State Police Announce Sergeant and Corporal Promotions

State Police Announce Sergeant and Corporal Promotions

Harrisburg – Five members of the Pennsylvania State Police have been promoted to the rank of sergeant and forty-four members have been promoted to the rank of corporal, Commissioner Frank Noonan announced.

• Scott A. Bauer, of Lucinda, Clarion County, is promoted to sergeant and will be assigned to Troop B, Uniontown. He was previously assigned to Troop E, Franklin. Sergeant Bauer enlisted in the state police in 2004 and was promoted to corporal in 2012.
• Michael T. Carroll, of Throop, Lackawanna County, is promoted to sergeant and will be assigned to Troop C, Punxsutawney. He was previously assigned to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Sergeant Carroll enlisted in the state police in 1994 and was promoted to corporal in 2008.
• Jamie D. Clark, of Cheswick, Allegheny County, is promoted to sergeant and will be assigned to Troop D, New Castle. She was previously assigned to Troop D, New Castle. Sergeant Clark enlisted in the state police in 1991 and was promoted to corporal in 2011.
• Steven L. Masteller, of Bloomsburg, Columbia County, is promoted to sergeant and will be assigned to the Bureau of Integrity and Professional Standards. He was previously assigned to Troop N, Bloomsburg. Sergeant Masteller enlisted in the state police in 1996 and was promoted to corporal 2004.
• Richard O. Quinn, II, of Apollo, Westmoreland County, is promoted to sergeant and will be assigned to Troop B, Washington. He was previously assigned to Troop B, Uniontown. Sergeant Quinn enlisted in the state police in 2006 and was promoted to corporal in 2011.
• James A. Bablak, of Erie, Erie County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to Troop B, Uniontown. He was previously assigned to Troop E, Erie. Corporal Bablak enlisted in the state police in 2001.
• Ellis E. Barnett, of Chambersburg, Franklin County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to Troop H, Carlisle. He was previously assigned to Troop G, McConnellsburg. Corporal Barnett enlisted in the state police in 1993.
• Michael W. Burns, of Shippensburg, Cumberland County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to the Bureau of Training and Education. He was previously assigned to the Bureau of Training and Education. Corporal Burns enlisted in the state police in 1999.
• Ryan P. Burza, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to Troop K, Media. He was previously assigned to Troop K, Philadelphia. Corporal Burza enlisted in the state police in 2007.
• Albert J. Calzola, of Clifford Township, Susquehanna County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to Troop M, Dublin. He was previously assigned to Troop R, Gibson. Corporal Calzola enlisted in the state police in 1996.
• Eric R. Campbell, of Shippensburg, Franklin County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to Troop H, Gettysburg. He was previously assigned to Troop H, Harrisburg. Corporal Campbell enlisted in the state police in 1998.
• Paul J. Carr, Jr., of Collegeville, Montgomery County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to Troop K, Philadelphia. He was previously assigned to Troop K, Skippack. Corporal Carr enlisted in the state police in 1996.
• Frederick J. Chadwick, III, of Saxton, Bedford County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to Troop H, Chambersburg. He was previously assigned to Troop G, Bedford. Corporal Chadwick enlisted in the state police in 1996.
• Patrick J. Corby, of Springbrook Township, Lackawanna County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to Troop M, Trevose. He was previously assigned to Troop N, Swiftwater. Corporal Corby enlisted in the state police in 1996.
• Nicholas A. Cortes, of Madison Township, Lackawanna County, is promoted to Troop F, Montoursville. He was previously assigned to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Corporal Cortes enlisted in the state police in 2002.
• John T. Curtis, of Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to Troop M, Bethlehem. He was previously assigned to Troop L, Schuylkill Haven. Corporal Curtis enlisted in the state police in 1993.
• Mark Dean, of Hummelstown, Dauphin County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to Troop F, Coudersport. He was previously assigned to Troop H, Harrisburg. Corporal Dean enlisted in the state police in 2001.
• Jeffrey E. Dunkel, of Pottsville, Schuylkill County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to the Bureau of Communication Information Services. He was previously assigned to the Bureau of Communication Information Services. Corporal Dunkel enlisted in the state police in 1994.
• Jonathan E. Eckhart, of Danielsville, Northampton County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to Troop M, Fogelsville. He was previously assigned to Troop M, Belfast. Corporal Eckhart enlisted in the state police in 1994.
• Michael I. Fegley, of Drexel Hill, Delaware County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. He was previously assigned to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Corporal Fegley enlisted in the state police in 1998.
• Charles D. Fino, of Taylor, Lackawanna County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to the Bureau of Training and Education. He was previously assigned to the Bureau of Training and Education. Corporal Fino enlisted in the state police in 1999.
• Dale E. Gillette, of Conneautville, Crawford County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to Troop C, DuBois. He was previously assigned to Troop E, Meadville. Corporal Gillette enlisted in the state police in 1993.
• Robert J. Hadley, of Pittstown Township, Luzerne County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to Troop F, Lamar. He was previously assigned to Troop R, Honesdale. Corporal Hadley enlisted in the state police in 1999.
• Ronald W. Herman, Jr., of Shippensburg, Cumberland County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to Troop J, Lancaster. He was previously assigned to Troop J, Lancaster. Corporal Herman enlisted in the state police in 1999.
