Unit 2 Association - Ohio FOP

State of Ohio Unit 2 Association

Representing Law Enforcement Officers

About Us

The State of Ohio Unit 2 Association is a bargaining unit comprised of five FOP lodges representing over 500 law enforcement officers across Ohio. We are dedicated to advocating for our members in collective bargaining and protecting their rights in matters relating to wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Our members serve in critical roles across state agencies including mental health, taxation, wildlife enforcement, parks and watercraft, investigative units, and casino control. Together, we work to ensure fair treatment, competitive compensation, and safe working conditions for all our members.

We are proudly represented by Lazarus Law, LLC of Cincinnati, Ohio

Your Executive Board

Meet the dedicated leaders representing Unit 2 members across Ohio

Steve Lazarus, Union Attorney

Steve Lazarus

Union Attorney

Lazarus Law, LLC

Jeremy Payne, President

Jeremy Payne

President

Lodge 143 - Wildlife

Matthew Kruse, Vice-President

Matthew Kruse

Vice-President

Lodge 149 - Parks & Watercraft

Chris Gilkey, Board Member

Chris Gilkey

Board Member

Lodge 143 - Wildlife

TF

Tom Frank

Board Member

Lodge 143 - Wildlife

BB

Brandon Burch

Board Member

Lodge 777 - Casino

Suzanne Pauley, Board Member

Suzanne Pauley

Board Member

Lodge 140 - Mental Health

Mark Buffenbarger, Board Member

Mark Buffenbarger

Board Member

Lodge 144 - OSHP/OIU

JG

James Gaal

Board Member

Lodge 144 - OIU

Steve Laird, Board Member

Steve Laird

Board Member

Lodge 140 - DODD

Bob Thuemling, Board Member

Bob Thuemling

Board Member

Lodge 149 - Parks & Watercraft

Representing 500+ Members Across Five Lodges

United in protecting the rights and interests of Ohio law enforcement officers

140

Mental Health, Taxation, DD, Veterans

143

Wildlife Officers

144

OIU, Commerce

149

Parks & Watercraft

777

Casino Control

2024-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement

Access the current contract between Unit 2 Association and the State of Ohio. This agreement outlines wages, benefits, working conditions, and member rights.

📄 View Contract

Have questions about your contract? Contact us

File a Grievance

If you believe your rights under the collective bargaining agreement have been violated, you can file a formal grievance through Ohio's online grievance system.

Need assistance filing a grievance? Contact your lodge representative or reach out to our legal team.

Join Unit 2 Association

Become a member and gain access to expert legal representation, collective bargaining power, grievance support, and protection of your workplace rights.

📥 Download Membership Form

Questions about membership? Contact us

Contact Us

Unit 2 Association Office

Address: c/o Lazarus Law, LLC
525 Vine St, Suite 2210
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Phone: (513) 721-7300

Email: stevelazarus@hllmlaw.com

Website: www.hllmlaw.com

Executive Leadership

Union Attorney: Steve Lazarus
stevelazarus@hllmlaw.com
(513) 721-7300

President: Jeremy Payne
mayhemfarms@yahoo.com

For lodge-specific matters, please contact your local lodge representative.