OFFICER AND STAFF DIRECTORY
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President, Jon Harvey
Jon Harvey was elected as president of the Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters at the OAPFF 53rd Convention in May 2022.
Jon joined the Middletown Fire Department (MFD) as a Fire Fighter / Paramedic in 1995. He currently serves as MFD Captain at Station 81, where he heads the city’s Hazardous Materials Response team and is the co-chair of the Butler Co. Reginal Haz Mat team.
Harvey got involved with union service early in his career. First serving as trustee, then vice president, and eventually being elected as President of IAFF Local Union 336 (the birthplace of the OAPFF). Because of the hard work he put in with his local union he was appointed to the OAPFF Legislative Committee where he served until being elected by his peers as the OAPFF’s 4th District Vice President for 12 years.
Harvey has an impressive fire fighter and union resume’ including an associate degree in Fire Science as well as being certified with the state of Ohio as a Fire Safety Inspector, Fire Instructor, Rescue Technician (water, ice, trench, and confined space) and Fire Officer I, II and III.
At a national union level, he has proudly attended the IAFF Political Training Academy, Redmond Health and Safety Symposium/Barbera EMS Conference, Alfred K. Whitehead Legislative Conference, IAFF PEP Program and IAFF Field Service Representative Training (which he used to organize 17 locals into the IAFF and OAPFF).
On the state union level Jon has been a featured speaker at multiple OAPFF seminars including the OAPFF Winter Educational Seminar, OAPFF Health and Safety Seminar and OAPFF Fire Ops 101.
In his role as OAPFF 4th District Vice President, Harvey was proud to be a member of the leadership teams that saw the successful repeal of Senate Bill 5 and the passage of SB 27, the “Michael Louis Palumbo, Jr.” Act (presumptive cancer legislation) in Ohio.
Jon was born and raised in Germantown, Ohio where he still lives with his wife Tina and two children Claire and Owen.
Email: [email protected]
Bill Quinn, Secretary Treasurer
While attending Miami University, in 1983 Bill joined the US Army as a Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. Honorably discharged in 1987, Sgt. Quinn worked in private industry until 1989 when he was hired by the City of Hamilton Fire Department (IAFF Local 20) where he rose to the rank of Paramedic Supervisor, retiring on St. Patrick’s Day in 2016.
Bill became introduced to the Union Movement in 1988 as a shop steward for the I.B.E.W. After a couple years on H.F.D., Bill became active in Local 20 serving in various capacities. Elected as union president in 1997, his involvement with the OAPFF began at that time serving on various committees including the then newly formed Legislative Committee.
In 2003 Bill was elected as OAPFF 4th District Vice President. In 2008 he was appointed to the Ohio EMS and Fire Board by Governor Ted Strickland. In 2010 following a restructuring of the OAPFF, Bill accepted the position of Director of Operations. In 2012 Bill was elected unanimously as OAPFF Vice President Emeritus and following the untimely death of Brother Mark Horton in February of 2017, Bill was appointed by the Executive Board as Secretary-Treasurer, being re-elected at the 2018 Convention by acclimation.
Bill has three children and lives in Trenton with his wife Faye and daughter.
Email: [email protected]
Tom Rave, Retiree Vice President
Tom has spent a lifetime of involvement in the Union Movement. He is retired from the Cincinnati Fire Dept. having served from 1971 – 1996. Tom is the Secretary/Treasurer Emeritus of both Local 48 and the OAPFF. VP Rave also served as a Trustee of the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund.
In his current position, Tom attends all legislative hearings and regulatory meetings in Columbus that concern our pension system. He oversees the OAPFF Pension/Workers Compensation program while assisting members with disability pensions and many health care issues.
Tom’s more than 40 years of union activity are an important asset to the OAPFF. He and his wife Donna reside in Preble County.
Email: [email protected]
Roy Hollenbacher, 1st district Vice-President (Northwest OH)
After graduation from high school and serving two years in the US Army, Vice President Hollenbacher began a career with the Lima Fire Department in 1971.
