Advancing the Line: Union Leadership Training
February 23, 2026 - February 24, 2026
3rd District
Vice-President
Email cwilson@oapff.org
Call 740-502-9240
Cory began his proud firefighting career with the Air Force while being stationed in Charleston S.C. After he was done serving with the military, Cory returned home to follow in his father’s footsteps by becoming a professional fire fighter with Coshocton Fire in 2004. Cory worked his way up to the rank of captain in 2011.
Cory was elected Coshocton Local 216 Secretary Treasurer in 2005 and then later became union president in 2014. In 2016 at a special meeting he was elected to the 3rd District Vice President. Cory has two children, Caden and Cammy.
2nd District
Vice-President
Email dmarks@oapff.org
Prior to being hired by the City of Elyria Fire Department, Dean served in United States Army Reserves from 1993-2001 as a Combat Medic before being honorably discharged. He was hired in the City of Elyria Fire Department in 1995 and became a member of IAFF Local 474. Dean joined the Water Rescue Team where he was certified as an Emergency Response Diver, Ice Rescue Diver, and Swift Water Technician. He also was a member of the Lorain County Tech Rescue Team, becoming certified in Structural Collapse, Trench Rescue, Rope Rescue, Confined Space and Hazmat Technician. He also holds certifications as a Fire Instructor, CPR Instructor, Fire Inspector and Fire Officer I, II, III, IV. He currently holds the rank of Assistant Chief.
Dean did not wait long to become involved in the Union serving as a Shift Steward, Vice-President, and President, a position he has held since 2008. In 2020 Dean was honored when he received the IAFF Leadership award representing the 8th District. He has served on multiple OAPFF committees and currently is a member of the OAPFF Legislative Committee. He is proud that he has a Brother and two Sons that are on the job and members of the OAPFF.
1st District
Vice-President
Email gdavis@oapff.org
George, a graduate of Bowling Green State University (Fire Administration), began his career as a Firefighter/Paramedic with the Lima Fire Department in 1993 after serving in the United States Marine Corps. He quickly became involved with Local 334, serving on various committees, and steadily progressed through the ranks, starting as a Union Steward, then a trustee, culminating in his election as Union President in 2016. George has also been assigned to numerous committees with the OAPFF and the IAFF and has held the position of Ohio AFL-CIO Vice President since 2018.
In addition to his union leadership, George serves the Lima community as a Battalion Chief on B-Shift. His commitment to his community extends to his role on the Board of Directors for the United Way of Greater Lima, and most importantly, to his family as a dedicated husband to his wife Shelley and a loving father to his children.
5th District
Vice-President
Email bgatley@oapff.org
Brian Gatley started his career at Jerome Township in 1999. From there he moved to Prairie Township before starting at Norwich Township in 2003. Brian was elected as president of Local 1723 in 2008. He has negotiated several collective bargaining agreements. He has attended numerous IAFF and OAPFF conferences and training sessions.
Gatley spent 11 years as a member of the OAPFF Legislative Committee prior to being elected to the position of DVP. He has been a strong advocate for PEER support, cancer presumption, PTSD coverage and collective bargaining rights.
4th District
Vice-President
Email jmoore@oapff.org
After setting aside his engineering degree in 2000, Jeff Moore changed careers and started with the West Chester Fire Department, becoming a member of IAFF Local 3518. He did not wait long to get involved. Jeff was elected to serve on the Executive Board of IAFF Local 3518 as Secretary-Treasurer in 2002 and then President in 2004, a position he has held for 20 years. With a long history protecting firefighter’s rights, benefits and collective bargaining, Jeff was elected as the Fourth District Vice President in 2022, servicing 78 locals in South West Ohio. Among his duties, Jeff represents locals in discipline hearings, arbitrations, contract negotiations, mediation and fact finding.
Jeff has served the OAPFF on various committees, including Legislative, Secondary Employment, Constitution and ByLaws, Governmental Affairs Director Hiring, and OAPFF Policy. He is also a former trustee of the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund. He has attended numerous IAFF, OAPFF, Ohio Ethics Commission, and arbitration and advocacy trainings. He has also studied at the IAFC / IAFF Labor Management Alliance, the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, and the National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems. Jeff is a third-generation firefighter, with brothers serving as police officers. He resides in Fairfield, OH with his wife and have two children.
