People Week of 2/3/20
Cashen reappointed to Veterans Service Commission
On Jan. 9, Ottawa County Common Pleas Court Judge Bruce Winters swore in Thomas Cashen III, appointing him to represent the American Legion as a commissioner on the Ottawa County Veterans Service Commission.
Cashen was initially appointed to a one-year term. This will be his second full term.
He is a Persian Gulf War veteran who served in the U.S. Navy. As a strong advocate of veterans throughout his six-year tenure, he has been a voice for the 3,600 veterans and their dependents in Ottawa County and was actively involved in the celebration of county veterans’ accomplishments and in the commemoration of their sacrifices.
To view his biography, visit www.co.ottawa.oh.us/veterans/commissioners.htm.