Early in his career and surrounded by solid union leadership, Roy became actively involved and was elected to serve on the Executive Board of IAFF Local 334, holding the position of Secretary/Treasurer throughout most of his career on the fire department. In 1990, he began on the staff of the OAPFF as the First District Work-Comp & Pension Representative and was first elected First District Vice President in 1999.
Vice President Hollenbacher’s ongoing training includes arbitration classes at the George Meany Center in Washington DC, the IAFF Political Training Academy, the IAFF Affiliate Leadership Academy, numerous State Employment Relations Board trainings as well as OAPFF Educational Seminars.
Roy’s union activity and an interest in public service led him to serve for 20 years as a Bath Township Trustee in Allen County. Roy is married to his wife Ruth and has two sons, Kevin (deceased) and John and his wife Suzanne.
Email: [email protected]
Mike Norman, 2nd District Vice-President (North Eastern OH)
Mike Norman joined the Cleveland Fire Department in 1997 and served as a union steward for many years before being elected Secretary of Local 93 in 2008. In 9 years as Secretary, Mike worked to enhance member communications and strengthen Local 93’s relationship with elected officials.
VP Norman was a strong proponent of Local 93 returning to the OAPFF.
He is currently the Public Information Officer for Cleveland Fire Department. He attended the IAFF Political Training Academy. Mike also ran the Issue 119 Campaign that defeated a proposed change in the city charter allowing for appointed Deputy Chief Positions.
As a 1993 graduate of Ohio University’s EW Scripps school of journalism, he brings a strong communications and media background as well as experience in negotiations.
Vice President Norman lives on Cleveland’s west side with his wife, Colette and two children.
Email: [email protected]
Cory Wilson, 3rd District Vice-President
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.
Email: [email protected]
Jeff Moore, 4th District Vice-President (Southwest OH)
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 in2004, a position he has held for 18 years.
Jeff has a long history of advocating for health and safety initiatives, benefits and the rights of firefighters while being protective of collective bargaining and
pensions.
He has served the OAPFF on various committees, including Legislative,
Secondary Employment, and the Constitution and ByLaws. He is also a former
trustee of the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund.
Jeff has attended numerous IAFF, OAPFF, and Ohio Ethics Commission
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.
Email: [email protected]
Brian Gatley, 5th District Vice president Central and Southern OH
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.
Brian currently resides in Kingston, Ohio with his wife Stephanie and they have 3 children.
Email: [email protected]
John Jerina, Trustee
John Jerina started his career in Bazetta Twp (IAFF Local 3703) in 1995 and worked there until 2002. While working there he was elected as the union president for 5 years. After moving from Bazetta Township in 2002 he decided to serve the community of Warren, Ohio as a fire fighter with IAFF Local 204 for the next 19 years.
Brother Jerina quickly rose through the union ranks and was elected as President of Local 204, proudly serving in that position for 11 years before retiring.
He graduated from Youngstown State University in 1993 with an associate degree in Applied Sciences. John has served on numerous OAPFF committees including Constitution and Bylaws, Funeral, and Rules and Regulations.
John resides in Warren, Ohio with a wife of 24 years and they have 4 children
Ryan Launder, Trustee
Ryan has been OAPFF Trustee since 2014. He is a member of Dayton Fire Fighters Local 136. As Trustee of the OAPFF, Ryan is one of three people responsible for oversight of the finances of the organization.
Email: [email protected]
Rich Goforth, Trustee
Rich was elected to the position of OAPFF Trustee in May 2018. He has been with Springfield Local 333 for 11 years. Trustee Goforth has also been elected Secretary of his local for 3 terms. Rich is a member of the OAPFF Peer Support Team. As OAPFF trustee he is one of 3 people responsible for the oversight of the finances of this organization.
Email: [email protected]
Dan Mitsch, Sergeant At Arms
Dan Mitsch spent most of his career in the Cincinnati Fire Department as a Fire Apparatus Operator before retiring in 2004. A second generation fire fighter, Dan saw the importance of the union from an early age. Dan was elected to four terms as Local 48 Trustee during his time at the CFD.
