Staff Members

Columbus Indiana Young Marines

Staff Members

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Name, picture and brief information about each registered adult staff member.

Conrad Hittle-

Commanding Officer, Awards Officer

I'm married to Marijane. I live just outside of Edinburgh, In. I work at Lohmeyer Plumbing in Columbus. I have four children and five grandchildren. I like fishing, campimg, hiking and golf. Served United States Marine Corps 1968-1970. Vietnam Veteran. Recent activity was a backpacking trip to Yosemite National Park in California. Organizations-Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, 40/8, Marine Corps League.
Community Activity-Past youth baseball coach, basketball coach, cub scout leader, boy scout leader- current Young Marine Leader. Church Affiliation-St. Peters Lutheran Church-Columbus

Gene Knott-

Scott Riley-

Supply Officer, Training Officer

Wife - Trena

Children - David, Shawn and Jordan

Home Town - Columbus, Indiana

Career - Systems Analyst with Cummins Inc.

Education - Graduated from Paulding Jr./Sr. High School in Paulding Ohio. Associates in Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. Currently Attending Indiana Wesleyan University to obtain a Bachelors in Business Information Systems.

Hobbies - Avid Ohio State Buckeye fan, Cincinnati Bengals Fan. I also like to develop computer programs. Spending time with my Wife and 3 boys.

Experience - Youth Baseball and Football coach. Joined the Young Marine Staff in August of 2003. CPR and First Aid Certified.

Organizations - Marine Corps League, American Leagion, Cummins Emergency Response Team, 40 & 8.

Military History - Enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1992. Honorably discharged from the Marine Corps in 1999. Highest Rank - Sergeant

Awards - 2 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, 2 Certificate of Commendations, 3 Letters of appreciation, 2 Sea Service Deployment ribbons, 2 Good Conduct Medals, Meritorious Unit commendation, and National Defense Service Medal

Trena Riley-

Adjutant, Communications Director, Webmaster

I'm married to Scott. We live in Columbus. I have three boys that are involved in the Columbus Young Marines. I have my own daycare business (Riley's Rascals) and love working with children. I spend most of my time reading, taking pictures, scrapbooking and spending time with my husband and children.

Thomas Jester-

Paymaster

Community Involvement-Hospice (Fund Raising)-Lincoln Central Neighborhood Association (Fund Raising)-Shrine Hospitals Transportation (Fund Raising)-40&8 Nurses Training Director- Commander of Columbus Young Marines- Bartholomew County Veterans Service Officer 1997 to 2005- Bartholomew Veterans Color Guard (40 years)- Past Commander both American Legion & V.F.W.- Present Commandant Columbus Marine Corps League- Retired Lt. Col. Indiana Guard Reserve- Veterans Van Volunteer Driver- Current 9th District American Legion Commander- Marine Corps Veteran 1951-1954- Awarded Sagamore of the Walbash 1997 by Governor O'Bannon

Memberships-American Legion- Veterans of foreign Wars- D.A.V.-40&8 Marine Corps League- F.O.P. (Associate)- Eagles-Elks-Moose-Young Marines- St. John's Nasonic Lodge- Scottish Rite Shrine- Columbus Hi-Twelve

Thom is married to Marilyn and lives in Hope, Indiana. He works at GMAC Real Estate Agency in Columbus, Indiana.

Steve Bertram-

Drill Instructor, Color Guard Instructor

Marilyn Jester-

Support Staff, "The General"

Candy Caudill-

Medical Officer

Name; Candy J. Caudill
Hometown: Brewersville, N. of North Vernon, IN.
Husband: married 35 yrs. to Wm. Caudill
Children: 2 sons. Dan of Nashville,GA. and Casey of North Vernon, IN.
Grandchildren: 3 granddaughters, Brittany, Kelsie and Katy Caudill. One grandson, Jake, a Young Marine.
Hobbies: Cats,sewing,reading, and bass fishing.
Experience: I have worked in the medical field all my life. I am certified in CPR & FIRST AID with my most recent recertification being on Feb.24,2007.

Patty Vanosdol-

Support Staff

I live in North Vernon and have been married to Robert Vanosdol for 15 years. We have an eleven year old son, Devin. He is active in the Young Marines. I work at Sand Creek School as the kitchen manager and part time at Walmart in Madison in the deli dept. I enjoy cooking, gardening, sewing, taking pictures and spending time with my family. I am a member of the Jennings County Food Service Assoc. I belong to the New Freedom Baptist Church in North Vernon.

Chris Lockman-

Support Staff

I live in Brownstown, IN
I am currently attending IUPUC
I am currently in the USMC Reserve. I have a National Defense Ribbon. My MOS is 0351 Antitank Assaultman.
I am a former Young Marine Staff Sergant.
I enjoy running, camping, and spending time with friends.

James Warren-

Support Staff

Currently reside in Trafalgar, IN

Graduated Martinsville High School in 1987

Married my sweetheart, Rebekah, in 1990

Have three wonderful children: Caitlin, Joseph, & Scott (all in the Young Marines)

Served active duty in USMC from 1991 – 1996, Sergeant

MOS 5953 – Radar Technician

AAS in Electronics Engineering

AAS in Computer Information Technology

Currently employed as Controls Engineer @ Amcor PET Packaging in Franklin, IN

Currently Serve as Crew Leader for Boy Scout Venture Crew 256

Member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Currently serving as the President of the Young Men’s Organization @ church

I enjoy camping with my family, hunting, biking, and just spending time with my family

My wife and I are registered foster parents and enjoy helping the children that come into our home.