Frank Hoagland

Frank Hoagland is an American politician, business owner, and retired United States Navy SEAL. He was elected to the Ohio Senate in 2016 to represent the 30th District, and took office in January 2017.[1] He owns 360 Safe Solutions, a security consulting firm,[2] and Special Tactics and Rescue Training (START) LLC, a security training provider, both based in Mingo Junction, Ohio.[3] He previously served in the United States Navy as a Navy SEAL.

Frank Hoagland
Member of the Ohio Senate
from the 30th district
Assumed office
January 5, 2017
Preceded byLou Gentile
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceMingo Junction, Ohio
ProfessionSmall business owner
Legislator
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
RankSenior chief petty officer
UnitUnited States Navy SEALs

Military and business career

Hoagland served in the United States Navy SEAL Team Four from 1984 to 1990, and was selected for the navy's Special Warfare Developmental Group.[2] Hoagland was given a medical discharge from the navy in 2001 for irreparable sinus damage sustained during high-altitude parachute operations.[4] After leaving the navy, he became a military contractor and worked on personal security details. In 2005, he founded Special Tactics and Rescue Training (START) LLC, which provides specialized security services and training to national security, law enforcement, and private entities.[4]

Ohio Senate

Hoagland challenged incumbent state Senator Lou Gentile in the 2016 general election for Ohio's 30th Senate District, which spans ten counties. He was unopposed for the Republican nomination. Hoagland defeated Gentile by a margin of 53%-47% in the November 8, 2016 general election.[5]

Electoral history
Ohio Senate 30th District: Results 2016
Year Democrat Votes Pct Republican Votes Pct
2016 Lou Gentile 75,450 47.10% Frank Hoagland 84,747 52.90%

References
  1. Lou Gentile unseated by Frank Hoagland in 30th Senate District contest
  2. About 360 Safe Solutions
  3. START LLC
  4. Buckeye Local hires retired Navy SEAL
  5. Frank Hoagland wins Ohio's 30th District Senate seat
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