Wanting to assist at the state level, Mitsch was elected OAPFF Sergeant At Arms in 1998. Dan also serves as Sergeant At Arms at IAFF Conferences. Dan is affectionately known throughout the OAPFF as Mongo, a nickname he cherishes.
Dan lives in the Cincinnati area with his wife, Kim, and two daughters. In true OAPFF spirit, he is always willing to assist any local with any issue that arises.
Email: dmitsch@oapff.org
Carl Jordan, Pension and Disability Representative
Carl retired from Canton Fire Department after 33 years of service as a captain from #4 station when he retired on October 26th, 2015. Mr. Jordan spent 18 years as a captain where he supervised the pump and medic crew. He also spent two years as the second shift safety officer and the first 10 years of his time with Canton Fire on the medic unit. He maintained his paramedic certification throughout his 33 years of service.
Carl started his career in the fire service when local governments were not so friendly to labor. He then decided to run for and successfully served two terms as president of firefighters Local 249 and served the remainder of his career as second shift and third shift V.P. Having been a dedicated union member since the onset of his career he intends to continue to contribute to the benefit of OAPFF members as long as God is willing.
Email: [email protected]
Jim Carney, Director of Governmental Affairs
It is with the heaviest of heart that we say goodbye to our brother, OAPFF Director of Government Affairs Jim Carney, who passed away unexpectedly. As many of you know Jim was a tireless fighter for the rights of all fire fighters and EMT’s across the state and the country. Jim started with Plain Township Fire Department (New Albany, Ohio) in 1995 and became Director of Government Affairs with the OAPFF in 2004. Even if you didn’t know him you probably know the pro-fire fighter legislation he helped to pass or create. Jim’s work has touched every fire fighter throughout the state of Ohio. Our Brother was an amazing person. Rest In Peace.
David Bernzweig, Director of Health, Safety and EMS
David Bernzweig has been in the fire service for 30 years, the past 23 with the Columbus (OH) Division of Fire, where he is currently serving as the Chief of Health, Safety, and Innovation. David is the Director of Health, Safety, and EMS for the Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters. He is a member of several NFPA Technical Committees, the InterAgency Board, and the Health and Safety Committee for the Ohio Fire Chiefs Association. He is a Safety Officer for FEMA US&R Ohio Task Force One, and is a Fire Instructor for the State of Ohio. He has degrees in Political Science and Economics from The Ohio State University.
Email: [email protected]
Bill Mastroianni, Director of Operations
Bill Mastroianni has been with the Euclid Fire Department for over 20 years. Since then he has become a paramedic and attained the rank of Lieutenant. Bill is a state certified fire instructor and teaches at the Ohio Fire Academy. He also holds an Associates Degree in Fire Science Technology.
Director Mastroianni is a member of Euclid Local 337 Executive Board holding multiple positions over the past 10 years. Bill was asked to be on the OAPFF Legislative Committee in 2011 and was later appointed to OAPFF Director of Operations in 2016.
He currently lives in Geauga County
Email: [email protected]
Mark Hill, Director of Communications and Media Relations
Mark Hill was born and raised in the city of Columbus. He started in the fire service with Columbus Division of Fire in the summer of 1992. Mark has been a paramedic since 1996. Hill was on the committee that developed the current EMS model for city of Columbus. He is also an aide to the 2 unit Deputy Chief for Columbus fire.
Director Hill served in multiple positions within Local 67 including Union Steward, Shift Representative and Vice President. He has sat on several commitees including Political Action Committee, Contract Negotiations, and Elections committee. Hill has recently joined the staff of the OAPFF as the Director of Communications and Media Relations.
Mark is married with 3 children and lives in Gahanna Ohio.
Email: [email protected]
Joan Ferner, Office Manager
Joan has been the Office Manager at the OAPFF since 1986. In that time she has assisted the officers and staff at every turn, assisting in creating a professional atmosphere for the OAPFF. Joan’s expertise is not confined to strictly issues of office administration. With her education from Columbus State University, Joan has helped in developing many of the IT elements utilized by the OAPFF.
Joan is the proud mother of three. A Toledo native, she now, and for the past 35 years has called the Columbus area home.
Email: [email protected]
