted to captain in the Office of Personnel and Staff Lieutenant Bradley P. Longo will be promoted to captain in the Office of Planning, Research and Development.
The promotions in this communication will be effective Tuesday, June 2, 2026, and will be formally recognized at the promotions ceremony on Monday, June 8, 2026.
As superintendent, I want to express my sincere appreciation to Major Ralston and Captain Kocab for their service to the state of Ohio, and to Major Wickman, Captain Williams and Captain Longo for their continued dedication to the Division and commitment to Service with a Purpose.
Sincerely,
Colonel Charles A. Jones