• Mark D. Hoban, of Carlisle, Cumberland County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to Troop F, Milton. He was previously assigned to Troop H, Harrisburg. Corporal Hoban enlisted in the state police in 2000.
• Brian R. Hoy, of Mingoville, Centre County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to Troop H, Newport. He was previously assigned to Troop F, Lamar. Corporal Hoban enlisted in the state police in 1999.
• Michael B. Jezercak, of Prompton, Wayne County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to Troop M, Fogelsville. He was previously assigned to Troop R, Honesdale. Corporal Jezercak enlisted in the state police in 2005.
• Arthur L. Johnson, Jr., of Bethlehem, Northampton County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to Troop K, Skippack. He was previously assigned to Troop M, Belfast. Corporal Johnson enlisted in the state police in 1999.
• Scott L. Kemling, of Butler, Butler County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to Troop B, Uniontown. He was previously assigned to Troop D, Butler. Corporal Kemling enlisted in the state police in 2002.
• Kevin E. Kulesa, of Wernersville, Berks County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to Troop M, Bethlehem. He was previously assigned to Troop L, Reading. Corporal Kulesa enlisted in the state police in 2007.
• Isaac N. Lanham, IV, of Belle Vernon, Westmoreland County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to Troop B, Belle Vernon. He was previously assigned to Troop A, Greensburg. Corporal Lanham enlisted in the state police in 1995.
• Scott A. Leidigh, of Carlisle, Cumberland County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. He was previously assigned to the Bureau of Integrity and Professional Standards. Corporal Leidigh enlisted in the state police in 1995.
• Robert J. Levan, of Oxford, Chester County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. He was previously assigned to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Corporal Levan enlisted in the state police in 1993.
• Ralph R. Maiolino, Jr., of Spring Grove, York County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to Troop H, Carlisle. He was previously assigned to Troop H, York. Corporal Maiolino enlisted in the state police in 1994.
• Aaron B. Martin, of Chambersburg, Franklin County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to Troop H, Carlisle. He was previously assigned to Troop H, Chambersburg. Corporal Martin enlisted in the state police in 1995.
• John A. McGeary, of Catawissa, Columbia County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to Troop F, Milton. He was previously assigned to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Corporal McGeary enlisted in the state police in 1994.
• Jason P. Michaels, of Altoona, Blair County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to Troop A, Somerset. He was previously assigned to Troop G, Rockview. Corporal Michaels enlisted in the state police in 2008.
• Michael D. Miller, of Beaver Falls, Beaver County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to Troop A, Greensburg. He was previously assigned to Troop D, Butler. Corporal Miller enlisted in the state police in 2007.
• Charles J. Molecavage, of Mountain Top, Luzerne County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to Troop F, Stonington. He was previously assigned to Troop P, Shickshinny. Corporal Molecavage enlisted in the state police in 2000.
• Darren L. Mortorf, of Dauphin, Dauphin County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to the Bureau of Forensic Services. He was previously assigned to the Bureau of Forensic Services. Corporal Mortorf enlisted in the state police in 1996.
• Michael S. Noel, of Greensburg, Westmoreland County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to Troop A, Somerset. He was previously assigned to Troop A, Greensburg. Corporal Noel enlisted in the state police in 1992.
• James P. Puskar, of Mercer, Mercer County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to Troop C, DuBois. He was previously assigned to Troop D, Mercer. Corporal Puskar enlisted in the state police in 1998.
• Brian C. Roberts, of Easton, Northampton County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to Troop K, Skippack. He was previously assigned to Troop M, Belfast. Corporal Roberts enlisted in the state police in 1999.
• Edward P. Ryan, III, of Wernersville, Berks County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to Troop J, Embreeville. He was previously assigned to Troop J, Embreeville. Corporal Ryan enlisted in the state police in 1999.
• Sandra M. Soliday, of Connellsville, Fayette County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to the Bureau of Training and Education. She was previously assigned to the Bureau of Training and Education. Corporal Soliday enlisted in the state police in 1994.
• John M. Stover, II, of Ephrata, Lancaster County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to the Bureau of Training and Education. He was previously assigned to the Bureau of Training and Education. Corporal Stover enlisted in the state police in 1995.
• Michael C. Taylor, of Greensburg, Westmoreland County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to the Bureau of Emergency and Special Operations. He was previously assigned to the Bureau of Emergency and Special Operations. Corporal Taylor enlisted in the state police in 1995.
• David A. Vanderaar, of Canonsburg, Washington County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to Troop B, Uniontown. He was previously assigned to Troop B, Pittsburgh. Corporal Vanderaar enlisted in the state police in 1995.
• Jason E. Wagner, of Pleasantville, Venango County, is promoted to corporal and will be assigned to Troop A, Greensburg. He was previously assigned to Troop C, Marienville. Corporal Wagner enlisted in the state police in 1999.

State Police ranks are cadet, trooper, corporal, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, major, lieutenant colonel and colonel. For more information about the Pennsylvania State Police, visit www.psp.state.pa.us.