Department Commander
 Merle Pratt
Merle J. Pratt was born February 15, 1948, and grew up in Lima, Ohio.  He graduated from Lima Senior High School and enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve and served Active Duty in the Navy from October 1968 to March 1973.    Reenlisted in the Naval Reserve in March 1973 and retired as a Chief Petty Officer in January 1994 he also was employed at the Lima Engine Plant from March 1973 to July 1981.  Graduated from the University of Northwestern Ohio in June 1982 with Associate Degrees in Business Administration and Marketing.  Accepted a position with the Secretary of State in January 1983 and moved to Columbus.  Accepted a position with the Ohio Attorney General in July 1983 and employed there until my retirement in January 2009.  Last position was the Director of Constituent Services and Veterans Liaison.  Graduated from Mount Vernon Nazarene University in September 1997 with a Bachelors of Business Administration Degree. (MORE...)