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.
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Rich Goforth, Secretary Treasurer
Rich was hired by the City of Springfield Fire-Rescue Division in 2008 and
immediately became a proud member of Springfield Professional Fire
Fighters Local 333. He participated in various committees within the local, served as local Secretary, and President of the union hall. In his 8 years as
Secretary, he worked to modernize the overall organization and improve
communications within Local 333. Rich currently holds the rank of
Lieutenant within the Fire-Rescue Division.
His involvement with the OAPFF began shortly after becoming a member
of Local 333. Since then, he has served on various state committees, and
was a charter member of the OAPFF Peer Support team. In 2018, Rich
was elected to the position of OAPFF Trustee. While serving 3 terms as
Trustee, he provided fiscal oversight of the organization’s entire finances,
improved the organization’s banking operations, and streamlined the audit
process. In 2024 Rich was elected to the position of OAPFF Secretary-Treasurer by
members from all over Ohio at the 54 th Biennial Conference in Hamilton,
Ohio.
Rich resides in Urbana, OH with his wife, son, and two dogs.
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]
George Davis, 1st district Vice-President (Northwest OH)
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.
Email: G[email protected]
Dean Marks, 2nd District Vice-President (North Eastern OH)
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.
He is married to his wife Cindy and has three sons, Matt, James and Nate.
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.
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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 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.
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.
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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
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Joe Cira, Trustee
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Chris Heaton, Trustee
Chris Heaton began his career with Harrison Township IAFF Local 3552 where he served as both Secretary/Treasurer and then Vice-President. Currently, Chris is with Beavercreek Township IAFF Local 2857 where he has served as Secretary and Union President.
Chris was elected Trustee at the 54th Biennial Conference in 2024 where he also served on the Resolutions committee for the OAPFF.
Chris has an Associate degree from Clark State Community College, a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Science from Columbia Southern University and is a graduate of the Ohio Fire Executive (OFE) program through the Ohio Fire Chiefs Association. Chris has been a Fire and EMS instructor for 15+ years in addition to his 23+ years in the fire service. Additionally, he is a Rescue Specialist for FEMA US&R Ohio Task Force 1.
Chris resides in Springfield with his wife Mandy and their two children.
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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.
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Carl Jordan, Parliamentarian
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.
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Steve Stein, Director of Governmental Affairs
Steve Stein is the President of Columbus Fire Fighters IAFF Local 67. Steve holds three degrees from the University of Cincinnati, including an MBA from the Carl H. Lindner College of Business. He is a graduate of the 2022 IAFF Political Training Academy. Stein is the 2nd Vice Chair of CME Federal Credit Union providing strategic oversight of nearly $500M in members’ money and financial relationships.
In 2021 IAFF General President Ed Kelly and IAFF General Secretary Treasurer Frank Lima appointed Steve to the International Association of Fire Fighters Financial Corporation Board of Directors, providing guidance and oversight of nearly $20 Billion in IAFF members’ retirement savings through an array of financial services. Prior to coming back to Columbus, Brother Stein served multiple terms on the Executive Board of Forest Park Fire Fighters IAFF Local 3024 in Hamilton County Ohio. He currently lives in the Columbus area with his wife Devin and their son Henry.
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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.
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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
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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 1991. 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.
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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.
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