Colonel Evanchick Announces Recent Promotions

​Harrisburg, PA - Forty-two personnel of the Pennsylvania State Police were promoted to sergeant, corporal, or enforcement officer 3 and were recognized at a promotion ceremony yesterday at Bishop McDevitt High School in Dauphin County.

Newly Promoted Sergeants

Joseph M. Gober was promoted to sergeant and assigned to the Bureau of Forensic Services. Sergeant Gober enlisted in the state police in 1998 and was promoted to corporal in 2009.

Jerry L. Harper was promoted to sergeant and assigned to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Sergeant Harper enlisted in the state police in 2004 and was promoted to corporal in 2017.

Thomas Hornung was promoted to sergeant and assigned to Troop L, Reading. Sergeant Hornung enlisted in the state police in 2005 and was promoted to corporal in 2015.

Jonathan W. Houseknecht was promoted to sergeant and assigned to Troop K, Philadelphia. Sergeant Houseknecht enlisted in the state police in 2010 and was promoted to corporal in 2017.

Jacob A. Jesse was promoted to sergeant and assigned to Troop A, Greensburg. Sergeant Jesse enlisted in the state police in 2006 and was promoted to corporal in 2011.

George R. Jones III was promoted to sergeant and assigned to the Bureau of Integrity and Professional Standards. Sergeant Jones enlisted in the state police in 2013 and was promoted to corporal in 2018.

Daniel L. Kocher was promoted to sergeant and assigned to Troop F, Montoursville. Sergeant Kocher enlisted in the state police in 2006 and was promoted to corporal in 2016.

Scott A. Maskowski was promoted to sergeant and assigned to Troop F, Milton. Sergeant Maskowski enlisted in the state police in 2012 and was promoted to corporal in 2018.

Joshua L. Mrosko was promoted to sergeant and assigned to the Bureau of Communications and Information Services. Sergeant Mrosko enlisted in the state police in 2012 and was promoted to corporal in 2018.

Joseph C. Olayer was promoted to sergeant and assigned to Troop G, Hollidaysburg. Sergeant Olayer enlisted in the state police in 2005 and was promoted to corporal in 2012.

Frank R. Orlando was promoted to sergeant and assigned to Troop R, Dunmore. Sergeant Orlando enlisted in the state police in 1999 and was promoted to corporal in 2017.

John E. Petrone II was promoted to sergeant and assigned to the Bureau of Training and Education. Sergeant Petrone enlisted in the state police in 1995 and was promoted to corporal in 2016.

James E. Petti was promoted to sergeant and assigned to the Bureau of Forensic Services. Sergeant Petti enlisted in the state police in 2005 and was promoted to corporal in 2016.

William A. Rowan Jr. was promoted to sergeant and assigned to Troop J, Lancaster. Sergeant Rowan enlisted in the state police in 2011 and was promoted to corporal in 2018.

Jonathan D. Wooster was promoted to sergeant and assigned to Troop P, Wilkes-Barre. Sergeant Wooster enlisted in the state police in 2012 and was promoted to corporal in 2018.

Newly Promoted Corporals

Marvin A. Armistead was promoted to corporal and assigned to the Bureau of Training and Education. Corporal Armistead enlisted in the state police in 2007.

Michael A. Bean was promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop J, Lancaster. Corporal Bean enlisted in the state police in 2015.

Christopher R. Blackwell was promoted to corporal and assigned to the Bureau of Training and Education. Corporal Blackwell enlisted in the state police in 2015.

Brandon M. Brown was promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop K, Media. Corporal Brown enlisted in the state police in 2014.

Anthony S. Chomiszewski III was promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop H, Harrisburg. Corporal Chomiszewski enlisted in the state police in 2010.

Matthew J. Doskoczynski was promoted to corporal and assigned to the Bureau of Training and Education. Corporal Doskoczynski enlisted in the state police in 2015.

James A. Dountas was promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop T, Somerset. Corporal Dountas enlisted in the state police as a liquor control enforcement officer in 2005 and as a trooper in 2013.

Chad B. Ehresman was promoted to corporal and assigned to the Bureau of Forensic Services. Corporal Ehresman enlisted in the state police in 2010.

Alexander C. Figueroa was promoted to corporal and assigned to the Office of Community Engagement. Corporal Figueroa enlisted in the state police in 2014.

Frank H. Gaus Jr. was promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop G, Rockview. Corporal Gaus enlisted in the state police in 1996.

Brianne L. Glad was promoted to corporal and assigned to the Troop M, Bethlehem. Corporal Glad enlisted in the state police in 2007.

Kyle G. Gruber was promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop N, Lehighton. Corporal Gruber enlisted in the state police in 2014.

Joseph Guza was promoted to corporal and assigned to the Bureau of Training and Education. Corporal Guza enlisted in the state police in 2013.

Patrick B. Hauser was promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop A, Somerset. Corporal Hauser enlisted in the state police in 2009.

Carl D. Ives was promoted to corporal and assigned to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Corporal Ives enlisted in the state police in 2005.

Gregory M. Janosko was promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop K, Media. Corporal Janosko enlisted in the state police in 2014.

Alicyn M. March-Stuart was promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop J, Avondale. Corporal March enlisted in the state police in 2008.

Brandon T. Miller was promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop A, Somerset. Corporal Miller enlisted in the state police in 2013.

Brent D. Miller was promoted to corporal and assigned to the Executive and Administrative Offices, Communications Office. Corporal Miller enlisted in the state police in 2009.

Richard W. Mrak Jr. was promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop N, Lehighton. Corporal Mrak enlisted in the State Police in 2015.

Michael R. Perillo was promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop J, Avondale. Corporal Perillo enlisted in the state police in 2006.

Kyle J. Reeser was promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop H, Gettysburg. Corporal Reeser enlisted in the state police in 2015.

Anthony M. Reppert was promoted to corporal and assigned to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Corporal Reppert enlisted in the state police in 2010.

Ryan M. Trego was promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop T, Highspire. Corporal Trego enlisted in the state police in 2003.

Thomas W. Winnberg was promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop N, Stroudsburg. Corporal Winnberg enlisted in the state police in 2002.

Jason P. Zanolli was promoted to corporal and assigned to Troop B, Washington. Corporal Zanolli enlisted in the state police in 2007.

Newly Promoted EO3

Christopher J. Burns was promoted to enforcement officer 3 and assigned to the Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement, District Office 7, Punxsutawney. EO3 Burns enlisted in the state police in 2004.

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