Jerry Altenau
pjaltenau@cinci.rr.com

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Jerry Altenau has been a member of Box 13 since 1984.  He was Chief for 13 years.

Jerry is a life-long resident of Cincinnati and lives with his wife, Patty in Springfield Township. 

He graduated from St. Xavier High School and Xavier University.  From there he served 6 years with the 123rd Air National Guard (Blue Ash) where he and his unit were activated to Landsut, Germany for 1 year during the Berlin Wall crisis.

Jerry was also a member of the American Red Cross for 17 years during which he became Disaster Chairman of the Executive Committee.  Following this, Jerry joined the Fire Museum Board and became part of the Executive Committee.  In 1999 Jerry retired from his job as a Vice President of Franciscan Health Services.

Currently, Jerry is a member of CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) for Springfield Township Fire & Police Departments.  He is also a member of the Ohio Firefighters’ Dependency Fund.

Jerry has found it an honor and a pleasure to serve with and for the Cincinnati Fire Department through his affiliation with Box 13.

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William Brown
billwebco@fuse.net

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Debora A. Caley
Secretary of Box 13
Debora.Caley@raymondjames.com

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Debora Caley - Debora is Vice President and financial adviser with Evans Financial Group, Inc.  She has more than 10 years of industry experience.  She provides investment guidance and portfolio management services to individuals and institutional investors, including foundations, endowments and pension plans. Debora’s expertise includes comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning and investment strategy.

Debora has worked as an institutional investment management consultant for Wealth Advisors, a registered investment advisor. Her experience prior to that was as a senior investment specialist with Charles Schwab & Co, Inc. working with high-net-worth individuals and retirees.

Debora is a graduate of Xavier University and holds an executive certificate in financial planning. She currently serves as an independent arbitrator with the FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority), and while at Schwab, she obtained the Series 7 (General Securities Full Registration) and 63 (Uniform Securities Agent) licenses. She is a member of the Financial Planning Association.

Debora serves as a trustee on the Friends Board of The School for Creative and Performing Arts and on the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Emergency Department Family Advisory Board.
                     

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Giles A. DeCourcy
Giles48@cinci.rr.com

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Michael J. Dreher
mdreher@integratedprotection.com
 

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My interest in fire fighters and fire houses probably began when I was a young man, about age 10.  My grandmother would take me to visit the St. Bernard fire house – the old one, that stood about 3 feet from the I-75 bridge over Vine Street.  It was replaced after discovering that vibration from the highway was deteriorating the structure.  Anyway, a friend of the family named “Art” worked as a fireman there – he’s probably retired now but, wish I could meet up with him someday and thank him for his time and courtesy shown to us back then.  Art would show me around and introduce me to all of the fire fighters, the apparatus and tools used back then to knock down structure fires.  It was all very intriguing to me, even at such a young age.  I got to check out everything on the trucks, ladders and ambulance.  He wisely wouldn’t let me slide down the pole (insurance regulations – go figure, even back then) but was always willing to demonstrated how it was done!   He got a kick out of me when I showed him my TEXACO Fire Chief hat with real intercom function and the real cool scale model toy fire truck (huge - 3’ in length) that did everything except hold real size human fire fighters and drive to alarms.

Later in life, I remember while visiting my uncle Don, intently listening to his fire/police scanner.  Strange, but, it made me feel like I was somehow personally included in the vital information being shared regarding the situation at hand.  It was the next best thing to being there in person.    

Today, I sell service for Integrated Protection Services, Inc., a full integrator of security systems including fire alarms, CCTV, card access and nurse call.  It’s a very rewarding position, one that has me more overall satisfied than ever before.  We’re a great mix of people who do damn good work and we’re real proud of it!  More specifically, my position involves engaging prospects and existing clients into multi-year Agreements to conduct required annual NFPA fire alarm testing.  With this service, the systems are tested and inspected to keep them properly functioning and with a minimum of false alarms.  Perhaps a small bit of my efforts provide some relief to Cincinnati Fire Department false alarm calls.

It is a pleasure to be a member of BOX 13 to share and hear stories from others with similar interests.  Always willing to help out wherever needed, please feel free to get me involved.  As an adult, I am fascinated with the functions of fire houses and the brave fire fighters who work within. 

