State Police Announce Member Promotions

Harrisburg, PA – Lieutenant Colonel George L. Bivens, Acting Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, today announced the promotions of 14 sergeants and 17 corporals during a ceremony at the Pennsylvania State Police Academy in Dauphin County.

Promoted to Sergeant

Sergeant John A. Bacher IV is assigned to Troop A, Greensburg. Sergeant Bacher enlisted in the State Police in 2015 and was promoted to Corporal in 2020.

Sergeant Michael A. Bean is assigned to the Bureau of Integrity and Professional Standards. Sergeant Bean enlisted in the State Police in 2015 and was promoted to Corporal in 2021.

Sergeant William J. Colvin is assigned to the Bureau of Patrol. Sergeant Colvin enlisted in the State Police in 2007 and was promoted to Corporal in 2016.

Sergeant Ismail El-Guemra is assigned to Troop H, Harrisburg. Sergeant El-Guemra enlisted in the State Police in 2015 and was promoted to Corporal in 2021.

Sergeant Joseph Guza is assigned to the Bureau of Training and Education. Sergeant Guza enlisted in the State Police in 2013 and was promoted to Corporal in 2021.

Sergeant Stuart M. Koch is assigned to the Bureau of Integrity and Professional Standards. Sergeant Koch enlisted in the State Police in 2015 and was promoted to Corporal in 2020.

Sergeant Kevin J. Lee is assigned to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Sergeant Lee enlisted in the State Police in 2014 and was promoted to Corporal in 2024.

Sergeant Ian J. MacTavish is assigned to Troop A, Greensburg. Sergeant MacTavish enlisted in the State Police in 2014 and was promoted to Corporal in 2024.

Sergeant Shareef Mays is assigned to Troop J, Lancaster. Sergeant Mays enlisted in the State Police in 2017 and was promoted to Corporal in 2024.

Sergeant Daniel R. McKeehan is assigned to Troop H, Harrisburg. Sergeant McKeehan enlisted in the State Police in 2015 and was promoted to Corporal in 2022.

Sergeant John R. Romeo Jr. is assigned to Troop B, Washington. Sergeant Romeo enlisted in the State Police in 2014 and was promoted to Corporal in 2021.

Sergeant Eugene J. Tray is assigned to Troop J, Lancaster. Sergeant Tray enlisted in the State Police in 2014 and was promoted to Corporal in 2024.

Sergeant John B. Van Buren is assigned to Troop H, Harrisburg. Sergeant Van Buren enlisted in the State Police in 2019 and was promoted to Corporal in 2024.

Sergeant Ronald M. Ziobro II is assigned to the Bureau of Integrity and Professional Standards. Sergeant Ziobro enlisted in the State Police in 2014 and was promoted to Corporal in 2024.

Promoted to Corporal  

Corporal Cody D. Booher is assigned to the Bureau of Forensic Services. Corporal Booher enlisted in the State Police in 2017.

Corporal Benjamin J. Clauto is assigned to Troop H, Harrisburg. Corporal Clauto enlisted in the State Police in 2018.

Corporal Jason P. Fallara is assigned to Troop J, Lancaster. Corporal Fallara enlisted in the State Police in 2019.

Corporal Bradley C. Fornwalt is assigned to Troop E, Erie. Corporal Fornwalt enlisted in the State Police in 2018.

Corporal Scott M. Guerriero is assigned to Troop E, Erie. Corporal Guerriero enlisted in the State Police in 2012.

Corporal Dario R. Korpita is assigned to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Corporal Korpita enlisted in the State Police in 2016.

Corporal Anh Q. Le is assigned to Troop F, Montoursville. Corporal Le enlisted in the State Police in 2019.

Corporal Nickolaus L. Marple is assigned to the Bureau of Emergency and Special Operations. Corporal Marple enlisted in the State Police in 2019.

Corporal Remington J. Miller is assigned to Troop E, Erie. Corporal Miller enlisted in the State Police in 2021.

Corporal Sage M. Moist is assigned to Troop H, Harrisburg. Corporal Moist enlisted in the State Police in 2021.

Corporal Scott M. Pendel is assigned to Troop E, Erie. Corporal Pendel enlisted in the State Police in 2016.

Corporal Lisa A. Riccardo is assigned to Troop H, Harrisburg. Corporal Riccardo enlisted in the State Police in 2015.

Corporal Anthony M. Roefaro Jr. is assigned to Troop E, Erie. Corporal Roefaro enlisted in the State Police in 2019.

Corporal Matthew C. Shiner is assigned to Troop E, Erie. Corporal Shiner enlisted in the State Police in 2017.

Corporal Rafe A. Simmons Jr. is assigned to Troop K, Philadelphia. Corporal Simmons enlisted in the State Police in 2017.

Corporal John R. Wickiser is assigned to Troop H, Harrisburg. Corporal Wickiser enlisted in the State Police in 2019.

Corporal Ryan J. Zupon is assigned to the Bureau of Emergency and Special Operations. Corporal Zupon enlisted in the State Police in 2014.

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