About the Waterways Safety Council...

Waterways Safety Council Members

L-R: John Onacila Jr., Doug Mclarnan, Tom Pascoe, Dan Mullens, Chad Taylor  

The Waterways Safety Council is an important advocate for boating on Ohio’s waterways. The council makes recommendations to the Chief of the Division, who serves as secretary to the council. The council meets at least four times each year to receive program updates and to advise the Chief.

The Council consists of five people appointed by the Governor who represent the manufacturing, educational, and recreational aspects of boating.

Current members are J. Thomas Pascoe (Chairman), Sandusky; John Onacila Jr.(Vice Chair), Cleveland; Dan Mullens, Sciotoville; Doug Mclarnan, Gambier; and Chad Taylor, Wilmington.

Approved Meeting Minutes