Ronald E. Distel, President
Member-at-Large

Mr. Distel is a Vietnam War Veteran having served on active duty in the United States Air Force from 1970 to 1974.  He served as an Aircraft Loading Specialist. 

Mr. Distel serves as Ottawa County Council American Legion Adjutant and is a member of American Legion Post 279 and VFW Post 8732.  He previously held the positions of Commander of American Legion Post 279; Ottawa County Council American Legion Adjutant (4 Terms); Commander of the 1st District, State of Ohio; and member of the American Legion Department of Ohio Executive Board. 

Mr. Distel was appointed to the Ottawa County Veterans Service Commission January 2009.

Jack M. Hopfinger, Vice President
American Legion 

Mr. Hopfinger is a Korean War Veteran having served on active duty in the United States Army from 1950 to 1952.  He served with the 41st Engineer Petroleum Distribution Company and served under The Far East Command for 18 months. 

Mr. Hopfinger is a member of Moose Lodge 1610, Elks Club 1718, Eagles Lodge 2295, Life Member of VFW Post 2480, and 53 year member of American Legion Post 113.  He previously held the positions of Trustee of American Legion Post 113; Finance Officer of American Legion Post 113; and President of the 3rd District of County Veteran Service Commissioners. 

Mr. Hopfinger has served on the Ottawa County Veterans Service Commission since September 2001.

Elizabeth A. Sutton, Secretary
Member-at-Large

Mrs. Sutton is a Persian Gulf War Veteran having served on active duty in the United States Navy from 1987 to 1991. She served as an Aviation Electronics Technician, trouble shooting and repairing navigation, communication and weapons systems down to the component level.

Mrs. Sutton is a member of American Legion John A. Fader Post 114.  She previously served 2 terms as Adjutant for American Legion Post 114.  She is currently a volunteer with the Ottawa County 4-H Shooting Stars. She currently holds a position with the State of Ohio working for the Job and Family Services Department.

Mrs. Sutton has served on the Ottawa County Veterans Service Commission since January 2011.

Gary E. Cagle, Member
Veterans of Foreign Wars

Mr. Cagle is a Vietnam War veteran having served on active duty in the United States Marine Corps from 1966 to 1970.  He served as a Rifleman.

Mr. Cagle is a member of VFW Post 8732, twenty-six year member of American Legion Post 114, American Legion Post 279, Disabled American Veterans Post 39, and on the Board of Directors for the Oak Harbor Public Library.  He is currently Commander of VFW Post 8732 and has been for the past five years.

Mr. Cagle has served on the Ottawa County Veterans Service Commission since January 2013.

David L. McDougall, Member
AMVETS

Mr. McDougall is a Vietnam War Veteran having served on active duty in the United States Air Force from 1969 to 1973.  He served as a Communications Center Specialist.

Mr. McDougall is a member of the Easter Society of Ottawa County, AMVETS Post 10, and Commander of American Legion Post 113.  He previously held the positions of President of the Easter Society of Ottawa County and President of the Ottawa County Board of Mental Retardation.   

Mr. McDougall has served on the Ottawa County Veterans Service Commission since January 1998.