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ABOUT HOCKING VALLEY SAR

Hocking Valley Search and Rescue (HVSAR) is a volunteer team serving the Hocking Valley region of Ohio, specializing in locating missing persons in rugged terrain. Working with local agencies, they provide search, rescue, and emergency response while promoting outdoor safety and preparedness.

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Our Mission

Hocking Valley Search and Rescue (HVSAR) is committed to providing professional, no-cost search and rescue response services throughout the Hocking Valley and Hocking Hills region of Ohio. Our highly trained volunteer team is ready to assist in emergencies, from locating missing persons in rugged terrain, providing search, rescue, and emergency response, and promoting outdoor safety and preparedness, ensuring fast, skilled, and compassionate aid to those in need.

Core Values

    At Hocking Valley SAR, our core values guide our actions: Compassion, Determination, Collaboration, Preparedness, and Integrity.
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MEET OUR TEAM

Our dedicated team members bring diverse skills and expertise to our mission. We are united by our passion for serving the community and making a positive impact.

Sheldon Rose

CMO/Chief Medical Officer 

Kale Antle

DCOO/Deputy Chief Operation Officer

Kyle Ratcliff

CTO/Chief Technical Officer 

Keegan Rose

CEO/Chief Executive Officer 

Ashley West

Treasurer

Dylan Kindinger

PIO/Public Information Officer 

Zach Swyers

COO/Chief Operation Officer 

Glenda Woodgeard

Secretary 

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