
our staff

JD Robinson
Department Adjutant
- 740-362-7478
- Adjutant@ohiolegion.com
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
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Department Adjutant – Job Responsibilities
- Administer and implement the policies and mandates of:
- The Department Convention
- The Department Executive Committee
- The Department Commander
- Perform all other duties normally incident to the office of Department Adjutant.
- Supervise paid personnel at Department Headquarters and ensure the efficient performance of their duties.
- Serve as custodian of the Department of Ohio books and records.
- Control and limit general access to Department books and records to:
- Department Officers
- Department Executive Committee
- Department Employees under the direction of the Adjutant
- Manage formal requests for access to books and records by individual Legionnaires by:
- Receiving requests submitted by Post resolution to the appropriate District
- Acting upon resolutions adopted by the District
- Consulting with the Department Executive Committee before making a determination
- Acting in accordance with the Department Executive Committee’s decision
- Ensuring any associated expenses are paid by the requesting Legionnaire
- Cause publication of a complete resume of Department Executive Committee, subcommittee, and other Department Committee meetings in the Ohio Legion News within forty-five (45) days of such meetings.
- Serve as an authorized co-signer (with the Department Treasurer or Fiscal Officer) on checks disbursing Department funds.
- Furnish a surety bond in an amount fixed by the Department Executive Committee (along with the Department Treasurer and Department Fiscal Officer).

Vacant
Front Desk Administrator
- 740-362-7478
- legion@ohiolegion.com
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maintain Department email
- Front desk reception, answering/transferring all incoming phone calls
- Daily mail distribution to Department staff section leaders
- Special projects and spreadsheet contact information maintenance
- Assists Programs

Rebecca Corbin
Fiscal Officer
- 740-362-7478
- corbin@ohiolegion.com
- finance@ohiolegion.com
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Building maintenance
- Accounts Payable / Receivable
- All outsourced resource orders
- Collaborates with Auditing personnel
- Investments
- Budget
- National Convention
- Emblem Sales

Cassie Lee
Fiscal Secretary
- 740-362-7478
- finance@ohiolegion.com
- clee@ohiolegion.com
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Accounts Payable / Receivable
- Collaborates with Auditing personnel
- Investments
- Budget

Christie White
Americanism/ Children & Youth Coordinator
- 740-362-7478
- programs@ohiolegion.com
- christie@ohiolegion.com
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Baseball Committee
- Citizens Flag Alliance
- Buckeye Boys State
- Youth Cadet Law Enforcement
- Scouting
- Religious Emphasis/Four Chaplains
- Oratorical
- Junior Shooting Sports
- Americanism & Government
- Dayton & Western Reserve Memorial Services
- Child Welfare Foundation
- Special Olympics
- Temporary Financial Assistance
- Halloween Awareness
- National Family Week
- Veterans and Children Foundation
- Drug and Suicide Education Prevention
- Convention Corporation
- Department Convention
- Mid-Winter (Spring) Conference
- Fall Conference
- Legacy Scholarship

Sherry Yockey
Membership Manager
- 740-362-7478
- syockey@ohiolegion.com
- membership@ohiolegion.com
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Process Membership Cards & Reports
- DMS Program
- Membership Awards
- Buddy Check Program
- Recruitment & Retention
- Post Activities
- Membership email and customer service phone calls
- Officer Certification forms archival
- Department resource requests
- Special projects
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Jon Vulgamore
Media/Communications & Marketing Coordinator
- 740-362-7478
- vulgamore@ohiolegion.com
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Media, Marketing, & Communications Commission Liaison
- Website & Social Media platforms maintenance/development
- Major printing & mailing jobs along with 3rd party Print Services
- Ohio Legion Newsletter (OLN)
- Publications & Media (editing, design, and circulation)
- Information Marketing by mass email campaigns
- Audio/Visual and tech support

Jacob Brault
Legislative / National Security / VE&E Coordinator
- 740-362-7478
- Jbrault@ohiolegion.com
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- National/Department Legislative Commission liaison
- Ohio General Assembly
- Members of Congress
- Law & Order
- POW/MIA Program
- National Emergency Fund
- Immigration
- Blood Donor Program
- Military & National Guard
- Employment & Education
- Ohio Veterans Homes
- VA Voluntary Services
- System Worth Saving
- PTSD/ Suicide Awareness

