Trooper to Trooper Columbus, OH 43228

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!

Bill Healy (5) ~ Tom Rice (4) ~ Fred Summers (3) ~ Mike Kasler (3) ~ Jeff May (3) ~ Fred Goldstein (3) ~ Ken Marshall (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) ~ Dale LaRue (3) ~ Steve Brode (3) ~ Jim Garrison (3) ~ Darryl Anderson (3) ~ Brad Kunze (3)

Stetson Club Patrons with at least 3 or more SC contributions

Find out how you can support the lobbying efforts of the State Troopers of Ohio by linking to the STO page on this website. One time contributions can be made through Paypal by clicking on our STO logo to the right! State Troopers of Ohio is a registered 501(c)4.

Who's getting promoted? Click open the PDF below to see the most recent promotions announced by Colonel Charles Jones, effective July 28th, 2026.

The formal ceremony has been scheduled for Monday, August 24th at 1:00 PM

Our newest STO Patrons, recent retirees Anne Ralston (seen here with STO Board Member Bob Booker) Loren Martel,and Mike Walter. Thank you for your monthly support for the State Troopers of Ohio!

Retired Major Darryl Anderson retains his seat on the Board

As a result of the 2026 retiree election, Major (retired) Darryl Anderson was re-elected and will be sworn in as a retiree trustee on August 20, 2026. Major (retired) Anderson received the most votes from the two candidates vying for the retiree position.

Former Lieutenant Dustin Neely has been appointed to the vacant investor expert position on the Board of the HPRS.

Dustin Neely was commissioned as an Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) Trooper in October 2002 as a member of the 139th Academy Class. During his 17-year career with the Division, he served approximately seven years as a road trooper before advancing into several specialized assignments. These included service in Capitol Operations at the Ohio Statehouse, Investigator, Investigative Supervisor, and ultimately Lieutenant in the Office of Personnel - Labor Relations. (See the complete announcement at ohprs.org.)