STEPHEN EARL TULLOCH
Personal Life:
Stephen (Steve)Tulloch was born on August 10, 1960 to Kenneth A. Tulloch and Carolyn Earl Tulloch of Malone, New York. Steve graduated from Franklin Academy in 1978 and then graduated Siena College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, class of 1982. After Steve completed his time in the United States Army, he worked in the golf business and then moved into law enforcement. Steve retired from the Broward County Sheriffs Office (BSO) where his career highlights included positions as Field Training Deputy, member of the dive rescue team and Detective on the Strategic Enforcement Team (SET).
Steve married Ronda (Spangler) Laser Tulloch and together they have four children, Nicholas Laser, Megan Laser, William Tulloch and Kelly Tulloch. Steve and Ronda have one grandchild, Wyatt Earl Tulloch.
Steves hobbies include hunting, fishing, golf, ice hockey, reading, wood-working and gardening.
Steve was instrumental in the design, development and production of the Hillsdale County Veteran of the Year Monument.
Military Life:
Steve volunteered for the United States Army and upon graduation from Siena College, was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant. Steve began his military duty as a Field Artillery Officer and then transferred to the Army Aviation branch. Steve is an Army helicopter test pilot rated in the AH-1 Cobra, UH-1H Huey and the UH-60 A/L Blackhawk. Steves military career highlights include commander of F/227 Aviation Regiment 1st Cavalry Division, Ft Hood, TX and Commander F/229 Aviation Regiment, Flying Tigers, Ft Rucker, Al.
Steve achieved the rank of Major during his tenure in the Army.
Awards and Decorations:
Meritorious Service Medal (2)
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Senior Army Aviator Badge
Air Assault Badge
Community and Service Organizations:
Hillsdale County Veteran of the Year
American Legion Post 195 Finance Officer
Hillsdale County Library Chairperson Tuesday Book Club
Hillsdale County Veteran of the Year Committee