Vacant
Executive Administrative Assistant
- 740-362-7478
- legion@ohiolegion.com
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maintain Department calendars regarding events, meetings, and officer travel requests for speaking and spreadsheet contact information maintenance
- Electronic and hard copy/mail communications with the Department Executive Committee members
- Preparation of and information distribution for Department Executive Committee members and meetings
- Organization of conference, event, and meeting information for Department Adjutant
- Respond, communicate, and document high volume communications via phone/email from Posts, staff, and DEC members
- Maintain record keeping of all official meetings for archive
- Organize, communicate, and maintain District information with deadlines
- Communicate specific information to National Headquarters to support National record-keeping and deadlines
- Notify key Legionnaires of meetings and events they are required, or asked, to attend
- Organize correspondence regarding finance, incoming mail, and National mail/email traffic
- Communicates and corresponds with Department Judge Advocate and Posts regarding Constitution and By-Law updates submitted to Department Headquarters for review and approval
- Assists the Department Commander, Vice Commanders, NEC, Judge Advocate, and DEC Officers, when necessary, communicating and documenting assistance provided to the Department Adjutant
- Assist in organizing travel arrangements for Commander, Adjutant, and NEC Members
- Assist in Post com pliancy and conversion of files from hard copy to electronic
- Orders and organizes meals that may need to be ordered to support certain events/meetings
Cleveland VARO Department Service Officers
The American Legion, 1240 East 9th St., Rm.1259 P.O. Box 99430, Cleveland, OH 44199
O: 216-522-3504 | F: 215-713-1285

Bill Genochio
U.S. Marine Corps (Retired) | DSO Field Office Supervisor, VA&R – VBA Coordinator – PSO Instructor
- 740-362-7478
- William.Genochio@va.gov
- genochio@ohiolegion.com
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Managing Department Service Officers and personnel
- Department Reporting representative for the American Legion Riders
- VA Claims assistance for veterans, surviving spouses and Dependents
- Prepare Legal Briefs to Represent Veterans, and Dependents
- Conduct Proposal to Reduce Hearings
- Conduct BVA Hearing
- Death benefits Assistance
- VA&R
- Post Service Officer Instructor

Michelle Jones
Mother of U.S. Army active-duty serviceperson | DSO
- 216-522-3504 ext. 53747
- jones@ohiolegion.com
- Michelle.Jones6@va.gov
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- VA Claims assistance for veterans, surviving spouses and Dependents
- Prepare Legal Briefs to Represent Veterans, and Dependents
- Conduct Proposal to Reduce Hearings
- Conduct BVA Hearing
- Death benefits Assistance
- Post Service Officer Instructor
- Temporary Financial Assistance Investigator

Thomas White
U.S. Marine Corps (Retired) | DSO
- 216-522-3504 ext. 53743
- twhite@ohiolegion.com
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- VA Claims assistance for veterans, surviving spouses and Dependents
- Prepare Legal Briefs to Represent Veterans, and Dependents
- Conduct Proposal to Reduce Hearings
- Conduct BVA Hearing
- Death benefits Assistance
- Post Service Officer Instructor

Jessica Nicole Reese
US Navy | DSO
- 216-522-3504 ext. 53741
- JReese@ohiolegion.com
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- VA Claims assistance for veterans, surviving spouses and Dependents
- Prepare Legal Briefs to Represent Veterans, and Dependents
- Conduct Proposal to Reduce Hearings
- Conduct BVA Hearing
- Death benefits Assistance
- Post Service Officer Instructor

Melissa Manzie
Cleveland Office Administrative Assistant
- 740-362-7478
- mmanzie@ohiolegion.com
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Office Administrator
- Maintain DSO Calendar for upcoming hearings and DSO Travel
- Processes incoming/outgoing mail and electronic communications
- Temporary Financial Assistance Investigator
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THE AMERICAN LEGION C/O WADE PARK VAMC – Department Service Officer
The American Legion, 10701 East Blvd., Rm. 1B-417, Cleveland, OH 44106
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday only

Darell Bishop
DSO
- 216-791-3800 ext. 64154
- dbishop@ohiolegion.com
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- VA Claims assistance for veterans, surviving spouses and Dependents
- Death benefits Assistance
- Post Service Officer Instructor
Cinncinnati VAMC - Department Service officer
The American Legion C/O VAMC, 3200 Vine St, Room B149a, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Vacant
DSO
- 513-475-6440
- legion@ohiolegion.com
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- VA Claims assistance for veterans, surviving spouses and Dependents
- Death benefits Assistance
- Post Service Officer Instructor
Dayton VAMC/WPAFB – Department Service Officer
The American Legion C/O VA, Patient Tower, Room 1D-145e
4100 W Third St | PO Box 335, Dayton, OH 45428

Gary Felver
U.S. Navy | DSO
- 937-268-6511 ext 2967
- gfelver@ohiolegion.com
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- VA Claims assistance for veterans, surviving spouses and Dependents
- Prepare Legal Briefs to Represent Veterans, and Dependents
- Conduct Proposal to Reduce Hearings
- Conduct BVA Hearing
- Death benefits Assistance
- Post Service Officer Instructor
Chillicothe VAMC – Department Service Officer
The American Legion, 17273 State Route 104, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
Building #31 room # G-128

Troy Elliott
U.S. Army | DSO
- 740-773-1141 ext: 16252
- telliott@ohiolegion.com
- troy.elliott@va.gov
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- VA Claims assistance for veterans, surviving spouses and Dependents
- Death benefits Assistance
- Post Service Officer Instructor