OCC Officers

The new slate of Ohio Council officers for 2025 is sworn in by Outgoing President LTC(R) William Radcliffe.

President LCDR (R) John Bendele
Immediate Past President LTC William Radcliffe, USAR
1st Vice President CAPT Michael Mentas, USN
2nd Vice President [vacant]
3rd Vice President LTC (R) John Shaver
Secretary COL (R) Bart Stovicek
Treasurer CAPT George Williams, USNR

 

COMMITTEE CHAIRS
ODVS Liaison LTC William Radcliffe, USAR
Membership LT Bruce Bille, USN
Legislative Affairs LT Florence Hosler, USN
Surviving Spouse LT Florence Hosler, USN
National Guard LTC (R) Jeff Collins USA
Trans Services/TOPS CAPT George Williams, USNR
Health Services CDR Walter Rey, USN
OH Hall of Fame Rep CAPT Michael Crites, USN
Legal COL Frank Steel, USA
Website Editor LT Bruce Bille, USN

OCC Past Presidents

Years ServedPast President
2023-2024LTC(R) William Radcliffe— Military Officers Club of Central Ohio
2021–2022MG Dan Hahn, USA, Ret.—Ohio Western Reserve
2019–2020LTC Rodrick Hosler, USA, Ret.—Mahoning & Shenango Valleys
2017–2018Col Dick Calta, USAF, Ret.—Ohio Western Reserve
2015–2016COL Richard Schroeder, USA, Ret. — Toledo
2013–2014CAPT Terry Cooney, USN, Ret. — Dayton Area
2011–2012CAPT George Williams, USN, Ret. — Military Officers Club of Central Ohio
2009–2010Col John McCoy, USAF, Ret. — Military Officers Club of Central Ohio
2007–2008COL Harlan Jewett, USA, Ret. — Ohio Western Reserve
2005–2006CAPT John McDonald, USN, Ret.* — Toledo
2003–2004Maj Gen Charles Cooper, USAF, Ret. — Dayton Area
2001–2002MAJ Raymond Toombs, USA, Ret. — Canton
1999–2000BG Robert Lawson, USA, Ret.— Military Officers Club of Central Ohio
1997–1998Col Parker Reed, USAF, Ret.*— Greater Cleveland Chapter
1995–1996LTC Raymond Gaier, AUS, Ret.* — Dayton Area Chapter
1993–1994LTC John Bowman, USA, Ret. — Greater Cleveland
1991–1992CWO3 Donald Nielson, USCG, Ret.*— Ohio Western Reserve
1989–1990COL Erwin Zimov, USA, Ret.*— Greater Cincinnati
1987–1988Lt Col John Wirtz, USAF, Ret.*— Greater Cincinnati
1985–1986Lt Col Otis Birdsell, USAF, Ret.*— Dayton Area
1983–1984LTC Margaret Brosner, USA, Ret.*— Military Officers Club of Central Ohio
1981–1982LCDR Ed Olsen, USN, Ret. — Greater Cleveland
1979–1980 COL Jim Walsh, USA, Ret.*— Greater Cincinnati
1977–1978Col Joe Gravenstine, USAF, Ret.*— Dayton Area