Welcome to the Clermont County Veterans Service Commission.

Rodger A. Young, MSgt USAF (Ret), Veterans Service Officer

Clermont County VSO since 2008

Served in the U. S. Air Force for 20 years as an Aircraft Mechanic/Production Supervisor.  Served on numerous bases including in theater during Persian Gulf and OEF/OIF war. Holds Associates degrees in Aircraft Maintenance Technology and Instructor of Technology from the Community College of the Air Force and specialized in the maintenance of numerous C-130 models. Native of Cincinnati, married with two sons, and has two grandchildren.

Wayne Lung, Veterans Service Officer

Clermont County VSO since 2009

Accredited Service Officer with the DAV, AL, VVA, AV, NACVSO, ODVS, VFW, Served in the U.S. Army, 1985-1989, UNCSF, 11B. Served with distinction within the United Nations Command, protecting dignitaries during the Seoul Olympic Games. As a service-connected disabled Veteran, Wayne has dedicated his life to ensuring that fellow Veterans receive all the benefits they have earned.

Michael (Mike) Milam, Veterans Service Officer

Clermont County VSO since 2019

Accredited Service Officer with the DAV, NACVSO, ODVS, and National VFW Since 2014. Served in the U.S. Navy, 1979 – 1985. Aviation Electronics Technician, 2^nd Class. Three deployments with Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 28 (VS28) onboard the USS Independence. VFW Past District 4 Commander, Current VFW District 4 Chief of Staff, VFW Post 6069 Quartermaster, current President of VFW District 4, VFW Motorcycle Group,  VFW Department of Ohio National Home for Children, Chairman since 2016. DAV Lifetime Member, American Legion member Post 288.

Emily Dillenburger, Clermont County Veterans Service Officer

Clermont County Veterans Service Office since 2019

Employed at the Clermont County Veterans Service Office as Receptionist from 2019 to 2022. Served in the US Navy, 2012 – 2014. Rating: Master at Arms. Stationed on Naval Base Guam. Responsible for 316 various caliber weapons, 11,074 rounds of ammunition, and force protection equipment. Provided security for Naval Base Guam including its assets, fuel farms, Naval Piers, Inner and Outer harbors and all military personnel and their families. Member of The American Legion. Spends her free time with family and friends.

Sheila Nause, Office Administrator

Sheila Nause is the Office Administrator for the Clermont County Veterans Service Commission. She  comes to the Service Office with years of administrative experience in the private sector. Sheila is a native of Clermont County and has three adult children.  She manages and coordinates the daily implementation  of the Commission’s policies and mandated duties, balanced with supporting the Staff’s execution of their essential mission – supporting Veterans.

When not working, Sheila enjoys volunteering and spending time with family and friends.

Tammy Bowles, Receptionist

Tammy Bowles is a lifetime resident of Clermont County and is the daughter of a US Navy Veteran. As the front office administrator, she is responsible for many tasks, some of which include office logistics, new veteran intake, and scheduling of appointments. Her vast customer experience in the insurance industry brings a fresh perspective to assisting veterans. While away from the office Tammy enjoys creative projects, being active in her church, and volunteering with various organizations. However, her greatest joy is spending time with her family and friends.

Steve Foster, Supervisor of Transportation

Steve is a lifetime resident of Clermont County and has held the position of Supervisor of Transportation since 2011. He served in the U.S. Army from 1970 to 1971 where he attended basic training at Fort Dix and Military Police school at Fort Gordon. Following training, he was assigned to the U.S. Army 89th Military Police Group, 18th MP Brigade in Long Binh Vietnam. During his time of service, Steve obtained the rank of Specialist 4.

Steve is an active member of the veteran community. He has previously served as the Commander of American Legion Post 288, and subsequently as the District Commander. He is also a member of VFW Post 963, DAV and the Vietnam Veterans Chapter 649. Steve also volunteered with the Williamsburg Fire Department for several years.

Steve and his wife have been married 56 years and have two sons.

Bill Mues, Community Coordinator / Investigator

Bill is a lifetime resident of Clermont County and a 1978 graduate of Amelia High School. He served as an Infantryman (0311) with the Unted States Marine Corps, having obtained the rank of Corporal, and served from 1980 to 1983. Bill recently retired from a career in retail sales. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and volunteering with Mom’s Food Pantry.

Bill and his wife Patty have been married 34 years; they have four children and eight grandchildren.

Stephen (Steve) Balczo (Bel- ZO) Executive Director

Steve retired from the US Marine Corps with the rank of Sergeant Major on May 31^st, 2011, after 29 years of service and has a master’s degree in Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University. His military assignments encompassed multiple locations and duties including all three legs of the Corps: Aviation, Combat Arms, and Logistics. As a Marine, he accumulated two and a half years sea time supporting operations around the world.  Some of his personal awards include the Legion of Merit, three Meritorious Service Medals, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, three Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals and more.

After retiring from the Marines, Steve’s civilian experience includes working with companies to develop strategies for improving workplace processes, logistics, time management and employee relations. As a  certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Steve has experience in data analysis, project management, and problem solving.

Steve and his wife Arlene settled in Batavia Ohio in October of 2015 and together they have two adult children, Justin, and Alexandria.