Nicole Jenkins

Nicole is the offices Executive Director/CVSO as of December 22, 2025 and was hired on in August of 2019. She proudly served in the United States Army from 2010-2014 as a Chemical, Biological, Nuclear, Radiological Specialist. While doing her regular military job she also was airborne and completed over 60 jumps. Her husband, Derrick, also served in the Army National Guard from 2018-2024.

ncjenkins@co.hancock.oh.us
419-424-7036 ext. 2

Jack Oakman Jr.

Jack is the Transportation Manager/Office Coordinator here at the Veterans Service Office since July 2013. He is a retired Findlay Police Officer and an Army Veteran having served from 1975-1978.

Jloakman@co.hancock.oh.us
419-424-7408

Ed Newton

Ed Newton served in the U.S. Army Reserve and retired after 25 years of service in 2019. He served 2 tours of duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom. (2003,2004,2005,2006). A few highlighted positions held by him in the Reserves were Convoy Commander, Platoon Sergeant, Training NCO and Master Resilience Trainer. His Grandfather was a U.S. Army Paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division, 507th P.I.R. and jumped into the Invasion of Normandy on D-Day. His Step-Brother Served in the U.S. Navy and operated as a Seabee during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. His previous employment was with Precision Strip for 23 years.

egnewton@co.hancock.oh.us
419-424-7036 ext. 8

Josh Polland

Josh served for 10 years on active duty where he deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq with the 82^nd Airborne. He transitioned to the Army’s Criminal Investigation Division where he conducted felony investigations and executive protection. Josh served 11 more years with the Army Reserves that included one 13-month stateside mobilization. Josh has numerous family members that served to included his grandfather, sister, brother-in-law, father-in-law and both of his wife’s grandfather’s. He joined our team in May of 2025.

jdpolland@co.hancock.oh.us
419-424-7036 ext 9

Karen Hill

Karen started as our Caregiver Coordinator in January 2025. She previously worked as an Office Manager at Findlay City Schools and The University of Findlay from 2006-2023. Karen’s husband served 4 years in the Navy on the US Inchon and her son was in the Army for 11 years, deploying to Afghanistan, Iraq and Hatti.

klhill@co.hancock.oh.us
419-701-9039

Bruce Hardy

Bruce has been a Transportation Coordinator since November, 2014.  He served in the U.S. Army from 1970 – 1972 as an airborne infantry squad leader in Vietnam.  He has previously worked for the City of Findlay as service director, as a manufacturing engineer for TK Budd and M-TEK, and for Northwestern Mutual Life and Marathon Oil Company.

Mary Ward

Mary Ward has been a transportation coordinator since November 2017.  She previously drove for HATS with the Community Action Commission and J&J Limo and was also self-employed for many years.  Mary attended Owen’s Community College for criminal justice and has been a Hancock County resident since 1983. Mary’s husband is a Vietnam Veteran and she enjoys serving the veterans in our community.

Larry Burrell

Jake DuVall

Jake served eight years in the United States Navy as an Aviation Ordnanceman, where he was responsible for the handling, inspection, and management of aircraft ordnance in high-tempo operational environments. In 2019, he deployed aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the longest post–Cold War deployment at that time, gaining invaluable experience in resilience, teamwork, and mission readiness under extended operational demands.

A proud husband and father-to-be, Jake and his wife are expecting their first child in August 2026. He values family, community, and service, and considers it an honor to continue serving those who have sacrificed for our country.

Bob Miller

Bob is a Findlay, Ohio native who served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1979 to 1983 before continuing his military career with the Texas Army National Guard. He completed multiple elite training programs and deployed to locations including Beirut and Iraq. After his military service, he worked in wildlife conservation with state and federal agencies before returning home to serve his community, including training his dog Maggie to assist with wildlife work. Now retired, Bob remains actively involved in supporting fellow veterans as the Coordinator for the Hancock County Guitars for Vets program, combining his passion for service, music, community, and time spent with his dog Maggie.

Maggie

Maggie is a Findlay, Ohio native. Now retired from assist Bob with wildlife work, Maggie remains actively involved in supporting local veterans as the “Assistant” to the Coordinator of the Hancock County Guitars for Vets program, combining her passion for service, music, and time spent with her buddy Bob.