The Ohio Bailiffs and Court Officers Association
Board of Directors

Thomas Mulgrew currently serves as a Lieutenant with the Cleveland Municipal Court, Bailiffs Division. Tom has been a member of the Ohio Bailiffs and Court Officers Association since his appointment to the Bailiffs Division in October of 1998. During his first five years with the Court, Tom was assigned to the General Division. Tom was reclassified to the position of Deputy Bailiff Warrant Officer and assigned to the Cleveland Municipal Court Greater Cleveland Drug Court Program Warrant Unit until his promotion to lieutenant in February 2006. Tom is a member of the Greater Cleveland Peace Officer Memorial Society and was the past treasurer and current trustee with the The Greater Cleveland Police Emerald Soceity. Tom resides in Cleveland, Ohio with his wife Kathleen (a Police and Fire Dispatcher for the City of North Olmsted ) and their 2 year old son, Quinn.

 

A vivacious and outgoing young lady Victoria Thurman is a graduate of both Glenville High School and Cuyahoga Community College received her degree in Computers. Although she is the youngest of three children, wise beyond her years and possessing impeccable organizing skills she is the 'go to' person in her family just as she is on the job. Victoria is the consummate professional and does not leave any stone unturned on any project or program she is working on.

A deputy bailiff since 1999, Ms. Thurman, has embraced her position with the Cleveland Municipal Court General Division with an open mind eager to learn every facet of the job. She is a graduate of the Ohio Peace Officers Training Association and has advance training in computer skills, both soft and hardware. A quick study Vickie is often called upon to serve as Personal Bailiff, a position of trust and great responsibility by the twelve judges of the court. Additionally, she is one of few bailiffs that trains Personal Bailiffs of new judges when they take the bench. In fact, some judges affectionately refer to her as 'Judge Thurman.'

Victoria has the skills and ability to talk to and reach diverse audiences. She is equally as effective and successful working in the community as well as negotiating in the courtroom. Going into battle there is no one else you would rather have with you than 'Ms. Vickie,' the other term of endearment by which everyone refers to her. She is an independent thinker and worker whose loyalty you can always depend upon. Victoria Thurman will be an asset to the growth and development of the Ohio Bailiff Court Officers Association and hopes to some day serve as President.

 

 

 

 

 

Michelle currently serves as Chief Deputy Clerk/Chief Bailiff at the Vermilion Municipal Court. Michelle began working as a Paralegal/Secretary in 1991. In 2001, she was appointed Deputy Bailiff for Judge Elizabeth Wakefield at Vermillion Municipal Court. Shortly after this appointment, Michelle was made Chief Bailiff. In 2005, she was also given responsibility of the Chief Deputy Clerk position. Michelle and her husband of 32 years, Greg, have a son, Greg Jr., a daughter, Melissa, and three grandchildren.

 

Michelle currently serves as Chief Deputy Clerk/Chief Bailiff at the Vermilion Municipal Court. Michelle began working as a Paralegal/Secretary in 1991. In 2001, she was appointed Deputy Bailiff for Judge Elizabeth Wakefield at Vermillion Municipal Court. Shortly after this appointment, Michelle was made Chief Bailiff. In 2005, she was also given responsibility of the Chief Deputy Clerk position. Michelle and her husband of 32 years, Greg, have a son, Greg Jr., a daughter, Melissa, and three grandchildren.

 

Shawn Davis currently serves as Bailiff for Judge Howard H. Harcha III at the Scioto County Common Pleas Court. Until his appointment to the newly-formed Courthouse Security Committee in early 2005, he also performed Adult Probation duties including four years as Chief of Probation. Shawn was previously employed for eight years as a Scioto County Deputy Sheriff, attaining the rank of Sergeant and awarded Deputy of the Year. A member of the Scioto County Community Corrections Committee, he has also served as an instructor for the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy and Ohio Supreme Court. Shawn received a Bachelor degree in Administration of Criminal Justice in March 2008 from Mountain State University. He has also received training at the United States Marshal Service Academy in Glynco, Georgia. Shawn resides in Lucasville, Ohio with his two children, Alex and Adam.

 

Horst Wudi is the Bailiff for the Fulton County Common Pleas Court and also serves as an Adult Probation Officer. He has worked for the Court since 1999. His wife, Randi Wudi, works for the Fulton County Court - Western District. They have two children.

 

Josh Voelker currently serves as a Bailiff for Cleveland Municipal Court general division. He has been a bailiff since 2001 and is the youngest to ever hold the position. He currently helps run the traffic court and the felony arraignments. Josh resides in the city of Cleveland with his fiance Eileen and will be married next June.

Bill was appointed as a Deputy Bailiff at the Medina Municipal Court in May of 1985 and was promoted to Bailiff in June of that same year. A graduate of Norton High School, Bill attended the University of Missouri at Columbia and the University of Akron where he received a bachelor's degree, cum laude, and he maintains an Ohio teaching certificate in History/American Government. Bill has also received Bailiff's training from the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy and attended training at the International Association of Court Officers and Services in Bowling Green, Kentucky and St. Louis, Missouri. A life member of the Ohio Bailiffs and Court Officers Association since 1985, he has served the Association as a Regional Representative, First Vice President, and assisted in hosting a conference in the Akron area. Bill has also served on the Court Personnel & Training Committee for the Supreme Court of Ohio from 1993 to 2003, and has worked in news, public affairs, and religious broadcasting at northeast Ohio radio and television stations. A native of Akron, Ohio, Bill now resides in Cuyahoga Falls with his wife, Regina, a nurse at Akron General Hospital, and his golden retriever, Sir James Golden of Hampton. Bill has two sons, Jed, a physician in Arizona, and Michael, a sophomore attending the University of Akron.

 

Dan works for the Licking County Common Pleas Court and has done so for almost 10 years. He worked as a Felony Probation Officer for 4 years, and the past 6 years has served as a Bailiff for Judge Thomas Marcelain.

Dan has a bachelor's degree from Tiffin University in criminal administration. In his spare time, Dan enjoys working and hunting on his family farm and spending time with his wife, Jessica, and their two children, Austin and Siarra.

 

 

 

Daniel Zwiesler has been a bailiff for Judge J. Timothy Campbell of Greene County Common Pleas Court, Xenia, Ohio since March 2007.

Within Greene County Courts, and prior to his position of bailiff, Mr. Zwiesler held the position of Supervisor, Greene County Adult Probation Department. Preceding his positions within Greene County Courts, Mr. Zwiesler also worked as a Private Investigator, Police Officer, Corrections Officer, Communications Officer and was/is a United States Marine.

As a bailiff, Mr. Zwiesler is present during all hearings and trials, ensuring order and security within the courtroom. Mr. Zwiesler is responsible for juries, administering to their needs and helping them fulfill their duty within the Court. He is responsible for all courtroom equipment and supplies. Mr. Zwiesler also supports Judge Campbell in other administrative duties assigned.

Mr. Zwiesler is a member of the Ohio Bailiffs and Court Officers Association, Ohio Jury Management Association and the Greene County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No.37.

He is a resident of Centerville, Ohio, and, when not working, he enjoys running and is an avid reader.

 

T.G. has served as a Bailiff for the Scioto County Juvenile Court since 2006. A 2005 graduate of the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy, T.G. and his wife, Amy, have two children, Bryce and Madison.

 

Retired at the rank of Staff Lieutenant for the Ohio State Highway Patrol in 2000, Eric has been serving as the Webmaster for the Ohio Bailiffs & Court Officers Association since April 2004.