Barry C. Evans
Chief of Box 13
barry.evans@raymondjames.com

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BARRY C. EVANS – Chief:  Barry has been a member of Box 13 Associates since 1994 and has been Chief since 2003.  He also serves as President of the Box 13 Foundation, Inc.  Barry is President of Evans Financial Group, Inc. a Registered Investment Advisory firm, providing investment management, financial and estate planning services.  In addition to active participation in Box 13, Barry is also active with Emergency Support Services (ESS), and the Clermont County Amateur Radio Emergency Services (CARES) organization.  His call sign is AB8WI.  A life long resident of Cincinnati, Barry graduated from Walnut Hills High School and Miami University.  He served as a Captain in the USAF, including a tour of duty in Vietnam where he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and later the Air Force Commendation Medal.  Barry’s interests outside of supporting the CFD include fly-fishing, pheasant hunting, photography, and woodworking.  He is also active in his church, Hyde Park Community United Methodist, and serves on several community boards.  Barry and his wife Judy currently live in Anderson Township with their cocker spaniel – Cooper.  

Jane C. Goode
jcgoode@fuse.net

Joseph W. Hagin II
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Steve Hagy
stemel@fuse.net

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Ed Humphrey completed 6 months probation for Box 13 on May 1, 2001.  Ed is a lifelong resident of Miami Township, Clermont County.  Ed grew up and still lives in Miamiville with his wife, Janice.  Ed & Janice have three grown children, Doug, Gail, and Scott and six grandchildren.  After graduating with a Masters of Business Administration, he went to work for Procter & Gamble.  He retired in 1995 after 28 years of service.  He then was a computer consultant and trainer from 1995 through 1999 and was Executive Director of CART (Clermont Area Rural Transit) and CTC (Clermont Transportation Connection), the Clermont County rural transit bus company, from 1998 through 2000. 

Ed began his volunteer service in the township as a volunteer Fire Fighter with Miamiville Fire Department in 1968.  In 1972 he helped form a Life Squad as part of the fire department and served as Chief of the EMS for 12 years.  After some time at various ranks in the fire department he was named Fire Chief in 1987 and served in that capacity through 1989. Ed graduated from paramedic training at University Hospital in 1980 and maintained his license through 2003.  Ed ran as a paramedic for Community Medic Rescue, Loveland Symmes F. D.,  and Miamiville.  Additionally he was a Ohio Fire Safety Inspector, Fire Training Instructor, EMT Instructor, American Heart Association CPR Instructor Trainer and ACLS instructor.  Ed resigned in 1990 when he was elected Miami Township Trustee.    

In addition to Fire and EMS, Ed’s community and volunteer activities include: former youth soccer and baseball coach, National Ski Patrol, former assistant patrol director for Perfect North Slopes, National Ski Patrol, National Program Director for the Instructor Development, member Milford Amateur Radio Club, member NRA,  member of the Clermont County Agricultural Society, member Red Cross Disaster Services Government Liaison Team, member Milford Lodge 54 F&AM, member Local Emergency Planning Committee for Clermont County, district wide township representative to Ohio Public Works Integrating Committee for District 10, former Chairperson of the Small Government Committee of that body, President of the Clermont County Township Association,  Director of Milford Miami Township Chamber of Commerce, served on Governor Taft’s taskforce to review fire and EMS certification, re-certification and training, Chairperson of the Coalition of Large Urban Township (CLOUT) a subcommittee of the Ohio Township Association, 2001 graduate of Lead Clermont sponsored by Clermont County 20-20.  Ed also serves as the chairpersons of the Clermont County Health District Advisory Council.  Ed is currently a candidate for Clermont County Commissioner in the November 4, 2008 election.

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DAVID J. JONES - David has been an avid fire buff since he was five years old.  Born and raised in Cincinnati, he grew up in Mt. Lookout and attended Purcell Marian High School in Walnut Hills.  He moved to Clifton in 1996 after graduating from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio and joined Box 13 in 2005.  David enjoys documenting current Cincinnati Fire Department history through photographs, especially apparatus and fireground activities.  He also collects historical information about the CFD and is a member of SPAAMFAA, The Miles Greenwood Society and The Cincinnati Fire Museum.  David currently resides in Northside and works at an actuarial consulting firm located near Eden Park.  Other interests include photography, urban geography and local history.  His work can be viewed in The Relay Line, Local 48 calendar and on the web at cfdhistory.com.                                 

Howard W. Kuhnell, Jr.
howdi@fuse.net

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HOWARD W. KUHNELL, JR. – Howard has been a member of Box 13 since 1984 and has served as Chief, Secretary and Treasurer.  He is a licensed Auctioneer in Ohio and Kentucky and also holds a real estate sales license.  He pursued a liberal arts education at Xavier University and Business Administration at Clermont College.  In addition to his Box 13 activities Howard has a long fire service history dating to his membership with the Milford Volunteer Fire Department in 1967, where he rose to the rank of Chief.  He has served other departments as both a volunteer and professional fire fighter having been Assistant Fire Chief for Mariemont Fire Dept., Ohio.  Additionally he is a certified Ohio Fire Safety Inspector, Fire Training Instructor and a court recognized expert witness as a fire investigator.  Past experiences have included Equifax Services of Atlanta, GA. as a cause and origin investigator and Regional Reporting of Vernon, CT. as a loss control specialist conducting inspections of high risk/high value exposures for insurance purposes.  He is a member of St. Andrew Church, Milford, Ohio, the Greater Milford Area Historical Society, The Miles Greenwood Historical Fire Apparatus Society and the Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus of America.  He is an avid fire memorabilia, toy and antiques collector and has conducted seminars on toy collecting.  He holds an annual consignment fire memorabilia auction.  Howard has been married since 1968 to his wife Diana, they live in Milford.  They have three children scattered about the country, five grandchildren and a shaggy little dog “Button” to welcome him home after chasing fires.    

Thomas J. Lang
langtjll@aol.com

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Dustin C. Schermbeck
schermbj@fuse.net

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Sam Scoggins is a Member of the law firm of Frost Brown Todd LLC.  He specializes in real property tax counseling and appeals, including valuation, assessment, tax increment financing, and exemption matters. He has handled more than 600 property tax valuation and exemption appeals since 1976.  He also has extensive experience in counseling privately held and middle market business owners in a wide variety of corporate matters, including mergers, acquisitions, business sales and contract matters.  He has also represented real estate brokers in licensing matters and professional standards and commission disputes.  Mr. Scoggins joined Frost Brown Todd in 1975; became a Member in 1982; and has served in various administrative leadership roles with the firm since 1996.  He presently serves on the firm's Finance and Ethics Committees.  Mr. Scoggins is a CRE member of the Counselors of Real Estate, and serves as Chair of the Cincinnati - Kentucky Chapter of the CREs.  He was a member of Class XIX of Leadership Cincinnati, and formerly served as Board Chair for Beech Acres and as a Board member for Stepping Stones Center.  He is a graduate of Denison University (B.A.) and the University of Virginia School of Law (J.D.).      

Robert A. Stein, MD
bobstein47@aol.com

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Bill Strite was born and raised in Shippensburg in South central PA.  Before there was any formal Jr. firefighter program he began spending time at the neighborhood volunteer fire department. He earned his Fundamentals of Fire Fighting prior to him becoming a full member of the West End Fire and Rescue, Co 3 in 1972.  1n 1987 he became Life Member.  While an active member he had over 200 hours of County and State firefighting training.

He graduated from Indiana University of PA with a B.S. in Industrial Safety in December 1979.  While in college he was an Emergency Medical Technician with the Indiana County wide Advanced Life Support ambulance service and a part time 911 dispatcher for Indiana County.

In May 1979, Bill was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Military Police Corps.  He entered active duty in January 1980 and spent 13 years on active duty with tours in Korea, Texas, Alabama, Germany, Southwest Asia (Desert Storm), and Georgia. After leaving active duty as a Captain he was promoted to Major and finished his career in the Individual Ready Reserve.

Bill came to Cincinnati in March 1993 as an On Site Property Manager for a property in Walnut Hills.  After three years in that position he left to go to the job he now holds as Senior Property Manager/Regional Manager for the Cincinnati Area for a property management company based out of Columbus, OH. 

Bill and his wife Yong have two children, Joe who is in college at NKU, and Sarah who is in high school at Withrow International High School.

Bill is an avid photographer who shots photographs of anything fire service related.  His photographs have been used by the Cincinnati Fire Department and IAFF Local 48 in various web sites and publications.   He is also a contributor on the CFDHistory.com  and to this website.

Bill is a Life Member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Treasurer and Webmaster, Miles Greenwood Historical Fire Apparatus Society, The Southwest Ohio Chapter of SPAAMFA, member of SPAAMFA and a member of the Cincinnati Fire Museum.                       

Robert F. Weber
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